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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
- Upcoming career milestones for members of the 2026-27 Winnipeg Jets
- Updated JetsNation’s top 5 Winnipeg Jets prospects post 2026 NHL draft
- Six Jets make NHL.com’s Fantasy Hockey top 250 player rankings for the 2026-27 season
- What does the Jets’ projected lineup look like after the first three weeks of NHL free agency?
- Remaining players from the 2025-26 Winnipeg Jets: Jets Nation year in review finale
Winnipeg JetsTeam Cap Summary
Cap Summary
2026-27
2027-28
Projected Cap Hit
$99,518,332
$86,266,666
Projected Cap Space
$4,481,668
$27,233,334
Current Cap Space
$4,481,668
$27,233,334
Active Players
23/23
16/23
Draft Picks
Round
'26
'27
1
1
1
2
0
1
3
1
1