Jets to enter season without captain, remove Wheeler from role

The Winnipeg Jets will not have a captain at the start of the season, the team announced Friday. Forward Blake Wheeler had been captain for the past six seasons; he was named to the role Aug. 31, 2016. Forward Mark … Continue reading

Perreault retires from NHL after 13 seasons

Mathieu Perreault has retired from the NHL after 13 seasons. The 34-year-old forward had nine points (four goals, five assists) and was limited to 25 games for the Montreal Canadiens last season because of injury. Perreault will be contributing to TVA … Continue reading

Appleton signs three-year contract with Jets, avoids arbitration

Mason Appleton signed a three-year, $6.5 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday. It has an average annual value of $2.167 million. The 26-year-old forward was a restricted free agent and avoided a salary arbitration hearing scheduled for Thursday. … Continue reading

Dubois signs one-year, $6 million contract with Jets

Pierre-Luc Dubois signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. The 24-year-old forward had 60 points (28 goals, 32 assists) in 81 games for the Jets last season. Dubois became a restricted free agent July 13. … Continue reading