The Winnipeg Jets have bolstered their roster ahead of the NHL trade deadline, acquiring veteran defenseman Luke Schenn and forward Brandon Tanev. Schenn, who comes from the Pittsburgh Penguins, has one goal and four assists in 61 games this season, and has a contract with a cap hit of $2.75 million for the next year. Meanwhile, Tanev returns to Winnipeg after a successful stint with the Seattle Kraken, where he recorded nine goals and eight assists in 60 games this season.

This trade comes as the Jets, currently leading the NHL with 90 points, aim to enhance their playoff prospects. The Jets sent a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick to the Penguins for Schenn, while they shipped a second-rounder in 2027 to the Kraken for Tanev. These moves reflect Winnipeg's commitment to strengthening their lineup as they approach the postseason.