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We're well into July and the murmur around the Winnipeg fanbase seems to be a mixture of optimism around the youth and frustration with the lack of big moves. Could something major be on the way, or are the Jets likely done with acquisitions? What roster updates are still outstanding for the team? How would we rate the offseason so far? What should we be looking forward to when preseason finally a...

The Winnipeg Jets might be entering a very interesting season of transition this year. Does that mean we're going to see a very different line-up, or will the Jets try to do a halfway house approach? Which of the youth might have a real chance at elevated minutes? Could we see some new "kids" lines moving forward? What do we want from next year's Winnipeg squad? What would success look like? Which...

The Winnipeg Jets are thinking about integrating more youth into the line-up this coming season. Will those younger players be enough to move the needle for the team, or should we expect growing pains? Realistically, how many of the kids have a real chance at ice-time? Is this movement enough for Hellebuyck to be convinced to stay, or is his decision already set in stone? What might metrics of suc...

The NHL has seen some pretty crazy drama this off-season, but the offer sheets we saw this past week might top much of it. Philadelphia has thrown the gauntlet at Anaheim, and potentially set a new precedent for player contracts in the process. Will we see more teams opt for the offer sheet route on star young talents, or is this a one off? Could a team like the Jets pull off something like this,...

The Winnipeg Jets have addressed the media after the first few days of free agency. How does the team view Viggo Bjorck? Will he play for the Jets as soon as next season? What is Hellebuyck's current status, and will that change anytime soon? Have the Jets completed the majority of their free agent signings, or will more be coming? Why should we be so unbelievably hyped for Bjorck's future? When w...

The off-season is off and rolling for the Winnipeg Jets, and after signing a new goalie, the Jets followed it up with the addition of Mario Ferraro. What will his likely role be for the team? Is Winnipeg getting sneaky good value on his term and contract? Why might the marriage for Winnipeg and Mario make a lot of sense? What will Chevy say in his press conference tomorrow? Will see any signs of p...

In a surprising start to the free agency period, the Winnipeg Jets have signed goalie Stuart Skinner. What might this mean about Winnipeg's goaltending plans for next season? Are we on the verge of the Hellebuyck trade potentially moving ahead? Who's still in the mix for his services? Did Winnipeg make any other free agent signings? Why might a quiet beginning to this time be valuable to the Jets?...

A tense week heading into a critical draft for the Winnipeg Jets ended a bit differently than a lot of us expected, but the team still walked away a winner. The Hellebuyck trade falling through did not stop the team from landing one of the most sensational prospects in Viggo Bjorck. Will he play games for the Jets this year? Who else did Winnipeg draft in the subsequent rounds? Do we have a Helly...

The Hellebuyck trade was *this close* to getting across the finish line. Fourth overall was almost in Winnipeg's possession, but a Buffalo demand for the eighth overall pick to come back killed the deal on the draft floor. Did both teams make the right decision here? Was there a clear winner in the no-trade result? What did the Sabres even get with their retained pick? Is Viggo Björck the potentia...

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The night before the draft is here, and the buzz around the Winnipeg Jets and Connor Hellebuyck is deafening. The Hurricanes made their offer, and it was woefully insufficient. Will Buffalo stun the hockey world with a smashing offer right before tomorrow's draft? What return might start to make some sense for one of the greatest goalies in NHL history? Should we be excited for this process, or is...

The Winnipeg Jets continue to play the waiting game on the Hellebuyck deal, but it does appear progress is being made. More teams continue to join the race, the Carolina Hurricanes may be one of the biggest new suitors. What can the Canes offer Winnipeg that would make everyone happy? Do they have good present players and futures that are worth being excited about? Why might Hellebuyck make a lot...

The last 48 hours have been an absolute whirlwind for the entire NHL. Teams have sent incredible futures packages in exchange for star and non-star players alike. At the center of the maelstrom sits Hellebuyck, still awaiting the Winnipeg Jets to approve of a trade with his next team. Are all signs pointing to the Buffalo Sabres? Who else might have been making moves to lure the goalie in? How lon...

The Hellebuyck trade noise is reaching a fever pitch. Naturally, a lot of us assumed it would end in a trade to the Florida Panthers. Instead, Florida pulled the rug out over Lundell's inclusion and opted for Brady Tkachuk instead. Are the Winnipeg Jets hosed, or are they completely fine? Where else might Hellebuyck be willing to go? Is he playing ball, or is his list of trade destinations very sh...

All eyes in Winnipeg are glued to NHL reporters, patiently waiting for some sort of update around Connor Hellebuyck. For now, we're going to have to wait just a bit longer, but the cogs are in motion. How will that shape the next few days of Winnipeg Jets planning? Is this the first step in the evolution of Jets hockey? Why might all of this end up being a blessing in the long term? When will we k...

Jonathan Toews is officially retiring from being a player tomorrow, but will he immediately move into a front office role with the Winnipeg Jets? What else might he consider in his post-playing days? Could he help Winnipeg's staff chart a new course for the franchise? What else are we hearing around the Hellebuyck trade rumors? Have any new suitors entered the chase, or is it still the same cast?...

The Winnipeg Jets have finally begun to accept the reality of the Hellebuyck trade, per Darren Dreger's comments earlier today. In truth, the Jets have probably made a lot of progress narrowing down the trade field already. Dreger's report just makes the process more public now. Does that mean a trade is imminent in the next few days? When might the announcement break? Are the Buffalo Sabres about...

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Locked On Podcast Network, we have a special episode tonight. I know it's there's been a fair bit of doom and gloom amongst us Jets fans, but I'm here to deliver 10 reasons we should be excited about the future of the Jets. Are there current prospects who might be pivotal depth players in the years to come? Is next year's new-look lineup potentially in...

The Stanley Cup Finals are now over, and the floodgates are preparing to unleash for off-season antics. Chief among them is the rumored Connor Hellebuyck trade. How will the Winnipeg Jets navigate the next few weeks? Which teams make the most sense for Helly to end up with? Are any of the dark horse candidates actually rich enough to pull a trade off? Which destinations can we more or less rule ou...

The Winnipeg Jets have been rumored to be doing the rounds with a number of top prospects in this year's draft, and a number of them sit in deeper rounds. Why would the Jets be talking with prospects ranked in rounds the team doesn't even have a pick in? Could we be looking at Winnipeg's post-Hellebuyck trade plans? Who is still in the field of potential suitors for Hellebuyck's services? How long...

The clock is ticking for the Winnipeg Jets and Connor Hellebuyck to decide the future of the team. Will the trade that is likely coming occur before or after the draft? Is there any chance Hellebuyck stays, or is that decision already made? What should we be looking for from the Jets over the next couple of weeks? Will they make a radical move to acquire one of this year's highest draft picks, or...

The fog of war around NHL trades can often lead to mass speculation that ends up disappointing a lot of fans. The same is probably being said about the rumors surrounding Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets. This time, however, we might not be crying wolf. What about these particular rumors, and the nature of how they're being disclosed, speaks to the veracity of the claims? Are we seeing a new era o...

A bombshell rumor from the Spittin' Chiclets podcast seems to imply Connor Hellebuyck has asked the Winnipeg Jets for a trade to the Florida Panthers. Is this truly the direction things are going, or were they speculating? Why might this one have some real weight to it? What could the return look like for Winnipeg? Will this start a chain reaction of moves around the team, or will Winnipeg try and...

The Winnipeg Jets have interviewed Carson Carels in their quest to begin planning for the future. What does this potentially say about their upcoming draft day plans? Might the Jets be planning to do something crazy and move up in the draft? Could we see Winnipeg acquire a second top-10 draft pick to begin the foundation of the next Jets core? Who should they target if they do end up with multiple...

Sean Reynolds joined the Illegal Curve podcast this weekend and shared some interesting perspectives on the Winnipeg Jets off-season. The team is evidently displeased with losing a lottery pick, but will they actually pick a direction towards rebuilding? What would an eighth overall draft selection mean for Hellebuyck's future? Should the Jets sell off everything that isn't nailed down, or use a m...