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1. Jets: Connor Hellebuyck is still a Winnipeg Jet, but things could be changing as Helle has officially confirmed his trade request. It is no longer speculation. I guess the intent of the announcement through his agent, Ray Petkau, is “pitter-patter, let’s get at’er”; camp is getting close.
Statement from Connor Hellebuyck: pic.twitter.com/hW8sNw1LJi
— Ray Petkau (@RayPetkau) August 27, 2026
Statement in response from Kevin Cheveldayoff:
“Connor has been open with us about his desire for a change. He has been an important part of
the Winnipeg Jets organization for many years, and we have tremendous respect for what he
has accomplished here. While we continue to work through the situation in a thoughtful
manner, there is no update at this time.”
2. Jets: There have been rumblings that Elias Salomonsson’s recovery is tracking toward being ready around training camp or the beginning of the regular season. This is good news if it is accurate.
3. NHL: How many times have I said the NHL doesn’t play on a level playing field?
Just going to leave this here, analyze and do what you will with this info.
But looking at the Cup winners of the past couple of decades even the staunchest defenders of “there’s no tax advantage” can’t look at this image and say there isn’t a correlation here, like c’mon people!
— Capitán Kessel (@LeafsPassion85) August 4, 2026
4. Jets: The Athletics’ annual GM confidence rankings came out, and Winnipeg’s Kevin Cheveldayov came in at a very underwhelming and well-deserved 26th place. Each team’s management group was graded on how their decisions are perceived by not only their own fan base, but the public at large.
2025 ranking: 12
They never play the young guys, they get frustrated and then leave because they aren’t getting a chance.
I’m not sure I agree with this one. Who left? I want names. Rutger McGroarty? Isn’t he still in the AHL?
The front office doesn’t seem to have a vision on what they are doing, whether that be rebuilding or getting assets needed to win right now.
Fans exaggerate their drafting and development woes, but, indeed, it hasn’t been the strength it needs to be. Not every late first/second can be a home run, but when you’re Winnipeg, at least one of them needs to be.
No team has dropped further, and that should come as no surprise given the team’s drop in the standings, especially with their former star, Nik Ehlers, playing a feature role in a Stanley Cup win and Connor Hellebuyck’s future currently a hot topic. Not a look one year removed from winning the Presidents’ Trophy.
While the Jets get points for moving on from Logan Stanley and adding Mario Ferraro this summer, there’s too much bad adding up, leading to a lot of lost confidence. The Jets are in a precarious position, and it’s become tough to trust Kevin Cheveldayoff to get them out of it, especially with a stubbornness to contend with a middling roster.
5. Jets: As of today (Sept.7), Logan Stanley is an unsigned UFA.
6. Jets: I think Helle was fine until he won the Gold Medal and was clearly brainwashed by the Team USA guys. They got into his head.
7. Jets: The Winnipeg Jets agreed to terms with defenceman Tyrel Bauer on a two-year contract with an average annual value in the NHL of $875,000. The deal is a two-way contract in 2026-27 and a one-way contract in 2027-28.
Bauer power 💥💥 pic.twitter.com/0STPffSuin
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) August 10, 2026
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