Tonight, a new report from The Fourth Period has indicated one specific need Kevin Cheveldayoff and the Winnipeg Jets plan to address next. The Winnipeg Jets head into the 2025-26 season once again considered to be one of the top contenders in the Western Conference to take home the Stanley Cup. So far this season, a lot of the focus from the front office has been spent on <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/winnipeg-jets/winnipeg-jets-and-kyle-connor-nearing-extension-ahead-of-season-start-per-insider' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>negotiating an extension with Kyle Connor</a> but with the season about to get underway GM Kevin Cheveldayoff has reportedly shifted his focus to improving this year's team. <h3>Winnipeg Jets Reportedly Exploring the Trade Market For Help on Defense</h3> A new report from hockey news outlet The Fourth Period has suggested that the Winnipeg Jets' main area of concern to begin the season is on defense. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/nhlrumourreport/status/1975280648513576965'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> With the Jets already missing Dylan Samberg due to injury their depth of NHL ready talent is shaky at best with only Ville Heinola waiting in the AHL for an opportunity. As a result, if the Jets struggle without the stability of Samberg they could look to make a major upgrade immediately instead of waiting until the deadline. One name to potentially keep an eye on is former Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson as the Pittsburgh Penguins go through a rebuild they could look to move off the Swedish veteran for prospects and picks. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/nhltradealert/status/1971942926952587627'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> As the season gets underway, this will be a situation that will need to be closely monitored to see if the Winnipeg Jets actually seriously consider making a big shakeup early in the year or remain patient.