Winnipeg Jets add new goalie through waivers before making final cuts

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Hobson, J. (2026, September 29). Winnipeg Jets add new goalie through waivers before making final cuts. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12076531/winnipeg-jets-add-new-goalie-through-waivers-before-making-final-cuts/

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Global News · collected 2026-09-29 · by Jeffrey Hobson

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The Winnipeg Jets added goaltender Clay Stevenson to their roster by claiming him from the Washington Capitals via waivers, just before finalizing their 23-man opening-day lineup. Stevenson, 27, has limited NHL experience but recently won the Calder Cup with Hershey Bears and had a strong AHL season last year with a 18-13-1 record. The Jets also made two cuts to their roster, sending goalie Domenic DiVincentiis and forward Brayden Yager to the Manitoba Moose, leaving them prepared for their upcoming game against the Boston Bruins on Friday.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-02, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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Story summary

The Winnipeg Jets added goaltender Clay Stevenson to their roster through waivers from the Washington Capitals just before submitting their final 23-man lineup for the season opener. Stevenson, nicknamed "Mud," is a 27-year-old Alberta native who had played primarily in the AHL with the Hershey Bears but appeared in only five NHL games with Washington over the past two seasons. Last year, he recorded a 3-1 record with a 2.00 goals against average and .921 save percentage for Washington after winning the Calder Cup with Hershey. The Jets also cut goalies Domenic DiVincentiis and forward Brayden Yager to the AHL’s Manitoba Moose, leaving them with 13 forwards, eight defencemen, and two goalies ahead of their season debut.

Written for “Winnipeg Jets Goalie Addition” on 2026-10-17, grounded in this article and the 1 other(s) covering the same event.

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📰 Winnipeg Jets Goalie Addition
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⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 7% hedged 3 of 42 📰 publisher trust 63
“Article A discusses Stuart Skinner's preparation for the upcoming season and his contract, while Article B mentions a separate event where the Winnipeg Jets claim Clay Stevenson through waivers to strengthen their goalie position.”
Jets ready to move on from Hellebuyck heartbreak different event · 95%
Global News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 3% hedged 1 of 34 📰 publisher trust 63
“The articles describe different events: one about Hellebuyck's refusal to report and suspension, and another about the Jets adding a new goalie through waivers.”
‘Back in God’s country’: New goalie Clay Stevenson joins Winnipeg Jets same event · 95%
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⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 8% hedged 2 of 24 📰 publisher trust 63
“Both articles describe the Winnipeg Jets claiming goalie Clay Stevenson through waivers from the Washington Capitals to strengthen their roster before the start of the season.”
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Who wrote this

Jeffrey Hobson
11 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 Knew that there could be a possibility where the way Washington was kinda where they’re at.
2026-10-01 · assertive framing · ‘Back in God’s country’: New goalie Clay Stevenson joins Winnipeg Jets
🔮 Elias Salomonsson, Walker Duehr, and Garrett Brown will all start the season on the injured list.
2026-09-29 · assertive framing · Winnipeg Jets add new goalie through waivers before making final cuts
🔮 The Jets will need to make only three more cuts to get down to the 23-man limit by Monday.
2026-09-26 · assertive framing · Winnipeg Jets cut 5 more players ahead of pre-season finale
🔮 And if Zach can’t go, there’s guys that will step up and honour his work.”
2026-09-21 · assertive framing · Winnipeg Blue Bombers QB Zach Collaros misses first practice back from bye week
🔮 Winnipeg Jets fans will need to adjust their calendar instead of their clocks thanks to the province’s move to permanent Daylight Saving Time.
2026-09-19 · assertive framing · NHL alters start times for Winnipeg Jets home games after province dumps time change
🔮 Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff will discuss the situation when he addresses the media on Thursday morning.
2026-09-17 · assertive framing · Winnipeg Jets suspend Connor Hellebuyck after he fails to report to training camp
🔮 “I never thought this day would come.
2026-09-17 · assertive framing · Winnipeg native Ryan Reaves retires after 16 NHL seasons
🔮 Fargo will face either the Kansas City Monarchs or the Sioux Falls Canaries in the next round with that series going to a third and deciding game on Saturday.
2026-09-12 · assertive framing · Winnipeg Goldeyes eliminated from playoffs in two-game sweep
🔮 The final two games of the series, if necessary, will be played in Winnipeg with games two and three scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Blue Cross Park.
2026-09-10 · assertive framing · Winnipeg Goldeyes face elimination after playoff-opening loss
🔮 The winner will be crowned on Sunday.
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2026-09-26 · Global News
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2026-09-21 · Global News
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2026-09-19 · Global News
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Topics

AHL Jets NHL The Winnipeg Jets the Washington Capitals

Subjects

Jets ORG · 7× AHL ORG · 3× NHL ORG · 2× Stevenson PERSON · 2× Caps ORG · 1× Clay Stevenson PERSON · 1× Connor Hellebuyck PERSON · 1× Stuart Skinner PERSON · 1× The Winnipeg Jets ORG · 1× the Washington Capitals ORG · 1×

Narrative

The Alberta product had a 3-1 record with the Capitals last season with a 2.00 goals against average and .921 save percentage after winning the Calder Cup with Hershey in 2024.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-29
🔮 Elias Salomonsson, Walker Duehr, and Garrett Brown will all start the season on the injured list.
2026-09-29 · Global News
Winnipeg Jets add new goalie through waivers before making final cuts · assertive framing

Claims (10 extracted, 1 hedged)

The Winnipeg Jets have themselves a new goaltender, and it didn’t involve trading Connor Hellebuyck. asserted
it → have → Hellebuyck
The Jets instead made a waiver claim to solidify their backup goalie position just hours before they had to submit their opening-day 23-man roster. uncertain
they → make → roster
The Jets claimed netminder Clay Stevenson off waivers from the Washington Capitals to bring a little NHL experience to their backup position behind Stuart Skinner. asserted
Jets → claim → Skinner
The 27-year-old Stevenson has appeared in just five NHL games with the Caps over the past two seasons, while playing primarily in the AHL with the Hershey Bears. asserted
Stevenson → appear → Bears
The Alberta product had a 3-1 record with the Capitals last season with a 2.00 goals against average and .921 save percentage after winning the Calder Cup with Hershey in 2024. asserted
product → have → 2024
The Jets also announced their opening-day roster by making two final cuts to get down to the 23-man limit. asserted
Jets → announce → limit
The Jets loaned goalie Domenic DiVincentiis and forward Brayden Yager to the AHL’s Manitoba Moose, leaving the Jets with 13 forwards, eight defencemen, and two goalies. asserted
Jets → loan → forwards
Elias Salomonsson, Walker Duehr, and Garrett Brown will all start the season on the injured list. asserted
Salomonsson → start → list
17 of their 23 players have played for the Jets previously with six newcomers this season including Viggo Björck and Tyrel Bauer. asserted
17 → play → Björck
The Jets will open the season on Friday at home against the Boston Bruins. asserted
Jets → open → Bruins
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