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JetsNation Podcast: Roster Reduction
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The NHL preseason has been moving right along and we are finally getting closer to meaningful games. Not a lot of progress has been made (from our perspective) when it comes to Kyle Connor, Patrik Laine and Dustin Byfuglien. The guys speculate on potential trade options for Laine, break down the last few games and look at the players who’ve been cut.
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In this week’s episode:
(3:35) – Laine, Connor, and Byfuglien Update
(10:09) – Preseason
(19:29) – Roster reduction
Breaking News
- 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
- Jets fall to 1-2 in the pre-season after a 2-1 overtime loss against the Oilers
- Saturday night hockey for the first of four Jets pre-season games: Winnipeg Jets vs. Edmonton Oilers 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
$12,961,003
$26,358,334
Active Players
23/23
17/23
Draft Picks
Round
'27
'28
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1