Episodes
Calgary Flames alumni Matt Stajan joins Murat to break down the Jets/Flames series and debate the Matthew Tkachuk hit and more hot button topics. Stajan breaks down Calgary's strengths on special teams, how it exploits Jets defenders along the wall, and what Winnipeg needs to fix to stage a comeback. He also shares insight into Jets coach Paul Maurice's fabled pre-game speeches. As a 16-year NHL center and the last Flame to score a playoff series winning goal, Stajan is an authority on all...
Published 08/06/20
The Athletic's Ryan Clark joins Ken and Murat to discuss the NHL's league-wide response to racism, sharing his personal experiences and insights. Ryan talks about Evander Kane's leadership, Blake Wheeler's comments, and the reasons why so many more white NHLers have started publicly calling out racism now than ever before. He also focuses on the kinds of conversations that the NHL should be having next and the actions that must follow behind supportive words. As an authority on the Colorado...
Published 06/03/20
TSN's Director of Scouting, Craig Button joins Ken and Murat to discuss the NHL's announcement on their return to play plan. Plus Craig, Ken and Murat take a closer look at the Winnipeg Jets and the Calgary Flames, as these two teams have a couple of months to prepare ahead of their play in series. Craig talks about the Jets strengths, including Connor Hellebuyck in goal, Paul Maurice behind the bench and the Jets experience as a whole, as a team that has been there before.
Published 05/27/20
Grant Clitsome joins Murat and Ken to discuss his post playing career, working with One Sports and Entertainment Group, and his interest in the wine and cidar business, which led him to going back to school for his MBA. Grant talks about how tough it was to walk away from the game of hockey, right when he had just started to make a name for himself. The benefits of being Dustin Byfuglien's defensive partner, plus Grant compares the leadership of Andrew Ladd and Blake Wheeler, and what he...
Published 05/19/20
Elliotte Friedman from Hockey Night in Canada and the NHL on Rogers Sportsnet joins Ken and Murat to update the Boarding Pass on the NHL's return to play scenarios and the draft. Friedge also provides his analysis on the Jets, if they are in store for a long playoff run this summer, plus dealing with Jets coach Paul Maurice. Finally, Friedge tells Ken and Murat the origin story of 31 thoughts the column and podcast.
Published 05/14/20
Jets forward Andrew Copp joins Ken and Murat on the podcast to talk about spending time with his Mom, Dad and Brother during the pandemic.  Andrew talks about the competitive nature on the golf course between him, his dad and his brother, Tyler. Andrew discusses the impact his Dad has had on him as a coach, he also looks back at his time as a two-sport star, a talented high school QB who eventually chose hockey, but earned a spot with the Michigan Wolverines as a walk-on but was named team...
Published 05/05/20
TSN hockey reporter Sara Orlesky joins Murat and Ken to discuss her journey in Sports broadcasting, being a role model for girls, raising her daughter, and teaching her during the lockdown, and what the Orlesky family is binge watching and reading during the pause in the NHL season. Plus Sara, takes us inside life in a scrum and talks to Ken and Murat about some of her favourite interview subjects including coach Paul Maurice, former Jet Dustin Byfuglien, Captain Blake Wheeler, Andrew Copp...
Published 04/30/20
Todd Woodcroft, who recently left his position as Paul Maurice's assistant coach, joins Ken and Murat to discuss his new job with the University of Vermont, as the head coach of the Men's hockey team. Todd praises the support he has received throughout his hockey career from his brothers, from Paul Maurice and the Jets organization. Woody provides insight to Jets fans on the team overcoming a lot this season, what it was like to coach Dustin Byfuglien, work with Paul Maurice and Woodcroft...
Published 04/23/20
Murat and Ken take a trip down memory lane with Claude, as the former bench boss, shares his memories of his time in Winnipeg, helping shape the Jets from their infancy to where they are today. Claude provides insight on players he has coached, including Alex Burmistrov, Blake Wheeler, Dustin Byfuglien and Mark Scheifele.
Published 04/16/20
Kevin Sawyer, the analyst for the Winnipeg Jets on TSN Jets joins Murat and Ken from his summer home in British Columbia to catch up with the boys during the NHL Pause. The boys lament the fact that the Jets were finally getting healthy, and that the stretch drive schedule was in their favour, when the NHL paused the season. Kevin provides his thoughts on how the NHL should handle how they construct the playoff schedule, should the season resume, plus, Kevin talks about the growth in Patrik...
Published 04/09/20
Chris Mason, the analyst for the Nashville Predators on FSN Tennessee joins Ken and Murat to discuss what he looks for, in a goalie, diving deep into the analytics and highlighting the Vezina type season for Connor Hellebuyck. Mase looks at how far Blake Wheeler has come, since that first season back in Winnipeg. Mase also shares some stories on former teammate Dustin Byfuglien, and shares his thoughts on why Big Buf decided to sit out this season. Chris also gives his thoughts on how the...
Published 04/02/20
Jets play by play voice Dennis Beyak joined Murat and Ken to catch up on what he is doing during the pause in the NHL season due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The guys discuss the article written by Ken, that looks at what Jets players could be vulnerable when the expansion draft happens to welcome Seattle into the NHL. Plus, Dennis offers his experience working on past Memorial Cup's in light of the Canadian Hockey League's decision to cancel this years tournament in Kelowna. Dennis...
Published 03/26/20
Winnipeg native and former NHL'er Trevor Kidd joins Murat and Ken to discuss the new normal and how all three of them are coping and keeping busy with their families during self isolation. The Jets Analyst and the Boarding Pass team also talk hockey as the Jets were poised to make a run for a playoff spot when the NHL season was paused. The boys praise the Vezina type season for Connor Hellebuyck, the dynamic Connor shares with his goalie partner Laurent Brossoit and how the goaltending...
Published 03/20/20
Murat and Ken discuss the impact of Adam Lowry who returned from injury in the Jets 4-2 in vs Arizona on Monday night. As the Jets continue to push for the playoffs in a very tight Western Conference, they are finally getting healthy, and are on the cusp of a wild card spot with 12 games remaining . The guys debate the fit that trade deadline addition Dylan DeMelo has had with Josh Morrissey, the controversial decision to sit Jansen Harkins over Nick Shore in the win over Arizona, and what...
Published 03/11/20
Murat and Ken provide an injury update on Mathieu Perreault and Adam Lowry, ahead of a playoff type game Friday night vs Vegas. The Jets continue to rely on Scheifele, Connor and Wheeler to gobble up massive minutes, as Winnipeg continues to search for the right combination for a below average 4th line Plus, the guys give their thoughts on how Dylan DeMelo has fit in with Josh Morrissey. Finally, according to GM Kevin Cheveldayoff, the Jets strive to be a cap team, with the new projection...
Published 03/05/20
Murat and Ken recap the Jets uninspired effort, before the team reached deep down, to grab a point in the first of a home and home with the Caps. Although the Jets have been outscored 62-43, five on five since January 1st, special teams have shined. The Powerplay is up to 13th overall and the penalty kill is 2nd in the league since January 1. The guys discuss the struggles of go to guy Mark Scheifele, and how he is overdue to pick up his game. Plus, the continued frustration that the Jets...
Published 02/26/20
Murat and Ken recap the Jets big win over the Kings on Tuesday night, which ended their homestand on a high note. Winnipeg acquiring defenceman Dylan DeMelo to strengthen their blue line, the boys discuss what type of player DeMelo is and who he should pair up with on the back end. Plus, Murat and Ken marvel at the effectiveness of the 'Class of 2015' line, even with Jack Roslovic potentially on the trade block. Finally, the guys look at what else GM Kevin Cheveldayoff might have up his...
Published 02/19/20
Murat and Ken discuss the three year contract extension for Paul Maurice to coach the Winnipeg Jets. They discuss the timing of the announcement, what it means for the Jets moving forward and how Maurice has evolved. The boys also look at the Jets playoff picture and comment on the latest trade rumours surrounding the Jets.
Published 02/13/20
Murat and Ken recap the Jets big win over St. Louis, which has kept them in the playoff hunt, one point out of the wild card. Murat and Ken talk about how effective Sami Niku has been on the backend as he continues to elevate his game. The boys also address the ongoing saga with Dustin Byfuglilen, and we hear from Captain Blake Wheeler, as he shares his thoughts on Big Buf's impending, amicable divorce from the Jets.
Published 02/07/20
With four difficult games on the horizon for the Jets, could the outcome of those contests determine what Kevin Cheveldayoff does, leading up to the NHL trade Deadline? Murat and Ken discuss the Jets game plan with the trade deadline, which is less than a month away. The Jets are in the market for a top four defender. Will Winnipeg pay the heavy price to get one though? Jack Roslovic's name is prominent in trade discussion to acquire such a player.
Published 01/30/20
Murat and guest co-host Paul Edmonds, the radio voice of the Winnipeg Jets, discuss the struggles of the team who have lost 4 straight and 6 of 7. To make matters worse, the banged up Jets lost all three on the recently completed Mom's trip. The guys discuss the Mom's trip and Paul shares his experience, as he was allowed to bring his daughter Jamie on the trip. What a nice touch by the Jets organization to allow the broadcasters to take part in this event. It's not all doom and gloom as...
Published 01/24/20
Murat and Ken dive deep into Mathieu Perreault's heated comments after practice Thursday, on the elbow he took to his chin by Jake Virtanen. Perreault expressed anger and frustration with the NHL's department of player safety, which failed to address some form of punishment on Virtanen. The boys also address the coaching carousel, and Paul Maurice's standing with the Jets. Finally, How are the Jets getting it done with all the injuries to their blue line? Tucker Poolman and Carl Dahlstrom...
Published 01/17/20
Murat and Ken discuss the loss in Boston last night as the Jets lament the breakdown vs the Bruins, where they surrendered 2 goals in less than a minute to put a damper on an otherwise successful road trip. Mark Scheifele has put together an elite stretch of hockey since December 1st, second in the NHL in goals, third in points. The boys marvel at the shootout shot of Patrik Laine in Toronto on Monday night. They discuss Andrew Copp's return to the lineup to solidify the Jets Penalty Kill....
Published 01/10/20
Christmas came late for Jets fans, as Sami Niku has been recalled from the AHL. Niku isn't expected to play Thursday vs Toronto, but should get ice time in the next game vs Minnesota. Ken and Murat discuss what he can provide on the blueline for the Jets and the continuing evolution of coach Paul Maurice. Maurice looks to continue to add younger players to the Jets lineup. Plus, the guys dissect Kevin Cheveldayoff's media availability from earlier this week, the latest on in limbo Dustin...
Published 01/02/20