Pionk had played through the injury for some time but the Jets are shutting him down now with the playoffs in mind.

Three games into his Winnipeg Jets tenure, Luke Schenn has shown his value and positive impact in myriad ways.

Schenn notched an assist, eight hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Canucks.

Luke Schenn has grown used to change over more than 15 years as an NHL defenceman. Getting traded twice at the trade deadline, though, was something new.

Luke Schenn has grown used to change over more than 15 years as an NHL defenceman. Getting traded twice at the trade deadline ...

Also: Cole Perfetti's top-six success, Scott Arniel's late-game adjustments and how Luke Schenn helps unlock Samberg's defensive game.

The Jets also picked up Brandon Tanev from the Seattle Kraken at the deadline in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2027 ...

Winnipeg Jets face complications as key defenseman Neal Pionk is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Pionk’s absence ...

Winnipeg Jets' Alex Iafallo (9) chats with newly acquired teammates Brandon Tanev (73) and Luke Schenn (5) during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Tuesday March 11 ...

The Winnipeg Jets had their three-game win streak snapped, losing 6-2 to the Vancouver Canucks. Loose defending plagued the ...