Five burning questions facing the Jets in 2026-27

Jeff Hamilton outlines five key questions facing the Winnipeg Jets ahead of their 2026-27 season opener against the Boston Bruins. The club faces notable uncertainty amid a prolonged trade holdout with franchise goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, elevating Stuart Skinner into the starting netminder role. Meanwhile, 18-year-old rookie Viggo Bjorck is being tasked with taking over the second-line center position flanked by Gabriel Vilardi and Isak Rosén.

Additional challenges include whether captain Adam Lowry's third line can regain its defensive identity and whether revamped special teams units will rebound from a difficult campaign. Hamilton also notes that head coach Scott Arniel enters a contract year facing heightened pressure amid a difficult October schedule.