Winnipeg Jets’ Josh Morrissey to Miss Time After Olympic Injury

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey is expected to be sidelined for a “good chunk of time” after sustaining an upper-body injury while representing Team Canada at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics [1]. The injury occurred during Canada’s opening game on February 12th and forced him to miss the remainder of the tournament.

Injury Details and Team Evaluation

TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reported that Morrissey’s injury is significant enough to keep him out of the Jets’ lineup for an extended period [1]. Jets head coach Scott Arniel confirmed Morrissey will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks, but indicated the team will further evaluate the injury after Morrissey returns from Italy [1].

Morrissey’s Importance to the Jets

Morrissey, 30, is a crucial component of the Jets’ defense and serves as an alternate captain [1]. He was originally drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in the first round, 13th of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft [1]. He leads the Jets in average ice time, playing 24:37 per game, ranking 11th among all NHL defensemen [1]. This season, Morrissey has recorded 10 goals and 42 points in 56 games, and is a key player on the Jets’ power play, averaging 3:09 of ice time per game with the man advantage [1].

Impact on Playoff Hopes

The Jets currently face an uphill battle to reach the playoffs, sitting 11 points behind the Anaheim Ducks for the final wild-card spot as of February 24, 2026 [1]. Their playoff odds are currently at 5.5% according to Moneypuck [1]. While Morrissey’s absence is a significant blow, the team’s overall playoff chances were already slim.

Despite the long odds, the Jets will hope for a swift recovery for Morrissey to bolster their push for a potential playoff berth in the final stretch of the season.