WINNIPEG JETS NEWS

Axel Jonsson-Fjallby - Surfaces on waivers Per Chris Johnston of TSN, Jonsson-Fjallby was waived Sunday.

Impact Jonsson-Fjallby chipped in six goals, eight assists, 54 shots on net and 43 hits in 50 games for Winnipeg last season. If he isn't claimed, the 25-year-old forward could begin the 2023-24 campaign with AHL Manitoba.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nathaniel Hackett wants revenge on Broncos, even if Jets OC won't say it Payton's disparaging comments earlier this year about Hackett and the Jets gives the team another incentive to win Sunday at Denver.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jets closing in on season opening roster | Winnipeg Jets Team announces defenceman Ville Heinola has a fractured ankle

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • NHL.COM

Schmidt | 23.10.06 | Winnipeg Jets Nate Schmidt speaks with the media at camp

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • NHL.COM

Bowness | 23.10.06 | Winnipeg Jets Rick Bowness speaks to the media at camp

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • NHL.COM

Ville Heinola - Placed on injured reserve The Jets placed Heinola (leg) on injured reserve Friday.

Impact The 22-year-old defenseman suffered a serious injury in Thursday's preseason game versus the Senators. Heinola only played in 10 NHL games with the Jets last season, picking up a solitary assist.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dillon | 23.10.05 | Winnipeg Jets Brenden Dillon speaks with the media postgame

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • NHL.COM

Appleton | 23.10.05 | Winnipeg Jets Mason Appleton speaks with the media postgame

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • NHL.COM

Bowness | 23.10.05 | Winnipeg Jets Rick Bowness speaks with the media postgame

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • NHL.COM

Recap: OTT @ WPG 10.5.23 | Winnipeg Jets Recap: Ottawa Senators @ Winnipeg Jets 10.5.23

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • NHL.COM

Ville Heinola - Injury considered serious Heinola's left leg injury suffered in Thursday's game versus the Senators is considered a longer-term injury, John Lu of TSN reports.

Impact The Jets will know more following an evaluation Friday, but Heinola's chances of playing Opening Night versus the Flames on Wednesday are essentially gone. The 22-year-old defenseman could be a candidate for injured reserve depending on what his evaluation Friday returns.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ville Heinola - Exits with lower-body injury Heinola sustained a lower-body injury in Thursday's preseason game versus the Senators, John Lu of TSN reports.

Impact Heinola went awkwardly into the boards on a hit and ultimately needed help to get to the locker room with a visible limp. With injuries piling up on the Jets' blue line, Heinola was pushing for a roster spot out of camp, but this injury may jeopardize that. His status should be updated prior to Opening Night on Wednesday versus the Flames.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Winnipeg Jets - Ottawa Senators - Oct 5, 2023 | NHL.com GameCenter

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • NHL.COM

Elias Salomonsson - Will play in Sweden The Jets sent Salomonsson to Skelleftea AIK of the SHL on Thursday.

Impact Salomonsson was sent to AHL Manitoba on Monday and then decided to send him back home to Sweden. The 19-year-old defenseman had three goals and five points in 25 SHL games last season with Skelleftea.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5, 2023 • NHL.COM

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OCTOBER 5, 2023 • NHL.COM

Gabriel Vilardi - Returning Thursday Vilardi (illness) is expected to play Thursday versus the Senators, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Impact Vilardi sat out Saturday's practice and Monday's game versus the Flames with the illness. The 24-year-old forward will contend for a top-six role this season. He produced 23 goals, 18 assists and 122 shots on goal over 63 games with the Kings last year before he was included in the package traded to Winnipeg for Pierre-Luc Dubois.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Barron - In Thursday's lineup Barron (illness) is expected to play Thursday versus the Senators, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Impact Barron sat out Monday's preseason game versus the Flames, but his absence won't extend any longer. The 24-year-old is in contention for a bottom-six job this season after posting 21 points over 70 contests in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Scheifele - Good to go Scheifele (illness) will be in the lineup Thursday versus the Senators, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Impact Scheifele was limited by an illness earlier this week, but it was never expected to be a long-term concern. The 30-year-old center will likely play on the top line throughout 2023-24. He had 42 goals and 26 assists in 81 contests last season.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Connor - Set to play Thursday Connor (illness) is expected to play Thursday versus the Senators, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Impact Connor will be cleared to return for the Jets' preseason finale. The left wing will be a key part of the Jets' offense in 2023-24 after posting 31 goals and 49 assists over 82 games last year.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikolaj Ehlers - Not playing in preseason Ehlers (neck) is not expected to play Thursday versus the Senators, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Impact Ehlers will end up missing the Jets' entire preseason slate, leaving him questionable for the team's Opening Night matchup versus the Flames next Wednesday. He has been practicing in a regular jersey for nearly a week. Ehlers should be a part of the Jets' top six once he's cleared for game action.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morrissey | 23.10.04 | Winnipeg Jets Josh Morrissey speaks to the media at camp

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • NHL.COM

Connor | 23.10.04 | Winnipeg Jets Kyle Connor speaks with the media at camp

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • NHL.COM

Bowness | 23.10.04 | Winnipeg Jets Rick Bowness speaks with the media at camp

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • NHL.COM

Jeffrey Viel - Placed on waivers Viel was put on waivers by Winnipeg on Wednesday with the intent of sending him to AHL Manitoba if he clears.

Impact Viel recorded 15 goals, 31 points and 150 PIM in 60 AHL contests with the Barracuda in 2022-23. The 26-year-old also has three goals, five points and 139 PIM in 49 career NHL appearances.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE