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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · Dec 6
Gabriel Vilardi has shown real courage here, opening up about lifelong mental health struggles in case it might help someone.

He is not alone in the NHL or in life. I hope this story helps someone too ⤵️

www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
Jets’ Gabriel Vilardi opens up about mental health struggles: ‘You just see the negatives’
This story is not about Gabriel Vilardi. He is sharing the details from his life in case he can help somebody else.
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After two days of Winnipeg Jets training camp, we have on-ice storylines developing — a new top line, youth throughout the lineup, and one moment of abject panic.

Here are my #NHLJets takeaways ⤵️

www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
Winnipeg Jets’ training-camp battles matter more than Connor Hellebuyck’s absence (Gift Article)
Are the Jets and head coach Scott Arniel committing to a youth movement this season? The early approach is telling.
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September 19, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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12 new #NHLJets start times
September 18, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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Cole Perfetti putting in post practice time with Mark Scheifele and Josh Morrissey.

Colby Barlow and Danny Zhilkin doing their thing in the background, too.

Always keen to see these kinds of interactions
September 18, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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Wimnipeg Jets preseason broadcasts

Sat, Sep. 19 at EDM, 7:00 p.m. nhl.com/jets 680 CJOB

Mon, Sep. 21 vs. COL, 7:00 p.m. nhl.com/jets 680 CJOB

Tue, Sep. 22 vs. EDM, 7:00 p.m. TSN3 680CJOB

Fri, Sep. 25 at COL, 7:30 p.m. nhl.com/jets 680 CJOB
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September 18, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Why the Winnipeg Jets can’t afford to make an example of Connor Hellebuyck ⤵️⤵️

(Just trying to address the "let him rot" idea with some common sense and a little bit nuance...)

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Why the Winnipeg Jets can’t afford to make an example of Connor Hellebuyck
The Jets need to win hockey games and the best way to do that is to trade Hellebuyck and move on.
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September 17, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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Winnipeg Jets suspend Connor Hellebuyck for failure to report to training camp — updated with Kevin Cheveldayoff's latest comments ⤵️

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Winnipeg Jets suspend Connor Hellebuyck for failure to report to training camp (Gift Article)
Hellebuyck attracted leaguewide attention in his April exit interview for criticizing Winnipeg's failure to make the playoffs.
www.nytimes.com
September 17, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Kevin Cheveldayoff on the poor quality of Connor Hellebuyck trade offers:

"We're talking about moving a player that's very important to this franchise and is a very good player in the National Hockey League. We expect a level of return that's commensurate to that."
September 17, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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Some key items from today's presser

Cheveldayoff says he's committed to making the "right" deal, regardless of time

Doubles down on Winnipeg as competitive

Goalie market is tough

References threats Hellebuyck family received following Olympics. "What they endured, they shouldn't have had to."
September 17, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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Some Winnipeg Jets training camp lines, first group:

Connor-Scheifele-Perfetti
Koepke-Gregor-Namestnikov
Chibrikov-Zhilkin-Ford
Barlow-Julien-Burnside

Morrissey-DeMelo
Ferraro-Bauer
Thrun-Gustafsson
Sautner-Taillefer

Skinner
Milic
September 17, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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Get ready for Winnipeg Jets training camp with this primer: the 10 biggest #NHLJets camp battles — on and off the ice ⤵️

Unlocked 🔓

www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...
Winnipeg Jets training camp 2026: The 10 biggest battles to watch, on and off the ice (Gift Article)
After missing the playoffs last season, the Jets enter camp with a number of young players fighting for roles and a lot of questions.
www.nytimes.com
September 17, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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The Winnipeg Jets have suspended goaltender Connor Hellebuyck for failure to report to training camp.

Kevin Cheveldayoff will address the media at 10:30 a.m. (CT) on Thursday, Sept. 17th.

NEWS⤵️

www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...
Winnipeg Jets suspend Connor Hellebuyck for failure to report to training camp
Hellebuyck went public with his trade request via a post shared by his agent Ray Petkau on Aug. 27.
www.nytimes.com
September 17, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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The Winnipeg Jets have suspended goaltender Connor Hellebuyck for failure to report to training camp.

Kevin Cheveldayoff will address the media at 10:30 a.m. (CT) on Thursday, Sept. 17th.

NEWS⤵️

www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...
Winnipeg Jets suspend Connor Hellebuyck for failure to report to training camp
Hellebuyck went public with his trade request via a post shared by his agent Ray Petkau on Aug. 27.
www.nytimes.com
September 17, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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Get ready for Winnipeg Jets training camp with this primer: the 10 biggest #NHLJets camp battles — on and off the ice ⤵️

Unlocked 🔓

www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...
Winnipeg Jets training camp 2026: The 10 biggest battles to watch, on and off the ice (Gift Article)
After missing the playoffs last season, the Jets enter camp with a number of young players fighting for roles and a lot of questions.
www.nytimes.com
September 17, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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Winnipeg Jets training camp 2026: The 10 biggest battles to watch, on and off the ice 🏒

Unlocked for all to read ⤵️

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Winnipeg Jets training camp 2026: The 10 biggest battles to watch, on and off the ice (Gift Article)
After missing the playoffs last season, the Jets enter camp with a number of young players fighting for roles and a lot of questions.
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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Winnipeg Jets training camp 2026: The 10 biggest battles to watch, on and off the ice 🏒

Unlocked for all to read ⤵️

www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...
Winnipeg Jets training camp 2026: The 10 biggest battles to watch, on and off the ice (Gift Article)
After missing the playoffs last season, the Jets enter camp with a number of young players fighting for roles and a lot of questions.
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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Winnipeg has released its training camp roster. Connor Hellebuyck's name is on it, obviously, although I don't think anybody expects him to report.
September 15, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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#NHLJets prospect review:

🏒 Viggo Björck
🏒 Samuel Hrenák
🏒 Lucas Wahlin
🏒 Garrett Brown
🏒 Alfons Freij
🏒 Colby Barlow
🏒 Kieron Walton
🏒 Kevin He
🏒 Jacob Julien
🏒 Noa Ta’Amu

Main camp hits the ice Thursday.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
Jets prospect stock watch, from Björck’s possession clinic to a late-round surprise (Gift Article)
Two games against the Maple Leafs and Canadiens gave the Jets their first glimpse at how key prospects are progressing.
www.nytimes.com
September 15, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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#NHLJets prospect review:

🏒 Viggo Björck
🏒 Samuel Hrenák
🏒 Lucas Wahlin
🏒 Garrett Brown
🏒 Alfons Freij
🏒 Colby Barlow
🏒 Kieron Walton
🏒 Kevin He
🏒 Jacob Julien
🏒 Noa Ta’Amu

Main camp hits the ice Thursday.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
Jets prospect stock watch, from Björck’s possession clinic to a late-round surprise (Gift Article)
Two games against the Maple Leafs and Canadiens gave the Jets their first glimpse at how key prospects are progressing.
www.nytimes.com
September 15, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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🆕 Rookie tournament notebook!

Notes on 45 of the Leafs, Habs, Sens and Jets prospects from Gatineau:
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2026 NHL Prospects Challenge: Leafs, Canadiens, Jets and Senators standouts (Gift Article)
Scott Wheeler analyzes 45 players who appeared for Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Winnipeg at the NHL Prospects Challenge.
www.nytimes.com
September 14, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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Josh Morrissey, who is two years away from UFA status, says Connor Hellebuyck's situation does not change how he feels:

"I love being here. I love being a Jet. That's how I've always felt. That doesn't change because of somebody else's decision."
September 14, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Winnipeg Jets prospect stock watch — going well beyond Viggo Björck's puck possession clinic to look at risers, fallers, and the #NHLJets biggest surprise ⤵️

www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
Jets prospect stock watch, from Björck’s possession clinic to a late-round surprise (Gift Article)
Two games against the Maple Leafs and Canadiens gave the Jets their first glimpse at how key prospects are progressing.
www.nytimes.com
September 14, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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Winnipeg Jets livestream link for today's prospects game against Toronto:

www.nhl.com/jets/video/w...
Winnipeg Jets vs Toronto Maple Leafs | Prospects Challenge | Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Prospects Challenge in Gatineau, Quebec.
www.nhl.com
September 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Alex DeBrincat on Dylan Larkin's trade request: "It sucks. Doesn’t really change what we think of him."

NHL notes, with items on the Wings, Jets, Leafs, Isles, Preds and Canes:
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Trade requests, offseason turmoil leave Red Wings and Jets rattled but undaunted (Gift Article)
The Leafs hope Sergei Bobrovsky can bounce back, why Matthew Schaefer is poised to avoid sophomore slump and why a Cup is better than gold.
www.nytimes.com
September 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck bought into Kevin Cheveldayoff's 2023 pitch to build an #NHLJets contender.

Why does Scheifele still believe? And what's he -doing- about it?

My story — with hat tips to Brayden Yager and Mark Lazarus ⤵️

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Mark Scheifele, Connor Hellebuyck and Winnipeg’s efforts to rebuild a winner (Gift Article)
"I still believe in this team," Scheifele said at the NHL media tour in Las Vegas this week.
www.nytimes.com
September 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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#NHLJets beat MTL 3-1 to open the prospect challenge

My three stars:

1. Viggo Björck, for the goal, the saved goal, and the puck possession clinic
2. Brayden Yager, for the goal, the assist, and the general sense of purpose
3. Samuel Hrenák for the acrobatics, the battle, the W
September 12, 2026 at 7:49 PM