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3 Potential Landing Spots for Mark Scheifele

The Winnipeg Jets have not indicated they are actively shopping Mark Scheifele, but the uncertainty surrounding the organization has created speculation about whether another major domino could eventually fall.

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 5:03 PM
3 Potential Landing Spots for Mark Scheifele
Key Things to Know
  • NHL Trade Talk identifies Montreal, Edmonton, and Minnesota as potential trade landing spots for Mark Scheifele.
  • Permanent trade speculation follows Connor Hellebuyck's trade request, though Winnipeg is not actively shopping Scheifele.
  • Scheifele holds a full no-movement clause for 2026-27 and carries an $8.5 million cap hit through 2030-31.
The Story in 60 Seconds

NHL Trade Talk highlights the Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers, and Minnesota Wild as three potential landing spots for Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele if the team decides to rebuild. Speculation has emerged following Connor Hellebuyck's trade request, though the Jets have not actively shopped Scheifele, who holds a full no-movement clause for 2026-27.

Scheifele carries an $8.5 million cap hit through 2030-31 after recording a 103-point season. Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos reported Montreal inquired about him, while theoretical packages for Edmonton or Minnesota could involve significant salary management, high draft picks, and top prospects like Matt Savoie or Jesper Wallstedt.

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