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The current Winnipeg Jets originate back to the Atlanta Thrashers, which joined the league during the 1999 Expansion. The Thrashers struggled during their existence with only one postseason appearance in 12 seasons. Following the 2010-11 season, they relocated to Winnipeg to bring back the Jets franchise name. The Jets have had moderate success since relocating with six postseason appearances in 12 seasons. 

Friedman Has Doubts the Jets’ Defense Holds Up in the Playoffs
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The Winnipeg Jets are off to a stellar start this season, achieving the best opening in NHL history at 14-1-0 and showing no signs of slowing down. With star players performing at peak levels and goaltender Connor Hellebuyck proving once again why he’s among the league’s elite, the Jets are a formidable team. Their recent games have shown that they are a well-coached roster with a high hockey IQ, solid teamwork, and plenty of individual talent. Despite their single loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, they look like a team built to succeed in all areas. They are the best…

Projected Lineups for the Jets vs Rangers – 11/12/24
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The Winnipeg Jets take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. JETS (14-1-0) at RANGERS (9-3-1) 7 p.m. ET; MSG, TSN3 Jets projected lineup Kyle Connor — Mark Scheifele — Gabriel VilardiNikolaj Ehlers — Vladislav Namestnikov — Cole PerfettiNino Niederreiter — Adam Lowry — Mason AppletonMorgan Barron — Rasmus Kupari — Alex Iafallo Josh Morrissey — Dylan DeMeloDylan Samberg — Neal PionkHaydn Fleury — Colin Miller Connor HellebuyckEric Comrie Scratched: Dylan Coghlan, David Gustafsson Injured: Logan Stanley (mid-body), Ville Heinola (lower body) Status report Latest for THW: Rangers…

Jets Re-Acquire Kahkonen Off Waivers From Avalanche
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The Winnipeg Jets have re-acquired Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers from the Colorado Avalanche. The Jets signed the Finnish goaltender to a one-year contract this offseason, but fellow offseason signee Eric Comrie won the battle to be Connor Hellebuyck’s backup after preseason. The Jets placed Kahkonen on waivers on Oct. 11 with the intention of assigning him to the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Manitoba Moose to have him act as mentor to sophomore Thomas Milic and an insurance policy in case of injury, but the Avalanche claimed him to bolster a shaky crease featuring Alexandar Georgiev and Justus Annunen. Kahkonen made…

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Projected Lineups for the Stars vs Jets – 11/9/24
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The Dallas Stars take on the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre this afternoon. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. STARS (8-4-0) at JETS (13-1-0) 3 p.m. ET; TSN3, Victory+ Stars projected lineup Jason Robertson — Roope Hintz — Evgenii DadonovJamie Benn — Wyatt Johnston…

 

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What year were the Winnipeg Jets founded?

The current Winnipeg Jets originate back to the Atlanta Thrashers, which joined the league during the 1999 Expansion.

When did the Winnipeg Jets play their first game?

The Jets played their first game (as the Atlanta Thrashers) on Oct. 2, 1999, against the New Jersey Devils. They lost the game 4-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Winnipeg Jets?

Rick Bowness is the current head coach for the Winnipeg Jets.