Jets Nation Podcast

 It's the most wonderful time of the year; the Stanley Cup playoffs! The Winnipeg Jets have stumbled their way into the post season and have started things off with a heartbreaking loss. Is more heartbreak in store or can the Jets turn it around? The guys break down all of the first round and make their playoff predictions. Remember that not only can you find the JetsNation Podcast on Anchor.fm, but we’re also on iTunes! Make sure to hit that subscribe button so that it automatically downloads to your favourite device when new episodes come out! (0:34) - Jets vs Blues (11:11) - Playoff Preview

The Winnipeg Jets' last ten games has been a tale of two teams. For the first five, Winnipeg was beating tough opponents like Calgary and Nashville. Over the last five it's been a string of poor performances and late game collapses. The guys look at the reasons for their poor play, potential playoff opponents and #WPGWhiteout parties. In other hockey news the CWHL has announced it's folding and will not be playing next season. Where does this leave female hockey players, and what is the next step? Remember that not only can you find the JetsNation Podcast on Anchor.fm, but we’re also on iTunes! Make sure to hit that subscribe button so that it automatically downloads to your favourite device when new episodes come out! (0:37) - Cause for Concern (12:37) - Playoff Potential (20:40) - State of Women's hockey

Everything is right in "Jetsland". Or at least that's the way it might look on the surface to a casual  fan. The Jets have won four in a row and are three points ahead of the Nashville Predators for first in  the Central division. Have the last four wins convinced the Jets Nation Podcast that things are headed in the right direction?  Matt Hendricks came into the lineup against Los Angeles and Roslovic was removed. What should the lines  be in the playoffs? If the playoffs were to start today, who would be the best matchup for Winnipeg? (0:36) - Getting W's (4:19) - Finally A Shutout (12:08) - Playoff Potential

 The Winnipeg Jets lost a heart-breaker to San Jose on Tuesday night 5-4. It was a comedy of errors on the final goal, but who is ultimately to blame? In the previous episode defense was the focus, this time the guys up front are put under the microscope. A lot of expectations were placed on the Jets this season. Are they living up to them? All of this and more on this week's episode. Remember that not only can you find the JetsNation Podcast on Anchor.fm, but we’re also on iTunes! Make sure to hit that subscribe button so that it automatically downloads to your favourite device when new episodes come out! (0:33) - The Blame Game (20:51) - Forward Focus

 The push is on for the playoffs and with games tightening up the Winnipeg Jets are fighting for top spot in the Central Division. Their overall play appears to have improved but they've run into elite competition. The Jets are missing some of their top defenders which has made things difficult. It's going to create a logjam of players once everyone is healthy. Who should stay and who should go? Remember that not only can you find the JetsNation Podcast on Anchor.fm, but we’re also on iTunes! Make sure to hit that subscribe button so that it automatically downloads to your favourite device when new episodes come out! (0:33) - Last Three (5:25) - Defensive Difficulties (18:35) - Odds and Ends

The Winnipeg Jets were surprisingly the busiest team at the NHL trade deadline. We have never seen this many moves at a trade deadline from Kevin Cheveldayoff. Just because moves were made doesn't mean they were all great. The guys break down the moves from a Winnipeg perspective and some of the major deals around the league. There has been one game so far with the new players in the lineup but it was another loss. What's the matter with the Jets? Take a listen to find out in this week's show. Remember that not only can you find the JetsNation Podcast on Anchor.fm, but we’re also on iTunes! Make sure to hit that subscribe button so that it automatically downloads to your favourite device when new episodes come out! (0:38) - Trade Deadline Recap (19:38) - West was Best (27:14) - Slumping

  It's less than a week until the NHL's trade deadline and the Winnipeg Jets have a number of players, prospects and picks that could fetch a highly valued rental player for the stretch run. How much is too much for a rental player? Is Jack Roslovic on the chopping block? Should the Jets trade away a first round pick? The Jets have been heavily linked in trade talks with the Ottawa Senators. Who are some other teams the Jets could call? The guys also look at the last couple of games and talk about a remedy for the problem. Remember that not only can you find the JetsNation Podcast on Anchor.fm, but we’re also on iTunes! Make sure to hit that subscribe button so that it automatically downloads to your favourite device when new episodes come out! (0:38) - Trade Deadline Preview (20:12) - Slump busting

  The Winnipeg Jets have won two games in a row and are tied for first in the Western Conference. Despite the success there are some concerns about the coaching of Paul Maurice. Is he making the right lineup decisions? Are the underlying metrics telling a terrifying tale? The guys look at whether Paul Maurice is a bad coach with good players or a good coach who is getting good production from his squad. The trade deadline is looming and Winnipeg is on the hunt for a big piece heading into the playoffs. The Jets got a close look over the last few days at some players that are rumoured to be available: Mark Stone, Matt Duchene and Kevin Hayes. Would These players be a good fit? Would the price be too high? (0:36) - Weekly Recap (7:01) - Deadline Dealings (18:03) - Coaching Conundrum

It's the end of an era. The Jets Nation Podcast is changing. This is the final episode with Cody and Kyle in the same studio. Don't worry, the podcast will continue, Kyle will be brought in over the phone line. The guys look back at the history of the show and the fun they have had over the years. They then get into the last few games for the Jets and the approaching trade deadline. Remember that not only can you find the JetsNation Podcast on Anchor.fm, but we’re also on iTunes! Make sure to hit that subscribe button so that it automatically downloads to your favourite device when new episodes come out! (0:32) - History of Jets Nation Podcast (9:02) - Offside Review (33:16) - Trade Deadline

The Winnipeg Jets have coming flying out of the NHL All Star break like a herd of turtles. The team struggled against the Flyers on Monday and then had issues against Boston but were able to pull out a victory. Patrick Laine is in a slump and his ice time has dropped. Are the Jets treating him fairly? What needs to be done? They guys also look at the highlights of the All Star weekend, the implications for the Jake Muzzin trade and the problems with Winnipeg's power play. (0:39) - Lack of Laine (12:36) - All Star Recap (18:33) - Muzzin implications (26:45) - PP Problems

  The NHL All-Star weekend is almost here and honestly the game can be a bit of a snooze fest. Some players decline their invitations, and others play half-hearted with little motivation. There have been some positive changes in the last few years but what else can be done? Despite having the best player in the NHL the Edmonton Oilers have been a disaster. They have traded away multiple assets for duds (I'm looking at you Ryan Spooner) and have signed some questionable contracts *cough* Lucic *cough*. What can the Winnipeg Jets learn from their mistakes? With the franchise in turmoil is there any way for the Jets to capitalize? Remember that not only can you find the JetsNation Podcast on Anchor.fm, but we’re also on iTunes! Make sure to hit that subscribe button so that it automatically downloads to your favourite device when new episodes come out! (0:40) - All Star tweaks (10:56) - Exploiting Edmonton

At the halfway point of the NHL season the Winnipeg Jets are heating up. As a team they are right where many fans expected them to be. This has been a result of different parts of the lineup exceeding expectations. Laurent Brossoit has arguably been the biggest revelation, and many people have called for more ice time. Is there controversy in the crease? Should the starts get split equally? The guys look at some other overachievers and the acquisitions that could be made heading into the trade deadline. (0:37) - Hot Play (13:29) - Brossoit (24:05) - Deadline Deals

  Since the Christmas break the injury bug has bitten the Winnipeg Jets. They have two key players out of the lineup for a considerable amount of time, Dustin Byfuglien and Nikolaj Ehlers. Does Tyler Myers step up and play better with more minutes? Is this an opportunity for Sami Niku? It also gives a number of forwards on the Jets an opportunity to play with the top pairing of Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler. Who will be the one to take that spot? The guys also wrap up the World Juniors and the All-Star nominations. Remember that not only can you find the JetsNation Podcast on Anchor.fm, but we’re also on iTunes! Make sure to hit that subscribe button so that it automatically downloads to your favourite device when new episodes come out! (0:34) - World Junior (8:56) - All star (13:56) - Injury Implications

  Christmas has come and gone and the Winnipeg Jets are back on the ice tonight against the Calgary Flames. Hopefully they didn't eat as much candy as Cody and Kyle and come into the game in decent shape. On this week's episode the guys wrap up some fan questions from twitter, look at the lineup for tonight's tilt, and talk about team Canada's performance at the World Juniors. Can Canada win another gold medal? Remember that not only can you find the JetsNation Podcast on Anchor.fm, but we’re also on iTunes! Make sure to hit that subscribe button so that it automatically downloads to your favourite device when new episodes come out! (0:39) - Fan Mail (22:00 ) - Fourth line shakeup (28:04) - World Juniors

The days of actual fan "mail" are long gone. Nowadays it's all about interaction on social media. This week's episode has the guys looking at a variety of topics submitted by fans on Twitter. A big thank-you to everyone who reached out! 1. @GrahamSmith15 "what is a great need at the TD: Center or LHD" 2. @Jimmy_peg "is Hellebuyck getting blamed for poor defence" 3. @javakalle "Where to get Center like N.Bäckström to feed Laine" 4. @JWCorwell "Laine's proclivity for streakiness" 5. @Ian_Hamilton01 "What a great game last night was" 6. @cwieber17 "Should the Jets trade for Duncan Keith?" 7. @metaldude09 "Is Trouba worth 8 mil" 8. @highandwidepod "Best memory of the Winnipeg Jets, 1.0 or 2.0" Remember that not only can you find the JetsNation Podcast on Anchor.fm, but we’re also on iTunes! Make sure to hit that subscribe button so that it automatically downloads to your favourite device when new episodes come out! (0:38) - Questions 1-4 (14:21) - Question 5 (20:04) - Questions 6-8 (30:10) - Stat co

Despite the injuries piling up the Winnipeg Jets are coming off a perfect 3-0 road trip and have won four straight. It's the longest winning streak of the season but some of the wins have come in less than convincing fashion. What has been their secret to success? Are younger players replacing the veterans? With the announcement of a 32nd NHL franchise being added in Seattle the guys take an early look at who to expose for the expansion draft. Remember that not only can you find the JetsNation Podcast on Anchor.fm, but we’re also on iTunes! Make sure to hit that subscribe button so that it automatically downloads to your favourite device when new episodes come out! (0:35) - Road Trip Perfection (8:43) - Sick Bay (17:27) - Hello Seattle

The Winnipeg Jets have been hot and cold this season and it's often been said that they aren't playing to their full potential. Patrick Laine finally seems to have broken out of his early season slump but Connor Hellebuyck has regressed to more pedestrian numbers in net. Will this last for both of these players? Does the reassignment of Kristian Vesalainen hurt the team or his development? How does William Nylander's contract negotiation affect the Jets? The guys look at all of that and more on this week's episode. Remember that not only can you find the JetsNation Podcast on Anchor.fm, but we’re also on iTunes! Make sure to hit that subscribe button so that it automatically downloads to your favourite device when new episodes come out! (0:38) - Laine lighting it up (5:45) - Helly cooling down? (12:03) - Roster movement (20:42) - Nylander contract

Changes have been made around the NHL and four coaches are now looking for work. The Winnipeg Jets seem to be in a solid place with their coach but there is always room for improvement. Could one of these available coaches help the team? It's been a unique situation with Kristian Vesalainen. He has been called up and then sent back down to the Moose for no obvious reason. With a lot of rumors flying the guys weigh in with their opinions. Also on today's show the guys talk about the regular strength scoring of Laine, they rank the Jets' forwards and look at the viability of a WHL team coming to the 'Peg. (0:39) - Coaching Carousel (9:43) - Vesalainen (15:44) - Ranking the Forwards (28:27 - WHL in Winnipeg

I don't know what happened away from the rink in Finland, but whatever it was it seemed to help the Jets. Winnipeg is 3-0 since returning back home including some big performances from their top line of Mark Schiefele, Blake Wheeler, and Nikolaj Ehlers. Patrick Laine hasn't been scoring at even strength, but does it really matter if the team is winning and he is contributing on the power play? Josh Morrissey could be facing supplemental discipline and Myers should be facing discipline for some of his latest errors. The guys look at all of this and more on today's show. Remember that not only can you find the JetsNation Podcast on Anchor.fm, but we’re also on iTunes! Make sure to hit that subscribe button so that it automatically downloads to your favourite device when new episodes come out! (0:41) - Super Schiefele (9:29) - Morrissey mayhem (14:54) - Myers mistakes (22:50 - Emergency goalie Gavin McHale

Is the NHL season still going on? The Winnipeg Jets have had an extended break since coming back from Finland and the guys are getting antsy. Patrick Laine played great in his home country; will this type of play continue when he comes back to North America? The Jets also have the tough decision of what to do with Brendan Lemieux. His hit basically cost them the game against the Panthers, and now he is out for at least the next two games. Remember that not only can you find the JetsNation Podcast on Anchor.fm, but we’re also on iTunes! Make sure to hit that subscribe button so that it automatically downloads to your favourite device when new episodes come out! (0:34) - Finnish Flash 2.0 (7:28) - Are Breaks Bad? (13:02) - Suspensions (27:57) - Uber Oops