jeff

Writer for DN Media l Insider for the Winnipeg Jets l Divorced father of four l Business Inquiries: [email protected]

[jeff @NikSmiith]

Players/coaches who lost their passion for hockey by working for the Winnipeg Jets organization:

Paul Maurice
Rick Bowness
Dustin Byfuglien
Tobias Enstrom
Jonathon Toews

Makes you think 🤔

[jeff @NikSmiith]

Kevin Cheveldayoffs plan for a 2C for the 2026-2027 season has opted to retire instead of playing for the Winnipeg Jets

[Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger]

Nothing official, but at this point it seems likely Jonathan Toews is retiring.

[jeff @NikSmiith]

@HotTakeHockey Deactivate (disrespectfully)

[jeff @NikSmiith]

@NikLynam If they committed to a rebuild they could be competing in 2029. Dal/Min/Col would be aging out.

[jeff @NikSmiith]

Winnipeg Jets 2030 management structure:

God: Kevin Cheveldayoff
GM: Shane Doan
AGM: Blake Wheeler
President of hockey ops: Bryan Little
VP: Craig Heisinger
Special assistant to the GM: Matt Hendricks
Second line center: Jonathon Toews

[jeff @NikSmiith]

@TopDownHockey Kevin He or Kieran walton

[jeff @NikSmiith]

Ville Heinola’s team Finland wins gold while Mark Scheifele/Gabe Vilardi’s team Canada places 4th

Makes you think. 🤔

[jeff @NikSmiith]

@hullonhockey @NikLynam Who should they be after then

[jeff @NikSmiith]

Morgan Barron for the oilers 2028 1st?

[Bleed Oil Blue @BleedOilBlue]

According to David Pagnotta, the Edmonton Oilers are in the market for a speedy winger this offseason.

One name he said being whispered is Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett.

At 6'2" with elite speed and a proven scoring touch, Tippett could be exactly the type of player Edmonton is looking to add to its top six.

[jeff @NikSmiith]

I’m having a vision 👁️

[jeff @NikSmiith]

@hfotnfodbd @FriedgeHNIC Mickey Mouse cup if we’re being honest

[jeff @NikSmiith]

@NikLynam I would be very surprised if the jets didn’t go Bjork/Lawerence or one of the D that falls to them.

[jeff @NikSmiith]

@chevys_abrasive I think the jets could run 3 scoring lines with 55/wright/johnson down the middle and do pretty well for themselves. It would require a philosophy shift which won’t happen.

[jeff @NikSmiith]

If the jets did want to retool. Making moves for Kent Johnson and Shane wright would be a great start.
IMO 55, Wright, Johnson and Lowry down the middle would be excellent.

[Frank Seravalli @frank_seravalli]

#Leafs Morgan Rielly leads our first Trade Targets 🎯 board of the offseason.

Six goalies on the board, including #LGRW Sebastian Cossa. Pair of young forwards. Impact defensemen.

Buckle up. A most interesting offseason beckons:
https://t.co/jSq7fvk3kL

[jeff @NikSmiith]

. @SanJoseSharks all it takes is the 2nd overall pick and Sam Dickinson to acquire this 100 point player btw

[TSN @TSN_Sports]

A SCHEIFELE HATTY WINS IT FOR CANADA IN OT! 🎩🇨🇦

#MensWorlds

[jeff @NikSmiith]

@ConnorHrabchak1 @AFPAnalytics Perfetti 6x6.5 makes a lot of sense for the team and player.

[jeff @NikSmiith]

Nice goal by a future Winnipeg Jet

[TSN @TSN_Sports]

FINLAND STRIKES FIRST 👀

Anton Lundell makes it 1-0 Finland on the power-play!

#MensWorlds

[jeff @NikSmiith]

@NikLynam Straight up or is someone adding? 🤔