This is a breakdown of the roster battles at the top and bottom of the lineup, key questions facing the forwards, defencemen and goaltenders, and an assessment of the Jets from top to bottom. It’s going to be a fascinating season.

The Winnipeg Jets made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024. And they even started off with an emphatic statement against the Colorado Avalanche. The Jets won Game 1 of their first-round series against Colorado by scoring seven goals against the Avs.

Another season of Winnipeg Jets hockey is now upon as they officially opened their 14th training camp since returning to Winnipeg, but there was a notable absence. Jets first round draft pick Cole Perfetti is still a restricted free agent after the end of his entry-level deal.

It’s no wonder that Arniel brought a sense of excitement and joy to his first “first day of camp” as Winnipeg ’s head coach. It was evident on the ice, palpable in his own interview and powerful enough to leave GM Kevin Cheveldayoff a bit more contemplative than usual.