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Neal Pionk • D • Jets

Neal Pionk Returns to Jets Lineup

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (lower body) will return from a four-game absence on Wednesday against the Montreal Canadiens. He will link up with Dylan Samberg on the second defensive pairing. This season, Pionk has not lived up to fantasy expectations. In 21 outings, he has been limited to five points (one goal, four assists). Additionally, Pionk has logged 43 shots, 36 blocks, and 42 hits. On Wednesday night, Pionk could find some offensive success, as Montreal allows the second-most goals in the league (3.60) and has one of the worst save percentages (.875).

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Neal Pionk • D • Jets

Neal Pionk Remains Out Monday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (lower body) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Monday versus the Buffalo Sabres. The Jets lost Pionk to a lower-body injury on Nov. 23 and will be without him for at least one more game. Pionk has registered five points (one goal, four assists), 43 shots, 36 blocks, and 42 hits in 21 outings this season. It's been a down year for Pionk, who has previously been a regular 30-point scorer. Elias Salomonsson and Luke Schenn have received playing opportunities during Pionk's absence. Schenn re-entered the lineup with a two-assist effort on Saturday against the Nashville Predators and is expected to remain on the second defensive pairing on Monday. Meanwhile, Colin Miller will continue to skate with the second power-play unit.

3 days ago

Neal Pionk • D • Jets

Neal Pionk Sustains Lower-Body Injury Sunday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (lower body) won't return to Sunday's contest against the Minnesota Wild. He logged only a couple of minutes of ice time before suffering a lower-body injury. Pionk has played a huge role on the Jets' blue line, averaging a career-high 23:46 of ice time this season. He has registered five points (one goal, four assists), 43 shots, 36 blocks, and 41 hits. If Pionk has to miss time, the Jets will likely bring Luke Schenn back into the lineup. Schenn has minimal fantasy value due to his limited offensive skills.

Nov 23

Gabriel Vilardi • RW • Jets

Gabriel Vilardi Has Two Goals in Losing Effort

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi scored two goals in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Vilardi's power-play goal in the first period put Winnipeg 2-1 up, but the Jets couldn't handle the Hurricanes on home ice. Early in the third period, Vilardi potted the game's final goal. Vilardi is an attractive fantasy piece as Kyle Connor's and Mark Scheifele's companion on the first line and the top power-play unit. However, he has had a limited impact in recent weeks, finishing scoreless in six of his last eight appearances. Before the slump, Vilardi was performing very well, providing hope for fantasy managers that he could soon regain his scoring touch. For the season, Vilardi has amassed 16 points (eight goals, eight assists) in 20 games.

Nov 22

Connor Hellebuyck • G • Jets

Connor Hellebuyck to Miss 4-6 Weeks

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (knee) will be out for 4-6 weeks. He is set to undergo a minor arthroscopic procedure on his knee. According to ESPN's Greg Wyshynski, Hellebuyck has been dealing with the knee issue since training camp. The 2025 MVP has an 8-6-0 record this campaign, allowing 2.51 goals with a .913 save percentage. With Hellbuyck potentially out until 2026, Eric Comrie's fantasy stock gets a big boost. He will take over the crease on Friday night against the Carolina Hurricanes, entering the matchup with a 4-1-0 record, a 2.60 goals-against average, and a .908 save percentage.

Nov 21

Adam Lowry • C • Jets

Adam Lowry Inks Extension With Jets

Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry has signed a five-year, $25 million contract extension. He is currently on an expiring deal that has a $3.25 million cap hit. Lowry has spent his entire 12-year NHL career with the Jets, becoming the team captain in 2023. He missed the first 12 games this season following offseason hip surgery. In seven outings, Lowry has recorded three points (one goal, two assists), 10 shots, nine blocks, and 16 hits with a plus-four rating. While Lowry doesn't have a lot of fantasy value, he has been an important piece for the Jets roster and will continue to be for several more years.

Nov 20

Dylan Samberg • D • Jets

Dylan Samberg Makes Season Debut Thursday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg (wrist) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is poised to make his season debut in Thursday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken. The 26-year-old has been out so far due to a broken wrist suffered during the preseason. A season ago, Samberg made big strides and finished the campaign with 20 points (six goals, 14 assists), 95 shots, 120 blocks, and a very impressive plus-34 rating in 60 games. Samberg makes a timely return, as the Jets have just lost Haydn Fleury (concussion) from their defense. He will be partnered with Neal Pionk, which will push Luke Schenn out of the lineup on Thursday.

Nov 14

Cole Perfetti • C • Jets

Cole Perfetti in Line for Season Debut Sunday

Winnipeg Jets forward Cole Perfetti (ankle) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to make his season debut on Sunday night against the Anaheim Ducks. He has missed Winnipeg's first 14 games due to an ankle injury suffered in the team's preseason finale. Perfetti will grab a second-line spot and roll with the first power-play unit. As a result, Alex Iafallo will be shifted to the third line. In 2024-25, Perfetti had the best campaign of his young career, registering 50 points (18 goals, 32 assists) in 82 games. Cole Koepke will make way for Perfetti in the lineup.

Nov 9

Gustav Nyquist • C • Jets

Gustav Nyquist Expected to Remain Out Friday

Winnipeg Jets winger Gustav Nyquist (undisclosed) skated in a non-contact jersey during the morning skate but is expected to remain out for Friday's meeting with the San Jose Sharks. Due to an unspecified health issue, Nyquist is forced to skip a third straight game. The Swedish veteran has tallied five assists in 11 games this season. With Nyquist sidelined, Nikita Chibrikov may return to the lineup for Friday's matchup. The Russian forward has been a healthy scratch so far in November after failing to score in his first five appearances of the season.

Nov 7

Gustav Nyquist • C • Jets

Jets Move Gustav Nyquist to Injured Reserve

Winnipeg Jets winger Gustav Nyquist (undisclosed) was moved to Injured Reserve on Tuesday and will miss a second consecutive contest against the Los Angeles Kings. The Swedish forward remains day-to-day, but it's uncertain when he can return. Through his first 11 outings in Winnipeg, Nyquist has recorded five assists. His exit from the lineup has given Alex Iafallo a chance to settle into a second-line role. Iafallo registered an assist in Saturday's win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, but he hasn't been consistent offensively. In 12 outings this season, Iafallo has contributed two goals and three assists.

Nov 5

Morgan Barron • C • Jets

Morgan Barron Out Week-to-Week

Winnipeg Jets center Morgan Barron (undisclosed) is considered week-to-week. He suffered an undisclosed injury in Saturday's win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Barron didn't practice on Monday and will miss his first game of the season on Tuesday night when the Jets visit the Los Angeles Kings. While his main strength is his physical play, Barron has improved offensively this season, registering six points (three goals, three assists) in 12 games. He ranks fifth on the team with 20 hits. Barron's exit from the lineup opens up a spot for Adam Lowry (hip), who is expected to make his season debut against the Kings.

Nov 3

Adam Lowry • C • Jets

Adam Lowry Ready for Season Debut Tuesday

Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (hip) will make his season debut in Tuesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. He's had a long road to recovery after undergoing hip surgery in May. Lowry is expected to enter the lineup as the third-line center. However, if he performs well enough, it's reasonable to think that Winnipeg might consider moving him to the second line to replace Jonathan Toews. Lowry has been a regular 30-point scorer in recent years and finished last season with a career-high 16 goals. The Jets captain is set to take Morgan Barron's (undisclosed) spot in the lineup after he was hurt in Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Nov 3

Gustav Nyquist • C • Jets

Gustav Nyquist Ruled Out for Saturday

Winnipeg Jets winger Gustav Nyquist (undisclosed) won't play on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins and is considered day-to-day, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports. The Swedish veteran suffered an undisclosed injury early in Thursday's matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. It seems like this isn't seen as a serious issue, and there's a chance Nyquist will be in contention to rejoin the lineup early next week. In his first 11 games as a Jet, Nyquist has registered five assists. He's been short of puck luck, going goalless with 14 attempts on the net. Tanner Pearson is set to fill Nyquist's spot on the third line in Saturday's game, while Brad Lambert will re-enter the lineup on the fourth line.

Oct 31

Gustav Nyquist • C • Jets

Gustav Nyquist Sustains Injury in Thusday's Win

Winnipeg Jets winger Gustav Nyquist (undisclosed) took only three shifts in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, finishing the contest with 1:28 of ice time. Nyquist hardly broke a sweat in the game but still collected a power-play assist before his exit. The Swedish veteran has yet to score for his new team, but he does boast five assists through 10 games. In Winnipeg, Nyquist has filled a middle-six role while working on the second power-play unit. Nyquist's injury could give Nikita Chibrikov a new opportunity in the lineup. The 22-year-old has been a healthy scratch for the last two contests after going scoreless in his first five appearances of the season.

Oct 31

Morgan Barron • C • Jets

Morgan Barron Available Thursday

Winnipeg Jets center Morgan Barron (undisclosed) has been cleared to play in Thursday's encounter with the Seattle Kraken. Barron was labeled day-to-day after he missed Wednesday's practice. In 2025-26, Barron has given Winnipeg's offense a surprising boost, registering three goals and five points in six appearances. He put up 15 points last term and has never managed more than 21 points in a single campaign. On Thursday, Barron will work on the fourth line alongside Tanner Pearson and Cole Koepke. While Barron has done well this season, he has averaged only around 12 minutes of ice time, which limits his fantasy prospects.

Oct 23

Haydn Fleury • D • Jets

Haydn Fleury Injures Kneecap Saturday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Haydn Fleury (kneecap) left Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Kings in the second period after injuring his kneecap while blocking a shot. Jets head coach Scott Arniel told reporters after the game that Fleury was still being evaluated to determine the severity of his injury. In two games this season, Fleury has recorded two shots, five blocks, and seven hits. Colin Miller will likely join the lineup as Fleury's replacement if he can't play on Monday against the New York Islanders. Miller has much more offensive potential than Fleury but still lacks fantasy appeal.

Oct 11

Kyle Connor • LW • Jets

Kyle Connor Celebrates Extension With Seventh Career Hat Trick

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor put three pucks into the net during Thursday's season-opening 5-4 loss to the Dallas Stars. A day after agreeing to a big eight-year, $96 million extension with the team, Connor registered his seventh career hat trick. He became the first player in franchise history to score as many as three goals in a season-opening game. Connor will be disappointed that his heroics didn't lead to a win, but this should give him a huge amount of confidence going forward. The Jets return to battle on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings. After scoring a combined seven points on Thursday night, the top line with Connor, Mark Scheifele, and Gabriel Vilardi has a lot to live up to in the contest.

Oct 10

Jonathan Toews • C • Jets

Jonathan Toews Available Thursday

Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews (undisclosed) is available to make his team debut on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. He was initially iffy for Winnipeg's season opener after the team placed Toews on Injured Reserve at the beginning of the week. Toews last skated in an NHL regular-season contest in April 2023. He will make his comeback as the Jets' second-line center, flanked by Gustav Nyquist and Nikita Chibrikov. During his last season in the league, Toews amassed 15 goals and 31 points in 53 games. The three-time Stanley Cup winner could be a steal for the Jets if he manages similar productivity this season.

Oct 9

Kyle Connor • LW • Jets

Kyle Connor Inks Eight-Year Extension With Jets

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor signed an eight-year, $96 million extension on Wednesday, the richest deal in franchise history. The contract is worth $55 million in salary and $41 million in signing bonuses, and comes with a $12 million cap hit for Connor beginning in the 2026-27 season. Currently, Connor is on an expiring seven-year, $50 million contract. Last season, Connor scored 40 goals for the second time in his career and finished just three points shy of hitting 100 points for the first time. If he stays healthy, there's a good chance Connor could flirt with a 100-point season again in 2025-26.

Oct 8

Jonathan Toews • C • Jets

Jonathan Toews Lands on Injured Reserve

Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews (undisclosed) has been placed on Injured Reserve, according to PuckPedia. The veteran forward has been dealing with an undisclosed injury during the preseason. He rejoined practice on Sunday, but it seems like Toews still isn't fully healthy and may skip the start of the season. Adam Lowry (hip), who also landed on Injured Reserve, is a long-term absentee for the Jets, and the team's center depth will be tested early on in the campaign. Vladislav Namestnikov is expected to handle the second-line center duties until Toews returns.

Oct 7

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