Winnipeg Jets news: the Jets have placed Dylan DeMelo on injured reserve and recalled Henry Thrun from the Manitoba Moose, one day after DeMelo went down in Dallas and the team confirmed he is out week to week.
By Maplestime Sports Desk | Winnipeg, Manitoba | November 13, 2026
Sources: Illegal Curve Hockey, Winnipeg Hockey Insider | Last updated: November 13, 2026
Key Takeaways
- The Jets placed Dylan DeMelo on injured reserve on Friday morning, November 13, after he left Thursday’s 8-3 win in Dallas in the first period with a lower body injury.
- Henry Thrun was recalled from the Manitoba Moose to take his roster spot. Thrun has 1 goal and 7 points in 14 games with the Moose this season.
- Coach Scott Arniel confirmed after the Dallas game that DeMelo is out week to week. No return date has been set.
- Thrun was just up with the Jets last week on an emergency basis. He is a left shot defenceman who has played eight of his 14 Moose games on the right side.
- The Jets practice in Chicago on Friday afternoon and visit the Blackhawks on Saturday, November 14, riding a five game winning streak.
What Happened to DeMelo in Dallas?
The injury happened early and it looked bad right away. DeMelo got tangled with Stars forward Mikko Rantanen in front of his own net, and Rantanen fell on his leg. DeMelo could not put weight on his right leg as he skated off the ice with a teammate’s help. The team announced he would not return for the second period.
Head coach Scott Arniel confirmed after the game that DeMelo is out week to week with a lower body injury. That is the only timeline the team has given, and it is the only one that counts until the Jets say otherwise. The Jets won the game 8-3 anyway, their fifth straight victory, to move to 9-8-3.
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Thrun Gets the Call Again
The recall came together quickly on Friday morning. Thrun was listed on the Jets roster on the NHL media site, and the team confirmed the move minutes later. It is his second call up in a week: the Jets recalled him on an emergency basis on November 7, then loaned him back to the Moose on November 10.
Thrun, 25, was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the fourth round, 101st overall, in the 2019 NHL Draft. He signed a one year, two way contract with Winnipeg and has spent the season with the Moose, where he has 1 goal and 6 assists for 7 points in 14 games. Eight of those 14 starts came on the right side, even though he shoots left, and that versatility is part of why he got the call.
The geography helped too. The Moose are in Illinois on a road trip, playing in Rosemont on Friday night, while the Jets practice in Chicago on Friday afternoon. Help was close at hand.
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What It Means for the Blue Line
DeMelo is the kind of defenceman a team only misses once he is gone. The six foot one right shot defenceman has 1 goal and 8 points in 20 games this season while averaging 19:22 of ice time a night. He is in his eighth season with the Jets, with 17 goals and 126 points in his Winnipeg tenure, and he eats the hard minutes that never show up on a highlight reel. He is on a four year, $19.6 million contract with a $4.9 million cap hit through 2027-28.
The timing is awkward. Elias Salomonsson remains away from the team for personal reasons, so Winnipeg is suddenly thin on the right side, and Thrun’s ability to play there matters right away. Placement on injured reserve means DeMelo will miss at least seven days under NHL rules.
What Comes Next
Next up is a visit to the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, November 14, at 2:30 PM CT, then home for a four game homestand starting with Ottawa on Tuesday. A short absence is survivable. A long one would test a blue line that is already stretched, and the Jets are playing their best hockey of the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will Dylan DeMelo be out? The team has only said week to week, and no return date has been set. Injured reserve carries a minimum absence of seven days.
Who is Henry Thrun? A 25 year old left shot defenceman drafted 101st overall by Anaheim in 2019. He signed a one year, two way deal with Winnipeg and has 7 points in 14 games with the Manitoba Moose this season.
When do the Jets play next? At the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, November 14, then home for a four game homestand starting with Ottawa on Tuesday.
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