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Jets History

Winnipeg Jets’ First-Round Draft Misses Since 2016

Tyler Major-McNicol | September 20, 2025

*This article was originally written in June 2023 Hindsight is 20/20 and can be a bitter pill to swallow or a reason for joy. This is especially true of the…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Jets History, NHL Entry Draft, Winnipeg Jets

Dale Hawerchuk Trade Revisited

Nathaniel Oliver | September 6, 2025

Beginning in 1981, Dale Hawerchuk became one of the most dominant centers in the National Hockey League and was the face of the Winnipeg Jets. After a junior career in…

Categories Archives, Buffalo Sabres, Hockey History, Jets History, NHL Trade Analysis, Sabres History, Winnipeg Jets

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 12

Matthew Zator | August 12, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 13 A Hall of Fame defenseman announced his retirement on this date, although he did not exactly spend much…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Jets History, Senators History

7 Fun Facts About Dustin Byfuglien

Brooke LoFurno | July 28, 2025

At 40 years old, Dustin Byfuglien was an NHL defenseman for well over a decade. He has played for the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Atlanta Thrashers (who became…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History, Jets History, Player Profiles, Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg Jets’ Second-Round Draft Pick History

Declan Schroeder | July 5, 2025

The Winnipeg Jets didn’t have a first-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft as they traded it to the Montreal Canadiens for Sean Monahan in Feb. 2024 in their…

Categories Hockey History, Jets History, NHL Entry Draft, Winnipeg Jets

Today in Hockey History: June 27

Matthew Zator | June 27, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: June 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 28 A pair of National Hockey League Entry Drafts were held on this date, with both teams from the…

Categories Archives, Column, Hockey History, Jets History, Lightning History, Panthers History

Today in Hockey History: June 23

Matthew Zator | June 23, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: June 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 24 On this date, the Hockey Hall of Fame opened its doors to the greatest player who ever laced…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Bruins History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Jets History, Kings History

Today in Hockey History: May 24

Matthew Zator | May 24, 2025

The top three National Hockey League teams you think of when it comes to dynasties all won Stanley Cups on this date. Today is also the anniversary of the most…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Jets History, Oilers History, Panthers History, Penguins History

Today in Hockey History: May 22

Matthew Zator | May 22, 2025

Today was a big date in National Hockey League history for teams making it to the Stanley Cup Final. Some teams made it for the first time, while others returned…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Golden Knights History, Hockey History, Jets History, Kings History, Lightning History, Predators History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: May 11

Matthew Zator | May 11, 2025

May 11 has proven to be a big date in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of its legendary players and coaches had big moments, some for the…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Jets History, Penguins History

Today in Hockey History: April 20

Matthew Zator | April 20, 2025

April 20 has been a busy day in National Hockey League history. Among all the big moments, we saw some new records and Stanley Cup Playoff firsts. The THW time…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Jets History, Panthers History, Penguins History, Rangers History

Today in Hockey History: April 15

Matthew Zator | April 15, 2025

If you are a fan of hockey in Motown, then this is a very good date for you. One of the NHL’s most unique traditions began 69 years ago. One…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Jets History, Kings History, Oilers History, Red Wings History
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