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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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Three Small Concerns For The Winnipeg Jets Ahea...
On tonight's episode, we dive into 3 challenges for the Winnipeg Jets to resolve before next season. Is the Jets injury insurance depth at an adequate level? Who should Winnipeg fans expect to see among the first call-ups if a starter goes down? Do the Jets have legitimate replacements should someone from the top-6 go down? How will the Scheifele and Hellebuyck situations shape Winnipeg's present and future? Is the uncertain status of both players impacting the Jets when it comes to player acquisitions? Is the off-season for Winnipeg complete? Is the front office satisfied with the work it's completed thus far? How will the fans react to no further moves, should the Jets be finished?
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The NHL Pre-Season (And The Real Season) Is Clo...
On tonight's episode, we dive into the early portion of Winnipeg's upcoming season. How will the Jets fare in their early pre-season and regular season games? Is the start of the regular season one the Jets are likely to find success with, or will the team struggle out of the gates? How will the new-look top-9 flow? Are the Jets going to change the messaging around this upcoming season, or is Winnipeg still focused on being "fueled by vibes"? How will the team maintain accountability and earn quality results? Can the Jets rebuild relationships with the fans? Finally, we close out with some thoughts on the early reveals for EA NHL 24. Is this franchise ever going to get the love and care it needs?
20 min
128
The NHL Off-Season Is In Silly Mode Now...Where...
On tonight's episode, we discuss the implications of some of the recent trades around the NHL, the most notable being the Erik Karlsson deal. Did the Sharks actually get a decent return for an aging, skilled, but very expensive player? What did the Pens give up to take one last shot at a deep Cup run? What, exactly, did the Canadiens get out of all of this in order to help both sides relieve some cap stress? Have the Jets made any progress in the Scheifele and Hellebuyck situations? How long can Winnipeg afford to wait the market out as the season edges ever closer? Is Winnipeg okay with letting both players walk, should the team receive a good playoff run in exchange? What should we be looking out for as pre-season rolls in?
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Who Will Form The Backbone Of The Future Winnip...
On tonight's episode, we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Winnipeg's prospect pool. Is the forward prospect talent group deep enough to replace most of the expiring core? Where else could Winnipeg potentially find scoring help from? Which Jets attacker prospects are most likely to make the jump to the NHL? Are there enough blueline prospects to fill in the gaps with Winnipeg's current defense? Who will eventually supplant Hellebuyck once he leaves? Do the Jets need to think about a bigger rebuild in order to acquire the blue chip talent they lack?
20 min
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Can The Winnipeg Jets Return To The Draft And D...
On tonight's show, we discuss the merits of the Winnipeg Jets focusing on the "draft and develop" approach to seeding talent. While the Jets have drafted well, the record of graduating prospects remains spotty. What can Winnipeg to do make sure more players achieve their pro potential? Is this next group of young drafted picks likely to make the league, or is Winnipeg placing too much faith in prospects? We also continue looking over the off-season signings around the league, attempting to unpack which squads are prepared to win next year, and which teams look to be taking a step back. Which NHL teams have won the off-season?
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The Winnipeg Jets Re-Sign Rasmus Kupari For 2 M...
On tonight's episode, we check in on the Rasmus Kupari contract, and some reasons to give one of Winnipeg's newest arrivals a closer look. Is the 2-year deal good value? What can the Jets expect from Kupari this season? Might he have another gear to offer than what we saw in LA? What has the rest of the league been up to in free agency? Did anyone truly think Tarasenko would sign for 1 year in Ottawa? How did the Ducks manage to get such a reasonable contract with Terry? Finally, we look ahead to the last moments of Winnipeg's off-season, and wonder how the Jets will line up heading into pre-season.
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2023-2024 Season Predictions For Winnipeg Jets ...
On tonight's episode, we dig into some season predictions for a number of Winnipeg Jets skaters. If Mark Scheifele remains a Jet for the whole season, what might his scoring totals look like? Could we see a bought-in Scheifele bag 100 or more points? How will Nik Ehlers fare with the departure of Blake Wheeler? Will his ice-time and points totals increase? What can Gabe Vilardi do with the improved Jets offense? Might he exceed Dubois' point totals from last season? What can the Jets expect from a longer season of Cole Perfetti? Will his health hold out long enough to play the majority of the season?
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The X Factors For The Upcoming Winnipeg Jets Se...
On tonight's episode, we take some time to unpack the X factors that could make or break Winnipeg's season. At forward, what can the Jets expect from Rasmus Kupari? Might the overlooked part of the Dubois return be a hidden gem for Winnipeg? Can Morgan Barron take the next step and become a quality finisher? If so, how could that impact the top-6? Will Nik Ehlers finally receive the ice-time he has rightfully deserved? What will Neal Pionk be like next season? Is there a chance he can improve upon the challenging defensive results he posted this past season? How will the coaching staff improve the mediocre power play? Will they make the most of the added talent to improve the man advantage?
20 min
134
With Patrice Bergeron Retiring, Could The Bosto...
On tonight's episode, we dive into the ramifications of Patrice Bergeron's decision to retire. How does the Bruins centre calling it quits affect the Winnipeg Jets? Would this move provide the impetus needed to send Scheifele to Boston? What could the Bruins even offer that would be worth the Jets gutting their top line? Is a trade all that realistic, or would it need a few more conditions to be met? We then break down the Locked On Network's top-10 NHL off-season moves. Where did the Dubois trade rank? How did the network miss out on ranking Vilardi's acquisition in the top-5? Have any of these teams truly improved with these acquisitions?
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Three Major Questions For The Winnipeg Jets Of ...
On tonight's episode, we explore 3 different questions for the Winnipeg Jets to answer. Will the locker-room finally begin to heal? Are the players bought into Winnipeg's current plan? Are the Jets headed in the right direction? What could earn Winnipeg the trust of players and the fans? What is Winnipeg's current relationship with the fanbase like? Should the Jets expect to see another season of strained attendance figures?
19 min
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Scrounging Around The NHL Free Agency Leftovers...
On tonight's episode, we go bargain-bin hunting in the remaining NHL free agent pool. With relatively few marquee names available, what players might still be able to provide Winnipeg with a notable boost to the depth? Would Tomas Tatar consider joining the Jets for a few seasons, or will he return to the Devils? Could Pius Suter be Winnipeg's answer to a bottom-6 group that lacked finishing talent last season? Is Danton Heinen truly against signing in Winnipeg, or could he be convinced to join up? What blueliners might be worth considering? Is Ethan Bear a stealthily great value signing for Winnipeg's right side? Which remaining free agents might bring the best value for money?
21 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Re-Sign Gabriel Vilardi And M...
On tonight's episode, we dive into Winnipeg's recent RFA extensions. Why have Gabriel Vilardi, Dylan Samberg, and Morgan Barron all elected to sign 2-year deals with low cap hits? Is there a bet each player is making as the cap is slated to increase? How might this impact Winnipeg's long-term strategic planning? Are these signings good value, or will the Jets rue the opportunity to have made the extensions long-term? Is Vilardi going to try and find a new home at the conclusion of his current deal? How should the Jets try and make the most of these lower cap hits? If both Scheifele and Hellebuyck stay through the season, should Winnipeg put all the chips on the table for one more deep run?
21 min
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How Can The Winnipeg Jets Ensure This Pivotal U...
On tonight's episode, we look into a few definitions of success for the upcoming Winnipeg Jets season. Is it enough to make the playoffs and, even in a lesser form, make some noise? How deep can the Jets get before their roster and tactical limitations start to become too great to overcome? If Winnipeg stumbles mightily and somehow ends up in lottery territory, would that secretly be successful? What line arrangements can the Jets produce to divvy up the scoring talent and give Winnipeg waves of offensive pressure? Will the Jets finally fix a power play that's been near the bottom of the league in goalscoring threat? Why is a quality power play so crucial for next year's team?
20 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Players Who Need To Have Big ...
On tonight's episode, we dive into the fringes of Winnipeg's skater depth, looking for the players who will need to impress to extend their Jets careers. At forward, how will players like Jansen Harkins and David Gustafsson stand out amidst the new additions to earn NHL roles? Is Mason Appleton's future with Winnipeg more in doubt than is currently accepted? On the blueline, will Dylan Samberg be considered a lock to make the team, or is his role up for debate? Are the Jets finally going to see the version of Ville Heinola that has dominated the AHL over the last 2 seasons? Who will impress and surprise the most during pre-season? Will Coly Barlow make a case to jump up from junior faster than expected?
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Three Season Outlooks For The 2023-2024 Winnipe...
On tonight's episode, we dive into the complicated question of how the Winnipeg Jets might be impacted by the unknown fates of Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele. If both players remain in Winnipeg for the season, do the Jets cash the chips in for one last Cup run? Would either player even consider returning after the season? How would Winnipeg respond to trading one of the players but retaining the other? Is there a player to prioritize if only one gets traded? If both Hellebuyck and Scheifele leave, what will Winnipeg be signaling? Is it the start of the rebuild, or a smaller retool?
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The 2023-2024 Ones To Watch: NHL Edition
On tonight's episode, we run through a number of the NHL teams that are worth keeping an eye on for this upcoming season. Out East, might we see the return of a better Washington Capitals squad? What will the new coaching staff squeeze out of an aging roster? Are the Lightning capable of returning to great heights, or will they encounter stormier weather? Are either of the Flyers or Penguins threats to contend, or are they thinking about the future? In the West, are the Kings prepared to take a big step forward with Dubois in tow? How will the Avs respond after a lackluster end to this past season? Might the Jets finally have a forward group that can do some real damage again?
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The Winnipeg Jets Training Camp Was A Hit With ...
On tonight's episode, we recap some highlight moments and players from an exciting and eventful Winnipeg Jets training camp. Rutger McGroarty stole the spotlight with his bubbly personality, but how did his much-maligned skating stride look? Might he be Winnipeg's best-overall prospect? Which other junior Jets stood out? Is Nikita Chibrikov about to become one of Winnipeg's fan-favorite players? How will his elite skill translate in North America? On the current Jets roster side of things, what's the hold-up with the Scheifele and Hellebuyck trades? Is the market far more dire than Winnipeg initially expected? How will that impact what the Jets do over the next few weeks?
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143
A Three-Item Wishlist For The 2023-24 Winnipeg ...
On tonight's episode, we outline three things we'd like the Winnipeg Jets to do, or continue doing, during this upcoming season. Will the Jets begin to restore some of the broken bits of the relationship with the fanbase? How can Winnipeg course-correct in messaging after a polarizing response to the Forever Winnipeg campaign? Is the heightened focus on the new crop of young talent a sign of a change in messaging? What will the Jets do to continue their great support of community initiatives? Is there a good alternative to showing support in light of warm-up jerseys being banned? Will Winnipeg be fun to watch again?
19 min
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Is It Worth Winnipeg's Time Trying To Convince ...
On tonight's episode, we dive into the challenging question of whether or not the Winnipeg Jets should be trying to convince Scheifele and Hellebuyck to stay. What value would both players bring if they were to extend long-term? is Scheifele good enough to outperform the typical aging curve, or should we expect a rapid decline? Is Winnipeg even interested in offering term, especially after the Wheeler deal aged poorly? What would convince Hellebuyck to stay? How would his decision impact Winnipeg's present and future? Did both sides win with the Dylan Samberg extension? What is Winnipeg up to with many new contracts adding 2 years of term? Where will this Jets team rank this season? Is Winnipeg going to be better than it was this past season?
21 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Open Prospect Training Camp W...
On tonight's episode, we check in on the first day of prospect training camp, evaluating the positive energy and attitudes that seem to pervade this prospect group. Are Rutger McGroarty and Colby Barlow best friends already? How will these two young players begin to form the backbone of Winnipeg's future core? Have the Jets stumbled upon a winning formula by building in upstanding character alongside natural talent? How will the new voices in the room begin to shape the future culture of the team? Is this the most exciting crop of Winnipeg Jets talent we've seen in a long time? Should fans start to look forward to the next 3 to 4 years of Jets hockey?
20 min
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The Slightly Under-The-Radar Or Project Winnipe...
On tonight's episode, we turn our attention to Winnipeg's prospect pool to try and find some names fans should be keeping an eye on. Will Chaz Lucius manage to play a full season so he can continue his upward trajectory? What will Danny Zhilkin bring to Winnipeg when he finally turns pro? Is Dmitry Kuzmin the next great puck-moving blueliner to anchor Winnipeg's lower pairings? Where will Elias Salomonsson rank on the Jets' right-handed D chart? Is he the two-way beast the team has long awaited? Will Dom Divincentiis become the successor to Hellebuyck? Is Salminen prepared to become Winnipeg's back-up goalie of the near future?
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The Winnipeg Jets Have More Forward Depth Next ...
On tonight's episode, we map out what the Winnipeg Jets lines might look like next season. Where will Vilardi and Iafallo fit in? Is Bones planning to play them together? Will Vilardi be Winnipeg's new second line centre? Who will Cole Perfetti play with? Is there room for Harkins, Appleton, and Jonsson-Fjallby? Where will Namestnikov slide in with the new lines? What do the Jets still need to do with the roster to make it playoff competitive? Are there changes inbound for the blueline? How would we grade Winnipeg's off-season so far? Has it been a success, middling, or a step back?
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The Winnipeg Jets Kick Off Free Agency Quietly ...
On tonight's episode, we recap a weekend of free agency weirdness, beginning with the Winnipeg Jets buying out Blake Wheeler. Where is the ex-Jets captain moving to next? Will he finally have the chance to chase the ring that has long eluded him? What players are newly arriving or, in a handful of cases, returning to Winnipeg? Is Brossoit planned to be the starter if Hellebuyck gets traded? Will Namestnikov be the stopgap middle-6 centre option until help arrives? Are the Jets planning to retain both Scheifele and Hellebuyck until the trade deadline? Is this truly the best approach for Winnipeg? Why were so many other teams determined to sign some very bad free agent deals? Which among them were the strangest?
21 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Are Playing The Waiting Game ...
On tonight's episode, we dive into the post-Dubois trade debris, sorting out which deals from other teams were worth watching, and which ones left us scratching our heads. We also dive into the unanswered questions surrounding Scheifele and Hellebuyck. Are the Jets attempting to convince either player to stay? Why would Winnipeg revisit this topic when both players seemed pretty settled for a departure? Is there any sense in prolonging the trade scene? What is Winnipeg waiting for in terms of a return? How should the Jets approach the next several days as teams begin to consolidate their free agency needs?
19 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Draft Colby Barlow And A Bunc...
On tonight's episode, we dive into the preliminary thoughts on Winnipeg's draft. How does Colby Barlow rate against many of his highly-touted peers? What makes the 17-year old an intriguing bet, given some of the names who were still available at pick 18? Does Barlow bring more than just an insane release? Why is Zach Nehring such an endearing draft selection? What is his pedigree, and will he eventually make the big club? Is Thomas Milic the heir-apparent to Connor Hellebuyck? What can the Canadian netminder do for Winnipeg's goalie depth? How did this Jets draft class grade out? Was Winnipeg making selections for the right reasons, or did they leave value on the table?
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