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Summer Coolers – Winnipeg Jets
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- NHL Wraparound Podcast
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- Sep 16, 2026
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- 533
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Summer Coolers – Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets went from winning the Presidents’ Trophy to one of the NHL’s biggest disappointments. A 34-point decline left Winnipeg at .500, seventh in the Central and outside the playoffs. Nearly every major metric collapsed, including Connor Hellebuyck’s normally dominant goaltending. Neil Smith and Vic Morren disagree somewhat on how quickly Winnipeg can rebound, but both agree the margin for error is small—and Scott Arniel enters the season under significant pressure. IN THIS EPISODE: [00:00:00] Winnipeg suffers a stunning 34-point decline one year after winning the Presidents’ Trophy, finishing seventh in the Central and 26th overall. [00:00:25] The Jets become the second consecutive Presidents’ Trophy winner to miss the playoffs the following season. [00:00:40] Every major metric collapses: offense falls from third to 25th, defense from first to 21st, power play from first to 24th and penalty killing to 21st. [00:01:00] Winnipeg starts reasonably well before entering a prolonged slide in November and never regaining its confidence. [00:01:20] Hellebuyck, one of the biggest reasons for Winnipeg’s previous success, simply isn’t the same goaltender during the disappointing season. [00:01:40] Stuart Skinner is added during the offseason, providing insurance alongside Hellebuyck and potentially protecting Winnipeg if its goaltending situation changes. [00:02:00] Neil believes Scott Arniel enters the season on the hot seat. Another poor start could force GM Kevin Cheveldayoff into a coaching change. [00:02:20] Winnipeg’s lone trade addition is defenseman John St. Ivany from Pittsburgh in exchange for David Gustafsson. [00:02:40] Cole Perfetti avoids arbitration with a five-year, $6 million-per-season contract and becomes one of the m…