Gabriel Vilardi Injury Update

The injury bug is an unfortunate gift that always keeps on giving. The Winnipeg Jets are taking their turn early on this carousel.

After Winnipeg’s tire fire of a loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, October 17, there was concern for multiple Winnipeg Jets forwards. Still, alas, we have clarity surrounding Gabriel Vilardi. Gabriel Vilardi left early in the first period with an evident injury to his lower body. Today, October 18, the Winnipeg Jets and head coach Rick Bowness confirmed that the newly acquired Gabriel Vilardi is out with an MCL sprain. This injury is expected to keep the Jets right-winger out from 4-6 weeks.

Vilardi was beginning his season strong with the Winnipeg Jets as he started on the first line with Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele. The 24-year-old has recorded one assist over two games in his debut season with the Winnipeg Jets.

This injury will see Jets forward Mason Appleton receive an unexpected promotion to the top line. There will be a lot of interesting moves ahead of game four against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Samberg's Contract, Jets Outlook, Moose Watch, and Bombers Trouble (01) Jacko Media

In this week's episode of the Jacko Media Show, Conrad Jack breaks down the developments around Dylan Samberg's arbitration filing and what it means for the Winnipeg Jets as they prepare for the 2025-26 season. What does Samberg’s contract battle tell us about the team’s direction? And how does it impact Winnipeg’s defensive depth?We also take a broader look at the Jets' offseason moves and what storylines are already brewing ahead of puck drop. From player development to potential breakout stars, Conrad gives his take on where the team stands now and what fans should watch for come training camp.Shifting gears to the AHL, the spotlight turns briefly to the Manitoba Moose as we look at their early storylines and how they fit into the larger hockey picture in Winnipeg. What can we expect from the Moose this year, and how will their younger core contribute to the Jets pipeline?Finally, the focus briefly turns to the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Have they reached the beginning of the end of their dominant run? After a rocky stretch, questions are swirling about depth, age, and whether the team can still contend. Conrad shares his thoughts on what’s gone wrong and whether there’s time to right the ship.

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Conrad Jack

Conrad Jack is a Manitoba based sportswriter covering the Winnipeg Jets (NHL) and the Manitoba Moose (AHL). He also covers the NHL Draft and World Junior Championship for ITR. He writes the Bargain Bin blog which covers NHL News & Rumours.

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