We are looking forward to buckling down and moving forward to focus on being the best team we can be and going as far as we can go.’

Earlier Thursday, the Jets announced the signing of forward Jacob Julien to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 20-year-old was Winnipeg’s fifth-round draft pick in 2023. He has 10 goals, 35 assists, in 58 games in his final season of junior hockey, with London of the Ontario League.