Jets Trim Roster Ahead of 2025-26 Season, Bauer and Phillips Waived
The Winnipeg Jets have made several roster moves ahead of the 2025-26 season. Defencemen Tyrel Bauer and Isaak Phillips have been placed on waivers, destined for the AHL's Manitoba Moose. Meanwhile, Nino Niederreiter has been nominated for the season opener roster, with more cuts expected in the coming days.
The Jets have trimmed their training camp roster to 35 players, excluding injured players Adam Lowry and Dylan Samberg. Forwards Phil Di Giuseppe and Mason Shaw, previously cut, have been loaned to the Moose, while Kieron Walton has been returned to his junior team, the Sudbury Wolves.
Ashton Sautner and Dawson Barteaux, both under AHL contracts, will report to the Moose on Wednesday. The Jets are preparing for their final exhibition test against the Calgary Flames, with another round of cuts expected before NHL teams must name their 23-man opening-night roster by Monday.
With the season opener approaching, the Jets continue to shape their roster. The placement of Bauer and Phillips on waivers, along with the loaning of Di Giuseppe and Shaw, signals a commitment to youth and opportunity within the organization. The Jets' final roster will be revealed ahead of their first game.
