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Jets aim for playoff return after disappointing 2025-26 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:56 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Jets aim for playoff return after disappointing 2025-26 season

Summary

The Winnipeg Jets are looking to bounce back in the 2026-27 NHL season after missing the playoffs last year. Following a strong 2024-25 campaign where they won the President's Trophy, the Jets struggled early in 2025-26 and ultimately finished without a playoff berth. Despite their challenges, NHL Insider Vin Santoro projects a turnaround for the team, emphasizing the need for better overall contribution beyond their star players. Connor Hellebuyck remains with the Jets amid trade rumors, which Santoro views as a positive for the franchise. Training Camp is approaching as the Jets prepare for the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•Jets miss playoffs in 2025-26 after President's Trophy win.
•NHL Insider projects Jets to return to playoffs next season.
•Team relies heavily on key players like Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor.
•Connor Hellebuyck remains with the Jets despite trade speculation.
•Training Camp begins next month as the team prepares for the season.

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12:56 AMYahoo Sports — Jets Given Encouraging Prediction After Missing Playoffs In 2026

What they're saying

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A season after winning the President’s Trophy as the NHL’s best regular season team and advancing to the Western Conference Semifinal, the Winnipeg Jets failed to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025-26 after a miserable start to the campaign. While the Jets were eventually able to battle back in the standings to a […] The post Jets Given Encouraging Prediction After Missing Playoffs In 2026 appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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