Jets' Backup Goaltender Battle & Unbreakable Records

Also, a look at the latest on Rutger McGroarty, and more!

Jul 05, 2024

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Jets News & Rumors: Shaw, Fleury, Henrique, McGroarty & More

July 4, 2024 by Jacob Billington

In this edition of the Winnipeg Jets News & Rumors, we look at the Jets re-signing defenceman Colin Miller, a pair of two-way signings, as well as their attempt to get deeper at center with free-agent targets like Adam Henrique and Blake Lizotte. In addition to those, a look at the latest on Rutger McGroarty and the Jets’ youth.

Jets’ Backup Battle Brewing with Comrie and Kahkonen Signings

July 4, 2024 by Declan Schroeder

There will be a battle to be the Jets’ backup for the upcoming season after Laurent Brossoit departed in free agency and Eric Comrie and Kaapo Kahkonen were brought on board.

The Jets knew Brossoit, who had a great 2023-24 behind Connor Hellebuyck, was likely to cash in on a bigger contract somewhere else and he did just that, signing for two years at $3.3 million per year with the Chicago Blackhawks on July 1. Now, the Jets will pit a familiar face against a new one for the backup role.

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Teemu Selanne’s Unbreakable Record

July 3, 2024 by Declan Schroeder

76 goals in a rookie season. It’s a total hard to wrap one’s head around.

Everyone has a sports record locked in their mind that will live with them forever. For many, it’s the number of goals “Finnish Flash” Teemu Selanne potted in his 1992-93 rookie campaign for the Winnipeg Jets that stands on top.

Breaking Down the Winnipeg Jets’ 2024-25 Schedule

July 3, 2024 by Declan Schroeder

The 2024-25 NHL regular-season schedule dropped on July 2 and there’s no shortage of intrigue and interest in the slate of games the Winnipeg Jets will play as they attempt to replicate their regular-season success from last season.

Here. we’ll dive into the schedule and its most notable elements.