What happened: Bleacher Report put Mark Scheifele back into early trade speculation as the NHL preseason opens. The chatter follows late-September market noise that linked Montreal to Scheifele.

Why it matters: That keeps one of the league's bigger unresolved roster questions alive heading into the 2026-27 campaign. Any real movement would also cut across Scheifele's place in Winnipeg history, a point underscored in recent Jets record coverage.

What to watch: Watch for trade chatter to advance from preseason speculation to a reported offer or formal talks as camps settle.