The Winnipeg Jets are playing it safe with a couple of their biggest trade chips.

The Jets are sitting defencemen Luke Schenn and Logan Stanley on Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Trade talks have advanced and GM Kevin Cheveldayoff is listening to a number of offers on each blueliner.

Per @WiebesWorld: Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn are not dressed for the Jets

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 6, 2026

Schenn brings a wealth of experience and a stay-at-home physical style, and can easily step onto a contender’s bottom pair, knowing exactly what his role will be heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The 36-year-old defenceman is a pending free agent and makes $2.7 million AAV. Don’t be surprised to see the Jets retain some money to sweeten the trade return.

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Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn are not dressed for the Winnipeg Jets tonights. pic.twitter.com/iptjlbep6H

— Sports on Prime Canada (@SportsOnPrimeCA) March 6, 2026

Schenn’s appeared in 46 games this season, chipping in with seven points, averaging 13:44 of ice time per game. Schenn’s landed 139 hits, and blocked 54 shots, and is still a useful depth penalty killer.

Stanley, on the other hand, is an intriguing trade chip based on the fact he’s having a career season. The former first-round pick is playing 17:12 a night, and has found his two-way game, scoring nine goals, and 21 points through 59 games. 

The 6-foot-7 Kitchener, ON native is signed for $1.2 million against the cap and will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. With the current market, Cheveldayoff should be able to land at least a top prospect and mid-round pick for Stanley.

Keep an eye on the Jets, trades are brewing and it looks like their blueline will look much different in the very near future.

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