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Sportsnet Reporter Suggests Several Potential Trades To Take The Winnipeg Jets To The Next Level

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Tyler Ball
February 4, 2025  (7:48 PM)
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Seattle Kraken defenseman Jamie Oleksiak skating up the ice during a road game in the NHL.
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Today a new Sportsnet report suggested several big moves the Winnipeg Jets could make to go all in this season on winning the Stanley Cup.

Earlier today Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff spoke about his plans heading into the NHL Trade Deadline.

With Cheveldayoff understanding the team he has in front of him, the Jets are expected to make moves at the NHL Trade Deadline but might stick to more complimentary pieces as opposed to the big moves of past seasons.

With this in mind, Jason Bukala of Sportsnet put together three mock trades that would provide the Jets with the help they need without giving up a ton in the process.

Sportsnet Reporter Suggests Three Trades For The Winnipeg Jets To Make

The first trade suggested by Bukala would lead the Winnipeg Jets to call up Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins to try and land checking forward Noel Acciari.

The trade would involve Acciari coming to the Jets in exchange for a third and a fifth-round pick.

To Winnipeg: Noel Acciari, 5-foot-11, 209 pounds, right shot center
To Pittsburgh: 2025 third-round pick, 2026 fifth-round pick


Acciari would provide a veteran defensive presence likely on the third or fourth line for the Jets and could bring along his extensive playoff experience from his time with the Boston Bruins.

Acciari doesn't bring much in the way of offensive upside but could be a good locker room guy and overall effort player as he currently is near the top of the lead in blocks to bring to Winnipeg on an inexpensive deal.

Next up Bukala suggests that the Jets approach the San Jose Sharks to try and acquire their assistant captain Mario Ferraro.

The trade would require the Jets to give up a first and a third-round pick which would be a hefty price.

To Winnipeg: Mario Ferraro, 6-feet, 209 pounds, left shot defenceman
To San Jose: 2026 first-round pick, 2027 third-round pick


Ferraro is just 26 years old and on a deal with a cap hit under 4 million dollars for the next 2 seasons.

He doesn't provide much in the way of offense but is a good rush defender and able to run a quick and effective breakout.

Overall this trade would add another potential young weapon on defense but likely isn't worth giving up those types of assets.

The third trade on the docket from Bukala would bring Colton Sissons to town from the Nashville Predators.

In the trade, the Jets would send two third-round picks to the Predators and receive Sissons in return.

To Winnipeg: Colton Sissons, 6-foot-1, 201 pounds, right shot center
To Nashville: 2026 third-round pick, 2027 third-round pick


Sissons is another third-line asset type player similar to Acciari but with a bit more size and offensive upside.

Over the last couple of seasons Sissons and topped out around 30 points per season with the Predators.

For a pair of third-round picks, this trade would likely be a no-brainer to add another body with speed and physicality to help the bottom six of the lineup.

Finally, we have the most high-profile trade on the list with Jamie Oleksiak heading to the Winnipeg Jets from the Seattle Kraken.

This trade would require the Jets to send away a first and second-round pick and fascinating prospect Kieron Walton.

To Winnipeg: Jamie Oleksiak, 6-foot-7, 256 pounds, left shot defenceman
To Seattle: 2025 first-round pick, 2026 second-round pick, Kieron Walton


Oleksiak would provide even more size to the towering defense of the Winnipeg jets at 6'7 but would cost a ton to land.

The first-round pick this season likely wouldn't be too difficult to part with as this year's draft is less strong than average.

However, a 2026 second in what is expected to be a deeper draft and Walton who is on 100-point pace in the OHL this season would be tough assets to separate from for Oleksiak.

This is a move the Jets only make if they truly believe they need size on defense and feel supremely confident that this group can win a Stanley Cup.

With Cheveldayoff's comments from earlier today, I don't see them being this aggressive but it would be a huge message to the rest of the NHL that the organization has full belief in this group.

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