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Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Apr 20, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Hamilton Named New Yale Coach
Yale has officially named Jeff Hamilton its new head coach, as first reported by College Hockey News on Monday.Hamilton is the program's all-time leading scorer with 174 points in 127 games. He had 80 goals and 94 assists, playing from 1996-2001. Hamilton went on to play 157 NHL games, the sixth-most of any Yale alum.Though a distinguished alum, Hamilton has little coaching experience. He's been running...
Big Names Come and Go After Transfer Portal Opening
Busy, chaotic, hectic, a whirlwind. Take your pick. It’s hard to summarize the past week in college hockey. Given how easy transferring is now, there's little pause taken to reflect on whether the moves are good or not. They just ... happen.Over 300 NCAA players have entered the transfer portal since it opened last Monday and, as of Sunday, over 150 remain without a new team. Some of those players...
Today In NHL History - Sedin's Disallowed Goal
On April 19th in 2010, Vancouver Canucks forward Daniel Sedin deflected a puck off his skate and past Los Angeles Kings netminder Jonathan Quick in Game 3 of the opening round of the 2010 playoffs, pulling his team within a goal three minutes into the third period. Ruled a good goal by on-ice referee Steve Kozari, NHL SVP Mike Murphy and the off-ice video review crew overturned the ruling after
Today In NHL History - Maple Leafs 3-0 Comeback
On April 18th in 1942, the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Detroit Red Wings by a score of 3-1 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final becoming the first NHL team to ever recover from a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven series and win the round, or in this case the Stanley Cup. In fact, only 3 of the 172 times a NHL team has trailed 3-0 in a best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff series have they comeback to
Today In NHL History - Dan Boyle's Own Goal
On April 18th in 2010, defenseman Dan Boyle of the San Jose Sharks backhanded a shortside winner into his own goal with 51 seconds played in sudden death overtime of Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarter-finals to the surprise and chagrin of netminder Evgeni Nabokov. The gaff, Boyle's first goal of the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs, gave the 8th seeded Colorado Avalanche a 1-0 win and 2-1 series
Today In NHL History - Brodeur's Playoff Goal
On April 17th on 1997, netminder Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils scored an unassisted empty net goal against the Montreal Canadiens joining Ron Hextall as the second goalie to ever score in a NHL playoff game. The Devils went on to beat the Canadiens in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal 5-2, eventually taking the series 4-1. That's today in NHL history.
Letters to the Editor: How optimistic should Oilers fans be about the 2026 playoffs?
It’s time to dig into this week’s Letters to the Editor. Want to join in the fun? Details about how to reach out are at the bottom of the article. Optimism levels ahead of Round 1 The Edmonton Oilers were consistently mediocre all year. 93 points would not make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference….
McDavid: Oilers excited to begin playoffs after ‘monotonous’ regular season
The regular season can be long and tedious. Take Connor McDavid’s word for it. On the eve of the Edmonton Oilers series opener against the Anaheim Ducks, the team practiced on Sunday morning and met with the media afterwards. McDavid was asked about the vibe of the team now compared to five or six weeks…
NHL Playoffs Roundtable: First-round predictions, Stanley Cup favourites, and more
The NHL playoffs are off and running. Saturday brought a trio of solid games, with the Carolina Hurricanes shutting out the Ottawa Senators 2-0, the Minnesota Wild laying a 6-1 beatdown on the Dallas Stars on the road, and the Philadelphia Flyers snagging a 3-2 road win of their own over the Pittsburgh Penguins. I…
Sunday Scramble: The paths to first-round victory for the Oilers and Ducks, and other series predictions
Does anyone else feel the strange sense of confidence going through Oilersnation right now? Maybe strange isn’t the right word. Riding the rail of ups and downs like this Edmonton Oilers season has provided, being a part of many postgame shows where the flaws seem exposed and targeted, you have to laugh that, despite winning…
Ville Heinola to play for Finland at the World Championship
He wraps up what is likely his final season in Winnipeg with a chance to play for his country.
Oilers injury update: Jason Dickinson returns to practice as near-fully healthy lineup hits ice
Edmonton Oilers forward Jason Dickinson returned to practice on Sunday, a day ahead of Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Anaheim Ducks. The Oilers took to the Rogers Place ice Sunday morning, where Dickinson skated on the third line alongside Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Jack Roslovic. Dickinson missed the final three regular season games…
Ask Dubey: Do the Oilers have the goaltending to go deep in the playoffs?
Playoff season is back in Edmonton. As the Oilers look to go on another deep run to the Stanley Cup Final — hopefully coming out on top this time — one of the biggest questions surrounding the team is their goaltending. Connor Ingram has taken the reins in Edmonton, but can he get the Oilers…
Oilers prospect David Lewandowski signs ATO with Condors, makes pro debut
A talented prospect has made his way to the pro ranks. On Thursday, the Bakersfield Condors, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers, announced that forward David Lewandowski signed an amateur tryout to join the team for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. TRANSACTION: David Lewandowski has been signed to an ATO. Drafted…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Apr 19, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Luck Favours The Prepared
By now, everyone has heard the comments made by various Winnipeg Jets as they cleaned out their lockers, and it seemed like there general consensus that the Jets have to get younger and faster. Whether that happens will be seen in the future, but there was a good display of how old and slow plays against younger and faster tonight as the Minnesota Wild opened their series against the Dallas Stars by punching them square in the mouth via their 6-1 win. This game was over before the halfway poin...
Manitoba Moose first round playoff series with Milwaukee Admirals set
Three games (if necessary) will be played in Winnipeg.
Manitoba Moose close regular season with 6-1 rout over the Wild in Iowa
Recap of the game.
Winnipeg Jets Mark Scheifele & Dylan DeMelo will play for Team Canada at World Championship
Pair of Ontario kids heading to Switzerland next month to represent their country.
This Connor McDavid stat might be his best chance at the Hart Trophy
Connor McDavid has one NHL award already wrapped up, his first regular-season award in three seasons. With a 48-goal and 138-point campaign under his belt, Edmonton Oilers star McDavid secured his sixth Art Ross Trophy, now only trailing Wayne Gretzky all-time in scoring titles. But what about the Hart Trophy, which he last won in…
The Oilers’ serious and unserious needs to beat the Ducks
Tangibles and intangibles. Two words that are used to describe so many different aspects of the National Hockey League. From players to executives to mascots (Gritty, for example, clearly has both), these descriptors are used to define value and, ultimately, the likelihood of success. For the Edmonton Oilers to find that success in the first…
Winnipeg Jets loan prospects Brad Lambert & Brayden Yager to Moose for playoffs
Two of the four prospects available have been returned to the AHL club.
Winnipeg Jets extend Cole Koepke on a two-year deal
The Minnesotan will stay in Winnipeg after signing last summer as a UFA.
Oilers practice notes: Draisaitl back in regular spot, Dickinson to practice Sunday, Pickard returns
For those at Edmonton Oilers practice on Friday, they saw Leon Draisaitl making strides and looking like his usual self. An extra day before starting Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday gives the Oilers group extra time to get some crucial pieces back in their lineup. Draisaitl skated on a regular line with…
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