Locked On Jets - Daily Podcast On The Winnipeg Jets

Necessity is the mother of invention, and forced the Winnipeg Jets to tweak their line-ups before and during a heated game against the Avs. The results weren't 100% perfect, but the Jets played one of their strongest games against one of the strongest opponents, shutting Colorado out 3-0. What changes had the most profound impacts on the game? Will Winnipeg finally stick with these changes going f...

I know the Winnipeg Jets are leading the Central Division, but games like this one against the Kings continue to give me pause about their playoff odds. How did LA suffocate all of Winnipeg's offensive? Why were the Jets so unable to create offense? What would it take for Winnipeg to actually break through against playoff opponents like this? Why is the coaching staff so stubborn and unwilling to...

The Winnipeg Jets season continues to march on into a brutal January schedule, and some of the recent coaching decisions continue to baffle me. Why are the Jets so committed to players who don't perform at the level they're expected to? How can Winnipeg expect to beat the likes of Colorado while holding itself back willingly? Does the coaching staff overrate this team, or are there external forces...

Win 300 wasn't easy for Connor Hellebuyck, but he locked in when the Winnipeg Jets needed him most. Facing a whopping 7 penalty kills and blueline injuries, Helly stood tall and helped the Jets to a 5-2 victory. Who stood out the most in front of him? Did the pairing of Heinola-Coghlan do as well as their potential suggested? Should Winnipeg continue the Gustafsson fourth-line deployments? How wil...

Winnipeg spent this past weekend dropping another result against a team you'd have liked them to take 2 points from. What went wrong against a Detroit Red Wings team that's started to go on a bit of a winning streak? Was Winnipeg truly as bad as the scoreline suggests? What's going on with the Jets over the last few weeks, and can they correct some of their 5v5 problems? What do we make of some of...

The Winnipeg Jets failed to land Hellebuyck his 300th win, but it wasn't a game where the team was particularly poor. What ultimately led to an odd defeat in overtime? Were the Jets justifiably upset about the no-call on Gibson's overtime net knock-off? What will Winnipeg need to do to rebound against the Detroit Red Wings? Why is it important for the Jets to earn all the points it can over the ne...

The final day of 2024 ended in slight disappointment for the Winnipeg Jets. Our old nemesis, the Colorado Avalanche, got to feast on a tired Winnipeg squad that flew in late thanks to the Nashville game. Despite the fatigue, the Jets still tried to put up a fight for 2 points. Who stood out despite the disappointing scoreline and shot clock? Can the Jets find a way to match Colorado's speed once t...

The Winnipeg Jets have been on a bit of a roll recently, and a pesky Nashville Predators squad threatened to upend the joyride. Winnipeg and Connor Hellebuyck had other plans, shutting the Preds out 3-0. Who stood out in a well-balanced performance? What lines led the way, and which trios struggled with some of their deployments? Do we have any New Years resolutions ahead of a busy 2025? What shou...

The Ottawa Senators came into Saturday's contest with a white-hot run of 8-2 in their last 10 games. The Winnipeg Jets answered with a generally-strong 5v5 game of their own, with the only blemishes coming on special teams. Who stood out for Winnipeg against a fast, pesky Sens team? Will the PK ever get back to the early season performance? What should the Jets do with Ehlers, now that he's finall...

It feels like only yesterday that the NHL season kicked off. We're already nearing the halfway mark of the regular season, and the Winnipeg Jets maintain a narrow hold on first in the league. How should we grade the performances of the forwards, backend, and coaching staffs thus far? Is there significant room for improvement for a team that has remained at the front of the league for much of the y...

All around the league, the heart of the NHL calendar is about to begin. The Winnipeg Jets are in pole position at the league and division levels, but face a tough weekend test against a resurgent Ottawa Senators. What has powered Ottawa's return to form? Who from the Eastern Conference continues to impress, and which teams are planning to sell stock at the trade deadline? Which Western Conference...

The past few Winnipeg Jets games have been a far-cry from the previous weeks of middling play. With two strong 5v5 efforts and a boatload of PP goals, what's started clicking for the team against difficult opponents in Minnesota and Toronto? Has Scheifele finally ended the curse he unintentionally began nearly 3 years ago? Can this top line keep performing like this against playoff opponents? How...

Calling a December game against the Minnesota Wild a "must-win" feels a bit overdramatic, but Winnipeg needs 2 points against a vaunted division rival all the same. The Jets have been mired in a stretch of mediocre hockey for over a month now, and the only change to the line-up appears to be Heinola for Stanley. Will this be enough to beat the second-best team in the Central? Nearly halfway throug...

In an 82-game season, you're bound to lose some bad games, but the Winnipeg Jets have some soul-searching to do after looking uncompetitive against the Ducks. What went wrong for a Jets team coming off of a close win the previous night? Should we be somewhat concerned that Winnipeg is struggling to beat rebuilders? Why are the Jets making a difficult defensive situation harder than it needs to be?...

Despite a middling even-strength effort, the Winnipeg Jets managed to squeeze out a regulation win against the San Jose Sharks. What made the power play click in this effort? Should we be concerned that the 5v5 play continues to tread water, even against weaker competition? How has Perfetti continued to grow his game, and will it lead to stardom for Winnipeg? What should we glean from the early si...

The Winnipeg Jets might be looking for some help up front, and in the rearguard. In a season where it feels like the world is Winnipeg's oyster, what positions should they be swinging biggest for? Are there specific players up front that could make the Jets even more formidable? Which attackers might be attainable, and who is a pipedream? Are there any defenders worth going after? What would it ta...

The last few weeks have been eventful for the Winnipeg Jets, and a 2-1-1 homestand might not be the record the Jets were hoping to pull off. Nevertheless, Winnipeg took care of business against the Montreal Canadiens and a returning old friend in Patrik Laine. What stood out for the Jets in a game in which the Canadiens gave Winnipeg fits? Is Hellebuyck poised to be the greatest goalie we live to...

One might be forgiven for thinking a point from Winnipeg's latest bout with the Vegas Golden Knights meant the game was competitive. Instead, the Winnipeg Jets once again showcased why the current line-up leans so heavily on Hellebuyck to win. Who stood out positively for Winnipeg a night of middling performances? Were the Jets able to create any offense at all? Why won't Winnipeg reconsider it's...

Tonight's episode is dedicated to the baby Winnipeg Jets, many of whom continue to be leaders for their respective teams. Is Kieron Walton turning into one of the steals of the draft? How has Kevin He fared now that his scoring rates are finally looking a little more human? Is Barlow's improvement enough to get him more consideration for Winnipeg's future? Will Lucius become the secret weapon in t...

Some games put a smile on your face, and tonight was no exception. An 8-1 Winnipeg Jets annihilation of the Boston Bruins left fans with huge grins exiting the rink. What went well for the Jets in such a lopsided victory? Was there anything that needed any form of improvement? How was Chibrikov in his second game of NHL action? Should he become a permanent member of the line-up, and how can Winnip...

The Winnipeg Jets continue to look for sparks of offense from call-ups, and are turning to Nikita Chibrikov. Where can we expect him to line-up against the Boston Bruins? Is he likely to be a bottom-6 player, or someone the Jets hope to see up with the skill lines? Why is Lambert being demoted? Was his stint with the Jets successful, a failure, or something in-between? With Jacob Trouba officially...

A weekend of Winnipeg Jets hockey saw the Jets nab 2 out of a possible 4 points. Were the Jets good enough to get all 4, or was the result a fair reflection of the team's performances? Just how dominant was Winnipeg's effort against the Blackhawks? Why weren't the Jets able to repeat that level of control against the Blue Jackets? Is the recent streak due to fatigue and injuries, or are we seeing...

After a 4-game losing streak and a painful stretch of away games, the Winnipeg Jets are finally back in the win column. While it wasn't the prettiest effort, the Jets got the victory against the Buffalo Sabres. What worked well for the team? What was less than ideal? Did the top line finally put in a top performance again? How are the young guns in Heinola and Lambert handling the increased worklo...

Things haven't been going well for Winnipeg recently, but tomorrow is a new day. The Jets have a chance to right the ship against a similarly floundering Buffalo Sabres team. Will this be the palate cleanser to get Winnipeg back into fighting form, or will the Jets continue their ride on the struggle-bus? What's the league looking like right now? Who in the East is truly great? Are the Minnesota W...

A fourth straight loss hasn't torpedoed Winnipeg's stellar record, but it isn't helping a team that continues to reel from a difficult road trip. Are injuries and fatigue to blame for the underperformance? What went wrong in what should have been a bounceback game at home? Is Winnipeg in danger of spiraling out of control, or are things still very much within reach to fix? What is Arniel strugglin...