The 2025 NHL trade deadline was supposed to be a victory lap for Winnipeg. The Jets were going to add Brock Nelson! Winnipeg would add another impact blueliner, and go on to march to a Cup Final. Reality, however, has been a crueler mistress. Winnipeg has completely failed to acquire big talent, and settled for Brandon Tanev and Luke Schenn. While both skaters will round out the back half of the roster and provide physicality, neither is the big swing for skill the Jets needed. How will this impact Winnipeg's road ahead? Can the Jets get past the overhauled Avalanche and Stars? Just how bad is this deadline for Winnipeg's playoff ambitions?

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