Opinion: Winnipeg Jets fans should also focus on training camp battles

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Moore, K. (2026, September 14). Opinion: Winnipeg Jets fans should also focus on training camp battles. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12058318/opinion-winnipeg-jets-fans-should-also-focus-on-training-camp-battles/

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This article is an opinion piece suggesting that Winnipeg Jets fans should pay attention to other aspects of their team's training camp beyond the unresolved situation with star goalie Connor Hellebuyck. The author highlights opportunities for young players like Isak Rosen, Brad Lambert, and others to impress during a shortened preseason due to an increased regular season game count. Additionally, it mentions potential battles for roster spots among forwards Nino Niederreiter, Vlad Namestnikov, and defensemen Haydn Fleury and Jack St. Ivany. The piece encourages fans to focus on the development of rookie Viggo Bjorck and other emerging players while waiting for Hellebuyck's trade situation to resolve.

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Connor Hellebuyck, the star goalie for the Winnipeg Jets, has requested a trade, leaving his status unresolved as of Thursday morning when training camp began at the Hockey For All Centre. This situation is not ideal for team management and fellow players. However, it presents an opportunity for young forwards such as Isak Rosen, Brad Lambert, Brayden Yager, Nikita Chibrikov, Parker Ford, and Danny Zhilkin to make a strong impression during training camp. The shortened preseason and exhibition schedule due to the increased regular season game count of 84 games means there won't be much time for these players to prove themselves. If Nino Niederreiter and Vlad Namestnikov can show improvement after poor seasons, they could also secure spots on the roster. Until Hellebuyck's situation is resolved or a new goalie is signed, Thomas Milic and Dominic DiVincentiis from the Manitoba Moose will likely serve as backups to Stu Skinner.

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🔮 Having the Connor Hellebuyck situation remain unresolved for the start of training camp Thursday morning at Hockey For All Centre would not be the first choice for GM Kevin Cheveldayoff, head coach Scott Arniel, and very likely Hellebuyck’s eventual former team mates for that matter.

2026-09-14 · assertive framing · Opinion: Winnipeg Jets fans should also focus on training camp battles

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Having the Connor Hellebuyck situation remain unresolved for the start of training camp Thursday morning at Hockey For All Centre would not be the first choice for GM Kevin Cheveldayoff, head coach Scott Arniel, and very likely Hellebuyck’s eventual former team mates for that matter. asserted

situation → have → matter

But the longer the star goalie’s trade request goes unfulfilled – there is opportunity for the likes of young forwards Isak Rosen, Brad Lambert, Brayden Yager, Nikita Chibrikov, Parker Ford and Danny Zhilkin to make an impression. asserted

likes → go → impression

And the battle up front will only get more interesting if Nino Niederreiter and Vlad Namestnikov are able to show some early signs of bouncing back from nightmare seasons. asserted

Niederreiter → get → seasons

Get daily National news But there won’t be much time because of a reduced training camp and exhibition schedule to accommodate the increase to 84 games for the coming regular season. asserted

Get → get → season

Until Hellebuyck is dealt, or a veteran free agent goalie is signed in the event the three-time Vezina Trophy winner refuses to report, the Manitoba Moose duo of Thomas Milic and Dominic DiVincentiis are the current leading options to backup Stu Skinner. asserted

duo → deal → Skinner

Elias Salomonsson is not expected to be ready to start the season, so who among Haydn Fleury, Jack St. Ivany, Henry Thrun, Isaak Phillips and Tyrell Bauer emerges as a third pair partner for Mario Ferarro? asserted

who → expect → Ferarro

And we haven’t even mentioned highly rated rookie Viggo Bjorck – who did not disappoint with his performance this past weekend at the prospect tournament in Gatineau. asserted

who → mention → Gatineau

The noise around Connor Hellebuyck will likely not abate by even one decibel. asserted

noise → abate → decibel

But fans would also be advised to not sleep on what could be the most interesting training camp to date of the Jets 2.0 era. uncertain

what → advise → era

Opinion: Winnipeg Jets fans should also focus on training camp battles

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