Locked On Jets - Daily Podcast On The Winnipeg Jets

The Olympics may have been the genesis of an evolving power shift across the NHL. With Larkin submitting his trade request yesterday, are we about to see the same with Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets? Why might Hellebuyck's move shift power in the league? Is this the start of a new trend among NHLers who've traditionally stayed complacent and quiet? What reporting would support the notion a trade...

In a somewhat stunning move, Dylan Larkin's requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings. Why is this particular move a potential flag for the Winnipeg Jets to pay attention to? Is this a signal that we might be seeing Hellebuyck making a similar request soon? When might that timing start to become clearer and clearer? Should Winnipeg embrace the potential of a rebuild or fear the unknown? Why is...

The Winnipeg Jets have been drawing a *lot* of attention recently. Could the continued media spotlight be useful in helping to push the Jets into meaningful changes? Why might external criticism and pressure move Winnipeg towards better decision-making? Are we already seeing potential signs of change from the Jets? Will the chaos around this year's draft potentially gift Winnipeg a much better pro...

Leave it to national media to unexpectedly stir things up about the Winnipeg Jets again. Should we believe the rumor that Winnipeg might move the eighth overall pick for roster help? What players would even qualify for such a deal? Is there an outcome where the Jets actually "win" the trade? What should we be looking for in the wake of the reports that Shane Doan is returning to Winnipeg? What wil...

The Winnipeg Jets are edging closer to a major roster overhaul, at least on paper. The Jets have to decide what to do with players like Josh Morrissey and Dylan Samberg. Will both return on big-money extensions, or is Winnipeg preparing for life without one (or both) of them? Who else from the blueline might potentially be on the move over the next couple of seasons? Is Kyle Connor sticking around...

The Athletic put out it's end of season line predictions for next year's Winnipeg Jets roster, and as it stands, things look pretty grim. The team that struggled to score goals last year won't be getting much help in that department, so what should we expect from this team? Might the struggles last beyond next season? Is that actually a bad thing, given the need for drafting elite talent? Have the...

We've all been reacting and overreacting to Connor Hellebuyck's Winnipeg Jets comments for weeks now. What did he truly mean when he said he wanted to win with the Jets? Is it something he views as possible now, or was this more past-tense? Will this lead to his exit earlier than many fans hoped for? What are we about to experience with this Stanley Cup Finals? Are there signals we should be watch...

Connor Hellebuyck has finally put himself on social media for the first time publicly, and the timing could be more intriguing. Is he signaling that he's made his Winnipeg Jets decision? Why would going public on Instagram bear any weight in the speculation around his future? Is Shane Doan actually going to be hired, and if it's more than just a PR move, what could his future role be? Might he eve...

All seems quiet on the Winnipeg Jets front, but could that be about to change in the coming weeks? When will the team start to make some major changes? Could we see front office advisory staff added to try and push Chevy in the right direction? What impact might that have on the team's overall development? Are the Avs experiencing the true curse of the President's Trophy? Will we all collectively...

The national media has begun connecting the dots on a potential Buffalo Sabres acquisition of Winnipeg Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck. Is there any real fire to this smoke? What has signaled the shift in media attention on this move? What could potential returns look like, given Buffalo's ample resources? Is the Central Division about to get even better? Why might a Colorado staffing change dras...

The Winnipeg Jets are likely using their pick at 8th overall in this year's draft, but are the shifting draft rankings and potential true draft order suggesting an opportunity to trade down? What might be available if the Jets move back? What would the opportunity cost look like, and is it worth the extra asset or assets gained? How are the Winnipeg skaters doing at the World Championship? Will so...

So much of Winnipeg's future is riding on the next few weeks ahead of the 2026 draft. Will the Jets finally get Hellebuyck's decision before then, or will the Jets make an executive call to preempt his choice? How will that impact what happens for the remainder of the off-season? Can Winnipeg reform the Manitoba Moose into a successful franchise? Why is it especially important for the Jets to make...

With the Buffalo Sabres now out of the playoff picture, speculation around their off-season has already begun. Might the Winnipeg Jets and Sabres rekindle their trade history around Connor Hellebuyck? Do the Sabres even have the assets and desire to acquire a top-end goalie, or will they look elsewhere? What are the Conference Finals looking like so far? Are the shifting draft rankings potentially...

In things I didn't expect to say, Viggo Björck might be a little too good to reach the Winnipeg Jets at eighth overall. His performance for the Swedish national team continues to turn heads in a way that may put him out of reach. Can the Jets pray hard enough that he is still available at their pick, or is he getting taken much earlier? Why might the Jets struggle to move defenders like DeMelo and...

The Winnipeg Jets are currently stuck in neutral, trying to suss out Hellebuyck's intentions while mulling over the future. Will the esteemed goalie ask his way out? What happens if he stays? Can Winnipeg actually build some sort of playoff-calibre team around him? With what assets, exactly? Are the Jets really moving players for magic beans, or is this a much clearer projection for what Winnipeg...

Yesterday's bombshell rumor that the Winnipeg Jets might be interested in trading up for the second overall pick had many fans abuzz. What would the return potentially look like? Can we even trust the source of the rumor? Putting that aside, what would the Jets and Sharks gain out of this deal? How would second overall impact Winnipeg's drafting and trade strategy for any other first round selecti...

A crazy rumor from David Pagnotta has been circulating today, connecting the Winnipeg Jets to San Jose's second overall pick. Why would the Jets even consider trying to trade up for a lottery pick? Does Winnipeg even have anything of value to offer a team like the Sharks? Why might the deal actually have more footing than it initially appears? Is all of this a potential sign that Hellebuyck is nea...

The Winnipeg Jets aren't going to have many options to improve the roster this summer. Could they follow tradition and bring back some former Jets to the team? Who would even fit these qualifications, and are any of them actually good enough to help the Jets? What kind of cost would be associated with reuniting them in Winnipeg? When should Winnipeg make its final decisions on what to do this summ...

All signs seem to point to the Winnipeg Jets trying to add this summer, and that's left many of us perplexed. Mortgaging the future for a fading present seems an ill-advised approach, but maybe the Jets know something we don't. What might be available to sway hearts and minds that this really is the right plan? What futures are potentially in play if Winnipeg tries to add? Can they actually acquir...

The Athletic put out an article earlier today that should have many Winnipeg Jets fans sweating. The team seems to think that moving futures for help immediately might be worth doing if it convinces the core to stay. Why could this plan massively backfire on the team? Is there anyone the Jets could even trade for that's worth the gamble? Will the Manitoba Moose make any organizational changes now...

We're several weeks away from the NHL draft, but time often flies in the blink of an eye. Who might the Winnipeg Jets be praying falls to them at eighth overall? What are some of the less-considered options outside of some of the biggest forwards? Could Verhoeff be slightly underrated right now? Is Rudolph a must-draft, or a should-avoid? Why could Villeneuve end up being Morrissey's heir apparent...

The draft lotto wasn't quite as kind to the Winnipeg Jets as we were hoping for, but 8th overall is still pretty dang good. Is it worth Winnipeg's time to think about trading back? What circumstances might make the exchange worth the sacrifice? Would a roster player be available that'd make the pick worth trading for? Why should the Jets make the selection at 1.08 instead of moving the pick? Is th...

After a season of strife and uncertainty, the Winnipeg Jets awaited the fall of the lotto balls. There was hope of a top-3 reward for the pain, but the Jets instead received the bitter news of moving back a position. Despite the lost of a draft spot, is this pick actually pretty dang good? What do we have available that might improve the Jets pool in this range? What sequence of events might help...

Time moves quickly in the NHL, and we're now just 1 day out from learning Winnipeg's draft fate in the lotto. How will the Jets fare as the lottery balls determine the upcoming draft order? What doors remain open for Winnipeg once the order is set? Can the Moose take the series split to Grand Rapids and upset the best team in the AHL? How are the kids handling their first big pro playoff action? W...

With the options available to the Winnipeg Jets this off-season being limited, what can the team actually do to improve the team? Is it time for them to stop trying to add veterans and look more towards futures? What might running it back do for the prospect pool? Is this the way to quietly tank and start turning the roster over to the next generation of Jets players? How will that impact the exis...