Winnipeg Jets Slide, Connor Hellebuyck Struggles, and Penguins IGNITE Chinakhov RECLAMATION

Winnipeg Jets face a potential crisis as Connor Hellebuyck’s early return from injury fails to spark a turnaround. Are the Jets headed for a sharp decline, or is there hope for recovery? Seth Toupal and JD Young break down Hellebuyck’s struggles, analyze Winnipeg’s lack of secondary scoring, and debate whether the team’s refusal to trade draft picks signals a lost season. Insights on Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, and disappointing performances from Cole Perfetti, Gus Nyquist, and Jonathan Toews drive the conversation.Elsewhere, the Yegor Chinakhov trade shakes up the Pittsburgh Penguins' youth movement, with both hosts exploring the franchise’s strategy and the Columbus Blue Jackets’ troubling pattern of first-round picks requesting trades. Updates on Linus Ullmark’s personal leave from the Ottawa Senators and Pyotr Kochetkov’s season-ending surgery with the Carolina Hurricanes highlight the evolving goalie landscape across the NHL. Can teams weather these setbacks and find new leaders before playoff pushes begin? Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern.A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.