What Happened
The Winnipeg Jets announced Sunday that defenceman Elias Salomonsson has been loaned to the Manitoba Moose of the AHL. The 22-year-old Swede had not appeared in an NHL game this season. Salomonsson made his NHL debut last season and played 32 games for Winnipeg in 2025-26, recording one goal and four assists with 27 blocks and 50 hits. He was originally selected by the Jets in the second round, 55th overall, of the 2022 draft.
Key Details
- Loan announced by the Jets on Sunday.
- Salomonsson is 22 and plays defence.
- He had no NHL appearances this season before the move.
- He posted one goal and four assists in 32 NHL games in 2025-26.
- He had one goal and eight assists in 29 AHL games with the Moose last year.
What It Means
The move sends Salomonsson to the AHL for regular playing time after he went without an NHL appearance this season. He has prior experience with the Moose, having spent part of last year there before his NHL call-up. For Winnipeg, the loan keeps a young, drafted defenceman in the organization's development pipeline while the NHL roster stays as is.
What's Next
Salomonsson is expected to rejoin the Moose for AHL action. His play there could factor into whether Winnipeg recalls him later in the season.