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Jets Nation Podcast: Top Line Breakup
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The Winnipeg Jets have finally broken up Mark Sheifele and Blake Wheeler. The combination has been a staple on the top line for the Jets over the last couple of seasons, but with injuries and declining results a change was made. Does this make the top nine better? What still needs to be fixed? The guys also look at the improved play of Patrik Laine, and the controversial firing of Don Cherry.
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(0:39) – Line combos
(10:42) – Laine
(16:39) – End of an Era: The Don Cherry Saga
(10:42) – Laine
(16:39) – End of an Era: The Don Cherry Saga
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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