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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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