The Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club announced today they have acquired defenceman Luke Schenn from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for the Jets second-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft and fourth-round selection in the 2027 NHL Draft.
The Pittsburgh Penguins were stockpiling draft picks as the team made a series of deals before Friday's NHL trade deadline.
The Pittsburgh Penguins appear to be in fire sale mode today as Kyle Dubas hinted at earlier this season. The team has already made three moves in the last 24 hours, with the latest coming as a surprise to many.
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 at Canada Life Centre Tuesday evening in a game that had an air of playoff intensity. Gabriel Vilardi’s second period power-play goal stood up as the game winner for the Jets,
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Winnipeg Jets fans may be hoping for GM Kevin Cheveldayoff to take a big swing, like he’s done before. He’ll look but trade protection or lack of supply may hinder his efforts. They could look for one or two depth forwards, and possibly “the most mobile, lengthy, physical, nasty defender he can find.”