NHL playoff races are heating up especially in the West with arguably 6 teams fighting for two Wild Card spots and the final spot in the Pacific division. The Jets are right in the thick of things with more games played than a lot of teams around them. Are they going to make it? Will they be able to catch Dallas for third in the Central? Players like Adam Lowry and Mathieu Perreault are returning from injury. Is this enough to get them in? The guys also look at the deadly spread of the Coronavirus and the impact it might have on the NHL heading down the stretch. 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) - Getting Hot (10:09) - Getting healthy (19:02) - Corona problems

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Stretch Run

The Winnipeg Jets have won four of their last five games and have moved back into a playoff spot. Does this hot play give them incentive to buy at the trade deadline? Do the Jets have any assets they could sell if the opportunity presents itself? Rumours have circulated Winnipeg about the potential of a deal between the Avalanche and the Jets involving Kyle Connor and Bowen Byram. What would it take for a deal like this to happen? Who would win the trade? Tonight's game against the Rangers is also the first one back for former Jet Jacob Trouba. What will the response be like? The guys look at these topics 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! (0:37) - The Jets are red hot (13:31) - Kyle Connor on the move? (19:27) - Trouba's Back

Connor for Byram?

All reports seem to be indicating that the Winnipeg Jets are in the process of terminating the contract of their star defenceman Dustin Byfuglien. He would then become a UFA on the open market. There has been a lot of secrecy around his injury and on this week's episode the guys look at the situation, who appears to be the "bad guy", and where do the Winnipeg Jets go from here. The guys also discuss the All-Star break, the youthfulness of the team, and the upcoming 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! (0:40) - All-Star losing skid (15:57) - Who's the bad guy (32:15) - Trade deadline preview

Who's the "Bad Guy"?

The Winnipeg Jets have found themselves in a nosedive as they drop down the standings. Heading into the All Star weekend they have lost four straight games and have dropped six of their last seven. They are now fifth in the Central Division and three points out of a playoff spot. The guys take a look at whether or not Paul Maurice is in the "Hot Seat", What's interesting about the All Star game, and whether broadcaster Kevin Sawyer's apology was enough. 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) - "The Blame Game" (17:47) - All Star excitement (23:22) - Sawyer Apology

Is Maurice In The Hot Seat?

The Winnipeg Jets have played fairly well over their last few games but haven't always gotten the goaltending, calls from the refs, and the results they desired. Canada won gold at the World Juniors on the back of a heroic effort from injured captain Barrett Hayton. The guys look at the pro's and con's of playing through injuries and "load management". They also look at the return of Niku to the lineup. 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) - Recap and Load Management (19:51) - #FreeNiku

Load Management

The presents have been opened, the turkey has been eaten, the new year celebrated and now it's time to focus on hockey. The Jets Nation Podcast is happy to be back after an extended Christmas break! The Jets are still in a playoff spot and two of their players have been invited to the All-Star game. Winnipeg also has two players at the World Juniors, but unfortunately neither of them are on team Canada. The guys also make some bold predictions heading into 2020. The first episode of the new year is one you don't want to miss. (0:39) - 2019 recap and All Star selections (16:27) - World Juniors (24:26) - 2020 predictions

Bold Predictions for 2020

The Winnipeg Jets have been red hot over the last few weeks posting a record of 8-2-1. Despite the losses of Bryan Little, Mason Appleton and Gabriel Bourque the team keeps on rolling. Around the NHL some coaches have started to find themselves in the hot seat and Mike Babcock has been fired. On today's show the guys look at coaching styles and the question, "What makes a great coach"? 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 5 (11:06) - What makes a great coach? (34:58) - Perreault the sniper

What Makes A Great Coach?

The Winnipeg Jets have finally broken up Mark Sheifele and Blake Wheeler. The combination has been a staple on the top line for the Jets over the last couple of seasons, but with injuries and declining results a change was made. Does this make the top nine better? What still needs to be fixed? The guys also look at the improved play of Patrik Laine, and the controversial firing of Don Cherry. 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) - Line combos (10:42) - Laine (16:39) - End of an Era: The Don Cherry Saga

Top Line Breakup

The Winnipeg Jets picked up five of a possible six points since the last podcast which has helped to keep spirits high among fans. The Jets haven't been blowing teams out, but have been winning some close ones. On today's show, the guys open up the mailbag and take some topics from Twitter. Thanks to everyone who contributed. @RonPalm01531078 - Top candidates to replace Buff. Factors are: cap space, expansion protected list, trade compensation. @JohnBoxer66 - The rise and fall of the Jets defence. @FBSXIX - Pretend it`s 2020-21 and everything`s all better. 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) - Recap (5:34) - Mailbag (26:19) - Lucic Suspension

Buff's In Hot Water

It's been a quiet week for the Winnipeg Jets with just two games being played in the last seven days. One was the Heritage Classic in Regina, and the other in Anaheim last night. The Jets went 1-1 but have been bitten by the injury bug and were looking pretty desperate for able bodied players. What do they do next? Can they tread water while they wait for players to return? The guys break down 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! (0:35) - Heritage Classic (14:33) - Injury Bug

Injury Bug

Paul Maurice has split up Scheifele and Wheeler! Where do the Jets go from here? They picked up a nice 1-0 win over Edmonton but then struggled against the lowly Kings. What was a strength of the team, the offence, has now let them down the last couple of games. Blake Wheeler hasn't been scoring at a pace consistent with the last couple of years. Should fans start to get worried? Does the addition of Luca Sbisa make a difference? Today Kyle Buhler is feeling under the weather, so local hockey fan Randy Lilley joins the 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! (0:44) - Recap (5:18) - Line mashing (20:11) - Sbisa and Outdoor games

Magic Bullet Maurice

It's been an up and down stretch for the Winnipeg Jets. They won three straight before dropping the last two. Tuesday's game against Arizona was the first that wasn't a "sellout" since their return to Winnipeg in 2011. Should fans be worried? There have been some rumours about a return to the lineup for Dustin Byfuglien and Bryan Little. What kind of impact can they have on the lineup? You can find all of that and more on this week's episode. (0:37) - Gustafsson finally plays (11:50) - Do "sellouts" matter? (22:23) - Is Byfuglien back? 

Do "Sellouts" Matter?

NHL hockey is finally being played and the Winnipeg Jets are .500 after an opening four game road trip. No Dustin Byfuglien, no Josh Morrissey (for two games), yet somehow the team has done better than many expected. The Jets have been pleasantly surprised by the play of rookie Ville Heinola but on the other hand haven't been surprised with the overall defence at times in front of their net. What does this start say about the team? Who's stood out? The guys answer these questions and more on the first podcast of the season! 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! (0:47) - Opening Recap (7:17) - Studs and Duds (20:03) - What now?

The Season Is Here

The NHL season is finally here! The Winnipeg Jets open the season with a four game road trip starting in New York against the Rangers on Thursday. Kyle Connor and Patrik Laine have new contracts, Byfuglien is still at home, and Eric Comrie was claimed off of waivers. There is a lot of hockey news to cover and of course the entire season to preview. 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! (0:47) - Laine and Connor Contracts (6:25) - Jets Preview (23:45) - League Preview

Season Preview

The NHL preseason has been moving right along and we are finally getting closer to meaningful games. Not a lot of progress has been made (from our perspective) when it comes to Kyle Connor, Patrik Laine and Dustin Byfuglien, so we will speculate on potential trade options. We will also break down the last few games and look at the players who've been cut. (3:35) - Laine, Connor and Byfuglien Update (10:09) - Preseason  (19:29) - Roster reduction

Roster Reduction

The best way to stay up to date with the Winnipeg Jets. Cody and Kyle Buhler breakdown all of the news and notes and take a deeper look at some of the underlying numbers.

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