Manitoba Sports News

Still a week away from resuming their season after a lengthy Olympic break, the Winnipeg Jets . were back at it in earnest Tuesday in preparation for their return.

Quarterback Zach Collaros is back in Winnipeg this week for an autograph signing and said there's a buzz around the team after their free agent acquisitions last week.

There was little to complain with Canada’s start to the men's hockey tournament at the Olympic Winter Games — unless, of course, you are a fan of the Winnipeg Jets.

Speaking 48 hours into free agency, Blue Bombers general manager Kyle Walters said standing pat was not an option after their fourth-place finish in the west last season.

The Bombers signed defensive back Nick Hallett to one-year agreement on Wednesday after 24 hours as a free agent.

Over a decade in the making, and with the NHL well represented, no doubt the men's Olympic hockey tournament in Italy will be 'must watch' for many over these next two weeks.

The Bombers added offensive lineman Jarell Broxton, receiver Tommy Nield, linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox and cornerback Jonathan Moxey to open free agency.

Is the Olympic break a reset for the Winnipeg Jets? Or is the three-week shutdown of the NHL season an opportunity for the struggling team to move on?

The Bombers signed defensive lineman Jake Ceresna after he spent last season with the Edmonton Elks.

At 22-26-8 and 11 points away from the playoffs, maybe the best thing that can happen to the Jets is to take time away from the rink and reset for the final 26 games of the season.