{"id":451614,"date":"2026-02-08T22:17:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T22:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/451614\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T22:17:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T22:17:14","slug":"jets-week-ahead-schedule-storylines-olympic-break-edition-the-hockey-writers-winnipeg-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/451614\/","title":{"rendered":"Jets Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Olympic Break Edition – The Hockey Writers – Winnipeg Jets"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Winnipeg Jets are in the midst of a critical league-wide pause. The NHL season has officially halted for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, meaning there are no regular-season NHL games scheduled until Feb. 25.<\/p>\n

Shift to \u201cSeller\u201d Status<\/p>\n

With the team hovering below .500 and playoff hopes fading, general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is reportedly shifting focus<\/a> to the March 6 trade deadline. The narrative has moved from \u201cbuying\u201d to \u201cselling,\u201d with the team looking to move veteran assets for draft capital and prospects.<\/p>\n

Trade Rumours Heating Up<\/p>\n

Several names are circulating in trade talks. Logan Stanley, who has seen a recent uptick in offensive production, is considered a prime trade asset. Veterans like Nino Niederreiter, Vladislav Namestnikov, and Gustav Nyquist are also being discussed as potential chips for contending teams.<\/p>\n

Olympic Storylines & Player Participation<\/p>\n

While the Jets are off, four key players are in Italy representing their nations.<\/p>\n

Nino Niederreiter (Switzerland): A huge honor for the veteran forward, who was named the flag bearer for Switzerland<\/a> at the opening ceremony.<\/p>\n

Josh Morrissey (Canada): The lone Jets representative on a deep Team Canada roster.<\/p>\n

Kyle Connor & Connor Hellebuyck (USA): Both are key pieces for the United States. Hellebuyck is the probable starter in net, and the team is looking for redemption after falling short in the 4 Nations Face-Off last year.<\/p>\n

Jets Players Olympic Schedule This Week<\/p>\n

DateTime (EST)MatchupJets Players InvolvedThu, Feb 126:00 AMSwitzerland vs. FranceNino Niederreiter (SUI)Thu, Feb 1210:30 AMCanada vs. CzechiaJosh Morrissey (CAN)Thu, Feb 123:00 PMUSA vs. LatviaK. Connor, C. Hellebuyck (USA)Sat, Feb 143:00 PMUSA vs. DenmarkK. Connor, C. Hellebuyck (USA)Sun, Feb 153:00 PMUSA vs. GermanyK. Connor, C. Hellebuyck (USA)<\/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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