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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
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
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1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1