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Jets Nation Podcast: Preseason Prognosis
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We are so close to meaningful hockey we can almost taste it. The NHL preseason is almost over and it has given Jets fans plenty of things to mull over. Should Tyler Myers play on the left side? Can Brendan Lemieux make this team? Is Kristian Vesalainen ready for the NHL? On today’s episode the guys look at what they’ve seen so far, what the numbers say, and what the team should do in net, on “D”, and up front.
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(0:38) – Preseason overview
(4:28) – Defense Debate
(9:51) – Offensive Upside
(20:05) – Goalies
Breaking News
- Jets pick up their first win of the regular season on Sunday afternoon after an overtime loss to the Bruins on Friday
- Home opener at Canada Life Centre to begin the 84 game 2026-27 regular season: Bruins vs. Jets game day
- Winnipeg Jets unveil their opening night roster and home jersey schedule for the 2026-27 NHL season
- Jets get closer to announcing their opening night 23 man roster on Monday afternoon
- Final tune up before next Friday’s regular season home opener: Jets vs. Avalanche game day
Winnipeg JetsTeam Cap Summary
Cap Summary
2026-27
2027-28
Projected Cap Hit
$91,105,806
$87,141,666
Projected Cap Space
$12,894,194
$26,358,334
Current Cap Space
$13,165,651
$26,358,334
Active Players
23/23
17/23
Draft Picks
Round
'27
'28
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