One of those teams is the Winnipeg Jets. And though they’ve only missed the playoffs once in the past seven seasons, they have experienced disappointment in recent years due to their lack of success in the post-season.

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Never mind the supposed sticker shock that some folks who follow the NHL — and others who work in it — might be feeling, Kevin Cheveldayoff has been around long enough to know that

Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff is approaching the most consequential trade deadline of his 14-year tenure. That's why it would be downright shocking if Cheveldayoff isn’t wheeling and dealing from now until Friday's deadline.

The Jets lead the NHL with 88 points and a league-best +71 goal differential. Per the @FanDuelCanada traders, Winnipeg is by far the most popular pick to win the Western Conference with 4x as many bets as the Oilers. Still, the Jets are the fifth choice to win the West. 🏒👀 pic.twitter.com/hU1wzu1977

If the Winnipeg Jets hang onto first place overall — they had a four-point lead on Washington going into the week — they’ll win the Presidents’ Trophy. Big deal? Depends on whom you ask.

The Winnipeg Jets are at the top of the NHL standings and one of the leading contenders for the Stanley Cup. With the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline approaching, the Jets are certainly in the buyer category.