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Welcome to the Locked On Jets Podcast with your host, Harrison Lee (@HLLivingLoco)! Tune in every week, Monday through Friday, for the latest and greatest in Winnipeg Jets game recaps, news, and analysis. No take is too hot, no cow too sacred to discuss. Join me and the occasional special guest as we dig into Jets prospects, the best of the worst jersey styles, the latest hockey analytics controversy, and more. Subscribe so you'll never miss out on the Locked On Jets show, part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Jets. Your way. Every day. Follow us on Twitter, @LO_WinnipegJets!

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The Winnipeg Jets Could Be The Kings Of The Tra...
On tonight's episode, we dive into the current buzz surrounding the Winnipeg Jets. With hockey media beginning to recognize Winnipeg's trade deadline opportunities, is this the moment the Jets take centre stage? How will the Timo Meier trade, to Winnipeg or elsewhere, define the next several years of Jets hockey? If Winnipeg fails to land Meier, what is the back-up plan? Should Winnipeg even be interested in DeBrincat? Where are all of these rumors linking the Jets to James van Riemsdyk coming from? Is James a good fit for how this Jets team wants to play? What will Winnipeg need to acquire to fortify the bottom-6?
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The Winnipeg Jets Hear The Tick-Tock Of The Tim...
On tonight's episode, we discuss the unfolding race for Timo Meier. Will the Winnipeg Jets end up on the winning end of the trade deadline's biggest player? Are the Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils poised to break Winnipeg hearts? Why might the Jets still have the inside track to bringing Meier to Winnipeg? Just how far should the Jets be willing to push their luck to make this deal happen? Who else have the Jets been linked too? Is James van Riemsdyk truly a legitimate option, or is he past his prime? Should Winnipeg even consider Jonathan Toews? Where do the Jets sit amongst the crop of trading contenders?
20 min
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How The Winnipeg Jets Can Win (Or Lose) The Upc...
On tonight's episode, we discuss the multitude of ways the Winnipeg Jets can win, or lose, the trade deadline. Will Winnipeg land the number one prize in Timo Meier? Are the Jets fans asking for Erik Karlsson completely out of their minds, or are there scenarios where this becomes feasible? How on earth would the Jets even fit two big players like this into the team? What would Winnipeg need to give up for both skaters, and is it worth it? What happens if Winnipeg fails to bring in a significant, high-impact skater? Is acquiring bottom-6 talent still sufficient, or will it fail to move the needle once again? Finally, we preview Winnipeg's upcoming slate of games after a lengthy break. Will the Jets get back to winning ways, or fall flat?
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Chaz Lucius Is Done For The Year...Should The W...
On tonight's episode, we dive into some less-than-stellar news for the Winnipeg Jets. What happened to end Chaz Lucius' promising WHL season? Is Chaz's recent injury history something to be concerned about, or a smaller setback in the grand scheme of things? Will teams looking to acquire him pump the brakes on making deals, especially for deals involving Timo Meier and other similar NHLers? What is Lucius' long-term projection for Winnipeg? Why did Dmitri Rashevsky opt to extend his deal in the KHL for another 2 years? Will he ever cross over to the NHL? Finally, we answer a viewer's question about whether Winnipeg should pursue Alex DeBrincat. If Winnipeg doesn't land Meier, would DeBrincat be an equally good choice? What might the Sens be asking in exchange?
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Brad Lambert Is Starting To Light The WHL Up......
On tonight's episode, we check in on Winnipeg Jets prospect Brad Lambert, and evaluate his first few games with the Seattle Thunderbirds. Is Lambert finally gaining the confidence to be an elite offensive force? What does he still need to work on to reach the next level of play? How likely is it that he remains with the Jets organization? Will he be the sacrificial lamb offered up to the Sharks for Timo Meier? We also dive into the ramifications of the Bo Horvat contract extension. Does this give us an idea as to how much Mark Scheifele and Pierre-Luc Dubois will be looking for? Supposing both want to sign with Winnipeg long-term, is it actually worth the cash they'll ask for? Finally, we discuss a secret trade target in Anthony Mantha. Is he a buy-low beast in waiting?
21 min
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The Winnipeg Jets, Five Years Into The Future...
On tonight's episode, we attempt to tackle the question of what the Winnipeg Jets might look like in 5 years. Which players will still be with the team by then? Are Brad Lambert and Chaz Lucius going to be major members of that future core, or will they be traded to extend Winnipeg's competitive window? What should the Jets do with Connor Hellebuyck? Is there really any alternative to re-signing him, or should the Jets be handing Helly a blank checkbook? How will the Jets approach Mark Scheifele's contract negotiations? Will he still be as productive as he is now ate age 33 or 34? Is the best choice to let Scheifele seek greener pastures elsewhere? What will Winnipeg's roster philosophy be 5 years from now?
21 min
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Brad Lambert And Chaz Lucius Sizzle In Their CH...
On tonight's episode, we take advantage of a brief pause in the NHL schedule to check in on the standings. Which teams continue to soar to the top of the standings, and which contenders have started to peter out? Are there any teams with poor starts that have managed to right the ship and climb the standings? Which squads started from the bottom, and remain there? What team has been the biggest surprise this season? What team has been the biggest disappointment? Are the Winnipeg Jets the most improved squad, or has another team managed an even greater transformation after humble beginnings?
21 min
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Should Rick Bowness Coach The Winnipeg Jets Nex...
On tonight's episode, we discuss whether or not Rick Bowness should remain the head coach of the Winnipeg Jets after this season. With Bowness' current run of success, what has improved under his tenure? Are the net positives enough to encourage a second run with him as head coach? Would the assistant staff remaining the same also be a consideration? Why shouldn't Bowness return to the team? Does he even want to coach after this season, and if not, what might change his mind? Would unfinished business with the Jets rope him back in, or would his thoughts of retirement still win out? Finally, we close out with a few quick thoughts on why the Jets absolutely must go for broke these next 2 years. Why is the timeline so condensed for the Jets?
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The Bo Horvat Trade Might Just Help The Winnipe...
On tonight's episode, we discuss the potential trade market implications after the Horvat trade. Why did the Canucks and Islanders agree to this swap? Did Vancouver get a decent return for one of the biggest names on the trade deadline market? Did the Islanders overpay for a player who may not solve some of their biggest roster issues? Why is this trade package price fantastic news for the Jets? Is Winnipeg now in a better position to acquire Timo Meier as a result? Why is Timo a legitimately great fit for the current cap and roster situation the Jets are dealing with? What do we make of the links to Max Domi and Nick Ritchie? Are either of the players worth spending draft capital on?
21 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Finally Get A Massive Win Aft...
On tonight's episode, we recap a bizarre, but needed victory over the St. Louis Blues. With Rick Bowness intending to send a message to the top-6, what line combinations did he come up with? Was it really worth demoting Nik Ehlers to the 4th line in order to make this point? Why was Ehlers singled out even more than Dubois, who's had a far worse run of form? How did the new line-up play, and was it remotely acceptable? What helped to turn the tide late in Winnipeg's favor? How will the Bo Horvat trade affect Winnipeg's pursuit of a major upgrade to the team? Is Timo Meier still the best option, or should the Jets look elsewhere? What are the Sharks asking for Timo, and can the Jets actually afford him?
21 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Should Be All-In On Trading F...
On tonight's episode, we kick off with a recap of Winnipeg's frustrating, but hard-fought defeat at the hands of the Nashville Predators. What kept the Jets from scoring more than 1 goal against a weaker Preds side? Are the Jets starting to run out of scoring steam, or can the team make some adjustments to squeeze more offense out of the bottom-6? Who should be on the trade block to help make this possible? With the new rumors that Dubois is still content to leave for Montreal, how will the Jets go about replacing him? Is it finally time to go for broke and acquire Timo Meier? What are the odds the Jets could extend Meier long-term? Finally, we preview the upcoming Jets match-up against the Buffalo Sabres.
21 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Return To Face An Old Rival I...
On tonight's episode, we preview Winnipeg's upcoming match-up against the Nashville Predators. What's gone wrong in Nashville's middle of the pack season? Are they a good, bad, or average squad? Who's been carrying the offensive burden up front? With goals from the rest of the roster in short supply, how have the Preds managed to win as many games as they have? Should the Jets be nervous about Nashville, or should this be a relatively straight-forward 2 points? We also discuss a few ongoing trends with the Jets, including improved 5v5 play with Ehlers back, and some lesser outings from Connor Hellebuyck.
20 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Love Back-To-Backs, Defeating...
On tonight's episode, we recap a successful weekend of Winnipeg Jets hockey. Did the Jets outplay weaker opponents in the Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers? What became the keys to victory in yet another back-to-back? Are the Jets actually better on consecutive nights than they are with breaks? Will Perfetti finally bust open the scoring damn after collecting a power play goal against the Sens? Just how good is the new-look top-6 now that Bones has found some winning combos? What games remain for the Jets before the All-Star break, and how many wins might Winnipeg collect amongst them?
21 min
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Winnipeg Jets Fans Weigh In On The Team's Perfo...
On tonight's episode, we poll Winnipeg's fanbase to see how they feel about the Jets season so far. Is the coaching staff flying high with big performances? How has the staff adapted to a chaotic injury situation at the start of the year? Is the front office pulling its weight to give Bowness the team he needs to win? What is Winnipeg to do with Heinola and Pionk? Should either defender remain with the Jets, or would greener pastures make sense for both? We also ask fans whether they think the Jets will make the playoffs, and win the Central Division. Dive right in to hear the fascinating poll results!
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The Winnipeg Jets Fall Short Against The Toront...
On tonight's episode, we reflect on a frustrating Winnipeg Jets defeat at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Was the scoreline really reflective of what happened on the ice? Were the Jets actually the better team overall? What prevented Winnipeg from scoring more than 1 goal? Should we be concerned at all about how the Jets have looked over the past few games, or is this just a temporary setback? If it's not temporary, how can Winnipeg address the team's shortcomings? Is the solution trading for Timo Meier? Would Meier even be interested in committing long-term to the Jets? We try to answer these questions, and more, on tonight's Locked On Winnipeg Jets!
20 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Drop A Stinker Against The Mo...
On tonight's episode, we recap a bit of an ugly Winnipeg Jets loss against the Montreal Canadiens. Why were the Jets so sluggish in this outing? Was the team out celebrating in Montreal a bit too late? Is the team still battling through injury and illness? What was going on with Heinola after a recent strong stretch of games? Is he even fit enough to be playing right now? Why should Winnipeg fans not be hitting the panic button right now? Are the Jets going to rebound and recover quickly enough to prep for the game against Toronto? How might they adjust and plan for the remainder of the season?
21 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Look To Stay Hot Against The ...
On tonight's episode, we preview Winnipeg's upcoming bout with the Montreal Canadiens. With the Habs looking more than a bit vulnerable this season, what has their approach been with the roster? Is Montreal actively trying to compete, or preparing for future seasons? Will St. Louis be the guy to carry them through the rebuild process, or are the Habs expecting a change in leadership down the road? Who should the Jets be wary of, especially with talented youth like Suzuki and Caufield? Finally, we close out with some thoughts on the game's following the Habs match-up, and try to estimate the number of points Winnipeg might earn.
20 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Defeat The Pittsburgh Penguin...
On tonight's episode, we recap a massive weekend for the Jets after victories against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Arizona Coyotes. How did the Jets perform against Pittsburgh after a tough, tiring game against Buffalo? Is this Winnipeg squad capable of routinely dismantling opponents? What do we make of the Jets' continued improvements at 5v5? Has Cole Perfetti finally started to show his true form? Just how sick is this Ehlers-Connor-Dubois line? Were the Jets as good against Arizona as they were with Pittsburgh? Why was Winnipeg's defense as sloppy as it was against a weak squad? Should we just build Hellebuyck's statue now?
20 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Score A Massive Road Win Agai...
On tonight's episode, we recap a fun Winnipeg Jets outing against the high-flying Buffalo Sabres. How did the Jets manage to contain the second-highest scoring offense in the NHL? Did Hellebuyck answer the call after a rougher last few games? Which Jets skaters impressed the most despite a somewhat tougher evening for a number of the players? What moments carried Winnipeg through to victory? Is this an effort one could expect to lead to more wins against similar opponents, or do the Jets need to do some work? How will Winnipeg prepare for an even better opponent in the Pittsburgh Penguins? Does Sidney Crosby ever age? Finally, we wrap up with some commentary on Winnipeg's roster composition, and why the Jets still need to bring in at least 2 skaters.
22 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Hope To Rebound Against Tage ...
On tonight's episode, we preview Winnipeg's upcoming battle with the resurgent Buffalo Sabres. With such a potent offense, what has been Buffalo's Achilles heel that's kept it deeper in the Atlantic standings? How has Comrie performed for his new team? Might he be eyeing a return to the Jets down the road? When did Tage Thompson become a superstar? Is his career journey replicable, or a once-in-a-lifetime experience? How has Tuch fared away from the Golden Knights? Is he still as much of a menace as he was back with Vegas? What can the Jets expect from this Sabres roster? Finally, we close out with some interesting comments from Cheveldayoff regarding his plans for potential trades.
20 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Suffer A Strange Defeat To Th...
On tonight's episode, we recap a weird night of high-scoring action between the Winnipeg Jets and Detroit Red Wings. What on earth transpired to end in a 7-5 scoreline? Were the Jets nearly as bad as the score made it look, or were there extenuating factors that explain the results? What happened to all of the Jets power plays, and why were the officials missing so many obvious calls? Which Jets skaters had the most impressive outings, and will they continue this form for the rest of the season? We also dive into some more thoughts on the recently-returned Jets, and which of the now-healthy skaters has returned to form the quickest. Finally, we close out on storylines to track for the second half of the NHL regular season.
20 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Look To Take 2 Points Off Of ...
On tonight's episode, we preview Winnipeg's upcoming match-up against the Detroit Red Wings. Despite a middling record, are the Wings on the up and up? Is this a team the Jets should be concerned about? How has Detroit been generating offense with limited top-6 talent? Who should Winnipeg be most concerned about, especially on the power play? Has Andrew Copp been the missing piece for Detroit, or is he having a more modest season? We also dive into some potential media suggestions for Jets trades, including Ivan Provorov. Would Provorov be another Bones renaissance story, or an expensive gamble? Finally, we preview Winnipeg's upcoming slate of road games, and the toughest match-ups the Jets will face.
20 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Welcome The Return Of Ehlers,...
On tonight's episode, we recap a weekend filled with fun Jets hockey. Just how did this refreshed and significantly healthier Jets line-up fare against a mostly-full Lightning squad? Should we start booking our playoff tickets now? How did the returnees look in their first action in some weeks? Were any of the players showing the expected signs of rust? What on earth happened during that Canucks game? Was Rittich having one of his weaker outings, or was the Jets defense in front of him a problem? What should we look forward to with the Jets now sorting out their longer-term line-up? Will Winnipeg still seek to make a trade? We finally close out with some quick thoughts on the demotions of Lucius and Lambert to the CHL.
21 min
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The Winnipeg Jets May Take More Than Just Point...
On tonight's episode, we preview Winnipeg's upcoming game against the Vancouver Canucks. With the Jets having bullied Vancouver this season, should we expect another pasting, or will the Canucks respond? What has gone wrong for this Vancouver squad, and what is with all of the drama surrounding the locker-room? What players might make the most sense for Winnipeg's cap and trading budgets? Are Kuzmenko and Horvat the best trade options, or could Winnipeg gamble on Boeser? We close out by checking in on some of the league's statistical leaders. Is Morrissey primed for a Norris run? Will Hellebuyck win his second Vezina trophy?
20 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Look To Stay Grounded Against...
On tonight's episode, we preview Winnipeg's upcoming match-up against the Tampa Bay Lightning. How have the Lightning fared this year? Are they still one of the true top contenders, or has their star diminished somewhat? Who will Winnipeg look to shut down amongst their top scorers? Are the Jets expecting any major reinforcements before taking the ice? If Schmidt returns, what might the blueline group look like afterwards? We also take a look at the current NHL standings, and determine where Winnipeg ranks amongst the numerous playoff squads.
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