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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 Are Ready For Game 2 Against ...
On tonight's episode, we preview Winnipeg's upcoming match-up against the Vegas Golden Knights. After a triumphant opening victory, how will the Knights respond? Is Mark Stone truly fit enough to be playing, or will he continue to receive a carefully-measured deployment? Will Jack Eichel elevate his game to another level? Are we going to see another dose of Laurent Brossoit, or will the Knights make a change in net? Is Nik Ehlers preparing for his return to the line-up, or will the Jets be cautious with his health? How is Brad Lambert doing in his own playoff series with the Seattle Thunderbirds? Will he herald the future of Winnipeg's core? Finally, we check in on the NHL playoff series standings elsewhere.
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The Winnipeg Jets Dominate The Vegas Golden Kni...
On tonight's episode, we dive into a massively impressive Winnipeg Jets win over the Vegas Golden Knights. How did Winnipeg silence the Knights on the road? Was this a game that relied heavily on Hellebuyck, or did the skaters step up to the plate? Which players had truly standout performances? Have the Jets finally arrived for real? Is this version of the team a sustainable vision for what Winnipeg can be this post-season? What mistakes did the Jets make, and can they be fixed ahead of game 2? What can we expect from Vegas in game 2?
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Road to the Stanley Cup 2023: Is it imperative ...
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The Winnipeg Jets And Vegas Golden Knights Prep...
On tonight's very special joint episode, we're accompanied by Tony Cordasco of Locked On Vegas Golden Knights, as we attempt to answer the all important question: who will win? Will the Vegas goalie tandems be enough to backstop the Knights to victory? Can Connor Hellebuyck return to his Vezina form in time? What will Laurent Brossoit look like against his former team? Which players might become the secret X factor for both the Jets and Knights? Is this Michael Amadio's time to shine? Just how good can Morgan Barron become for Winnipeg? Will Perfetti return in time to make an impact on the series? What version of Mark Stone will the Knights be getting back?
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The First Round Of The NHL Playoffs Is About To...
On tonight's episode, we preview a series of intriguing match-ups for the opening round of the 2023 NHL Playoffs. Will the New York Islanders manage to survive the struggling Carolina Hurricanes? How bitter will the rivalry between New Jersey and New York get in this Metro division slugfest? Are the Seattle Kraken one of the true sleeper teams for Winnipeg to worry about? Is this the year the Toronto Maple Leafs finally win a playoff round? How can the Jets take advantage of a weaker Vegas squad to advance and claim revenge for 2017-18? Are the Wild prepared for the sleeping giant that is Dallas?
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This Winnipeg Jets Playoff Run May Help To Deci...
On tonight's episode, we explore the implications of Winnipeg's recent season ticket push, and what all of this means for the future of the team. Are the Winnipeg Jets in danger of eventually leaving again? Why has attendance cratered? What can the Jets do to win back fan support and rekindle the fiery purpose that once scorched the city? How has the COVID pandemic reshaped Winnipeg's financial priorities? Are the Jets paying the price for True North's push to continue to develop the city? Is this upcoming playoff run one of the most important runs in Jets history? If the team does well and has a deep playoff drive, what might it mean for next season?
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The Winnipeg Jets Are Preparing For A Brutally ...
On tonight's episode, we discuss Winnipeg's odds of advancing past the first round during the playoffs. With the Jets facing one of Vegas or Edmonton, is Winnipeg actually capable of eliminating either opponent? How will the Jets need to prepare to face two powerful offenses? Do the Knights and Oilers have any major weaknesses? What can the Jets do to take advantage? What is Winnipeg's most likely playoff destiny, and can the underdogs turn the tide? What are the three keys to advancing for Winnipeg? What are three reasons the Jets may fall short of making it out of the first few rounds?
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The Winnipeg Jets Are In The Playoffs!!! What C...
On tonight's episode, we recap a massive win over the Minnesota Wild. Needing only 1 point to clinch a playoff spot, the Winnipeg Jets went and got 2 instead. Was this a big team performance, or did the Jets of old return to lean a little heavily on Hellebuyck? Just how good was Winnipeg's star man in net, and can he keep up the performance heading into the playoffs? What other skaters had a major contribution to the victory? Is the third line finally finding its scoring hands? Do we want Winnipeg to face Vegas or Edmonton in the first round? How can the Jets tune up for the post-season with 1 last game against the Avs?
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The Winnipeg Jets Go Shark Hunting To Put Thems...
On tonight's episode, we recap an extremely satisfying Winnipeg Jets victory over the San Jose Sharks. What sparked Winnipeg's run of goals against Reimer and the Sharks? Is the better version of the Jets back in time for the playoffs? Is this level of play even sustainable? With the win in tow, what will Winnipeg need to do in order to clinch a playoff berth? Are results on the road against one of Colorado or Minnesota likely? Should the Jets fail to earn a point to clinch, what will need to happen for Winnipeg to retain the second wild card spot? Should we be worried about the Preds sneaking back into the playoffs?
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The Winnipeg Jets Regular Season Is Almost Over...
On tonight's episode, we recap a massive Winnipeg win over the Nashville Predators. How did the Jets manage to solve one of the hottest goalies in the league? Was Winnipeg the better team, or were they lucky to come away with the victory? What will this loss mean for the Preds? Are they eliminated from playoff contention, or is there still a way for them to make the dance? How can the Jets clinch their playoff berth this week? Is it a straightforward task, or one the Jets are unlikely to complete? What's the playoff picture for the Calgary Flames? Do they control their destiny, or will they need Winnipeg to stumble and fall first?
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The Winnipeg Jets Take On The Nashville Predato...
On tonight's episode, we dive into why Winnipeg's upcoming game against the Nashville Predators may have far bigger implications than a playoff appearance. Are the Jets about to face a game that could help decide the direction of the team after this season? If Winnipeg falters on Saturday and misses the playoffs as a result, will we begin to see the predicted mass exodus of players? What will become of the front office and coaching staff? Will Winnipeg's top stars follow suit and make their departures? We then dive into reflections on Winnipeg's season, and what Jets fans can look forward to as Winnipeg approaches a very different-looking future.
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The Winnipeg Jets Get Stonewalled By The Calgar...
On tonight's episode, we recap a frustrating loss at the hands of the Calgary Flames. Was the scoreline reflective of the quality of the teams, or were the Jets a bit unlucky? How on earth did Jakob Markstrom go from letting in 4 against Chicago to shutting the door against Winnipeg?! Which Jets skaters showed up for the occasion, and which players looked like they're already on the golfing greens? Will anyone ask the coaching staff why Nik Ehlers continues to see minimal ice-time? How will the Jets prepare for a seemingly must-win game against the Nashville Predators on Saturday? Is Winnipeg still in a good place to make the playoffs, or are their hopes and dreams on life support?
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The Winnipeg Jets May Be 2 Wins Away From Stamp...
On tonight's episode, we preview Winnipeg's upcoming match-ups with the Calgary Flames and Nashville Predators. If the Jets beat both opponents, will they have secured their playoff berth? If not, what will it take for Winnipeg to say it's clinched a post-season spot? Should the Jets lose both games, what will likely be the decider for which of these 3 teams makes the playoffs? Does Winnipeg hold any tiebreaker advantages? If the Jets do make the playoffs, who might they face in the first round? Are these new lines enough to spark the Jets to a first round victory? Finally, we assign a few more report card grades for some notable Jets defenders.
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Grading The Winnipeg Jets 2023 Season: Part 2
On tonight's episode, we provide a few more player report cards for the Winnipeg Jets season. How did Cole Perfetti fare in his second season of NHL duty? Is he a long-term winger or centre? Should the Jets consider giving Morgan Barron more opportunities in the top-9? What might he accomplish if given a second-line role? Are Sam Gagner and Kevin Stenlund some of the best bargain free agents the Jets have signed? What did both bottom-6 players contribute in their Jets tenure? Will we see both in Winnipeg next season? Is Josh Morrissey a true Norris candidate? What spurred the turnaround in his career trajectory? Just how underrated is Dylan DeMelo?
22 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Erupt For 12 Goals Against De...
On tonight's episode, we recap an explosive weekend of Winnipeg Jets hockey. What sparked Winnipeg's rally to the point of of the offense scoring 12 goals in 2 games? Is this level of offense sustainable, or more of a flash in the pan? What were the new line combos able to pull off against a handful of difficult Eastern conference opponents? Should we be excited about the results, or cautiously optimistic? What will Winnipeg now need to make the playoffs a certainty? Can the team dispatch both the Calgary Flames and the Nashville Predators to book their trip to the playoffs?
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The Winnipeg Jets Have 7 Games To Sort Their Me...
On tonight's episode, we discuss Winnipeg's final stretch of the regular season, beginning with a match-up versus the Detroit Red Wings. How are the Jets planning to line-up? Will Bowness' new look lines, with Connor, Scheifele, and Dubois all playing together, help fix what ails the team? Can Wheeler keep up with the reunited duo of Ehlers and Namestnikov? Who will help the bottom-6 score goals? We also dive into a few of the games after this one, including critical match-ups against Calgary and Nashville. Closing the show out, we dive into the rumors surrounding Winnipeg's attempts to re-sign Dubois, and assign a few more player season grades.
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Grading The Winnipeg Jets 2023 Season: Part 1
On tonight's episode, we begin our long journey towards rating and reacting to Winnipeg's season. Within the final games on the schedule coming up, what are we to make of Mark Scheifele's Jekyll and Hyde season? Which version of Scheifele is the true version of himself? Will we ever see the player that annihilated opponents in the first half of the season again? Is Kyle Connor having one of the worst point-per-game seasons of all time? If he's scoring so much on-paper, why is he consistently hurting the lines he's on? Is there more than meets the eye with his goal creation? What do we make of Blake Wheeler's rapid decline? Can he be salvaged before it's too late? Is Ehlers the best scorer on this team? Why is he consistently in the doghouse?
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The Winnipeg Jets (And Their Season) Are Comple...
On tonight's episode, we recap a dispiriting shutout defeat at the hands of the San Jose Sharks. How have the Winnipeg Jets managed to lose twice to this Sharks team in less than 3 weeks? With Winnipeg being San Jose's only victories in their last 16 games, does that make the Jets worse than a team actively tanking for Bedard? What, exactly, is Winnipeg's plan going forward? Can they even muster enough energy to fend off the Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets for the second wild card? Is Bones losing the team to the point of no return? What will the summer hold for the Jets, even if Winnipeg manages to eke out a playoff appearance?
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The Winnipeg Jets Face A Must-Win Game In San J...
On today's episode, we preview Winnipeg's upcoming rematch with the San Jose Sharks. Are the Sharks nearly as bad as their record looks? What has been San Jose's biggest weakness this season? Will the Jets be able to end their scoring woes against some of the worst goaltending in the whole league? Who should Winnipeg still be concerned about from San Jose's roster? How will the Jets prepare to line up? Why is Rick Bowness continuing to demote Nik Ehlers? Are these lines really going to help promote offense, or are we looking at another dull affair? How is Brad Lambert faring as his season also draws to a close?
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Are The Winnipeg Jets Preparing For A Summer Of...
On tonight's episode, we discuss the disappointment of a loss to the LA Kings. What went wrong in a game where the Jets didn't play all that badly? Will this team ever find its scoring ability again? How did they finally break their power play goal-less streak? Who scored the goal, and does it mean the power play is finally back? We also address some interesting conversations from the media regarding Winnipeg's near-future. Are the Jets about to embark on an off-season of major change, or will we end up running it back as usual? If change is coming, what players will be out the door first? Who should we be pointing our fingers at?
21 min
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The Winnipeg Jets Go Duck Hunting To Keep The P...
On tonight's episode, we recap an important but relatively uneventful Winnipeg Jets win against the Anaheim Ducks. Did Winnipeg do a good job of taking business, or were the Ducks just that bad? How dominant was this victory? Are the Jets looking more like themselves, or are they still struggling with the same issues that have plagued the team over the last few months? What can Winnipeg do to prepare for a brutal final road stretch to close the season? Will the Jets emerge the victors in securing the final wild card spot, or will they be looking from the outside in once again?
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The Winnipeg Jets Have A Motivation Problem.......
On tonight's episode, we dive into the curious comments from Rick Bowness on Winnipeg's motivation issues. What's going on with the locker-room? Which players might Bones be calling out? Is this all on the players, or should the coaching staff and front office also wear this? Why is all of this coming out with only 9 or so games left in the season? Can Winnipeg correct course before they enter the playoffs? What happened to all of the positive energy surrounding the team in the first half of the season?
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The Winnipeg Jets Rely On Connor Hellebuyck Aga...
On tonight's episode, we recap an important but unconvincing Winnipeg Jets victory against the Arizona Coyotes. Why were the Jets so sleepy against Arizona after a strong first period? Do the Jets truly have the luxury of letting off the gas with a lead? Why does Bones continually trust defensively-deficient players while the better performers remain on the bench? What is the general vibe and mood with this Winnipeg squad? Will the team turn it around before the playoffs? What will the Jets do with the roster after this season? Are we edging closer to a major sell-off? Finally, what lessons can the NHL take away from a massively successful World Baseball Classic? Is it time for international hockey to take centre-stage once again?
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Are The Winnipeg Jets Preparing For Life After ...
On tonight's episode, we piggyback off of an interesting comment from Darren Dreger regarding Mark Scheifele. If Mark has lost the spark to his game, does that indicate the Jets are thinking about a life without number 55? Why would Winnipeg want to move on from their best centre? In the unlikely scenario that Scheifele gets moved this off-season, what would that mean for the rest of the team? Would we finally be staring down the dreaded rebuild? What are the odds that Winnipeg is even considering a separation of this magnitude, especially with so many players being contracted through 2024? Finally, we take a quick peek at the NHL standings and discuss some of the likely first-round playoff match-ups.
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The Winnipeg Jets Outlast The Nashville Predato...
On tonight's episode, we recap an agonizing weekend of Winnipeg Jets hockey. How on earth did the Jets manage to vastly outshoot both the Preds and Blues, but claim only 2 of 4 points? Is Winnipeg actually creating dangerous shooting opportunities, or is the team far too reliant on point shooting? How can the Jets create more shot threat and finishes with the limited talent on hand? Why is this power play so awful? Is there a reason Jets skaters aren't better utilizing off-the-puck movement? Should the top-6 ride some pine over the next few games? Which Jets players are actually showing up on a consistent basis? Will Winnipeg actually make the playoffs, or fall out of contention in embarrassing fashion?
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