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Jets' Neal Pionk: Placed on injured reserve
Pionk (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, retroactive to Jan. 13.
Winnipeg recalled Elias Salomonsson from AHL Manitoba in a corresponding move. Pionk is week-to-week after aggravating a lower-body issue in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Islanders. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return to game action before the Olympic break in February. Pionk has two goals, six assists, 76 shots on net, 64 blocked shots and 84 hits in 40 appearances this season.
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Jets' Neal Pionk: Deemed week-to-week
Pionk (lower body) is week-to-week, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports Wednesday.
Pionk aggravated the lower-body injury he sustained against Edmonton on Jan. 8 after he fell in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Islanders. The blueliner hasn't scored a goal since Dec. 15 versus the Senators. During his slump, Pionk managed just two assists and could be in danger of missing the 30-point threshold for the first time since the 2018-19 regular season, especially if he misses significant time due to injury.
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Jets' Neal Pionk: Nabs helper in win
Pionk notched an assist, two hits and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Islanders.
Pionk set up Adam Lowry late in the second period for what stood as the game-winning goal. The 30-year-old Pionk has two helpers over six outings in January, which makes it already a more productive month than December (one goal in 13 games). The defenseman is at eight points, 76 shots on net, 84 hits, 64 blocked shots, 19 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 40 appearances in what's likely to be the worst full-length season of his career.
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Jets' Neal Pionk: Poised to play
Pionk (lower body) is expected to play against New Jersey on Sunday, according to Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press.
Following a one-game absence, Pionk is poised to replace Luke Schenn in Sunday's lineup against the Devils. The 30-year-old Pionk has two goals, five assists, 76 shots on net, 62 blocked shots and 81 hits across 38 appearances this season.
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Jets' Neal Pionk: Absent from lineup Friday
Pionk (foot) is not playing Friday versus the Kings, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Pionk blocked a shot off his foot in the Jets' last game and is apparently not fit enough to play. Colin Miller will come into the lineup to replace him, while Dylan DeMelo should see a bump in ice time to cover Pionk's absence.
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Jets' Neal Pionk: Finds twine Monday
Pionk netted a goal, placed two shots on target, recorded two blocks and dished out three hits in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to Ottawa.
Pionk tallied a goal in the second period to level the score at one apiece. The goal was his first since his return to the lineup from a lower-body injury. With Monday's twine finder, the 30-year-old blueliner is up to two goals, six points, 58 shots on net, 59 hits and 46 blocks through 28 games this season. While he's experiencing a down year offensively, Pionk has maintained value in fantasy through covering major stat categories. Even on nights when he doesn't find the scoresheet, he can manage to scrape together solid performances through his work on the other side of the blue line.
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Jets' Neal Pionk: Good to play Wednesday
Pionk (lower body) is expected to draw into the lineup Wednesday in Montreal.
Pionk missed Winnipeg's past four games. He has a goal, five points, 42 hits and 36 blocks in 21 appearances in 2025-26. Pionk is projected to serve on the second pairing alongside Dylan Samberg. Luke Schenn is set to be a healthy scratch after playing in the Jets' last two games.
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Jets' Neal Pionk: Ruled out for Monday's game
Pionk (lower body) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Buffalo, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Pionk continues to deal with a lower-body injury and will be unavailable for a fourth consecutive game Monday. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but his next opportunity to do so will be Wednesday in Montreal.
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Jets' Neal Pionk: Won't play Saturday
Pionk (lower body) won't play Saturday in Nashville, per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press.
Pionk is set to miss his third consecutive game. He has a goal, five points, 42 hits and 36 blocks in 21 appearances in 2025-26. His next opportunity to return will come Monday in Buffalo.
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Jets' Neal Pionk: Remains out Friday
Pionk (lower body) will miss Friday's game against Carolina, per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press.
Pionk was also unavailable for Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Washington because of the injury. He has a goal, five points, 10 PIM, 42 hits and 36 blocks in 21 appearances in 2025-26. Elias Salomonsson is set to play in his second straight game due to Pionk's absence.
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Jets' Neal Pionk: Won't play Wednesday
Pionk (lower body) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Capitals, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Pionk skated for a second consecutive day during Wednesday's morning skate, but he'll be forced to miss at least one game due to his lower-body injury. He's considered day-to-day, and his next opportunity to suit up will be Friday in Carolina.
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Jets' Neal Pionk: Traveling with team
Pionk (lower body) will join the team for its five-game road trip, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports Tuesday.
Pionk didn't participate in line rushes Tuesday, so he may not be ready for the first game of the trip versus the Capitals on Wednesday. Still, the blueliner hasn't been officially ruled out. In his last five outings, the Nebraska native has generated one goal on 10 shots and two assists, including one power-play point.
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Jets' Neal Pionk: Classified as day-to-day
Head coach Scott Arniel conveyed Sunday that Pionk (lower body) is "day-to-day for now," according to Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press.
Pionk is set to be evaluated by the team's medical staff Monday. Should he miss any time, Luke Schenn and Colin Miller will fill bottom-four roles on the right side. The Jets will kick off a five-game road trip Wednesday against the Capitals.
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Jets' Neal Pionk: Suffers injury Sunday
Pionk (lower body) won't return to Sunday's game against Minnesota.
Pionk logged only 2:05 of ice time before exiting Sunday's matchup. He entered the contest with one goal, four assists, 43 shots on net, 36 blocked shots and 41 hits in 20 appearances. If Pionk misses time, Luke Schenn will probably return to the lineup.
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Jets' Neal Pionk: First goal of season
Pionk scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Pionk found the back of the net for the first time this season with a slap shot late in the second frame. The 30-year-old veteran has five points this season, so he's not much of an asset from a fantasy perspective. That said, he could provide some upside in leagues that reward physical stats, as he's averaging 1.8 hits and 1.8 blocked shots per game.
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Jets' Neal Pionk: Picks up two assists
Pionk dished out two assists and logged nearly 25 minutes of ice time in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over Minnesota.
Pionk snapped a three-game scoring drought with a first-period assist Tuesday in Minnesota. It's been a sluggish start to the season, as he's managed just two assists through 10 games. While he's not known as a premier offensive blueliner, Pionk has surpassed the 30-point mark in six straight regular seasons, suggesting his production should rebound soon. Given his steady minutes and role quarterbacking Winnipeg's second power-play unit, he has a good chance of building on this performance in Thursday's home matchup against Chicago.
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Jets' Neal Pionk: Adds power-play assist Monday
Pionk recorded a power-play assist and three blocked shots in Monday's 2-1 win over the Flames.
Pionk got on the scoresheet for the first time this season when he set up a Jonathan Toews goal in the third. The 30-year-old Pionk has a helper, 10 shots on net, four hits, 12 blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-3 rating through six contests. It's a little concerning that he's not piling up hits as aggressively as in previous seasons, as it's Pionk's physicality and all-around production that provide the bulk of his fantasy value.
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Jets' Neal Pionk: Generates two helpers in win
Pionk logged two assists (one on the power play), six hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Stars in Game 5.
Pionk got on the scoresheet for the first time in the second round in this contest. He helped out on Mark Scheifele's opening tally in the second period and Vladislav Namestnikov's power-play goal in the third. Pionk is up to seven points, 23 shots on net, 42 hits, 16 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 12 playoff contests. He continues to see top-four minutes and will play a big role defensively if the Jets are able to pull off a comeback against the Stars, who lead the series 3-2 after Game 5.
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Jets' Neal Pionk: Dishes three assists in Game 7
Pionk logged three assists, three shots on net, six hits, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-3 double-overtime win over the Blues in Game 7.
Pionk was forced into heavy usage after Josh Morrissey (upper body) left the game in the first period. The 29-year-old Pionk stepped up with 46:15 of ice time, and he was productive in those minutes. His biggest helper was on Adam Lowry's goal at 16:10 of the second overtime frame. Pionk had five points, 14 shots on net, 21 hits, 10 blocks, 14 PIM and a plus-4 rating over seven contests in the first round. If Morrissey misses time, Pionk will take over on the top power-play unit while also seeing a hearty bump in overall usage.
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Jets' Neal Pionk: Contributes helper in win
Pionk logged an assist, three hits, three blocked shots and a plus-4 rating in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Blues in Game 5.
Pionk helped out on a Nino Niederreiter tally in the first period. Pionk is up to two points, 10 shots on net, 13 hits, five blocked shots, a plus-4 rating and 14 PIM across five playoff contests. The 29-year-old blueliner remains in a second-pairing role, which is a spot that should allow him to be a decent all-around contributor for fantasy managers.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 190 lbs |
| Birthplace: Omaha, NE |
| Age: 30 |
| Experience: 8 |
| Shoots: Right |