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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 vs. The 2022-2023 Central Div...
On tonight's episode, we check in around the Central Division and see what moves Winnipeg's rivals have been making. What are the Chicago Blackhawks up to, gutting much of the roster and only bringing in depth signings? Can the Colorado Avalanche afford to run it back with the group that won a Cup and make another run or 2 before MacKinnon's deal expires? How will the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators get out of the mushy middle of mediocrity? Are the Minnesota Wild a team to be concerned about, or will the Kaprizov situation force them re-evaluate their approach to the upcoming season?
27 min
377
The Winnipeg Jets And Pierre-Luc Dubois Are Pre...
On tonight's episode, we take a look at some of the recent updates surrounding the Pierre-Luc Dubois saga. With the Jets electing to forego arbitration, what contract options exist to get Dubois signed? What contract term and price-tag would make the most appealing trade option for a contender? Should the Montreal Canadiens be concerned about their odds to bring Dubois in to the team? Can Winnipeg emerge from this situation as winners? How will the Jets fare as they kick off the season this coming October? If Dubois leaves, will Winnipeg find itself under .500 by November and beyond?
24 min
378
The Winnipeg Jets Are Interested In Signing Naz...
On tonight's episode, we discussing the shocking rumor that the Winnipeg Jets might be trying to sign free agent Nazem Kadri. What sort of contract would Kadri be looking for, and can Winnipeg even afford it? Does this rumor have anything to do with the Jets refusing to retain salary in a Blake Wheeler trade? How would Kadri fit into the Jets line-up? Is it even worth signing the 31-year old centre to a long-term deal when Winnipeg likely needs to blow it all up in a few years? Amidst all of this, what are the Jets going to do with Pierre-Luc Dubois?
21 min
379
The Winnipeg Jets Are Only Signing Depth Player...
On tonight's episode, we discuss Winnipeg's signings of Alex Limoges and Kyle Capobianco. Will either skater feature in the Jets line-up, or are they strictly for the Moose? Why is Winnipeg only targeting low-end free agents when the roster has a number of glaring needs up front? Are the Jets content to watch as other teams scoop up valuable free agent signings to bolster their depth? Is Winnipeg actually serious about trading Blake Wheeler, or is the team seriously drawing from the same line-up well for this upcoming season?
22 min
380
The Winnipeg Jets Might Be Having A Quiet Free ...
On tonight's episode, we discuss Winnipeg's opening salvo of free agency activity. What can Big Save Dave Rittich contribute in net, especially after a fairly disastrous outing with the Nashville Predators? Can he replicate Eric Comrie's positive impact as the back-up? Where will Kevin Stenlund fit in Winnipeg's grand scheme? Is he anything more than a depth forward, or is he an under-rated gem? What "irons" does Cheveldayoff still have in the free agent fires? Why did Chevy say he's happy with the team's construction as-is? Are the Jets truly going to run it back with this group despite the lack of recent results?
24 min
381
The Winnipeg Jets Enter The Free Agency Fray......
On tonight's episode, we discuss what the Winnipeg Jets should be looking to do as free agency begins. Where will Winnipeg find a decent top-6 centre to fortify the depth? Just how many scoring wings can the Jets hope to add to the team? What players will need to be let go to make room for any new arrivals? Is there any reason to believe Winnipeg will actually be active this free agency window, and if not, what is their plan going forward?
23 min
382
The Winnipeg Jets Qualify 8 Out Of 10 Restricte...
On tonight's episode, we discuss Winnipeg's RFA qualification selections. Why is Evgeny Svechnikov not among the qualifying offers? Are the Jets trying to save money by signing him as a UFA, or is he likely destined for greener pastures? Who, exactly, are the Jets planning to replace him with? Given the other non-qualified players from around the NHL, which free agents might boost the Jets roster? Are Sonny Milano and Victor Mete worth a longer-term look in Winnipeg?
25 min
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Rating The Winnipeg Jets 2022 NHL Draft: Was It...
On tonight's episode, we review Winnipeg's 2022 draft selections. Was choosing McGroarty over Lekkerimaki and Kemell the right decision? What could Brad Lambert become if he truly hits his ceiling? Where might Danny Zhilnik fit into Winnipeg's line-up if he becomes an NHLer? Will Garrett Brown become the reliable second or third-pairing right-handed defender the Jets have so few of? We also investigate some signings and deals around the league, including the volatility of the goalie market, and how that might make signing Eric Comrie a challenge.
27 min
384
The Winnipeg Jets Draft Rutger McGroarty And Br...
On tonight's episode, we discuss the Winnipeg Jets first round draft selections of Rutger McGroarty and Brad Lambert. What should Jets fans be looking for in McGroarty? Why was he considered a bit of a reach at pick 14? Will his skating hold him back from regular NHL duty, or is it something he can improve to pro-level? How did Brad Lambert fall to the Jets at 30th overall? Are the concerns about his decision-making and off-the-puck performance enough to cause concern? Can Brad return to being the dynamite player he was for Finland?
23 min
385
The Winnipeg Jets Are About To Make Some Trade ...
On tonight's episode, we discuss the implications of Winnipeg's comments on the upcoming draft and potentially out-going roster players. How will the Jets work a draft that remains very uncertain, even with the top picks? Are Russian players going to be ignored, or will Winnipeg be willing to draft them if they are the best-player-available? Is Blake Wheeler on the move to a new team soon, and what return could the Jets expect? What might Pierre-Luc Dubois fetch in such a chaotic trade market? Is it better for Winnipeg to acquire assets for this year's draft or the next one?
25 min
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The Winnipeg Jets At The 2022 NHL Draft: What M...
On tonight's episode, we take a look at the upcoming 2022 NHL draft rankings. Which prospects have made the largest jumps up the list, and who looks to be ranked far too low to believe? Are the Winnipeg Jets likely to land an NHLer at the 14th overall pick? Should Winnipeg consider drafting Russian players who are currently in the Russian hockey system abroad, or is it not worth the risk? What prospects might slip further down the rankings and make it to pick 30? Can Winnipeg land an absolute steal at the end of the 1st round?
22 min
387
The Rick Bowness Of The Winnipeg Jets Begins: F...
On tonight's episode, we discuss the first press conference with Rick Bowness and the Winnipeg Jets. What has Bowness prioritized as must-fix items on his list? Why does he feel communication is so critical, and could this be part of the culture change necessary for the Jets to move forward? What impression does Bowness give off, and does he seem like the coach to stick around beyond his current contract term? How do Jets fans feel about Bowness's comments and current plan? Is making the playoffs under his tenure an absolute-must?
24 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Hire Rick Bowness As Head Coach
On tonight's episode, we discuss the hiring of head coach Rick Bowness. What will Bowness bring in his return to the Winnipeg Jets? Is his penchant for making his teams "difficult to play against" something that would benefit the Jets, or is it a bygone relic in tactical approaches? Why has Rick only been signed for 2 years, and what might it mean for the next Jets head coach? We also discuss personal fan sentiment over the hiring and direction of the team. Is this truly the right path forward for Winnipeg?
23 min
389
The Winnipeg Jets May Be Close To Signing A New...
On tonight's episode, we explore the coaching candidate carousel revolving around the Winnipeg Jets. Winnipeg appears to have identified Rick Tocchet, Scott Arniel, Jeff Blashill, and Pascal Vincent as finalists. Which of these candidates is the most likely to become the next Jets coach? Are any of them likely to last beyond the transition period, or should we expect to need a new head coach in just a few years? Who on the roster are the Jets planning to retain, and is trying to retool rather than rebuild the right decision?
24 min
390
Are The Rangers Really Interested In Pierre-Luc...
On tonight's episode, we break down the Kevin Fiala trade to the LA Kings and discuss the implications for the trade market. Will this deal affect any of the potential departures from the Winnipeg Jets? What is the market interest for a player like Pierre-Luc Dubois? Are the New York Rangers actually interested in acquiring Dubois, or is this a ploy to put pressure on the Montreal Canadiens? Finally, we close out with expanded thoughts on whether or not Winnipeg should draft Connor Geekie and Brad Lambert.
23 min
391
Is The Winnipeg Jets Rebuild Avoidable Or Inevi...
On tonight's episode, we discuss some of the feedback and commentary you provided about Winnipeg's potential rebuild. How did you all feel about the players potentially needing to be traded? What were your feelings about the rebuild itself? Is this something any of us actually wants to sit through, especially after the Jets spent so long building the current core? Where did it all go so wrong for Winnipeg, and how do they fix the mess?
23 min
392
Life After Barry Trotz: Winnipeg Jets Fans Vote
On tonight's episode, we survey Jets fans to find out what they think the team should do post-Trotz. Should Pierre-Luc Dubois be someone Winnipeg tries to retain? Is Connor Hellebuyck going to continue playing at an elite level into his 30s, or does Winnipeg need to consider a new man in net down the road? What do the Jets do with Mark Scheifele, and can the relationship be salvaged? Who should coach Winnipeg next season?
22 min
393
The 2021-22 NHL Season Is Now Over
On tonight's episode, we recap a thoroughly entertaining Stanley Cup Finals series between the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning. What gave Colorado the edge against a deep, veteran team stacked with proven winners? More importantly, what can the Winnipeg Jets learn from both the Avs and Lightning? Is there a way for the Jets to emulate this success and build off of either organizational model?
22 min
394
The Barry Trotz To Winnipeg Dream Is Over
On tonight's episode, we discuss the ramifications of Barry Trotz's announcement that he'll be taking a break from coaching. What does this mean for the Winnipeg Jets? Who will Winnipeg try to hire, and are any of the remaining coaching candidates actually good enough to get the Jets to the post-season? Is it better to start the rebuild early instead? What players and assets are worth letting go of to begin the long-term rebuild process?
20 min
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The Dust Is Settling Around The Winnipeg Jets
On tonight's episode, we discuss the rumor that the Winnipeg Jets might try to convince Pierre-Luc Dubois to stay. Is it worth the risk of hurting his trade value? Could this end up being another Jacob Trouba trade situation, where initial offers were better than the final return? What is the likelihood Dubois would actually stay? We also discuss the possibility that Blake Wheeler is mutually interested in leaving Winnipeg. How ominous of a sign is it to see the captain wanting to walk away? Will all of this upheaval mean Barry Trotz is more likely to skip coaching altogether and join Winnipeg in a management role?
19 min
396
There Is Chaos In Winnipeg Jets Land
On tonight's episode, we attempt to unpack the last 24 hours of Winnipeg Jets headlines, and how they'll shape the destiny of the team going forward. Is Paul Maurice the right hire to take the Florida Panthers to a Stanley Cup trophy? What lessons might he have learned since leaving the Jets? Why is Winnipeg suddenly indicating Blake Wheeler's trade availability? Is moving the captain the right decision? How will the Jets deal with Pierre-Luc Dubois' announcement that he'll be testing free agency in 2024? Would Dubois' departure mean the rebuild timeline becomes relevant again?
23 min
397
The 2022 NHL Awards Votes Are In...
On tonight's episode, we discuss the 2022 NHL award winners for the Hart, Vezina, Calder, and Norris trophies. Why was Cale Makar ranked so closely to Roman Josi when he was clearly the better skater? Did Moritz Seider really have a season worth winning the Calder for, or did the voters get fooled by an initial bias? Should Igor Shesterkin have won the Hart Trophy, or was the selection of Auston Matthews as accurate as it could be?
22 min
398
A Hang-Up In The Barry Trotz Signing?
On tonight's episode, we discuss the rumor that the delay in the Winnipeg Jets signing Barry Trotz might actually reside on Winnipeg's end. Are Cheveldayoff and Chipman willing to let Trotz call the shots as soon as this upcoming draft? Do we even know what Barry's philosophy of team-building is? What evidence exists that Trotz can actually turn Winnipeg into a contender? We then discuss some of the ambiguity around this year's prospect draft, and why that may favor Winnipeg's long-term ambitions.
21 min
399
Barry Trotz Might Be Signing With The Winnipeg ...
On tonight's episode, we discuss the news that Barry Trotz appears to be circling back and negotiating with the Winnipeg Jets. Just how long would he be coaching for? How would the Jets incorporate Trotz into a management role once he's done coaching? Can any other team offer Barry the sort of front office flexibility the Jets can? We then discuss three bold predictions for Winnipeg's 2022-23 season, as well as my hopes and dreams for next year.
20 min
400
The Winnipeg Jets And The 30th Overall Pick
On tonight's episode, we take a look at a handful of prospects available at the 30th overall pick. Would Luca Del Bel Belluz be the potential goal-scoring centre the Winnipeg Jets currently lack? What limitations in Luca's game should Winnipeg be concerned about? Is Pavel Mintyukov a worthy risk, and why are scouts so mixed on his defensive game? Are Mintyukov's defensive issues enough to wash out his offensive capability? We also touch on Winnipeg's need to spend a good deal to recruit a quality coaching staff, and give some insights into game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
24 min