2-year, $1,900,000 contract with the Winnipeg Jets. Expires 2027 (UFA).
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The Jets have signed Haydn Fleury to a two-year contract extension worth $950K AAV ($1.9M total).
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
3-year, $2,992,499 contract with the Winnipeg Jets. Expires 2028 (RFA).
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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.
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Skinner is in the starter's crease at the Oilers' morning skate.
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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.
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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).
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Skinner will start Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
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.
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Skinner will start on Thursday for Game 5.
The Oilers have a commanding 3-1 series lead and will hope to advance to the Stanley Cup Final with a victory on Thursday in Game 5. Skinner has been outstanding in the third round of the playoffs, saving 86 of 88 shots (.977 SV%) in his last three games (3-0). The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as +116 road underdogs against a desperate Dallas Stars team.
Lowry underwent successful hip surgery and is expected to miss the next 5 to 6 months.
Winnipeg announced Wednesday that their captain, Adam Lowry had successfully undergone hip surgery and would be out for approximately 5 to 6 months as he recovers. The 31-year-old is not expected to be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season after putting up 16 goals, 34 points and a +18 plus/minus in 73 games played in 2024-25.
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Skinner will start Game 4 vs. the Stars.
Skinner was excellent in Game 3, stopping 33 of 34 shots in the Oilers' 6-1 win. Since taking over for Calvin Pickard in Round 2, Skinner has gone 4-2 with a 1.64 GAA, .936 SV% and three shutouts, including a 2.01 GAA and .930 SV% in this series.
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Skinner will start Game 3 vs. Dallas on Sunday.
Skinner continued his up-and-down playoffs in Game 2 as he picked up his third shutout in his previous four starts with a 25-save winning effort on Friday. The 26-year-old has struggled most nights despite being tied for the lead in playoff shutouts (3), with his .890 SV% and 2.90 GAA through seven appearances. He will look to take a 2-1 series lead as Edmonton hosts the Dallas Stars for a matinee on Sunday, who put five by him on 27 SOG in the series opener.
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Skinner will start Game 2 in Dallas.
Despite a disappointing performance in Game 1, the Oilers will stick with Skinner between the pipes for Game 2 on Friday. After posting back-to-back shutouts to close out the second round, Skinner struggled in the opening game of round three, allowing five goals on 27 shots in the eventual 6-3 defeat. Skinner and the Oilers enter action on Friday at an even +100 on the money line.
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Skinner will start Game 1 in Dallas.
Skinner stopped all 24 shots that he faced in the Oilers' shutout overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 5. That is now back-to-back shutouts for Skinner, who owns a 1.28 GAA, .944 SV% and 2-1 record since returning to the Oilers' crease in Game 3 vs. Vegas. Against the Stars in the 2024 playoffs, Skinner was 4-2 with a 1.91 GAA and .922 SV%.
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Skinner is expected to start Game 1 in Dallas.
Skinner stopped all 24 shots that he faced in the Oilers' shutout overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 5. That is now back-to-back shutouts for Skinner, who owns a 1.28 GAA, .944 SV% and 2-1 record since returning to the Oilers' crease in Game 3 vs. Vegas. Against the Stars in the 2024 playoffs, Skinner was 4-2 with a 1.91 GAA and .922 SV%.