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    Winnipeg Jets Franchise Information

    Have a read on below at some quick stats and facts on the Winnipeg Jets to get you started: 

    Established:1997
    Stadium:Canada Life Center
    Colors:Polar night blue, aviator blue, silver, red & white
    Hall of Famers:Chris Chelios, Marian Hossa & Mark Recchi
    Hall of Fame Builders:N/A
    Rivals:Calgary Flames & Edmonton Oilers
    Legends: Chris Chelios, Marian Hossa & Mark Recchi
    Retired Numbers:N/A
    Division:Central
    Stanley Cup Titles:0

    Winnipeg Jets History

    There have actually been multiple versions of the Winnipeg Jets, and this one is the most recent. They were founded back in 1997 as the Atlanta Thrashers and would relocate to Winnipeg in May of 2011. Their original team existed in the city until 1996 when they moved to Arizona and became the Phoenix Coyotes. 

    They both shared the same “Jets” nickname, as the new franchise wanted to honor the old one. Technically the current version of the Jets owned all the trademarks and history of the old version of the franchise. However, the Arizona Coyotes hold the rights to the franchise records, but they do honor many traditions that Winnipeg used. 

    In their first game back in the city on October 9th, 2011 they went on to lose to the Montreal Canadiens. They would go on to have a rough first season back and would end up finishing the season below the .500 mark with a record of 37-35-10 and missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

    It would not get much better for them in year number two, as they would finish the season right at the .500 mark in what would end up being a shortened season. They finished the year with a record of  24-21-3 after playing only forty eight games in the 2012-13 season. 

    They finished their third year back in Winnipeg with yet another losing record and once again missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2013-14. They finished the season with a record of 37-35-10 after returning to a full eighty two game regular season schedule. 

    It was during the 2014-15 season that the Jets would make their first Stanley Cup Playoff appearance since returning as they finished the year with a record of 43-26-13 and earned a Wild Card spot in the playoffs. However, they would be swept in the first round by the Anaheim Ducks.

    However, it wouldn’t take the Winnipeg Jets long to get back to their losing ways. They would go on to miss the next two Stanley Cup Playoffs. They would go on to finish the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons with a combined record of 75-74-15 and would fail to win above 40 games in either season. After those two disappointing seasons they would go on to make four straight playoff appearances but never really make much noise when it mattered the most. 

    In 2017-18 the Winnipeg Jets would finish the regular season with a record of 52-20-10 which was their best season since returning in 2011. They would make it all the way to the Western Conference Finals but would eventually lose to expansion franchise Las Vegas. The Golden Knights beat them in five games after they won two playoff series against Minnesota in five games and Nashville in seven games. 

    In 2018-19, they would finish the year with a record of 47-30-5 but would find themselves ousted in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in six games by the St. Louis Blues. That season would also give them their highest regular season finish since returning, as they finished as runners up in the Central Division. 

    Due to a shortened season during the 2019–20 campaign thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Winnipeg Jets would make their 3rd straight Stanley Cup Playoff appearance. They finished the shortened regular season with a record of 37-28-6 and snuck into the playoffs thanks to the expanded format. However, they would lose in the qualifying round to the Calgary Flames in four games.

    During the 2020-21 season, the National Hockey League rearranged divisions and the Jets exclusively played other Canadian teams all season long. They would also go on to make their 4th straight Stanley Cup playoff appearance during the season. They would finish their second straight shortened season with a record of 30-23-3 in 56 games. Winnipeg would defeat the Edmonton Oilers in Round 1 of the playoffs but go on to lose to the Montréal Canadiens in Round 2.

    The 2021-22 season returned to a normal schedule and normal divisions, and it didn’t go well for the Jets. They finished the year with only 39 wins in 82 games and in sixth place of the Central Division. They would snap their four straight playoff appearance streak and end up just having a disappointing season overall. 

    Expert 2022-23 Picks & Preview on Winnipeg Jets

    If you are a fan of the Winnipeg Jets, then you know that the only thing that matters right now is how they are expected to perform in the 2022-23 season. Do the Winnipeg Jets have the star power to make it all the way to the playoffs and win the Stanley Cup in 2023?

    Have a read on below at SportsTips expert picks & preview on the Winnipeg Jets:

    Preview on the Winnipeg Jets’ Head Coach: Rick Bowness 

    Rick Bowness is the head coach of the Winnipeg Jets, his overall career record in the National Hockey League regular season is 212-351-48-28. This upcoming season will be his first season as the head coach of the Winnipeg Jets. It will be his 14th overall season as a head coach in the National Hockey League. This head coaching job is his seventh head coaching job in the National Hockey League after having previously coached the Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, Dallas Stars, New York Islanders, Phoenix Coyotes, and Winnipeg once already. 

    His career overall Stanley Cup playoff record is currently sitting at 26-23 after three Stanley Cup playoff appearances. He spent nine years playing professionally before transitioning into the coaching ranks in 1988. His only successful stint as a head coach in the league was his previous one with the Dallas Stars where he led them to two playoff appearances in three years and a Stanley Cup Finals berth in 2020.

    Preview on the Winnipeg Jets’ Key Player: Pierre-Luc Dubois

    Pierre-Luc Dubois is the top guy on this Winnipeg Jets roster heading into the 2022-23 National Hockey League season. This upcoming season will be his sixth season in the National Hockey League and the former third overall pick in the 2016 National Hockey League entry draft has put together a solid career thus far. This will be his second full season with the Winnipeg Jets after spending the first couple of seasons of his career with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

    He is blossoming into one of the best young offensive players in the league. Last season he put up some impressive numbers as he found the net 28 times over the course of last year’s National Hockey League season. He also had no problem passing off the puck and setting up his teammates to find the net as well, as he added 32 assists to his total. Overall, he finished with a total of 60 points in 81 games played.

    Preview on the Winnipeg Jets’ Next Best: Connor Hellebuyck

    Connor Hellebuyck is yet another solid guy on this Winnipeg Jets roster heading into the 2022-23 National Hockey League season. This upcoming season will be his eighth season in the National Hockey League and the former 130th overall pick in the 2012 National Hockey League entry draft has put together a solid career thus far. 

    He is one of the best goaltenders in the league and last season he won 29 games and allowed 193 goals on a Jets team that fought for a playoff spot all the way to the end of the season. Hellebuyck is a two time all-star and won the Vezina award once. 

    Winnipeg Jets Betting & Odds Preview 2022-23

    The Winnipeg Jets’ campaign during the 2021-22 National Hockey League season went about as you would’ve expected. They finished the year with a record of 39-32-11 and in 6th place in the Central Division.

    There is a lot of optimism surrounding the franchise heading into the 2022-23 National Hockey League season. If they want to improve or keep up their current level of play they will certainly need a ton of production from their stars over the course of the 2022-23 National Hockey League season. The most important thing in any season is how a team starts out of the gate, and then how they look when the all-star break approaches. 

    In the National Hockey League, a lot can change over a single off-season. It will be interesting to see how their offseason moves translate onto the ice over the course of the 2022-23 National Hockey League season. 

    They are set to play a full 82-game schedule for only the second time in the last four seasons thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on their odds to win some hardware headed into the season it is clear how the oddsmakers in Las Vegas feel about them heading into the year. 

    Their odds to bring home the Central Division championship this season currently sit at +2000 heading into the 2022-23 National Hockey League season, which puts them 6th in the Central Division out of eight teams. 

    While their odds to win the Western Conference currently sit at +2800 heading into the 2022-23 National Hockey League season, which puts them 11th in the Western Conference out of 16 teams. 

    Their overall odds to bring home the Stanley Cup trophy are currently sitting at +6600 heading into the 2022-23 National Hockey League season, as they rank 23rd out of all 32 teams in the National Hockey League.

    Winnipeg Jets FAQs

    Still got some burning questions about the Winnipeg Jets? Well, we have answered some of the most common questions people have, hopefully, you will find the answer you are looking for below! 

    Where do the Winnipeg Jets play?

    The Winnipeg Jets play their home games at the Canada Life Center. 

    Who owns the Winnipeg Jets?

    The Winnipeg Jets are owned by True North Sports. 

    Have the Winnipeg Jets won the Stanley Cup?

    The Winnipeg Jets have never won a Stanley Cup. 

    Who is the Winnipeg Jets general manager?

    Kevin Cheveldayoff is the manager of the Winnipeg Jets. 

    Do the Winnipeg Jets play tonight?

    Are you wondering if the Winnipeg Jets are playing tonight? Well, SportsTips has all the details you need about upcoming Winnipeg Jets games! Make sure you check this page at the top for all the details you are looking for.

    What is the Winnipeg Jets record?

    The Winnipeg Jets had a 39-32-11 win-loss-overtime loss record for the 2021-22 NHL season. 

    Did the Winnipeg Jets win last night?

    Fans of the Winnipeg Jets are all wanting to know if they won the game last night. You can find more information in relation to the team’s recent form in games on the page at the top.

    How much are the Winnipeg Jets worth?

    According to Forbes Magazine, the Winnipeg Jets are worth $575 million. 

    Who do the Winnipeg Jets play tonight?

    Like a lot of things in the NHL, things change pretty quickly. So, if you are looking for more information about who the Winnipeg Jets play tonight, you have come to the right place. We have all this information for you in detail, you can find these details for upcoming games at the top of the page.

    How to watch the Winnipeg Jets?

    You can watch the Winnipeg Jets games on TV channels like TSN3.

    Will the Winnipeg Jets make the playoffs this year?

    For the 2021-22 season, the Winnipeg Jets didn’t make the playoffs, as they finished 6th in their division with a record of 39-32-11. 

    Will the Winnipeg Jets get the 1st pick in the NHL draft?

    The order of the draft will be finalized at the end of the 2021-22 season, and it is confirmed that the Winnipeg Jets did not have the first overall pick.

    When do the Winnipeg Jets play?

    Winnipeg Jets fans are always looking for more information about when their team plays the next game. For all the information you have been craving and more, be sure to check the top of this page. Here at SportsTips, we list all the information you need like the time of the puck drop, location of the game and the all important NHL odds.

    Where did the Winnipeg Jets finish the season?

    The Winnipeg Jets finished the 2021-22 NHL season in 6th place in the Central Division and in 19th place in the NHL overall. 

    How many games did the Winnipeg Jets win?

    The Winnipeg Jets won 39 games during the 2021-22 NHL season.