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Winnipeg has signed Gustav Nyquist to a one-year, $3.25 million contract.

Nyquist split the 2024-25 season between the Predators and Wild, finishing with 28 points (11G / 17A) in 79 games. With the Jets, Nyquist will likely serve as a middle-6 winger, who will see PP2 time. He's one-year removed from a 75-point season, so there's bounce-back potential in Winnipeg, although he'll be 36-years-old in September.

Gustav Nyquist
Winnipeg has signed Walker Duehr to a one-year, two-way contract.

Walker Duehr will join his third NHL organization in two seasons after signing a one-year, two-way contract with Winnipeg on Wednesday. The 27-year-old undrafted right-winger appeared in 24 games between Calgary and San Jose in 2024-25, picking up two goals and three points alongside 15 SOG. He is expected to compete for a bottom-six role at Winnipeg's training camp to start this season.

Walker Duehr
Winnipeg has signed Isaac Poulter a one-year, two-way contract.

Winnipeg added to its goaltending depth on the second day of Free Agency on Wednesday, signing Isaac Poulter to a one-year, two-way contract. The 23-year-old undrafted netminder struggled in his third season in Utica (AHL) in 2024-25, with his .898 SV% and 16-13-7 record. He is expected to report to Manitoba (AHL) for the start of the 2025-26 season.

Isaac Poulter
1-year, $2,000,000 contract with the Winnipeg Jets. Performance Bonuses: $550K at 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 GP; $500K for playoffs + 50 GP; $250K per series win (Rd 1-3) + Toews plays 50% of games; $1M for Stanley Cup + 50% GP. Expires 2026 (UFA).

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Jonathan Toews
Winnipeg has signed Cole Koepke to a one-year, $1 million contract.

Koepke established himself as a full-time NHL player last season, playing a career-high 73 games and scoring 17 points (7G / 10A) with the Boston Bruins. He is averaging 2.34 hits per game over 99 games in his career and add some grit to Winnipeg's bottom-six forward group.

Cole Koepke
The Jets will sign Jonathan Toews to a one-year deal worth $2.0M AAV on July 1.

Toews has not appeared in an NHL game since April 13th, 2024, but till make his return with his hometown Winnipeg Jets. Toews, who is a three-time Stanley Cup Champion and had 883 career points (372G / 511A) in 15 seasons with the Blackhawks, could earn up to $5M in bonuses. He's expected to serve as a much-needed middle-6 centre for the Jets in 2025-26.

Jonathan Toews
Skinner will start Game 6 in Florida.

Skinner was pulled after along three goals on 17 shots in the Oilers' come-from-behind 5-4 OT win in Game 4. Calvin Pickard started the Game 5 loss, so the Oilers will come back to Skinner in a must-win Game 6 on Tuesday. Skinner has had a tough time in the Stanley Cup Final, posting a 4.20 GAA and .860 SV% in four games.

Stuart Skinner
Skinner is in the starter's crease at the Oilers' morning skate.

Skinner was pulled after along three goals on 17 shots in the Oilers' come-from-behind 5-4 OT win in Game 4. Calvin Pickard started the Game 5 loss, so the Oilers will come back to Skinner in a must-win Game 6 on Tuesday. Skinner has had a tough time in the Stanley Cup Final, posting a 4.20 GAA and .860 SV% in four games.

Stuart Skinner
The Jets signed Alfons Freij to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Freij was a second-round pick (No.37 overall) of the Jets in 2024 and septa the 2024-25 season with Bjorkloven IF (HockeyAllsvenskan), where he posted two goals with six assists (eight points) in 29 games. The 19-year-old defenseman is expected to move up to Sweden's top league in 2025-26 and play for Timrå IK.

Alfons Freij
Skinner will start Game 4 in Florida.

Skinner was pulled after surrendering five goals on 23 shots in the Oilers' 6-1 loss in Game 3. Skinner has now given up at least three goals in all three games of the series, posting a 3.74 GAA and .866 SV%. Despite a tough Game 3, the Oilers will come back to Skinner in Game 4. He's dominated Game 4s in his career, going 6-0 with a 1.26 GAA, .955 SV% and two shutouts.

Stuart Skinner
Skinner will start Game 3 in Florida.

Skinner battled for 85 minutes in Game 2 but ultimately ended up with the loss, stopping 37 of the 42 shots he faced in the 5-4 defeat. The double-overtime loss snapped a five-game winning streak for Skinner and the Oilers, and more importantly evened up the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals at a game a piece. Edmonton enters action on Monday at +115 on the money line as the series shifts to Sunrise for Game 3.

Stuart Skinner
Skinner will start Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final vs. Florida on Friday.

Skinner will look to extend his playoff winning streak to six after beating Florida in overtime in Game 1 off a 29-save (.906 SV%) performance. The 26-year-old has been sensational since his opening round struggles, with a 7-1-0 record and a .938 SV% in his previous eight games played. He will look to take a 2-0 series lead as Edmonton hosts Florida on Friday, who have only trailed in one other series this postseason (Toronto).

Stuart Skinner
Kupari has signed a two-year contract with Lugano (NL) in Switzerland.

Despite playing in 59 games with the Jets in 2024-25, Rasmus Kupari announced Tuesday that he had signed a two-year contract in Switzerland with Lugano (NL). Winnipeg is expected to retain the 25-year-old despite him heading overseas.

Rasmus Kupari