Locked On Jets - Daily Podcast On The Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets have finally kicked off their training camp, and some of the line combos have Jets fans flashing back to failed seasons of the past. Is Winnipeg preparing to run it back, or should fans pump the brakes on assumptions? What has Arniel said in the past that might suggest a shake-up is in store? What do we make of some of the more youthful trios and D pairings? Will pre-season give...

Training camp is finally here for the Winnipeg Jets, and Cole Perfetti has yet to put pen to paper on an extension. What does this mean for his participation in the start of the season? Will the delay in signing a deal cause significant headaches for Winnipeg? How are the Jets planning to arrange their talent groupings in the camp scrimmages? Are we going to go through yet another season of Connor...

With training camp just around the corner, the Winnipeg Jets are still sorting out Cole Perfetti's next contract. Many reports have suggested it'll be a short-term deal, despite rumors that Perfetti is open to a longer-term deal. Why might both sides have to settle for a bridge contract? Is this going to end up hurting Winnipeg in the long run, or is the impact negligible? What should we be keepin...

After a weekend of prospect tournament action in Penticton, have we learned anything from the Winnipeg Jets prospect performances? Is the pool looking to be in a good spot? Which young talents looked the part of future Winnipeg senior club members? Which prospects might be needing to do more to keep their spot in the organization? Is Brayden Yager the 2nd line centre Jets fans are clamoring for, o...

Overhyping Winnipeg Jets prospects always gets me in trouble, but the Penticton Young Stars Classic has given me more than enough fun prospect highlights to do it anyways! Which young talents have stood out the most from a relatively stacked roster? How have the baby Jets played against some of the other Canadian farm systems? Are there any players we might need to see more from going forward? Are...

Several years ago, the Winnipeg Jets were primed to be a perennial Cup contender. They brought in highly sought-after trade deadline pieces and had the core locked up. Times have changed, and recruiting top talent has been harder to come by for the Jets. Are the recent departures of players like Dubois and McGroarty a sign of continued problems, or has Winnipeg actually benefitted from their exits...

On tonight's episode, we take a bit of a detour and walk through all the new developments and names first-time Winnipeg Jets fans should get accustomed to ahead of the upcoming season. What changes should new and returning Jets fans expect from the coaching staff? Are there any new roster additions that are likely to excite fans? What established veterans should new Jets fans get to know? Which pr...

After many months of nothing but trade rumors, contract extension talks, and general boredom, Winnipeg Jets hockey is finally back! Sort of. The Penticton Young Stars Classic is next week, and we dive into the roster and tournament expectations. Will the Jets finally field a winning Penticton squad? Which prospects should we be keeping an eye on? Are any of the free agent tryouts worth tracking fo...

Will Scouch has provided his rankings on the Winnipeg Jets prospect pool, and it's generally good news for Jets fans! What prospects look like safe bets as core players? Did any prospects land a bit lower than what many of us have projected? Which prospects could earn promotions to higher rankings in Will's rankings? Can any of these young players resolve Winnipeg's immediate depth issue this seas...

On tonight's episode, we try and map out the upcoming Winnipeg Jets line-up. What combinations might Arniel go with past the first line? Will we see some of the rookies take larger roles right out of pre-season, or will the Jets take a more cautious approach? Can Chibrikov force Winnipeg to bench some established veterans like Appleton and Iafallo? Why might the Jets opt for the veterans instead?...

On tonight's show, we take stock of Winnipeg's direction changes and ruminate on what timeline we can expect before the Jets are strong contenders again. Might Winnipeg be fighting for the upper echelon of the West in 3 years? Why is this team potentially primed for an ascendance over the next few years? How has this past off-season shaped Winnipeg's present and future? Even if the Jets miss or st...

The Winnipeg Jets have finally wrapped up the Rutger McGroarty saga, sending him to the Pittsburgh Penguins for 19-year old centre Brayden Yager. What are the Jets getting with Moose Jaw's talented scorer? Will Yager be the answer to Winnipeg's future 2C question? What is his potential ceiling like? Is Winnipeg's centre pipeline finally complete, or still in need of some work? Are the Jets the bes...

Tonight's episode is all about preseason ones to watch. Where will Cole Perfetti line up in this year's squad? Might he be the true answer to the 2C question plaguing Winnipeg? Would pairing Perfetti with Kyle Connor make for the perfectly balanced duo? Will Mark Scheifele agree to playing with Ehlers for the season? Are we going to see Elias Salomonsson make a real push for an NHL spot ahead of s...

With the news that Patrik Laine has been traded to the Montreal Canadiens, we explore the ramifications of the trade, and whether Winnipeg missed out or made the right call on staying away from a deal. What did Montreal give up to take on Laine's contract? Why were the Habs one of the best fits to make this gamble? Will the Matty Beniers contract extension have any bearing on what Cole Perfetti's...

The rumors around Patrik Laine continue to swirl, but one thing that is well-established is that he wants to leave Columbus. Is a return to the Jets something Patrik would agree to, or is he hoping for a fresh look somewhere else? Why might a return to Winnipeg be a good personal fit for Laine? Would there even be teams out there that could offer him a roster spot? If the Jets trade McGroarty, cou...

On tonight's episode, we talk through some recent viewer comments and feedback. Does Kyle Connor truly belong on the first line? Why might a move to the second line make the most sense? Would it decrease his production, or is there a way to keep him scoring? How long will it take Brad Lambert to move to a major centre role? Will he earn the 2C quickly, or is that a more distant future? Can Winnipe...

Scott Arniel recently provided some insight into the recent analytics summit in an interview with 680 CJOB. Are the Winnipeg Jets planning to shake things up with the much-maligned first line? Who might fill in for Connor alongside Scheifele? Is Perfetti planned to take over the 2C role, or will the Jets opt to keep him as a winger? What is the current contract status of both Perfetti and Ehlers?...

Kevin Cheveldayoff provided some commentary on Winnipeg's prospect pool earlier today, offering tidbits on Perfetti, Lambert, and Chibrikov. What will their respective roles be for this upcoming season? Will we see Perfetti agree to a long-term deal with the Jets? How will Winnipeg integrate Lambert and Chibrikov into the line-up? Are the Jets still seriously trying to make the Stanley experiment...

With the Winnipeg Jets training camp fast approaching, the team will field a number of hopefuls looking to make their mark on the coaching staff. Which new arrivals and returning prospects should we be keeping an eye out for? Will Coghlan and Fleury do enough to fight for a 7th D role? Who are some potential sleeper candidates to keep in mind for injury call-ups? Which Moose players should we be m...

With the NHL season rapidly approaching, the Winnipeg Jets off-season has arguably been quieter than expected. The Rutger McGroarty drama hasn't had as many updates recently, and the trade speculation has died down. What remains on Winnipeg's to-do list before the start of the season? Can they afford to go into the year with this many unanswered roster questions? How should we rate Winnipeg's lack...

Scott Billeck has reported that the Marty Necas trade rumor was, in fact, not valid with respect to the Jets portion. Winnipeg did not offer a package that included McGroarty and Perfetti, which is what we suspected. Was Winnipeg interested in Necas all the same? Did the Jets dodge a potential bad contract in Martin? How long can the team go without trading McGroarty? Does Winnipeg have any big su...

With the future of Nik Ehlers still in doubt, the Winnipeg Jets have some big questions to answer with their wing depth chart. Is it worth trying to convince Ehlers to re-sign long-term? What does he bring, and how could the Jets attempt to replace it if Ehlers is traded? Can Winnipeg woo Dmitri Rashevsky into signing his NHL deal and ending his Dynamo Moskva days early? What are the odds he'd act...

Pre-season hockey may be a few months away, but we're still keeping a close eye on how the Winnipeg Jets are preparing for the upcoming season. What should we be paying attention to during training camps and the first few pre-season games? Will we get some insight into how Arniel plans to arrange his lines? How will the revamped special teams fare under the new assistant coaches? In the longer-ter...

With the season just two months away, Winnipeg is banking on its talented youth to lead the way. Will this finally be the season Cole Perfetti turns heads with his performances? What are some of his underlying numbers suggesting about his future potential? Can we expect him to translate his limited deployments into something impressive with a bigger role? Which of his teammates should make the cut...

On tonight's episode, we chat about the alleged trade package offered to the Carolina Hurricanes for Martin Necas. Was there any truth to this rumor at all? Why is the particular offer so outlandish? Is this coming from Winnipeg, or are the Canes trying to pump up Necas' trade value? What's going on with the Patrik Laine trade situation? Is there a team other than Winnipeg that could offer Laine t...