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Connor Hellebuyck made 39 saves against the NHL’s highest-scoring team on Thursday. (Jeffrey T. Barnes / The Associated Press)

Hellebuyck comes up big in 4-2 victory over Sabres

Mike McIntyre 7 minute read Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023

BUFFALO — Connor Hellebuyck followed up one of his toughest games of the seasons with one of his most tremendous. And, as he’s done so often in his career, carried the Winnipeg Jets to victory in the process.

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Comrie happy and healthy in Buffalo

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Comrie happy and healthy in Buffalo

Mike McIntyre 6 minute read Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023

BUFFALO — Some things never change, and so it wasn’t at all surprising that Eric Comrie was the last one off the ice on Thursday morning at KeyBank Center. Nor was the fact a huge smile was splashed across his face as a group of Winnipeg media greeted him at his locker room stall.

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Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023

Comrie currently has a record of 4-8-0 with a 3.67 goals against average and .883 save percentage. (Chris O’Meara / The Associated Press files)
Comrie currently has a record of 4-8-0 with a 3.67 goals against average and .883 save percentage. (Chris O’Meara / The Associated Press files)

Jets GM hints at making big move as trade deadline looms

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Jets GM hints at making big move as trade deadline looms

Mike McIntyre 7 minute read Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023

BUFFALO — It was fitting a group of Winnipeg Jets players were engaged in what appeared to be a serious game of cards at their downtown Buffalo hotel Wednesday afternoon at the same time their general manager was meeting with the travelling media in an adjacent conference room.

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Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023

An aggressive approach by Jets' GM Kevin Cheveldayoff would likely be welcomed by his players and fans. (Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press files)
An aggressive approach by Jets' GM Kevin Cheveldayoff would likely be welcomed by his players and fans. (Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press files)

Jets skid out in Motor City

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Jets skid out in Motor City

Mike McIntyre 7 minute read Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

DETROIT — Connor Hellebuyck’s latest homecoming was not a very happy one. A rare off night by the Michigan-born netminder — not to mention another slow start by the group in front of him — came back to bite the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.

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Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

Former Winnipeg Jet Andrew Copp is chased by Pierre-Luc Dubois in the third period on Tuesday. (Paul Sancya / The Associated Press)
Former Winnipeg Jet Andrew Copp is chased by Pierre-Luc Dubois in the third period on Tuesday. (Paul Sancya / The Associated Press)

Copp yet to hit stride with Red Wings

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Copp yet to hit stride with Red Wings

Mike McIntyre 6 minute read Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

DETROIT — There’s still plenty of grass here in southwestern Michigan, despite being smack-dab in the middle of winter, but it hasn’t necessarily been greener for former Winnipeg Jets forward Andrew Copp, who is still adjusting to life in his new hockey home.

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Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023

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Andrew Copp signed a long-term deal with the Detroit Red Wings in the off-season.
Jay LaPrete / The Associated Press files Andrew Copp signed a long-term deal with the Detroit Red Wings in the off-season.

Nothing phoney about these Jets

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Nothing phoney about these Jets

Mike McIntyre 7 minute read Monday, Jan. 9, 2023

DETROIT — You can’t fake your way through half a hockey season. A few games, sure. Maybe even a few weeks. But not this long. And that’s why I’m comfortable declaring that the Winnipeg Jets, who will officially hit that midway mark here in Motown Tuesday, are very much the real deal.

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Monday, Jan. 9, 2023

Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness has the team off to its best start since the club relocated to Winnipeg in 2011. (John Woods / The Canadian Press)
Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness has the team off to its best start since the club relocated to Winnipeg in 2011. (John Woods / The Canadian Press)

Ehlers quickly finding his form

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Ehlers quickly finding his form

Mike McIntyre 4 minute read Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023

Scoring his first goal of the season in Game No. 40 isn’t how Nikolaj Ehlers drew it up, of course. But nothing about the 2022-23 campaign has gone according to plan for the highly-skilled Winnipeg Jets winger.

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Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023

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Winnipeg Jets’ Nikolaj Ehlers (27) celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks during second period NHL action in Winnipeg on Sunday January 8, 2023.

FRED GREENSLADE / THE CANADIAN PRESS Winnipeg Jets’ Nikolaj Ehlers (27) celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks during second period NHL action in Winnipeg on Sunday January 8, 2023.

Connor fills hat as Jets win fifth straight game

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Connor fills hat as Jets win fifth straight game

Mike McIntyre 7 minute read Monday, Jan. 9, 2023

The Winnipeg Jets are going streaking. A 7-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday afternoon in front of 14,206 fans at Canada Life Centre was a season-high fifth straight for the hockey club.

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Monday, Jan. 9, 2023

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Winnipeg Jets’ Kyle Connor (81) celebrates his third goal against the Vancouver Canucks during third period NHL action in Winnipeg on Sunday January 8, 2023.

FRED GREENSLADE / THE CANADIAN PRESS Winnipeg Jets’ Kyle Connor (81) celebrates his third goal against the Vancouver Canucks during third period NHL action in Winnipeg on Sunday January 8, 2023.

Jets D-man DeMelo has built career on basics

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Jets D-man DeMelo has built career on basics

Joshua Frey-Sam 6 minute read Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023

Dylan DeMelo won’t show up on a highlight reel very often. Heck, you likely won’t see him on the stat sheet most nights.

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Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023

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Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan DeMelo is a mainstay on the team's top penalty-killing unit
JOHN FROSCHAUER / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILES Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan DeMelo is a mainstay on the team's top penalty-killing unit

Jets take nail-biter from Lightning

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Jets take nail-biter from Lightning

Mike McIntyre 6 minute read Friday, Jan. 6, 2023

It was a game that had a bit of everything, with a roller-coaster ride of emotions that fans at a sold-out Canada Life Centre will no doubt remember for quite some time.

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Friday, Jan. 6, 2023

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Mark Scheifele screens Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy as Mikhail Sergachev defends Friday night at Canada Life Centre.
John Woods / THE CANADIAN PRESS Mark Scheifele screens Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy as Mikhail Sergachev defends Friday night at Canada Life Centre.

All-star nod has Morrissey thinking of late father

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All-star nod has Morrissey thinking of late father

Mike McIntyre 6 minute read Friday, Jan. 6, 2023

First came the good news: Josh Morrissey’s incredible season so far had been rewarded with his first-ever all-star designation.

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Friday, Jan. 6, 2023

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Josh Morrissey.
MIKAELA MACKENZIE/WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES Josh Morrissey.

Jets’ injury woes coming to an end as four regulars ready to return

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Jets’ injury woes coming to an end as four regulars ready to return

Taylor Allen 5 minute read Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023

The Winnipeg Jets have not one, but four players potentially returning from injury for Friday night’s tilt with the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023

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Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers, who hasn’t played since the second game of the season, smiles at Thursday’s practice.
MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers, who hasn’t played since the second game of the season, smiles at Thursday’s practice.

Jets flying high and having fun

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Jets flying high and having fun

Mike McIntyre 7 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

It’s fun to be a member of the Winnipeg Jets these days.

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Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023

Adam Lowry leans into his slalom around the cones during the relay race. Lowry won the accuracy contest. (Colby Spence / Winnipeg Free Press)
Adam Lowry leans into his slalom around the cones during the relay race. Lowry won the accuracy contest. (Colby Spence / Winnipeg Free Press)

Jets douse Flames 3-2

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Jets douse Flames 3-2

Mike McIntyre 6 minute read Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023

The Winnipeg Jets have started 2023 just like they ended 2022 — playing their tails off, showing the whole is greater than the sum of the parts and, in a related development, winning hockey games.

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Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023

Sam Gagner deflects a Ville Heinola shot past Calgary goaltender Jacob Markstrom for the winning goal in the third period on Tuesday. (Fred Greenslade / The Canadian Press)
Sam Gagner deflects a Ville Heinola shot past Calgary goaltender Jacob Markstrom for the winning goal in the third period on Tuesday. (Fred Greenslade / The Canadian Press)

Jets D flourishing under Bowness

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Jets D flourishing under Bowness

Mike McIntyre 6 minute read Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023

Rick Bowness promised during the preseason the cavalry was coming. And his club has responded in kind, with an aggressive, up-tempo system that has got the defencemen much more involved in the offensive attack.

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Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023

Defenceman Josh Morrissey has already surpassed his previous best for points in a season with 42 heading into Tuesday night’s game against Calgary. (John Froschauer / The Associated Press files)
Defenceman Josh Morrissey has already surpassed his previous best for points in a season with 42 heading into Tuesday night’s game against Calgary. (John Froschauer / The Associated Press files)

Reichel right where he wants to be

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Reichel right where he wants to be

Joshua Frey-Sam 8 minute read Monday, Jan. 2, 2023

Hockey can be a cruel game at times. Kristian Reichel knows that all too well.

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Monday, Jan. 2, 2023

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Kristian Reichel (right) played 13 games last season before his foot was broken in a game against Calgary. He finally worked his way back into the Jets’ lineup New Year’s Eve against Edmonton.
JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Kristian Reichel (right) played 13 games last season before his foot was broken in a game against Calgary. He finally worked his way back into the Jets’ lineup New Year’s Eve against Edmonton.

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