Locked On Jets - Daily Podcast On The Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets were always expected to take a step back, but this recent streak of play has left fans wondering what the team can do to fix things. Another mediocre performance against the Seattle Kraken hasn't answered any questions. What went wrong in the next iteration of this Road Trip from Hell? What conversation should we be having about the performance of Jonathan Toews so far? Can Arnie...

The last game against the Seattle Kraken didn't go according to Winnipeg's plan. Tonight's rematch is a chance for the Jets to build a new winning streak and take revenge against an opponent that stifled their offense back in Manitoba. How will the Jets prepare against a Seattle squad that played stingy, low-event hockey? Are the Jets thinking about any pre-trade deadline deals, or should they wai...

The last few games have been less than stellar for the Winnipeg Jets. After head coach Scott Arniel called the team out over the weekend, Winnipeg needed to respond in a match-up with Vancouver. Uneven play may not have set hearts alight, but the Jets earned a much-needed win. Will it spark the team to return to winning ways? Is Samberg's return imminent, and what will his line-up addition mean fo...

Growing frustration with Winnipeg's recent standard of play has left Scott Arniel frustrated. The Jets know the level of game they need to have to win every night, and the last several road efforts have fallen below that mark. What was Arniel's reaction to Winnipeg's last few West Coast outings? Why is the team continuing to struggle at 5v5? Can the Jets rebound and put on a performance worth cele...

The Winnipeg Jets have gone winless in California, capping off a miserable 3-game stretch with an ugly loss in Anaheim. Is this stretch just a brief stumble, or a sign of much bigger issues? Where does the blame lie with the condition of the roster and line-up? Who can the Jets call upon to try and bring a spark to the team? What should Arniel do to try and get this line-up going again? Support Us...

The Winnipeg Jets are involved in some late night Friday hockey against the San Jose Sharks, and the game has been a genuine track-meet for both sides. What have the Jets done well against an impetuous, talented Sharks squad? Should Winnipeg make any adjustments to finish this one out? Is the penalty kill once again helping to carry Winnipeg against tough, high-scoring units? How will the Jets pre...

The Winnipeg Jets are back in action against the San Jose Sharks this Friday. What can Winnipeg expect from a Sharks team that has begun to show some very promising signs of growth? Should the Jets be somewhat worried about the Sharks offense? Where are the match-up mismatches the Jets can exploit? How has Brad Lambert looked in his past few games, and is he beginning to make a real case to stick...

In a late night outing against the LA Kings, the Winnipeg Jets were lulled into a deep slumber. Despite the shutout scoreline, things weren't nearly as sleepy as they appeared. Puck luck and finishing struggles kept the Winnipeg offense in check. What else kept the Jets from finding paydirt against a stingy Kings team? Is the lack of scoring something to be concerned about, or an expected outcome...

The Winnipeg Jets have been without one of the heartbeats of the team for the start of the season. At long last, captain Adam Lowry is set to return against the LA Kings. What can Jets fans expect in the vaunted centre's reintroduction to the line-up? How will Winnipeg deal with the unexpected injury to Morgan Barron? How are the baby Jets doing at both the professional and non-professional levels...

After a huge win against Chicago, the Winnipeg Jets decided to continue their winning ways against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Just like the previous outing, Winnipeg's effort was positively dominant, humbling the high-flying Penguins in short order. Were there any notable adjustments that led to Winnipeg's success? How will the Jets deal with the simultaneous return of Lowry and loss of Barron? Shou...

Who would've thought a battle that included two of the top ranked teams in the NHL would be between the Jets and...the Pittsburgh Penguins?! Such has been the start to season for a Pens team that has discovered the Fountain of Youth. What can Winnipeg expect from this new-look roster around Crosby? Do the Jets plan to make any line-up adjustments? How will the returns of Lowry, Perfetti, and Sambe...

Many of Winnipeg's recent victories have felt like the closest of margins. For once, the Jets finally had a game where they humbled the opponents. Who rose to the top for a battered Winnipeg squad? Is this Jets top line capable of taking the team to greater heights? How will the Jets deal with the potential loss of Nyquist for a game or two? Are the Manitoba Moose finally starting to put it togeth...

The Winnipeg Jets may be ailing right now, but they can still find ways to beat the Minnesota Wild. In a game where Winnipeg's defensive structure struggled to withstand the Wild's best attempts, it was the Jets who found every greasy goal needed to eke out a big 2 points. Who stood tall for the Jets when they didn't have their best game? Is there really any choice other than to put Colin Miller i...

A tough but spirited loss to the Utah Mammoth won't deter the Winnipeg Jets for long. The weekend may have been disappointing, but hopes springs eternal for a new winning streak to begin in Minnesota. How might the Wild line-up against the Jets? Are they a legitimate Central Division threat, or a shell of themselves? What should we make of the performances from the Jets call-ups? Did they cement r...

We all knew a game against the Utah Mammoth wasn't going to be easy. The Winnipeg Jets are without 3 of their best two-way players, and facing a team on a 6-game win streak. Despite long odds of victory, Winnipeg actually put together a pretty decent outing against Utah. Unfortunately, mistakes from a few too many familiar culprits put the Jets in the L column. What can Winnipeg do to try and sque...

The Winnipeg Jets were none too pleased to be shutout by the Seattle Kraken last night, and came into tonight's game against the Flames with a slight chip on their shoulder. Early fatigue threatened to take the sting out of Winnipeg's performance, but the Jets finally found daylight in the middle frame to come out ahead. How did the Jets regain their scoring mojo? Should Winnipeg have been in on t...

The Winnipeg Jets have finally had their 5-game winning streak ended. For the first time in 6 games, the Jets were shut out by the opposition. What went wrong against a Kraken team that hasn't played the most resolute hockey? Are there any signs for concern when it comes to the even-strength offense? What tweaks could the Jets make that might squeeze a little more out of the team? Is Colin Miller...

The Winnipeg Jets are gearing up for a very busy weekend of hockey. With 3 games in 4 nights, the Jets will face Seattle, Calgary, and Utah. How will the Kraken fare against a battle-tested, rugged Jets team? Can Winnipeg open the weekend with a big 2 points? How have the other rookies in Chibrikov and Ford looked in their first games of the season? Is there a clear favorite amongst the Jets youth...

It only took 6 games, but the wait for Jonathan Toews' first Winnipeg Jets goal felt like an eternity. With Winnipeg trailing the Calgary Flames late, Toews finally hit paydirt. From there, the unstoppable Jets top line duo of Connor and Scheifele delivered the dagger. How were the other 58 minutes of hockey, then? Should Winnipeg be concerned about the number of penalties they're averaging to sta...

The journey for Mark Scheifele has never been easy. From all of the pressure of being the team's first draft selection, to the tragedy of his father's sudden passing last year, Scheifele has shouldered many burdens. That made the moment he became the franchise's scoring leader so much sweeter. In less than 3 minutes, Scheifele became the Winnipeg Jets franchise points record-holder against the Nas...

After an off-season of massive investment and a roster overhaul, expectations were very high for the Manitoba Moose. The early returns for the team have been a bit of a mess, just 3 games into the season. Are the problems the sort you'd expect to work themselves out over time, or should Winnipeg be a bit more concerned about trends from last season bleeding into this one? How will Winnipeg prepare...

The Winnipeg Jets needed a scant 15 shots on goal to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2. Did Winnipeg concede more than that at the other end, or was this a stifling performance from the Jets? Who impressed the most in a game where scoring came from some surprising sources? Are the Flyers making the most of their own talent? Will this hot streak Mark Scheifele is on continue? Could it earn him reps...

After making it through a back-and-forth affair in Long Island, the Winnipeg Jets are in town to face the Philadelphia Flyers. What can we expect from a Flyers team under a new coaching staff, and with the recent addition of Trevor Zegras? Is this on-paper Philadelphia team surprisingly deep? Why might the Jets still come out ahead in this match-up? Is there a reason Winnipeg keeps benching Colin...

The Winnipeg Jets continued their winning form on Thanksgiving with a 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders. Was the game as lopsided as the score implies, or was this a closer-run affair? Who impressed the most for the Jets in the first road game of the season? What can we take away from Toews' first few games as a Winnipeg Jets? What do we think of the team 3 games into the season? Support Us...

Happy Thanksgiving! With the holiday well underway, the Winnipeg Jets have been blessed with an afternoon game. After showing the Kings with the Jets stars are capable of, they'll have another chance to feast on a retooling Islanders squad. What can we expect in the first road game of the year? Will the Jets repeat their match-up success against a New York team that doesn't have much elite depth l...