Kupari was recalled from his conditioning assignment with AHL Manitoba on Friday.

Kupari (shoulder) was activated off injured reserve and subsequently sent to AHL Manitoba on a conditioning loan Tuesday, source reports.

Kupari (shoulder) might be available to return during the Jets' two-game California road trip, John Lu of TSN reports Friday.

Kupari (shoulder) will not be available until after the Christmas break, despite getting on the ice with a non-contact jersey Tuesday, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Kupari (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Kupari (shoulder) is facing a 4-6 week absence according to associate coach Scott Arniel, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports Wednesday.

Kupari, who was a restricted free agent, signed a two-year, $2 million deal with the Jets on Wednesday.

Winnipeg acquired Kupari, Alex Iafallo, Gabriel Vilardi and Montreal's second-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft from the Kings on Tuesday in exchange for Pierre-Luc Dubois.

Kupari didn't record a point over the Kings' final 11 regular-season games.

Kupari logged two assists and five shots on goal in Monday's 8-2 win over the Flames.