{"id":427796,"date":"2026-01-25T19:16:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T19:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/427796\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T19:16:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T19:16:18","slug":"winnipeg-jets-week-ahead-schedule-storylines-hope-fading-toews-ovation-blue-line-pain-and-more-the-hockey-writers-winnipeg-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/427796\/","title":{"rendered":"Winnipeg Jets Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Hope Fading, Toews Ovation, Blue Line Pain and More – The Hockey Writers – Winnipeg Jets"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Winnipeg Jets have a difficult three-game road trip through the Eastern Conference this week, facing stiff competition in New Jersey and Florida. Here are the key storylines and upcoming schedule for the week of Jan. 25 \u2013 Feb. 1, 2026.<\/p>\n

Playoff Hopes Fading & \u201cSeller\u201d Talk <\/p>\n

Following a disastrous stretch that included an 11-game losing streak earlier in the month and a recent \u201cembarrassing\u201d 5-1 home loss<\/a> to the Detroit Red Wings on Jan. 24, the Jets are spiraling. Sitting 7th in the Central Division with a record hovering around .500 (20-24-7), they are mathematically alive but realistically needing a miraculous run to reach the postseason. The conversation has shifted toward whether the team should embrace being \u201csellers\u201d at the Mar. 6 trade deadline.<\/p>\n

Mark Scheifele\u2019s \u201cOlympic Snub\u201d Revenge Tour <\/p>\n

A major narrative continues to be Mark Scheifele\u2019s omission from Team Canada\u2019s roster for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. While teammates Josh Morrissey and Connor Hellebuyck were selected, Scheifele was left off. He has responded by playing with a visible \u201cchip on his shoulder,\u201d leading the team\u2019s offense and recording multi-point games recently<\/a> as he tries to prove the decision-makers wrong.<\/p>\n

The Jonathan Toews Homecoming <\/p>\n

Hometown veteran Jonathan Toews, who signed with Winnipeg for this season, has been a surprising bright spot. After returning from a long hiatus due to health issues, the 37-year-old has found a spark, recently logging a goal streak and providing stability down the middle. His leadership is viewed as critical as the locker room navigates a losing season.<\/p>\n

Toews recently received a standing ovation<\/a> when he returned to Chicago with the Jets for the first time. The Blackhawks fans cheered and chanted \u201cJonny, Jonny\u201d during the first break of the game, which the Jets lost 2-0.<\/p>\n

Blue Line Injuries <\/p>\n

The defensive core is depleted<\/a>. Neal Pionk is on Injured Reserve (lower body), Haydn Fleury is out (upper body) and Colin Miller is out week-to-week following knee surgery. This has forced the Jets to rely on depth players and prospects like Elias Salomonsson to fill minutes in the top four, further complicating their ability to shut down opponents.<\/p>\n

Jets Schedule Jan. 25 \u2013 Feb. 1<\/p>\n

DateOpponentTime (ET)VenueTue, Jan. 27@ New Jersey Devils7:00 PMPrudential CenterThu, Jan. 29@ Tampa Bay Lightning7:00 PMBenchmark International ArenaSat, Jan. 31@ Florida Panthers4:00 PMAmerant Bank Arena<\/p>\n

AI tools were used to support the creation or distribution of this content, however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of The Hockey Writers editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our Editorial Standards<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

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