The 2025-26 NHL regular season begins on Oct. 7. Leading up to the season opener, NHL.com is identifying six things to watch for each team. Today, the Winnipeg Jets.

Last season: 56-22-4, first place in Central Division, won Presidents’ Trophy, lost in Western Conference Second Round

Coach: Scott Arniel (second season)

Biggest challenge

The Jets will be looking to make up for the offense lost by the departure of forward Nikolaj Ehlers to free agency and the hit to their defensive depth because of the injury to Dylan Samberg . The Winnipeg defenseman is out 6-to-8 weeks with a broken wrist sustained in a preseason game against the Calgary Flames on Sept. 27. Ehlers signed a six-year, $51-million contract ($8.5 million average annual value) with the Carolina Hurricanes on July 5. T

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