The bottom-6 for the Winnipeg Jets holds many questions and competition for roster spots. Will the new arrivals in Koepke and Pearson unseat the current rotation? How will Namestnikov perform if he is moved back to the fourth line? Should Iafallo really be on the bottom line, or is he too good to keep playing for only 10 minutes? Will we see any rookies potentially filtering in to the fourth for sheltered minutes? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you ...
Jul 11, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1348
The Winnipeg Jets season is still a few months away, but questions about the middle-6 remain. How will the third line be arranged, especially with Adam Lowry slated to miss part of the early season? Will Adam be the same force of nature he is when he returns, or should Winnipeg prepare for an un-Lowry-like season? Can Chibrikov bring the scoring presence that trio has been missing, or will Nino have to carry the offensive burden? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is...
Jul 10, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1347
The summer is well underway and Winnipeg Jets fans have had a slew of questions about the upcoming season. No bigger question may be outstanding than what this new second line looks like. Will Toews lead the way as Winnipeg's new 2C? What next steps can Cole Perfetti take in his journey towards stardom? Will Gustav Nyquist be able to handle the role of Nik Ehlers Replacement, or is this too much to expect from the veteran Swede? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is ...
Jul 09, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1346
The 2025-26 NHL season may still be a few months away, but it's never too early to think about how the Winnipeg Jets may fare. For the Winnipeg top line, what can we expect from some of the team's biggest scorers? Will we see the 5v5 game improve as it did this past season? Can Kyle Connor continue his elite-level performance and growth? Will Gabriel Vilardi finally stay healthy long enough to put together a season's worth of strong play? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's e...
Jul 08, 2025•29 min•Ep. 1345
This past weekend saw the RFAs for the Winnipeg Jets file for arbitration. All of this is typical and procedural. What might we see over the next week or two for their contract extensions? Will Samberg sign a long-term deal? What could the future hold for Vilardi and Barron? What are the most recent trade rumors, and are the Jets involved in any of them? How has the off-season looked for the Central Division? Are the Jets in a good spot to compete for the top of the division again? Support Us By...
Jul 07, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1344
After the flurry of free agent activity this week, the Winnipeg Jets took some quiet time to welcome Jonathan Toews to the team. Sporting the favorite colors of Toews' childhood team, what did we learn from the former Hawks captain? Are the Jets planning to rely upon him for the second line centre role? What else did Winnipeg say about the team's off-season thus far? Will the Jets get aggressive on the trade market this summer, or should we prepare for a quieter off-season? Support Us By Support...
Jul 05, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1343
The Nikolaj Ehlers saga has finally concluded, with Ehlers opting to move south to the Carolina Hurricanes. What was his impact in his time with Winnipeg? Despite being underutilized, should we still expect the Jets to feel the impact of his departure? Who might be prepared to fill his quick boots? Should the Jets be aggressive on the trade market this year, or will be prices be too high? Might the Manitoba Moose be the best hockey show in Winnipeg to watch this season? Support Us By Supporting ...
Jul 04, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1342
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild are here to talk about the big moves of free agency so far, including the Mitch Marner saga finally coming to an end, what the heck the LA Kings are doing, and where Nikolaj Ehlers is going to end up! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app...
Jul 03, 2025•32 min•Ep. 1341
Free agency has been a bit less than inspiring for the Winnipeg Jets, but there may be unexpected benefits. Could the Jets be quietly preparing for a down season that leads to a big pick in the 2026 NHL draft? Why would we be excited about this possibility? How would the team react to a tougher season? Is there still the potential for a major trade that could shake things up? How will a rough summer impact Kyle Connor's contract discussions? If he doesn't want to re-sign, what will Winnipeg's pl...
Jul 03, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1340
The Winnipeg Jets have opened free agency in their typically quiet fashion. The additions of Tanner Pearson and Cole Koepke fortify the bottom-6, but is this enough to boost the team to contender status? What will Kale Clague and Phil di Guiseppe do for the Moose? Are there any remaining free agents worth swinging for? Could we see the offer sheet become the main tool remaining for teams? Who might be at risk of an offer sheet in Winnipeg? What's left for the Jets to do to improve the roster? Su...
Jul 02, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1339
After an eventful draft where the Winnipeg Jets pulled some quality depth picks into the org, things have rapidly begun to kick off ahead of free agency. What trades or signings have already been made ahead of July 1? Has the Marner deal now set the market for major free agent forwards? How will this shape Winnipeg's continued pursuit of Boeser and Ehlers? Are the Jets about to make a big mistake if they sign Boeser to a major deal? What would be the better approach to the opening of free agency...
Jul 01, 2025•29 min•Ep. 1338
The Winnipeg Jets had a number of intriguing scenarios to choose from in this year's draft. Would they exchange the first round pick for a player, or would they trade down and try to increase the volume of prospects? Winnipeg opted for neither, drafting Sascha Boumedienne from Boston University. What made the Jets so gung ho for the youngest player in college hockey? Did we see any other craziness and drama from this opening night of the draft? What other deals and rumors are we hearing around t...
Jun 28, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1337
We finally have confirmation that Nik Ehlers is testing free agency. Will this truly be the end of the great Dane in Winnipeg, or do the Jets still have a chance to bring him back? Why might he take less money to seek greener pastures elsewhere? Is Luke Schenn on the way out as well? Why might Winnipeg opt to part ways with the behemoth defender? What should we expect from tomorrow's draft day madness? Will the upcoming cap jump force teams to be aggressive at the draft table? Support Us By Supp...
Jun 27, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1336
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to talk about the upcoming NHL draft, any potential free agency surprises, and about Alexander Mogilny finally making it into the Hall of Fame! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Head to Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL and use code LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off today. Gametime Today's episode is brought t...
Jun 26, 2025•32 min•Ep. 1335
The Winnipeg Jets appear to be working on a Gabriel Vilardi extension. Given his injury history and his up-and-down streaks with the Jets, are we seeing a long-term deal or something on the shorter side? What would a realistic contract look like for both parties? Will the Jets make any aggressive moves before and after July 1st, or are they content to make their extensions the biggest deals? Should they even be interested in using their 1st round pick on draft day, or should they dangle it as tr...
Jun 26, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1334
The Winnipeg Jets are likely going to need to call on some outside help for the wing scoring depth. Could free agency provide some much needed finishing talent to the middle-6? What skaters might be willing to take a chance with the Jets next season? Could we see Brad Lambert finally take the long-awaited next step and stick the landing with the big club? What would a Lambert breakout do for this Winnipeg team? Why are we hearing relative radio silence regarding Jets trades and signings? Is Winn...
Jun 25, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1333
The Winnipeg Jets appear to be making Jonathan Toews their second-line centre. Is this really the right approach to this summer? After such a successful previous season, can Toews be the difference-maker in Winnipeg's playoff run? Why is this plan so flawed? What are the odds it actually works as intended? Are we about to see the Samberg and Connor extensions announced over the next week? What could Connor's next deal look like? Is the trade market favorable for the Jets to bring in some out-of-...
Jun 24, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1332
Everyone and their family member expected Jonathan Toews to come home to the Winnipeg Jets. I don't think anyone expected it to be a deal as potentially expensive as this one is. Why are the Jets offering such massive bonuses, especially when they aren't performance-related? Are they going to do their usual pattern of avoiding overages? How will that impact their off-season acquisitions? Is the rumored Boeser signing in Minnesota good or bad news for the Jets? Will Winnipeg sway Ehlers into stay...
Jun 21, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1331
The off-season has begun swiftly for many teams, and the Winnipeg Jets have yet to make much noise of their own. Could they break the quiet with a big offer sheet for Mavrik Bourque? Why would Winnipeg even consider a Bourque offer sheet? Are there any UFA centres that the Jets should be looking at, or would they be better served investigating trade options? What should Winnipeg's off-season priority list look like? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to yo...
Jun 20, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1330
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about why the playoffs are lasting so long, how to fix that, whether the NHL will finally close the LTIR loophole some teams have been using, and what to make of the early Olympics roster announcements! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch...
Jun 19, 2025•34 min•Ep. 1329
With the Stanley Cup Finals now over, the real off-season is finally here. What early signings and trades have had hockey media abuzz? Are there big names already on the move, or are teams mostly working to deal with their current expiring assets? Have the Jets made any signings, or are they still negotiating? What have some of the early free agent signings told us about what to expect for the rest of summer? Can Winnipeg take advantage of a big buyer's market to overhaul this Jets squad into Cu...
Jun 19, 2025•29 min•Ep. 1328
JJ Peterka is apparently being made available for trade, and it would behoove the Winnipeg Jets to get in line for his services. Why should the Jets be hot to trot for the young RFA? Would he even be willing to sign in Winnipeg? Who else would the Jets need to fend off to acquire his signature? What teams should the Jets avoid trading with this off-season, and why? Are the Flames and Sharks still opening to moving some of the forward talent they have left? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! ...
Jun 17, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1327
As many of us expected, Nik Ehlers is preparing to test free agency in a few weeks. While it's disappointing, it's understandable. Is this truly the last we've seen of the Great Dane in Winnipeg, or is there a chance he still returns? How does the Mitch Marner signing potentially impact the market for Ehlers? Will it reduce the number of potential competitors for Nik's signature and make Winnipeg the best choice among the pack? Should the Jets also take advantage and go for some underrated wing ...
Jun 16, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1326
Everyone expects the Winnipeg Jets to sign Jonathan Toews. Even teams in his pool of options consider it a formality. What would Toews actually bring to Winnipeg, having been 2 years removed from playing? Is he an upgrade in the bottom-6 or a longshot at best? In the longer term, what will the Winnipeg Jets do with Kyle Connor? Is an extension the best option, or should the Jets consider this decision with more care before picking a course of action? What will happen with Winnipeg's roster befor...
Jun 13, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1325
The leaks were right; Connor Hellebuyck has become the first Winnipeg Jets player ever to win the Hart trophy! On a night when he was already expected to win the Vezina, Hellebuyck has cemented himself as the league's most valuable player. What has Helly meant to this franchise, and what will he mean to it in the future? What trade and offer sheet rumors continue to swirl around league-wide? Are we in for a wild Jets summer? Who's actually planning to sell this off-season? Support Us By Supporti...
Jun 13, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1324
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Mammoth) are here to talk about how the Panthers are outclassing the Oilers, as well as the coaching drama happening in Dallas! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin' and get crackin' with the s...
Jun 12, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1323
The NHL summer trade window is quickly opening, and things could fall into place quickly for the Winnipeg Jets to win big. Should the Jets call up their old friends in the New York Rangers for a few deals? Could a blockbuster between both teams actually pan out? Is William Karlsson the answer to Winnipeg's 2C question? What cost might Vegas attach to the man known as "Wild Bill"? If the Sabres decide they're ready to shake things up, who might make sense for the Jets to target? Is there even a t...
Jun 12, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1322
The NHL trade market is heating up rapidly, and Jason Robertson is at the heart of the maelstrom. Why is he suddenly being discussed as a major trade option for teams? Could he be the number one play Winnipeg should make this off-season? Would Dallas even entertain a deal with the Jets? What should we think of some of the rumored offer sheet targets (and price-ranges) from the Daily Faceoff? Is Mavrik Bourque the hidden gem the Jets need to pry out of Dallas? Could the Mammoth be the best destin...
Jun 11, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1321
The Winnipeg Jets may not be competing for the Cup, but their summer is still heating up in some unexpected ways. What's all this racket about Luke Evangelista, and could he become a great value add to Winnipeg's middle-6? What would players like Evangelista do for the Jets depth scoring problems? Are the recent rumors and roster moves signaling an active trade traffic pattern for the usually quiet Chevy? What imminent moves lie directly ahead for Winnipeg to sort out? Support Us By Supporting O...
Jun 10, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1320
Last season, we heard a lot about how the Winnipeg Jets needed to get 5-10% better. In many ways, the team did. They won the first President's trophy in franchise history, and finally won playoff games. And yet, there's a sense of unfinished business for the team. What does Winnipeg need to do to improve yet again? Will a reliance on youth alongside a trade or two fix what ails the team's scoring? Can Arniel finally convince the top line to consider some meaningful line-up adjustments? Support U...
Jun 07, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1319
