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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 Fall To Ottawa, But Still Get...
On tonight's episode, we recap a disappointing but expected Winnipeg Jets loss against the Ottawa Senators. With the Jets rolling a much more prosect-heavy line-up against a veteran Sens team, which youngsters stood out? Did this game stamp Heinola's place in the regular season line-up for good, or is he still liable to fend off Stanley and Chisholm? Where do Harkins and Gustafsson fit in the grand scheme of Winnipeg's depth chart? Do they have a hope of cracking the line-up, or should they be hoping for a change of scenery to earn ice-time? Are the Jets facing a legitimate waiver wire crisis?
20 min
102
Rising And Falling Stocks For The Winnipeg Jets...
On tonight's episode, we walk through which Winnipeg Jets skaters have done enough to earn looks with the big club, and which players should be looking over their shoulders. Will this finally be the season the kids take spots from veterans? Can the defense finally get the makeover it's desperately needed for the last few years? How will the Jets respond to the composed performances of players like Heinola, Chisholm, and Ford? Which vets should be wondering about their roles with the team? Is the Bones Brigade finally making its triumphant comeback?
23 min
103
The Winnipeg Jets Have Some Seriously Tough Dec...
On tonight's episode, we dive into some early takeaways from Winnipeg's first 3 pre-season games. Which portions of the roster might legitimately be up for grabs? Is the Jets defense fixed in stone, or have Heinola and Chisholm carved their way into the line-up? How will Winnipeg deal with the blueline roadblock that prevents young defenders from making the team? Will the Jets get aggressive in shopping some of the veteran defenders? Which young Jets have really stood out so far? Is camp invite Parker Ford a name you want to keep an eye on? More importantly, are we starting to see signs that this Jets team might be legit?
21 min
104
Vilardi And Kupari Greatly Impress In Their Win...
On tonight's episode, we recap a thorough victory over the Edmonton Oilers in pre-season action. How did the Winnipeg Jets go from needing a shootout the previous evening, to cruising to a 5-0 win the following night? Was the Oilers line-up notably less fearsome than the previous game? Who stepped up for Winnipeg offensively, and which line combos stood out the most? How did Vilardi and Kupari perform in their first Jets game? Is their something to get excited about with the depth lines? Are the Jets starting to show some real teeth from their bottom-6?
24 min
105
The Youth Lead The Way In Winnipeg's First Pre-...
On tonight's show, we recap an entertaining Winnipeg Jets pre-season victory over the Edmonton Oilers. How did the team as whole perform, especially with a rotated cast of prospects and AHLers in tow? Were the younger players able to step up and impress, or was the shock of playing against seasoned veterans a bit too much? How did the Jets vets fare? Were they in sync, or still a bit on the rustier side? Is the move to centre looking like the right decision for Perfetti, or should the Jets send him out wide? Which young players impressed the most, and could one of Chisholm or Heinola make the team this season?
23 min
106
The Winnipeg Jets Open Pre-Season With A Brand ...
On tonight's episode, we check out the brand new jersey from the Winnipeg Jets, commemorating the RCAF Flyers team. How does this design rank amongst the recent Winnipeg specialty jerseys? Is it on par with the previous Heritage jerseys, or is this design less of a winner? We also preview some predicted line-ups for the Jets pre-season game against Edmonton. How will Perfetti get on with Niederreiter? Will the Iafallo-Lowry-Appleton line impress, or struggle out of the gates? Which of the young defenders will impress enough to earn a role this season?
23 min
107
What Do We Want From This Winnipeg Jets Season?
On tonight's episode, we dive into a rather complicated question...what do we want from this Winnipeg Jets season? What would make it a success, and what would qualify as a failure? If the Jets stumble in the race for a playoff spot, is that ultimately for the best? How can Winnipeg encourage the growth of prospects through NHL ice-time? Which young players should we be hoping for breakout performances from? Will we see some roster spots altered by pre-season and training camp performances? Which system players might finally get their NHL breaks?
22 min
108
Early Winnipeg Jets Lines Are Here And...They L...
On tonight's episode, we check out Winnipeg's early training camp line combos. Will Vilardi be the missing link Connor and Scheifele have been looking for? Can Vilardi offer legitimate defensive support, or will he be focused on adding offense? Is this Perfetti's best chance to earn a top-6 centre role? How will he play alongside Ehlers and Niederreiter? Is the most purely-skilled line the Jets have fielded, and how does it stack up against the rest of the Jets lines? How will the bottom-6 be deployed this year? Is Iafallo the missing scoring piece the depth lines have needed? Will Kupari and Barron earn starring roles in the bottom-6?
22 min
109
The Winnipeg Jets Open Training Camp With Fierc...
On tonight's episode, we dive into Winnipeg's pre-season training camp groups from Team Selanne and Team Numminen. What do both groups tell us about Winnipeg's roster plans for the season? Are any of the younger prospects poised to make a sizeable impact for an opening night roster addition? Which established veterans have the inside track for a roster spot? Has Winnipeg figured out candidates for the top-6 centre spots, especially if Scheifele departs? What roster spots are actually up for grabs? Is there any chance for a defensive prospect to actually make the big club, or are all of the blueline spots spoken for?
25 min
110
Standouts From The Winnipeg Jets Penticton Youn...
On tonight's episode, we recap Winnipeg's performances across 3 games of prospects action in Penticton. Did the Jets prospects look prepared for this tournament, or was there a bit of a rude awakening for a number of the kids? How did some of the returning top talents, prominently featured in training camp, handle real scrimmages against opposing organizations? Are Lambert and Lucius any closer to the Jets? Is Chibrikov the most under-rated and sneakily surprising Jets forward prospect? How did Milic and Divincentiis look in some of their first games for Winnipeg? Is this Jets squad prepared for a big run-up to the pre-season?
25 min
111
Winnipeg Jets 2023-24 Season Skater Previews: P...
On tonight's episode, we dive into the wonderful worlds of middle-6 and depth skaters. With the Jets bringing a beefier forward grouping into the season, will we see a huge year from Nino Niederreiter? Can he keep up the torrid scoring pace he kicked off with his arrival to Winnipeg? Will Morgan Barron take the next step into Jets fans' hearts? Where will his final points total end up? Is Rasmus Kupari the most intriguing non-Vilardi acquisition from the Dubois trade? What is his true ceiling? Finally, we single out a few prospects to track closely in the upcoming Penticton Young Stars Classic!
23 min
112
Winnipeg Jets 2023-24 Season Skater Previews: P...
On tonight's episode, we crack on with player season previews ahead of Winnipeg's upcoming season. How will the Jets find additional goalscoring from stand-bys like Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor? Can each skater increase his points totals from previous years, or should we expect similar production this season? Will the addition of new scoring talent boost both Scheifele and Connor's production levels? What creators will be relied upon to feed the finishers of the squad? Is this Cole Perfetti's time to shine? How can he make this team's goalscoring threat a true beast to behold? What should we expect from Morrissey and Pionk on the backend?
23 min
113
The Winnipeg Jets Name Adam Lowry The Next Capt...
On tonight's episode, we break down Winnipeg's new captain announcement, and why Lowry was a fairly natural choice for the role. Who else was in the running for the role, and were they better options, or was Lowry the best choice? How will Adam handle his expanded duties and responsibilities now that he wears the C? With the captaincy settled, what remains to be done for the Jets? What lies ahead on their path to a playoff berth, and can they finish in the top-3 of the Central Division? Finally, we begin the march to pre-season with our player season previews, kicking off with Mark Scheifele and Gabe Vilardi.
21 min
114
Connor Hellebuyck May Be Open To Staying With T...
On tonight's episode, we dive into the recent rumor that Connor Hellebuyck may be open to staying in Winnipeg. Does an extension make sense for both parties? Why might Hellebuyck have some incentive to remain a Jet? Is the market elsewhere unfavorable for a talented netminder of his calibre? Should Winnipeg be eager to put pen to paper, or is there a good reason to reconsider Hellebuyck's future? What would an extension mean for Winnipeg's long-term plans, and does it make sense?
19 min
115
The Winnipeg Jets Reveal Their Penticton Young ...
On tonight's episode, we dive into Winnipeg's Penticton Young Stars Classic roster. With a bevy of new faces to the Jets prospect pool, is this group of kids the most talented Winnipeg has brought to the Classic in ages? What can we expect from some of the returning prospects who've made pre-season appearances before? Who should Jets fans be paying close attention to next week? Are there any under the radar prospects that might be worth keeping an eye on for the future? Is there an opportunity for one of these prospects to make an NHL appearance this season?
21 min
116
The Winnipeg Jets Pre-Season Fast Approaches, A...
On tonight's episode, we dive into all manner of Winnipeg Jets pre-season discussion. Where will the new arrivals slot into the line-up? Will any of the more heralded prospects make their mark enough to earn roster spots? How will the lines be arranged, especially with so many players who can play down the middle? Will we see line previews that show the team in a post-Scheifele configuration? Are these changes enough to get us excited for next year, or are we still on the fence? Is the power play going to be good again, or will we be stuck with another special teams nightmare?
21 min
117
How Might The Winnipeg Jets Manage Free Agency ...
On tonight's episode, we follow up on the previous show with thoughts on which future free agents might be making a return to the Winnipeg jets, and which ones might be departing. Will Nik Ehlers want to stick around for the foreseeable future, and how much might his next contract run the Jets? Is Alex Iafallo someone Winnipeg will want to rely on, or should they let him seek greener pastures elsewhere? How much of the defense should the Jets be interested in bringing back? Do Schmidt and Pionk have a future with the team once their current deals run out?
20 min
118
The Winnipeg Jets Are Going To Look Very Differ...
On tonight's episode, we jump ahead into the future of the Winnipeg Jets. With much uncertainty surrounding the roster, do we know what this team might look like? Who can we expect to re-sign with long-term extensions? Will Nik Ehlers be interested in finishing out the best parts of his career in Winnipeg, or is he destined to move on? Can the Jets convince Gabe Vilardi that his future lies in Winnipeg? How will Barron fit into Winnipeg's longer-term plans? Are Lambert, McGroarty, and Barlow players we can expect to become high-level NHLers, or should we be a bit more modest in our expectations?
22 min
119
The Public And Winnipeg Jets Fanbase Are Pretty...
On tonight's episode, we dive into the rankings from the recent Athletic poll on the Winnipeg Jets. Are fans and the public relatively aligned in their assessment of the Jets? How do both sides feel on the vision of the team? Does the fanbase trust the Jets when it comes to team-building and prospect development? Why are fans so dour on Winnipeg's team outlook, and are they right to be displeased? How do these ratings compare to our own assessments? What does the uncertain future and grim outlook mean for the upcoming seasons?
21 min
120
If The Winnipeg Jets Don't Go "All-In", Will It...
On tonight's episode, we tackle the question of what will happen if the Jets decide not to push for a deep playoff run. Can Winnipeg make do with the current roster, or will playoff hopes be relatively short-lived? How far can the Jets go without Scheifele and Hellebuyck? Would it make sense to trade both before the start of the season, or keep at least one of them until the trade deadline? Why might the return on Hellebuyck end up being a bit underwhelming? How can the Jets leverage a potential glut of cap space to expand the prospect pool? Will Winnipeg actually opt to weaponize cap space to great effect, or avoid paying money for prospects and futures?
20 min
121
If The Winnipeg Jets Go "All-In" For One Big Pl...
On tonight's episode, we walk through a few critical steps the Winnipeg Jets would need to take if they were serious about contending this season. To make the most of a final run with Scheifele and Hellebuyck, should the Jets get aggressive at the trade deadline? What sort of player could they actually fit under the cap, even with pro-rated hits? Would a Meier-esque player be willing to move to Winnipeg for a few months? Can the Jets improved the bottom-of-the-rotation portion of the roster? If Winnipeg experiences an injury rut, are there enough internal reinforcements to make it through, or will the Jets need to make deals? How can ELCs be a massive boost to this Jets squad?
21 min
122
The Winnipeg Jets Are About To Play With Fire.....
On tonight's episode, we dive into the implications of the Jets holding on to Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele. With Frank Seravalli effectively confirming no extensions for either player, how will the Jets respond? Will Winnipeg wisely consider the future over the present, or will they gamble it all for a big playoff run? Is the team even in a good enough state to seriously consider a playoff push? What sort of cost-benefit analysis is Winnipeg putting together? If either player is traded, will the return be worth the loss of quality for the remainder of the season?
20 min
123
Who Will Hoist The 2024 Stanley Cup?
On tonight's episode, we dive into this odd NHL off-season. What teams have truly improved? What teams have been taken a notable step back? Is the Metro Division as strong as it once was? What will fans make of a resurgent Pacific Division? Is the Yzerplan as good as Detroit fans were expecting, or should they be concerned? How will the Bruins respond to the Bergeron retirement? Does Erik Karlsson actually move the needle for Pittsburgh, or do they still lack too much depth to compete?
20 min
124
The Next Great Winnipeg Jets Competitive Window...
On tonight's episode, we attempt to tackle the challenging question of the next great Winnipeg Jets competitive window. What is the timeline for success looking like? Which prospects will play a pivotal role in this future group? Can the Jets win with a team largely built around ELCs, or will the squad still need a veteran backbone? How can Winnipeg repeat the success of the previous strongest seasons? Would a more aggressive front office truly make a difference? How might a culture of accountability around the team change the performance on the ice?
20 min
125
Locked On Winnipeg Jets Special: An Interview W...
On tonight's episode, we chat with Mike Hranica from the acclaimed metal band, The Devil Wears Prada! We learn about how he became a hockey fan, some of his favorite positions to play, and which Pittsburgh Penguin players he'd love to see square off against the Winnipeg Jets. We also check in on his brand of hockey apparel, Hacksaw Hockey Club, and learn more about what inspired him to create appealing hockey clothing. Finally, we close out with the hardest question of all: who do we think will hoist the Stanley Cup this year?
33 min