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Tyrel Bauer(D)|WPG
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Bauer will be scratched for Monday's gmae in Pittsburgh.
Source:Ken Wiebe
Tyrel Bauer
Clay Stevenson(G)|WPG
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Stevenson will start and make his Winnipeg debut in Pittsburgh on Monday.

With Connor Hellebuyck (suspended) away from the team after his highly publicized trade request, the Jets needed reinforcements in goal. As such, they claimed Stevenson off waivers last week from the Washington Capitals. The 27-year-old Stevenson is an undrafted goalie who hasn't seen much NHL action, but was terrific in the AHL last season, posting a 2.62 GAA and .912 SV% in 37 games (18-13-3) with the Hershey Bears. In five career NHL games (3-2-0) over the past two seasons, he has a 2.60 GAA and .906 SV%. The Jets enter Monday's contest as +157 road underdogs against a Pittsburgh Penguins team that has outscored its opposition 13-5 through two games this season (2-0-0).

Source:Ken Wiebe
Clay Stevenson
Stuart Skinner(G)|WPG
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Skinner will start in Detroit on Sunday.

Skinner's Winnipeg debut could have certainly gone better, allowing four goals on 30 shots (.867 SV%) and dropping an overtime matchup vs. Boston. The 27-year-old was thrust into Winnipeg's starting crease after Connor Hellebuyck stayed home due to a trade request and will hope to get himself back in the win column after picking up 23 victories with both Pittsburgh and Edmonton in 2025-26. He heads to Detroit to take on the Red Wings, who were blanked in their opening-night matchup vs. New York, 2-0.

Source:Mitchell Clinton
Stuart Skinner
Nico Daws(G)|WPG
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Daws will start vs. NYI on Saturday.
Source:Amanda Stein
Nico Daws
Stuart Skinner(G)|WPG
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Skinner will start Friday vs. the Bruins.

With a highly publicized trade request keeping three-time Vezina-winning goalie Connor Hellebuyck out of the lineup, the Jets will rely on Stuart Skinner to open their season against the Boston Bruins. Skinner was highly scrutinized during his time with the Edmonton Oilers, but had a fresh start last year in a mid-season trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins. That said, the 27-year-old goalie's struggles continued in Pittsburgh, posting a 2.99 GAA and .885 SV% in 27 outings (12-9-5). The Jets enter Friday as slight -117 home favourites against the Bruins.

Source:@WpgJetsPR
Stuart Skinner
Stuart Skinner(G)|WPG
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Skinner is in the starter's crease at the Jets morning skate.

With a highly publicized trade request keeping three-time Vezina-winning goalie Connor Hellebuyck out of the lineup, the Jets will rely on Stuart Skinner to open their season against the Boston Bruins. Skinner was highly scrutinized during his time with the Edmonton Oilers, but had a fresh start last year in a mid-season trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins. That said, the 27-year-old goalie's struggles continued in Pittsburgh, posting a 2.99 GAA and .885 SV% in 27 outings (12-9-5). The Jets enter Friday as slight -117 home favourites against the Bruins.

Source:Mitchell Clinton
Stuart Skinner
Clay Stevenson(G)|WPG
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Winnipeg has claimed Stevenson off waivers from Washington.
Source:Sammi Silber
Clay Stevenson
Nick Bjugstad(C)|WPG
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Bjugstad underwent successful surgery to repair a torn left pectoral muscle and is expected to miss 4-to-6 months.
Source:New Jersey Devils
Nick Bjugstad
Viggo Björck(C)|WPG
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The Jets signed Viggo Björck to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Source:Winnipeg Jets
Viggo Björck
Tyrel Bauer(D)|WPG
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The Jets signed Tyrel Bauer to a two-year deal worth $1.75M ($875K AAV).

Bauer, 24, has spent the last four seasons with the Manitoba Moose (AHL) and has yet to make his NHL debut since being selected in the 6th round in 2020. In 2025-26, Bauer had just five points (1G / 4A) in 52 AHL games.

Source:
PuckPedia
Tyrel Bauer
Cole Perfetti(C)|WPG
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5-year, $30,000,000 contract with the Winnipeg Jets. 6 team no trade list in Yrs 3-4. Expires 2031 (UFA).
Source:
PuckPedia
Cole Perfetti
Viggo Björck(C)|WPG
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3-year, $3,225,000 contract with the Winnipeg Jets. Expires 2029 (RFA).
Source:
PuckPedia
Viggo Björck
Henry Thrun(D)|WPG
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Winnipeg has signed Henry Thrun to a one-year, two-way contract.

Thrun has 123 games of NHL experience under his belt, but was limited to just four games last season with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 25-year-old defenseman spent most of the 2025-26 season in the AHL, where he scored 23 points (5G / 18A) in 55 games with the Toronto Marlies.

Source:NHL.com
Henry Thrun
Henry Thrun(D)|WPG
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1-year, $850,000 contract with the Winnipeg Jets. $500,000 Guaranteed. Expires 2027 (RFA).
Source:
PuckPedia
Henry Thrun
Stuart Skinner(G)|WPG
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2-year, $7,500,000 contract with the Winnipeg Jets. Expires 2028 (UFA).
Source:
PuckPedia
Stuart Skinner
Nico Daws(G)|WPG
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2-year, $2,200,000 contract with the New Jersey Devils. Expires 2028 (UFA).
Source:
PuckPedia
Nico Daws
Noah Gregor(C)|WPG
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1-year, $850,000 contract with the Winnipeg Jets. $500,000 Guaranteed. Expires 2027 (UFA).
Source:
PuckPedia
Noah Gregor
Mario Ferraro(D)|WPG
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3-year, $12,000,000 contract with the Winnipeg Jets. 8 team no trade list. Expires 2029 (UFA).
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PuckPedia
Mario Ferraro
Mario Ferraro(D)|WPG
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Winnipeg has signed Mario Ferraro to a three-year contract worth $4 million AAV ($12M total).

Ferraro has become a popular commodity in recent seasons and will finally move on from the San Jose Sharks after seven seasons with the team that drafted him. The 27-year-old defenseman scored 23 points (7G / 16A) last season in 82 games with the Sharks.

Source:David Pagnotta
Mario Ferraro
Noah Gregor(C)|WPG
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Winnipeg has signed Noah Gregor to a one-year, two-way contract.

Gregor has 79 points (40G / 39A) in 330 career NHL games, but spent a significant portion of the 2025-26 season in the AHL, where he scored 17 points (11G / 6A) with the Charlotte Checkers. The 27-year-old forward hopes to see a more regular NHL role in 2026-27 with the Winnipeg Jets.

Source:Jason Gregor
Noah Gregor

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