Winnipeg Jets News

Driedger has been re-assigned to Charlotte (AHL).

Driedger was recalled from Charlotte (AHL) after the Panther traded Spencer Knight to the Chicago Blackhawks. With Florida acquiring Vitek Vanecek as Sergei Bobrovsky's backup, Driedger will return to the AHL. The 30-year-old Driedger has a 2.97 GAA and .878 SV% in 20 games with Charlotte (AHL) this season (10-6-4).

Chris Driedger
The Penguins have acquired Luke Schenn and Tommy Novak from the Predators for Michael Bunting and a 2026 4th Round Pick.

Assuming he isn't flipped elsewhere ahead of Friday's Trade Deadline, the Penguins will become the ninth team Schenn has suited up for across his remarkable 17-year-career. The Predators signed Schenn to a three-year contract with an AAV of $2.75-million ahead of the 2023-24 season. The 35-year-old defenceman leaves Nashville after registering two goals, ten assists, 152 blocked shots and 430 hits across 124 games.

Luke Schenn
Kupari was without an update after leaving Tuesday's game vs. the Islanders due to an upper-body injury.

Kupari exited Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders after only 7:34 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old Kupari is averaging 10:20 time-on-ice and has eight points (5G / 3A) in 58 games this season.

Rasmus Kupari
Hellebuyck will start on Long Island on Tuesday.

After an 11-game winning streak, the Jets have dropped two straight and will hope to return to the win column on Tuesday, turning to Hellebuyck between the pipes against the New York Islanders. Hellebuyck was solid in his most recent outing despite being on the wrong end of a 2-1 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, saving 31 of 32 shots (.969 SV%). He has a superb 1.99 GAA and .927 SV% in 46 games this season (36-7-3). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as -184 road favorites against an Islanders club that was shut out 4-0 by the New York Rangers last night.

Connor Hellebuyck
Hellebuyck is in the starter's crease at Winnipeg's morning skate.

After an 11-game winning streak, the Jets have dropped two straight and will hope to return to the win column on Tuesday, likely turning to Hellebuyck between the pipes against the New York Islanders. Hellebuyck was solid in his most recent outing despite being on the wrong end of a 2-1 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, saving 31 of 32 shots (.969 SV%). He has a superb 1.99 GAA and .927 SV% in 46 games this season (36-7-3). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as -184 road favorites against an Islanders club that was shut out 4-0 by the New York Rangers last night.

Connor Hellebuyck
Comrie will start in Nashville on Thursday.

Winnipeg will turn to back-up goaltender Eric Comrie on Thursday as they get set to play their second game in as many nights. Comrie is riding a personal three-game winning streak, including a 4-3 shootout victory in St. Louis on Saturday. The 29-year-old netminder has been solid when called upon this season, registering a .910 SV% across 14 appearances. Comrie and the Jets enter action in Nashville on Thursday at -135 on the money line.

Eric Comrie
Hellebuyck will start Wednesday in Ottawa.

The Jets are riding a 10-game winning streak and will turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes on Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck was solid in his previous outing, albeit lightly tested, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime win over the San Jose Sharks. He has an outstanding 2.04 GAA and .925 SV% in 44 games this season (35-7-2). The Jets enter Wednesday's contest as -145 road favorites against a Senators club missing several key offensive pieces due to injuries, including Josh Norris, Shane Pinto, and Brady Tkachuk.

Connor Hellebuyck