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Sportsnet 32 Thoughts | On the Winnipeg Jets jetting out of the starting gates

Friedman and Bukauskas discuss the Jets’ impressive start, using an “us against the world” mentality and Nino Niederreiter’s uncertain future in Winnipeg.

By David Minuk · Illegal Curve

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 7:26 PM

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Sportsnet analysts Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas discussed the Winnipeg Jets' strong NHL season start on 32 Thoughts.
Friedman highlighted the Jets' motivation, citing an "us against the world" team mentality.
Friedman speculated about veteran Nino Niederreiter's future due to lineup absence during a contract year.

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Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas analyzed the Winnipeg Jets' strong start to the NHL season on Sportsnet's 32 Thoughts podcast. The hosts highlighted Winnipeg as the most impressive Canadian team out of the gate, noting the squad appears driven by an "us against the world" mentality.

During the discussion, Friedman speculated on the future of veteran forward Nino Niederreiter. With Niederreiter currently unable to secure a spot in the lineup while in a contract year, Friedman raised questions about whether the forward might seek an opportunity elsewhere.

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