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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. 

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Canadiens, Jets, Flyers
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is still no Auston Matthews for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He is out tonight and tomorrow night. How is his injury recovery coming? Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are also being connected to some interesting names by two top insiders. Finally, are the Winnipeg Jets a trade option for Rasmus Ristolainen? Auston Matthews Still out of Action For the Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is set to miss more time due to a re-aggravated upper-body injury, raising concerns about the team’s performance as the NHL season resumes following the holiday break. Matthews,…

2024 Spengler Cup Features 7 Jets Connections
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The World Junior Championship (WJC) rightfully gets the lion’s share of the attention over the holiday season, and rightly so, as it’s the best under-20 hockey tournament of the year and an annual holiday tradition for a lot of people around the world’s hockey powerhouse countries. Winnipeg Jets fans will be keeping a close eye on Canada’s WJC team in particular as top prospect Brayden Yager is captaining a 2025 club hoping to rebound from a disappointing quarterfinal exit a year ago. Related: Guide to the 2025 World Junior Championship However, the Spengler Cup also deserves some eyeballs over the…

Jets’ Power Play Back on Track Heading into the Holidays
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The Winnipeg Jets’ power play is cruising again after hitting a skid earlier this month. It got off to a scorching start this season as the club set a new NHL record by winning 15 of their first 16 games by operating at a near-40 per cent clip. New assistant coach Davis Payne, tasked with improving a regime that finished in the bottom third last season and was often too passive and static, had both units doing dynamic new things and looking consistently dangerous. Kyle Connor’s shot, Nikolaj Ehlers’ speed, Josh Morrissey’s quarterbacking ability from the point, Mark Scheifele’s awareness,…

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Jets Prospect Brayden Yager Named Captain of Canada’s 2025 WJC Team
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Winnipeg Jets prospect Brayden Yager has been named Team Canada’s captain for the 2025 World Junior Championship (WJC) in Ottawa. Meet the captains! / Voici nos capitaines! 🇨🇦 C: Brayden Yager (@WHLHurricanes)A: Tanner Molendyk (@BladesHockey)A: Calum Ritchie (@Oshawa_Generals)#WorldJuniors | #MondialJunior pic.twitter.com/LqJoREpnFz — Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) December 19, 2024 The 19-year-old…

 

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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.