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After a disappointing season Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff spoke for close to 40 minutes as he covered missing the playoffs, perception of the team, injecting youth, offseason moves not hitting and much more.

After falling from the Presidents' Trophy last year to out of the playoffs this season, Jets head coach Scott Arniel knows he needs to have some answers for his team's fall from grace. He spent approximately 35 minutes this morning discussing the state of his Winnipeg Jets hockey team.

The Jets season is officially over but there was still plenty to discuss when it comes to the NHL club of Winnipeg. On Friday we heard from eight players who had plenty to say about a disappointing season which saw this team fall from the Presidents’ Trophy winner to out of the playoffs.

We will react to the comments made from them, cover the latest on the Moose who play their final pair of games of the regular season, provide a prospect update and more.

Guest:

Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press (joined for the first hour of the show)

It was a very difficult season for the Jets after going from Presidents' Trophy winner's to out of the playoffs. Reigning Hart Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck who had to have a knee procedure early in the season, came back and won gold with the US at the Olympics but didn't experience the same success with his NHL club. Big questions from him for this team based on his conversation with us today. 

Despite having back-to-back 90+ point seasons, it was a tough 2025-26 campaign as the Jets failed to reach the post-season. We heard from top Jets winger Kyle Connor after his exit meetings with the team.

It was his best year personally as a professional as Mark Scheifele got to the 100 point (and beyond) mark becoming the first Jets 2.0 player to do so but the team's lack of success was a major disappointment. He spoke today about the season and looked ahead to next year.

It was a tough year for Jets captain Adam Lowry who never quite got up-to-speed after offseason surgery put his training behind schedule. He was clearly not happy with how his season went personally or how it went for the team. He spoke about it today at end of season media availability.

The disappointment was palpable when we caught up with Jets top defenceman Josh Morrissey after his club failed to make the playoffs.

While it was his best year as a pro, Gabriel Vilardi was feeling the impact of his team not qualifying for the playoffs. He spoke about the year that was, the summer ahead, his willingness to play for Team Canada at the World Championship and more.

After being away from the game for over two years, Winnipegger Jonathan Toews just completed his first season back in the NHL where he played all 82 games. He spoke about achieving that milestone, playing in his home province, was asked about his future and more.