KYLE CONNOR NEWS

Manages empty-net goal Connor scored a goal on six shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Islanders.

Impact This was Connor's first game back in 16 games after being activated off injured reserve (knee) and he celebrated in style. Known for scoring goals, Connor could not light the lamp against Ilya Sorokin but it wasn't for a lack of trying. He led all Jets with six shots on goal and was finally rewarded when he put away the game on an empty net.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In action Tuesday Connor (knee) has been activated off injured reserve and play against the Islanders on Tuesday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

Impact Connor will be back in the lineup after missing the last 16 games due to his knee injury. Prior to getting hurt, the winger was in the midst of a minor slump, as he scored just three goals in nine contests. Still, Connor should immediately retake his place on the top line in addition to rejoining the No. 1 power-play unit.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In full-contact jersey Saturday Connor (knee) is in a regular jersey at practice Saturday, per John Lu of TSN.

Impact Connor participated in a full practice Friday, but was in a non-contact jersey, so this is a big step forward. He was originally scheduled to be out of action 6-8 weeks when he was injured Dec. 10, but he looks to be ahead of schedule. Connor has 17 goals and 28 points in 26 games this season.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Friday Connor (knee) is practicing in a non-contact jersey Friday, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

Impact This will be the first time Connor has partaken in a full practice since he was hurt Dec. 10. Connor is still 2-4 weeks away from returning to the lineup, according to his initial prognosis. Connor has 17 goals and 28 points in 26 games this season.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On ice Saturday Connor (knee) skated in a non-contact jersey at practice Saturday, according to John Lu of TSN.

Impact Connor was expected to miss 6-8 weeks after he was injured 20 days ago versus Anaheim on Dec. 10. The talented Connor seems to be ahead of schedule and it's beginning to look like six weeks is likely, barring any setbacks. Connor had 21 points in his last 17 games before getting hurt, and had 17 goals and 28 points in 26 games.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jets leading scorer Kyle Connor placed on injured reserve with a knee injury

Winnipeg Jets leading scorer Kyle Connor has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Expected to miss 6-8 weeks Connor's doctors have confirmed that he'll miss the next 6-8 weeks because of his knee injury, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports Wednesday.

Impact Connor was already projected to miss 6-8 weeks, but this further reinforces that timetable. The Jets placed Connor on injured reserve earlier Wednesday and called up Dominic Toninato from AHL Manitoba. Connor's contributed 17 goals and 28 points in 26 appearances this year. His extended absence might led to Cole Perfetti assuming a bigger role.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On injured reserve Connor (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact It was previously reported that Connor is expected to miss the next 6-8 weeks because of his knee injury, so putting him on IR isn't surprising. The move frees a roster spot for the Jets, which they have used to summon Dominic Toninato from AHL Manitoba. Connor has 17 goals and 28 points in 26 contests this campaign.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jets leading scorer Kyle Connor returns to Winnipeg to have knee injury reevaluated

Winnipeg Jets leading scorer Kyle Connor missed Tuesday night’s game at San Jose with a knee injury, returning to Winnipeg to be reevaluated by team doctors two days after getting...

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Set for 6-8 week absence Connor is expected to miss 6-8 weeks due to his knee injury, though he is still awaiting some additional tests, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports Tuesday.

Impact Connor's perspective recovery timeline would likely seem him ruled out through the team's bye week, possibly returning in early February. Given the length of his absence, the Michigan native would be a good candidate for long-term injured reserve, though that move likely won't happen until those additional tests are confirmed. Connor is just three goals away from hitting the 20-goal threshold already and was poised for another big year, instead, he could see his lowest production since the 2020-21 campaign due to his long-term absence.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled for MRI Connor (lower body) will undergo an MRI in San Jose on Monday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Impact Connor was injured early in the second period of Sunday's 4-2 win over Anaheim following a knee-on-knee collision with Anaheim's Ryan Strome. He has amassed 17 goals, 28 points and 102 shots on net over 26 games this season. Alex Iafallo could receive an increased role if Connor is out for an extended period.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sunday's contest Connor (lower body) will not return to Sunday's game against the Ducks.

Impact Connor put three shots on goal in 7:56 of ice time before leaving the game. The 28-year-old is in the middle of another impressive fantasy season with 17 goals and 28 points in 26 games. He has 21 points in his last 17 games, including seven multi-point games during that span. An update on Connor's status should be available before Tuesday's tilt with the Sharks.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in win Connor tallied a goal and added an assist in Monday's 2-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Connor opened the scoring early in the first period, firing a wrister over the shoulder of Antti Raanta off a feed from Nikolaj Ehlers, before returning the favor with an assist on Ehlers' goal in the second. The two-point game snapped a brief cold spell for Connor -- he'd gone six games without a goal, tallying two assists in that span. Overall, the 26-year-old winger has a team-leading 15 goals and 26 points through 24 games this season.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up power-play assist Connor notched a power-play assist, six shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Predators.

Impact Connor's goal-scoring pace has dipped, as he has just one goal and two helpers over his last five contests. The winger also blocked multiple shots for the first time in a regular-season game since Dec. 20 of last year. This season, he's been a steady scorer on the Jets' top line as usual, racking up 14 tallies, nine helpers, nine power-play points, 82 shots on goal and a minus-8 rating through 20 appearances.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Connor, the NHL's most underrated great goal scorer, has never been better Winnipeg Jets star Kyle Connor is leading the league in goals yet mostly remains anonymous leaguewide.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

NHL Now: Kyle Connor | Winnipeg Jets Kyle Connor breaks down his approach to scoring goals

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • NHL.COM

One of each in victory Connor scored a goal and an assist on one shot in the Jets' 5-2 win over the Coyotes on Saturday.

Impact Connor scored the game-winning goal in the second period, sniping a shot past Karel Vejmelka. The American forward also picked up a helper on Josh Morrissey's goal. Connor now sits atop of the league with 14 goals and has been red-hot in November, posting 15 points in eight games. On the season, Connor has 14 goals and 22 points in 17 games.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claims share of goal-scoring lead Connor scored twice on five shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Devils.

Impact Connor's two tallies put him at 13 for the year, which has him in a tie with Auston Matthews for the NHL lead. Two of Connor's three points came on the power play Tuesday. The winger has four multi-point efforts over six games in November. He's up to 20 points (eight on the power play), 67 shots and a minus-4 rating through 15 appearances overall.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Connor's 3-point effort lifts Jets to 6-3 victory over Devils

Kyle Connor scored twice and added an assist to propel the Winnipeg Jets to a 6-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Jets forward Kyle Connor named NHL's Second Star of the Week | Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets, in conjunction with the National Hockey League, today announced that forward Kyle Connor has been named the NHL's Second...

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • NHL.COM