The Winnipeg Jets finalized their 23-man roster on the eve of the regular season, and the last round of moves brought a few familiar names out of camp and one new goalie into the picture.
Danny Zhilkin and Henry Thrun were assigned to the Moose after both cleared waivers, while Winnipeg claimed goaltender Clay Stevenson off waivers from the Capitals organization. That claim triggered two more transactions, with Brayden Yager and Domenic DiVincentiis sent to Manitoba to complete the roster.
The finished group includes 18-year-old eighth overall pick Viggo Björck, who becomes the fourth first-round pick in Jets history to make the team out of training camp. It also includes fifth-year pro Tyrel Bauer, who has earned his first NHL roster spot.
The Jets are off today after returning home from a few days of team bonding in Colorado Springs. Their first practice of the regular season is set for tomorrow at hockey for all centre.
The start of the 2026-27 NHL regular season also means Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension without pay begins affecting his wallet. His $7.5 million US salary works out to approximately $39,000 US per regular-season day.
On the Moose side, Manitoba is on the ice this morning for another day of training camp as it builds toward its season opener on Saturday afternoon in Winnipeg. The club’s production day on Monday also produced plenty of content and a set of fun interviews, part of continued coverage that will stretch into a 12th straight year.
That coverage will keep an eye on Jets prospects and the stories throughout the Manitoba roster, with more to come from training camp and beyond.
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