Can the Jets rely on Stuart Skinner and Clay Stevenson?

The Winnipeg Jets are without three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who is sitting out of action after requesting a trade from the team that drafted him in 2012 after a disappointing 2025-26 season for both team and player. Stuck in an unthinkably challenging situation, general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff landed Stuart Skinner in unrestricted free agency, at the time with the knowledge that he could either back up Hellebuyck or play a larger role. That larger role came to fruition with Hellebuyck refusing to report, leaving an open spot behind skinner. The Washington Capitals waived Clay Stevenson, who had thrived…