{"id":745010,"date":"2026-06-18T13:17:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/745010\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T13:17:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:17:20","slug":"winnipeg-jets-morning-papers-todays-hockey-headlines-76","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/745010\/","title":{"rendered":"Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today\u2019s Hockey Headlines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Note: The Jets are done. The Moose are done. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are now done. The big focus is on the 2026 NHL Draft for which the Jets hold the 8th overall selection coming up soon. We will be spending quite a bit of time learning about the players<\/a>\u00a0who could hear their name get called by Winnipeg. You can also check out our chat with Craig Button as it pertains to the pick\u00a0here<\/a>. We will be at the Jets Draft Party on Friday, June 26th doing a live first round broadcast so be sure you\u2019re following along on our YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jets news:<\/p>\n

Winnipeg Free Press: Separating fact from fiction as Hellebuyck trade rumours swirl<\/a>. (Paywall). If there is one thing we know about the Jets management is they won\u2019t be selling for pennies on the dollar. Even when backed into a corner, which is not what this current situation amounts to, they won\u2019t act in haste.<\/p>\n

The Athletic Winnipeg: What the Jets can learn from the Cup-winning Hurricanes to kick-start their offseason<\/a>. (Paywall). An interesting article from Murat on ways Winnipeg can adapt some of the best practices put forth by Carolina to help them get back to contention.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)<\/p>\n

Global News: \u2018Next year\u2019 time is now for NHL, Winnipeg Jets<\/a>. Paul is absolutely right in that this is finally the \u201cstorm\u201d after a few months of calm. It won\u2019t last long as hockey essentially closes up shop by mid July but until it does, it should be busy around these parts.<\/p>\n

Jets video:<\/p>\n

Barn Burner:\u00a0Dreger breaks down the biggest questions facing the Winnipeg Jets<\/a>. Hockey insider Darren Dreger joined the show to discuss the possibility of the Jets trading Connor Hellebuyck, what Winnipeg\u2019s offseason priorities reveal about the team\u2019s future, and the latest updates on Cole Perfetti and Kevin Cheveldayoff as the franchise approaches a critical crossroads.<\/p>\n

TSN:\u00a0Dreger discusses Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets\u2019 offseason outlook<\/a>. Nothing earth-shattering in this chat. Dreger says GMKC is in a position where he \u201cknows he has to listen.\u201d He indicated that teams are calling based on 37\u2019s comments at the end of the season. Also somewhat telegraphed what the ask would be for the three-time Vezina winner.<\/p>\n

Illegal Curve Hockey:\u00a0Shane Malloy talks 2026 NHL Draft and potential options for the Winnipeg Jets at 8th overall<\/a>.\u00a0Shane Malloy of Hockey Prospect Radio joined us on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show to discuss the 2026 NHL Draft and what options could be available to the Winnipeg Jets with the 8th overall pick. We break down some of the top prospects in the class, potential fits for Winnipeg, and what the Jets should be looking for on draft day.<\/p>\n

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