The trade deadline came and went, and the NHL's first-place Winnipeg Jets didn't address their top need: a second-line center.It wasn't without an effort, though. Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff confirmed that he made a push for former New York Islanders center Brock Nelson,
The Winnipeg Jets made two moves on trade deadline day. Former Winnipeg Jet, Brandon Tanev, is back from the Seattle Kraken in return for a 2027 second-round pick. Luke Schenn is also on his way to Winnipeg for a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick.
It wasn’t Kevin Cheveldayoff’s best work at the NHL trade deadline, not even close. The Winnipeg Jets GM, in charge of the best team he’s ever iced, the one with the best chance, yet, of playing for a Stanley Cup in June,
Before the deadline expired, Cheveldayoff and the Jets made two separate deals. Winnipeg brought in Luke Schenn from Pittsburgh for a 2026 second round pick and a 2027 fourth round pick. Then the Jets sent a 2027 second round pick to the Seattle Kraken for Brandon Tanev.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets GM Cheveldayoff deals for veterans Schenn and Tanev. Paul reacts to the moves made by the Jets. Winnipeg Free Press: Jets add veteran experience in Schenn, Tanev. (Paywall). Kenny is in Philly and filed this report on the two acquisitions made by Winnipeg.
Kevin Cheveldayoff and the Winnipeg Jets refused to stand pat at the 2025 NHL trade deadline. No, the Jets did not go out and land perennial sniper Mikko Rantanen or trade for Bruins' captain Brad Marchand,
The Winnipeg Jets had a better trade-deadline day than their general manager. Hours after Kevin Cheveldayoff pulled the trigger on pair of low-impact trades, his team pulled the trigger six times in a 6-1 rout of the Devils in New Jersey on Friday.