The NHL has made a significant update to its statistical records, merging the history of the Jets franchise with its current iteration. This change means that all achievements from the original team, which played in Winnipeg from 1979 to 1996, will now be included alongside the records of the relocated franchise. Fans and analysts will now have a more complete picture of the team’s legacy, spanning nearly five decades. The decision reflects a broader effort to preserve the continuity of long-standing franchises in professional sports.

The NHL announced Thursday that the statistical history of the Jets now will include both iterations of the franchise; the original team that played in Winnipeg from 1979-96, and the current version ...