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Jets Notes: Salomonsson, Thrun, Morrissey, Command

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Elias Salomonsson will be away from the team indefinitely for personal reasons, head coach Scott Arniel told TSN’s Danielle Bain. Arniel did not provide a timeline for Salomonsson’s return and asked fans to respect the young defender’s…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 12:17 AM
Jets Notes: Salomonsson, Thrun, Morrissey, Command
Key Things to Know
  • Winnipeg Jets defenseman Elias Salomonsson is stepping away from the team indefinitely for personal reasons.
  • The Jets recalled defenseman Henry Thrun under emergency conditions from the AHL's Manitoba Moose.
  • Top defenseman Josh Morrissey returned to full-contact practice and nears a return from a wrist injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Elias Salomonsson will be away from the team indefinitely for personal reasons, head coach Scott Arniel announced. Arniel provided no return timeline and requested privacy for the 22-year-old blueliner. In response, Winnipeg recalled defenseman Henry Thrun from the AHL's Manitoba Moose under emergency conditions after Haydn Fleury suffered an injury on Thursday.

Meanwhile, top defenseman Josh Morrissey is nearing a return from a wrist injury after resuming full-contact practice on Saturday. Additionally, 18-year-old Swedish prospect Alexander Command, acquired from the New Jersey Devils in the Connor Hellebuyck trade, earned praise following an impressive offensive start in Swedish junior hockey.

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