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Level Flight: A Winnipeg Jets Podcast

Connor Hrabchak, Brian Finlayson, Elliott Russenholtbleav.com
A hockey podcast covering all things Winnipeg Jets. Join hosts Brian, Connor, and Elliott as they talk weekly about the Jets, their games, and everything in between. New episodes drop weekly, and keep an eye out for fun new content during the NHL season! Enjoy the pod, and please reach out if you want to hear more from us! Just search up @LevelFlightWPG on your preferred social media outlet! Please share with your friends and rate us on your preferred podcast app!

Episodes

Level Flight Ep. 104: Winnipeg Jets have 13 Wins in 14 Games and Connor Hellebuyck is Still Unreal

Connor and Brian are back to chat about the Winnipeg Jets insane start which is STILL GOING! They chat about the games from last week against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Utah Hockey Club, and the Colorado Avalanche. In all of that, they also talk about how insane Connor Hellebuyck has been over the past few games and how his back-to-back shutouts move him up in the US-born goaltender rankings. They wrap up by looking ahead at what’s to come against some really tough teams and whether this makes the...

Nov 08, 202439 minEp. 104

Level Flight Ep. 103: The Winnipeg Jets are 7-0-0 After Beating Kraken in OT 4-3 + Winning Streak Breakdown

The entire crew is back for the latest episode of the Level Flight Podcast! Brian, Connor, and Elliott discuss the big Winnipeg Jets overtime Win over the Seattle Kraken, and whether their winning streak is sustainable. Speaking of the winning streak, they go back in time a bit to chat about the previous three games AND talk a bit about the Bryan Little retirement ceremony. They wrap up by chatting about the next two games against the Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs and whether these are ...

Oct 25, 202438 minEp. 103

Level Flight Ep. 102: Winnipeg Jets & Manitoba Moose Start Undefeated + Jets Goal Song Rankings

Brian and Connor are here to talk about the hot starts for the Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose! They start by chatting about what’s gone right for the Jets in the first three games, while also discussing what needs to improve. They follow that up by talking about how the Moose are riding success from youth and what to expect from a very young goalie tandem. They wrap up the episode by ranking their top five goal songs for the Jets this season. Drop your top five in the comments! All that and mo...

Oct 18, 202445 minEp. 102

Level Flight Ep. 101: Winnipeg Jets Preseason Wrap-up + Season Preview w/ Murat Ates of The Athletic

The Winnipeg Jets’ preseason is nearing the end and there’s plenty to talk about! Brian is joined by Murat Ates of The Athletic: Winnipeg to break it all down! They chatted about how close Brad Lambert and Elias Salomonsson have been to cracking the NHL and whether they’ve done enough to do it. They also talked about how Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, and Gabe Vilardi have been united once again and how long (or short) that leash will be. To wrap up, they chatted about surprises from camp, Cole Pe...

Oct 04, 202436 minEp. 101

Level Flight Ep. 100: Winnipeg Jets Sign Cole Perfetti, Training Camp Storylines, and Celebrating 100 Episodes

The gang’s all here for the 100TH EPISODE of the Level Flight Podcast! Connor, Brian, and Elliott open up triple digits of the LFP by talking about Cole Perfetti’s new contract with the Winnipeg Jets and whether they agree with the bridge deal. After a quick break, they dive further into some storylines that have come out of training camp, leading with the unfortunate news of Ville Heinola’s ankle infection and who could make noise in the defensive group. They also chatted about the inclusion of...

Sep 26, 202440 minEp. 123

Level Flight Ep. 99: Winnipeg Jets Trade Rutger McGroarty for Brayden Yager

Connor & Brian are back to discuss the blockbuster trade that went down Thursday morning. Brayden Yager is a member of the Winnipeg Jets, and Rutger McGroarty is off to Pittsburgh. They discuss the shocking nature of the trade, Kevin Cheveldayoff’s comments, and much more!! All that & more on Ep. 99 of the LFP! ---- Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays for brand-new episodes! Don’t forget to join us every Sunday morning at 9AM CT for LFP Live on our YouTube channel. This episode of the Leve...

Aug 24, 202423 minEp. 122

Winnipeg Jets Development Camp Recap, Stanley + Gus Signings, and Bargain Bin Chat | LFP Live #20

The boys are back at the end of a long week at development camp! They'll talk about what they saw from the young guns and who stood out. They'll also break down the recent Logan Stanley and David Gustafsson signings while also diving into a free-agent bargain bin discussion. That and more on LFP Live #20! Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays for brand-new episodes! Don’t forget to join us every Sunday morning at 9AM CT for LFP Live on our YouTube channel. This episode of the Level Flight Podcast is...

Jul 08, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 120

Takeaways from Winnipeg Jets' Quiet Day 1 of Free Agency + Brad Lambert SZN? - Level Flight Ep. 98

Connor & Brian are back to discuss the Winnipeg Jets’ largely quiet day 1 of Free Agency. They discuss the signings of Kahkonen, Comrie, and Miller, along with the departures of Monahan, Dillon, and Toffoli. What does that mean for Brad Lambert? They discuss that and more on Ep. 98 of the LFP. Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays for brand-new episodes! Don’t forget to join us every Sunday morning at 9 AM CT for LFP Live on our YouTube channel. This episode of the Level Flight Podcast is presen...

Jul 02, 202444 minEp. 119

Winnipeg Jets Draft Recap, No Draft Day Trades, + Free Agency Preview | LFP Live 19

The guys are BACK and are ready to talk about the NHL Draft! After that, they'll talk about the trades that DIDN'T happen, why that may be, and what happens next. To wrap up, they'll preview the impending opening of Free Agency! All that and more on LFP Live 19! Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays for brand-new episodes! Don’t forget to join us every Sunday morning at 9AM CT for LFP Live on our YouTube channel. ---- If you liked what you saw, like the video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! Want to st...

Jul 01, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 118

Level Flight Ep. 97: Jets’ Dylan DeMelo Signs Four-Year Extension + Paul Maurice’s Winnipeg shoutout

The full crew of Connor, Brian, and Elliott are BACK to discuss Dylan DeMelo signing a four-year extension with the Winnipeg Jets. Out fo the break, they discuss Paul Maurice’s shoutout to Winnipeg after winning the Stanley Cup, before discussing whether or not the Jets will be picking in round one of the NHL Draft on Friday. All that and more on the 97th episode of the LFP!! Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays for brand-new episodes! Don’t forget to join us every Sunday morning at 9AM CT for LFP ...

Jun 26, 202435 minEp. 117

Reaction: Winnipeg Jets' Rutger McGroarty "Likely" To Be Traded | LFP Live #18

Connor & Brian are back to discuss Elliotte Friedman’s report that there have been trade talks surrounding Winnipeg Jets prospect Rutger McGroarty. They then discuss the hiring of two new assistant coaches, before discussing the Edmonton Oilers being on the verge of hockey history. All that and more on the 18th edition of LFP Live! Thanks for tuning in! Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays for brand-new episodes! Don’t forget to join us every Sunday morning at 9AM CT for LFP Live on our YouTube...

Jun 23, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 116

Winnipeg Jets in on Martin Necas, Patrik Laine's Trade Request, & Oilers Stay Alive | LFP Live # 17

Brian and Elliott are here in an abbreviated Father's Day LFP Live to chat as much as they can about the Winnipeg Jets in this quiet news period. They're going to chat about the LeBrun report linking them to Martin Necas and what that could mean. They also wanted to briefly chat about the Patrik Laine trade request while addressing the question of whether he could find his way back to Winnipeg. To wrap up, they'll discuss the massive blow-out Oilers win in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final that ke...

Jun 16, 202453 minEp. 115

Jets Draft Chat, Ehlers' Value and Contract, + Stanley Cup Final Preview | LFP Live #16

The LFP gang is BACK after a slow week, ready to talk about the Winnipeg Jets and specifically, Nikolaj Ehlers. They're going to break down the report that he won't sign in Winnipeg, while also discussing his overall value. They'll also touch on some draft discussions, mainly trying to figure out if pick 37 should be for need or for the best player available. To wrap up, they'll chat about the Oilers and Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final, previewing and predicting what they think will happen! Al...

Jun 11, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 114

Reaction: Scott Arniel's First Presser with the Winnipeg Jets + Summer Sports Update | LFP Live #15

Join Connor and Brian for the 15th edition of LFP Live!! On this show, they react to Scott Arniel's first press conference as Head Coach of the Winnipeg Jets. They also break down the summer sports here in Winnipeg, before taking Q's from the fans. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you liked what you saw, like the video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! Want to stay updated on when we upload? Click the little bell to get post notifications! Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays for brand-new episodes!...

Jun 02, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 113

Level Flight Ep. 96: Reaction to Jets’ Head Coach Scott Arniel’s Press Conference + NHL Conference Finals Update

Connor & Elliott are back to discuss Scott Arniel’s introductory press conference with the Winnipeg Jets! They go through the positives, negatives, and the long-term outlook on some of the ideas Arniel proposed. They then end the episode off by chatting for 10 minutes about the NHL Conference Championships! All that and more on the 96th episode of the LFP!! Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays for brand-new episodes! Don’t forget to join us every Sunday morning at 9AM CT for LFP Live on our You...

May 30, 202430 minEp. 112

Scott Arniel Named Head Coach of the Winnipeg Jets + NHL Playoff Talk | LFP Live #14

The LFP Crew is BACK for another edition of 'LFP Live' to discuss the hiring of Scott Arniel! The Winnipeg Jets made the news official on Friday afternoon, and we will give our thoughts in this episode. Thank you for joining us for the 14th edition of LFP Live!! Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays for brand-new episodes! Don’t forget to join us every Sunday morning at 9AM CT for LFP Live on our YouTube channel. ---- If you liked what you saw, like the video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! Want to st...

May 26, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 111

Level Flight Ep. 95: NHL Conference Final Preview and Predictions + Sea Bears Season Opener

The whole crew of Brian, Connor, and Elliott are back for another episode of the LFP. With no notable Winnipeg Jets news, they zoom out and break down the upcoming NHL Conference Finals that feature the Rangers and Panthers, and the Stars and Oilers. After giving their predictions, they do a bit of a local sports update and Elliott gives his thoughts on the Sea Bears season opener. All that and more on Episode 95 of the Level Flight Podcast! Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays for brand-new episod...

May 23, 202433 minEp. 110

Level Flight Ep. 94: Winnipeg Jets HC Search Update, NHL Playoff Check-In, and Goldeyes Home Opener

Brian and Connor are back after the May long weekend and ready to talk about the Winnipeg Jets! Well, at least for a bit, because not much news has emerged over the past several days. They touch base on the Jets’ search for a new coach before briefly expanding on their Ehlers discussion from last week. They check in with the rest of the NHL and chat about the series that ended, Brock Boeser’s unfortunate season end, and what might be on the horizon for the rest of the postseason. To wrap up, the...

May 21, 202426 minEp. 109

Level Flight Ep. 93: Potential Nikolaj Ehlers Trade Proposals + Winnipeg Jets Head Coach Search Update

The FULL CREW of Connor, Brian, & Elliott are back to discuss potential trade targets for Nikolaj Ehlers, as Murat Ates of The Athletic is reporting that he will be shopped this offseason. They kick off the episode by providing an update on Brenden Dillon’s UFA status, the head coaching search, and more! All that & more on Ep. 93 of the LFP! Thanks for joining us!

May 16, 202444 minEp. 108

Level Flight Ep. 92: Analyzing the Winnipeg Jets’ Options on UFA Market + Goldeyes & Sea Bears Season Updates

The FULL CREW of Connor, Brian, & Elliott are back to discuss the potential names for the Jets to pursue on the Free Agency market. They discuss that, get off the rails when discussing the NHL playoffs, before discussing the 0-4 start to the season for the Winnipeg Goldeyes and previewing the season for the Winnipeg Sea Bears. All that & more on Ep. 92 of the LFP! Thanks for joining us! Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays for brand-new episodes! Don’t forget to join us every Sunday morning...

May 14, 202448 minEp. 107

Winnipeg Jets Offseason + UFA/RFA Preview, Coaching Search, and Playoff Check-In | LFP Live #13

Brian & Connor are here to chat about the impending offseason and what it may look like for the Winnipeg Jets. They'll cover the soon-to-be free agents, trade bait, and more! They'll touch base on the ongoing coaching search and figure out who may be the best option for the situation. They'll wrap up with a quick NHL Playoff check-in and as always, take YOUR questions! All that and more on the 13th LFP Live! Happy Mother's Day! Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays for brand-new episodes! Don’t ...

May 12, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 106

Level Flight Ep. 91: Winnipeg Jets Coaching Candidates, Perfetti’s Next Deal, & NHL Playoff Update

Brian & Connor are back to talk coaches. After spending most of episode 90 talking about Rick Bowness’s retirement, they spent a lot of this episode thinking about who may be the next in line. After the break, they chatted about what Cole Perfetti’s next deal would look like, and checked in on the NHL Playoff action after two series had OT thrillers the night before. All that and more on the 91st episode of the Level Flight Podcast! Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays for brand-new episodes! D...

May 09, 202434 minEp. 105

Level Flight Ep. 90: Winnipeg Jets’ Coach Rick Bowness Announces Retirement + NHL Playoffs Second-Round Predictions

Brian & Connor are back to discuss a busy and emotional day in Jets land today, as head coach Rick Bowness announced his retirement after 38 years of coaching. The guys chatted about what the press conference looked like and about the impact he had on the Jets. After that, they looked at the finalized second-round matchups and made their predictions as to who they think will move onto the conference finals. All that and more on the 90th episode of the Level Flight Podcast! This episode of th...

May 07, 202427 minEp. 104

Winnipeg Jets 2023-24 Season Wrap Up + Awards + Offseason Predictions? | LFP Live #12

Brian & Connor are back to discuss the Winnipeg Jets’ 2023-24 season. They predict the biggest offseason predictions, hand out their awards from the past season, and as always, take questions from the fans! All that & more on the 12th edition of LFP Live!! ---- If you liked what you saw, like the video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! Want to stay updated on when we upload? Click the little bell to get post notifications! This episode of the Level Flight podcast is presented by Draft Kings ...

May 05, 202459 minEp. 103

Level Flight Ep. 89: The Winnipeg Jets’ 2023-24 Season is Over

Brian & Connor are back to discuss the Winnipeg Jets’ 2023-24 season ending in Game 5 with a 6-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. They talk about the series and season as a whole, and predict what the biggest offseason storylines will be. Thank you for all your support of the Level Flight Podcast all season long, we greatly appreciate it! This episode of the Level Flight podcast is presented by Draft Kings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign-up for exclusive offers at https://tinyurl.com/DRAFTKINGS...

May 02, 202435 minEp. 102

Level Flight Ep. 88: Winnipeg Jets Pushed to Brink of Elimination by Colorado Avalanche + Game 5 Keys to Victory

The full crew of Brian, Connor, and Elliott are back to break down the Jets' bleak 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 4. They break down what has gone wrong in this series, what the keys to victory going forward are, and whether or not we could see a surprise scratch in Game 5? All that and more on the 88th episode of the Level Flight Podcast! This episode of the Level Flight podcast is presented by Draft Kings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign-up for exclusive offers at https://tinyurl.com/...

Apr 30, 202436 minEp. 101

Winnipeg Jets Game 4 Preview + Trail Series 2-1 + Any Hope Left? | LFP Live #11

Connor, Brian, & Elliott are back to preview Game 4 between the Winnipeg Jets and the Colorado Avalanche! On today's LFP Live, they discuss the keys to victory in Game 4 before diving into whether or not Jets fans should have hope. At the end, they dive into questions from you, the fans! Thank you so much for tuning in to Ep. 11 of our 'LFP Live' series! ---- If you liked what you saw, like the video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! Want to stay updated on when we upload? Click the little bell ...

Apr 28, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 100

Level Flight Ep. 87: Winnipeg Jets Lose Game Two 5-2, The Second Line, and Connor Hellebuyck's Game

The full crew of Brian, Connor, and Elliott are back and ready to break down the Winnipeg Jets’ 5-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 2. They spend a decent amount of time talking about what went wrong for the Jets, while also touching on the trends they’ve seen through two games. After that, they had a long discussion about the importance of the second line and ponder the question: “Should we worry about Hellebuyck?” All that and more on the 87th episode of the Level Flight Podcast! This e...

Apr 25, 202438 minEp. 99

Level Flight Ep. 86: Winnipeg Jets Win 7-6 in Game 1 over Avalanche - Reactions + Game Two Preview

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway and Brian and Elliott are here and ready to break down the INSANE Game 1 between the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche! After the dust settled, the Jets secured a massive 7-6 win to take a 1-0 series lead! They touch on the good (7 goals!), the bad (6 goals against), and the ugly (wow, turnovers). They also chatted about the goaltending battle, specifically Alexander Georgiev’s struggles and why we shouldn’t worry about Connor Hellebuyck, All that and mor...

Apr 23, 202432 minEp. 98
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