Ville Heinola: Heinola is the answer, but the 2023 first-round pick, 2024 first-round pick and other futures could be in play, as well. Winnipeg is facing a unique confluence of factors heading into the trade deadline. In addition to the fact that they’re a legitimately good team poised to make a push, the Jets are getting great seasons from 2024 unrestricted-free-agents-to-be
Connor Hellebuyck,
Mark Scheifele and
Blake Wheeler, plus an excellent one from
Pierre-Luc Dubois, whose long-term future may not be in Winnipeg. I believe the Jets recognize that fact and, as such, will be willing to trade prospects and draft picks in the name of acquiring a veteran two-way forward with some physical jam to play in the top nine and/or insurance for their blue line. —
Murat Ates