Locked On Jets - Daily Podcast On The Winnipeg Jets

It's almost February, and you know what that means...Olympic hockey returns! Amidst all of this, we're going to see a flurry of trade activity before the roster freeze. How will the Winnipeg Jets handle the pre and post-Olympic trade periods? Is there an advantage to moving early, or should the Jets wait until after the Olympics to deal players? Will this 5-game pre-break stretch finally decide Wi...

Points are tough to find these days, and the Winnipeg Jets have learned the hard way how difficult it is to regain ground. A 5-1 defeat to the Detroit Red Wings certainly hasn't made matters any easier, and any hopes of a playoff spot continue to dim. Were the Jets as bad as Arniel made them out to be, or was this a closer loss than it appeared? What should we make of the trade rumors around Perfe...

The Winnipeg Jets may not finish with a top-3 pick in the upcoming NHL draft. While this could be a potential problem for the long-term, there are still plenty of excellent prospects to choose from in the 4-8 range. Who might Winnipeg take a look at if the lottery balls don't fall their way? Is Tynan Lawrence the centre the Jets have long awaited? How do Reid and Lin compare to one another? Is Pre...

The Winnipeg Jets are on a collision course with a higher draft pick this year. Of the top-3 projected prospects, who should Winnipeg Jets fans be the most excited for? Is Gavin McKenna about to slip to the Jets outside of first overall? Might Ivar Stenberg be the best prospect in this year's draft class? Why might Winnipeg think a bit more on drafting Keaton Verhoeff with a top-3 selection? Every...

The Winnipeg Jets have beaten the St. Louis Blues, but that's not the biggest news of the day. This coming October, the Jets are welcoming back franchise legends like Dustin Byfuglien and Andrew Ladd for an alumni game against the Montreal Canadiens. Who else has made the cut for the initial roster reveal? Will Jets fans finally get their goodbyes with a legendary defenseman? How did the game agai...

The Chicago Blackhawks have been reeling as of late, so it stands to reason that they'd end a 4-game skid by shutting out the Winnipeg Jets. What went wrong for the Jets in Toews' first return to Chicago since his signing with Winnipeg? Will this loss be the final push the Jets need to consider selling, or is there still further to fall? How might the Kiefer Sherwood deal be instructive for the Je...

The Winnipeg Jets have had a tough time keeping the puck out of the net this year, and it's been especially noticeable in third periods. For the second time against the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, the Jets blew a third period lead. Why is Winnipeg so vulnerable in the last 20 minutes of a game? Can they break free of this odious habit? How will the Rasmus Andersson trade impact the Jets marke...

The Winnipeg Jets cannot afford to pass on trading Logan Stanley. The expiring free agent's offensive rise this year has been fun to watch, but the rumored contract extensions are in territories the Jets must stay far away from. What could the veteran big man bring to Winnipeg's prospect pool? Is there any prospect of an extension working out? What is going on with the Manitoba Moose this year? Is...

The Winnipeg Jets have done something MIRACULOUS: they've won 4 in a row. It's been quite some time since the team could claim such a feat, but a little bit of relief from the relentless tank never hurt anyone. At the end of this streak, the Jets will still likely be towards the bottom of the league. How long will the wins continue for? Which young Jets prospects might be able to step in to help t...

Injuries are never fun to contend with, and the Winnipeg Jets blueline has now taken several hits to major players and depth pieces alike. With Pionk, Miller, and Fleury out week-to-week, what will this Jets defense look like going forward? Is this survivable, or will this be enough to further the Winnipeg tank? Which Jets skaters are reportedly available for trade in a few weeks? Will any of them...

Discussions within the Winnipeg Jets org and outside it drifting towards selling mode. Who are the Jets thinking about letting go? Where will this tank go as Winnipeg starts to release veterans to other contenders? Can the Jets actually get real trade value in return? Who on earth had Rick Bowness unretiring and coaching again?! Is there something beneath the surface about the Jets that the Bones...

The Winnipeg Jets are rolling along in their quest for a top NHL draft pick, but trade rumors continue to swirl around the team. What, exactly, do the Jets intend to accomplish? Are there any players out there Winnipeg should actually be investing in, or should the Jets become cap space middlemen? What trade timelines make the most sense for Winnipeg to pursue? Will Luke Schenn be the first trade...

Against all odds, the Winnipeg Jets are on a WINNING streak just days after losing their 11th straight. What changed between Winnipeg's losing streak and their new winning streak? Is the tank over, or is this just a temporary reprieve from the constant defeats? Is Cole Perfetti finally elevating his own game to new levels, or is his recent output more a product of his linemates? How should Jets fa...

The Winnipeg Jets haven't won in 10 games. The Edmonton Oilers, on the other hand, have begun to stabilize their season after a wretched start. Which force will win out between two teams that have fallen below expectations? Are the Jets beginning to re-evaluate just how much they're truly willing to spend to fix the team? What assets would even be worth scooping up from the bargain bin? How does t...

I know we're all on Team Tank right now, but I really wished the Winnipeg Jets had beaten the Vegas Golden Knights. After the freak injury to Haydn Fleury, the energy seemed to be sucked out of the Jets, who'd been playing well and leading until then. As the game wore on, Vegas began to take over. What went wrong in Winnipeg's 10th straight defeat? Are the Jets starting to shift their potential tr...

Things have been going quite swimmingly for the Winnipeg Jets as of late. They limp home to try and win their first game in several weeks. How will the Jets try and match their old nemesis in the Vegas Golden Knights? Is Winnipeg seriously trying to acquire Andrew Mangiapane, and more importantly, why? How have fans and the local media reacted to Chevy's disastrous presser on Monday? Everydayer Cl...

It's rare that I come away from a Winnipeg Jets press conference feeling incensed, but what the Jets offered fans today was nothing short of a disgrace. From side-stepping serious questions about the performance of the team, to offering no clear vision or plan, it was 40 minutes of agony. What on earth was Winnipeg thinking? Is there any sort of plan for this team to succeed going forward? How cou...

There is a palpable sense of frustration and anger within the Winnipeg Jets fanbase. More and more fans are turning against the team and siding with #TeamTankForMcKenna than ever before. What will Cheveldayoff tell fans in his public presser next week? Will we see the Jets lay out a coherent vision for the present and future of the team? Which Winnipeg prospects continue to give fans hope for the...

Sometimes, you just have to laugh at the absurdity of this Winnipeg Jets season. The Jets, after outplaying and leading the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1, blew the lead to lose in regulation. How on earth did Winnipeg manage to screw this one up so badly? Are the Jets going to make a last-ditch effort and remove the coach? Why might the team be more aggressive with a change than previous seasons? What l...

Today was always destined to be a bit of a gut punch for Winnipeg Jets fans, but the double whammy of Mark Scheifele's Team Canada snub and another Jets loss has folks feeling down in the dumps. On this New Year's Eve, is there anything to look forward to from Jets games other than a lottery pick? How many fans are even still engaged with the team right now? What would it take to get Winnipeg back...

The Winnipeg Jets are apparently hunting for help of the non-rental variety. Do the actually have the assets to make a deal like that? What would it take to bring in the help they actually need? Is Mark Scheifele on the verge of missing out on the Olympics for Team Canada? How might that impact the Winnipeg Jets season? Will Winnipeg be prepared to take on the Red Wings tomorrow evening? Everydaye...

The Winnipeg Jets are struggling to win games of any sort, whether it's games they've been outplayed, or games they've controlled from the start. It's all ending in the same lack of standings points, and getting the team closer to a McKenna pick than anything. What transpired in losses to Minnesota and Edmonton? Were the efforts still positive, at least? How are some of the Jets youth at the World...

After a few days off for Christmas, the NHL season returns to action this weekend. Who's on deck for the Winnipeg Jets over the next few days? How will Winnipeg respond after entering the break on a losing streak? How narrow are Winnipeg's margins for any sort of success? Do they have any hope of climbing out of the hole they're in, or is it much too deep? How is the rest of the Central Division f...

The Winnipeg Jets season has been a bit of a bag of coal, but beneath the grit and grime, a present may be waiting for Jets fans. What might be on our wishlist for the remainder of this season, and perhaps, for the years after? Is it time to fall for the tank and go all-in for a top pick? Will Santa be kind enough to let us see more of the Jets youth competing for roster time this year and next? C...

After a painful overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth on Sunday, the Winnipeg Jets are barely above last place in the league. The team is out of answers, and the fans are starting to grow restless. Where do the Jets go from here? Is there a way out of the mess they're mired in? How much leash does Scott Arniel actually have? Could Winnipeg make a desperation move and fire the coach to try and right th...