Locked On Jets - Daily Podcast On The Winnipeg Jets

The past few weeks have been less than kind to the Winnipeg Jets. Between major injuries and sputtering performances, the Jets have limped to a 4-6 record in their last 10 games. While it's not a complete disaster, Winnipeg will want to right the ship quickly at home. How can the Jets turn things around, despite some considerable absences? What should Arniel considering doing with the line-ups ove...

The last few games for the Winnipeg Jets have been a rollercoaster. We all expected the road trip to be brutal, but games like the one the Jets played against the Kings continue to highlight a trend; the Jets lines need some recalibration. Is it a centre problem? What's the issue with both the Scheifele and Namestnikov lines? How can Winnipeg reconfigure these groupings to improve performance? Is...

The playoffs look like a near-lock for the Winnipeg Jets just 22 games into the season, but there's still a long road ahead, and it continues with a game against the LA Kings. What can we expect against a modest Kings roster? Will Scheifele's line be able to handle the veteran wiles of Kopitar? How will Winnipeg's depth match-up against a Kings roster lacking high-end goalscoring? Are the Jets cer...

Tonight's episode walks through some takeaways from a handful of bruising games in the Central. What went wrong for Winnipeg against a desperate, embattled Preds team? Did fatigue finally catch the Jets after a dominant performance against Pittsburgh? How will the loss of Samberg factor into the next few weeks of Jets hockey? Was the game against the Wild the response outing Winnipeg needed? How d...

The Winnipeg Jets are having more fun than anyone else right now, and continued the streak of good vibes with an absolute demolition of the Pittsburgh Penguins! Who led the way against Pens and stood out in such a crushing victory? Do the Jets expect to win every game they play now? What has made this 17-3-0 stretch so magical for the team and fans? Will they continue the magic against Nashville t...

No one is having as much fun as the Winnipeg Jets, and a set of back-to-backs against Pittsburgh and Nashville could add even more fun to the equation. Why are both opponents favorable match-ups for the Jets? Should we just expect Winnipeg to sweep the back-to-backs, or is there a chance of an upset? What has led to the drastic downfall of both teams this season? Could anyone from either team be a...

After a tough road trip, the Winnipeg Jets put on a show against the Florida Panthers for the home crowd. How did Winnipeg perform in the rubber match against Paul Maurice's squad? Did the Jets approach the game any differently than the away outing, or was it a return to business as usual? Can Winnipeg figure out a way to slow down opponents that play with relentless pace? How did they accomplish...

A tough pair of losses in Florida left the Winnipeg Jets with their very first multi-game losing streak of the season at a whopping...2 games. Things are still going pretty well, but the Panthers loss showed Winnipeg what it needs to be a true top contender. How will the Jets respond in their second game against Florida? Is Arniel content to keep the lines the same and allow a shot at redemption?...

A weekend trip through Florida has ended in pain for the Winnipeg Jets, but is the humbling experience actually helpful? Why should Winnipeg look at this as an opportunity to improve? What problem areas stood out against the reigning champs in the Panthers? Are these issues the Jets can solve internally, or should they look elsewhere? Will Arniel make any changes ahead of the rubbermatch at home?...

On tonight's episode, we recap a tough loss at the hands of the Tampa Bay Lightning. How did Tampa manage to defeat the league-leading Winnipeg Jets? Was Winnipeg actually bad in this game, or was it a narrow defeat? Should we be remotely concerned about the loss, or is it just a one-off? When is it the right time for Arniel to make in-game adjustments to line? Should he pull the trigger now, or w...

The Winnipeg Jets are in first place, and are about to face the toughest stretch of their schedule so far. Will Winnipeg repeat against Tampa and win in dominant fashion? How will the Lightning respond without Point? Are the Panthers the best opponent Winnipeg has faced thus far? What makes them such a difficult opponent for teams to surmount? Is there a match-up the Jets can clearly win? What's g...

History keeps on rolling for the Winnipeg Jets, who beat down a very good New York Rangers team for win 15 in 16 attempts. How did Winnipeg handle a Rangers squad that aligns somewhat similarly to how the Jets are built? Did any particular match-ups stand out, or was this a full team effort? Has the top line finally arrived for good, and how long can they keep up this excellent performance? How ea...

The league-leading Winnipeg Jets are about to weather one of the toughest stretches of the season, with the NHL content to put the Jets through an extended road-trip against many of the league's top teams. How will Winnipeg open this trip against a talented, somewhat comparable Rangers squad? Do the Jets have any potential match-up advantages? What lies ahead through the rest of November? Has Arni...

This past Saturday, Winnipeg got a true taste of sports history with the Jets and Bombers both soaring to great heights. What incredible record did Winnipeg accomplish as a team? How did Hellebuyck stamp his own mark on franchise history? Will the Bombers be able to nab their 3rd Grey Cup in the last 5 years? We also check in on some of the biggest surprises and disappointments around the NHL. Did...

The senior Winnipeg Jets continue to fly high, but how are the baby Jets doing? Are the Moose going to bust out of their rough start to the season? Has the team's lack of offense impacted Lambert, Chibrikov, and Salomonsson? When might we get to see each of these young skaters grace the NHL? Can anyone slow Kevin He down? Which of Walton and Julien will eventually succeed Lowry? Could we ever see...

The Winnipeg Jets are now 13-1-0, only the second team in NHL history to reach 13 wins in the first 14 games of the season. How did the Jets secure their lucky thirteenth against a battered but pesky Colorado Avalanche squad? Did Winnipeg find a way to contain MacKinnon, or did he still do MacKinnon things? Who played hero in such a close game? Should Hellebuyck end up getting a statue one day? Wi...

The Winnipeg Jets may never lose again! They will at some point, but for now, they continue to rake in impressive results against a whole host of opponents. How did the Jets fare against a Utah team that's tried to turtle up a bit over the last few outings? Was Winnipeg's offense frustrated, or was the breakthrough quick? How will the Jets handle a pesky but badly injured Colorado team? Will the g...

The Winnipeg Jets have amassed a whopping 22 points through the first 12 games of the season, a nearly unheard of feat for the Jets, let alone teams around the league. What has driven this ridiculous start? Is it starting to look like something Winnipeg can sustain? What could the team even consider improving upon, or is this squad about as good as it can possibly get? How much credit should Arnie...

It may be much too early to talk about playoffs and whatnot, but the Winnipeg Jets are still taking care of business against teams currently in post-season positions. Their latest victim, the Tampa Bay Lightning, proved to be a unique challenge, due in part to some questionable officiating putting the Jets behind the 8-ball early. How did Winnipeg respond, and what led to their victory? What will...

The Winnipeg Jets have had a crazy start to the year, climbing to 9-1-0 heading into a challenging road match-up with the Blue Jackets. Rather than finding the opposition difficult, Winnipeg simply demolished Columbus in every facet of the game. From 5v5 play to the special teams, the Jets were as close to perfect as it gets. Was Kyle Connor able to keep his ridiculous form going? What has changed...

With the first month of the NHL season just about over, the Winnipeg Jets find themselves at the top of the league. It's a start no one expected, but an enjoyable ride all the same! With the Jets now entering a very difficult stretch that will feature some Stanley Cup hopefuls, will Winnipeg firm up their playoff ambitions by American Thanksgiving? How difficult will this weekend's match-ups again...

After an ugly loss to Toronto, the Winnipeg Jets came out with a point to prove, scoring early and often against the Red Wings. Who led the way in a 6-2 rout of the Wings? Is Kyle Connor finally staking his claim as a true offensive force for Winnipeg? What else stood out from the top line's performance tonight? Is Pionk turning into one of Winnipeg's more reliable blueliners? What has playing wit...

Good things must always come to an end, but Winnipeg probably wasn't expecting to be crushed by Toronto. Despite the less-than-stellar vibes in Monday's game, Winnipeg still had a solid weekend of action. How did the Jets fare in Saturday's game against the Flames? Do the Jets have a bit of a locker-room and organizational issue? How much influence does Arniel have to make the top line adjustments...

On tonight's episode, we recap a frustrating and thrilling Winnipeg Jets loss at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs. What led to Winnipeg's downfall in a game that had a much closer final scoreline? Was this game nearly as close as the box-score suggests, or was there a clearly dominant team? Did Arniel manage to make the right adjustments to get Winnipeg going again? Why did the Jets revert the...

Who would have expected the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames to be leading their divisions at the start of the season? Both squads have parlayed hot starts into first place results early into the season, and will get to test one another in weekend action. Are these teams surprisingly comparable, or is this a clear favorite? Who's led the way for a rebuilding Flames team? Can the Jets skill lines s...