Level Flight Podcast

Podcast covering all things #NHLJets. | Currently on an indefinite hiatus | Hosted by @YWGBrian, @ElliottRussenh1, & @ConnorHrabchak1 | #GoJetsGo

[Level Flight Podcast @LevelFlightWPG]

If you haven't noticed, we've been fairly quiet as of late.

Here's an update on the LFP to fill you in on what's happening along with an announcement about the future of the show.

- Brian, Connor, and Elliott

[Brian Finlayson @YWGBrian]

I tossed a #NHLJets/Nelson question to the guys on the DFO rundown, here's what @frank_seravalli had to say about that fit. Appreciate the answer!

"I would take the Jets. I think they're ready, willing, able to make a deal. I think he's by far the best fit."

🎥@DailyFaceoff

[Brian Finlayson @YWGBrian]

The #MBMoose secured a split against the Iowa Wild this weekend, dropping the opener 3-1 before winning 7-2 on Sunday.

Here's my series recap for @TheHockeyWriter with quotes from Mark Morrison and Brad Lambert 👇

#THW #NHLJets #GoJetsGo
https://t.co/zpzD9jZbAd

[Brian Finlayson @YWGBrian]

Question for everyone:

It's a two-parter. What is, in your opinion, the Jets' biggest need going into deadline season?

Depending on your answer, who are your ideal targets for the Jets to acquire?

Trying to get a temperature for an article I'm writing.

#NHLJets #GoJetsGo

[Connor Hrabchak @ConnorHrabchak1]

What an incredible year so far.

39-14-3 and eight straight wins heading into the break. Unbelievable.

Enjoy the break, #NHLJets fans.

[Connor Hrabchak @ConnorHrabchak1]

This Cole Perfetti pass… 👀

[Connor Hrabchak @ConnorHrabchak1]

The Winnipeg Jets' power play is currently sitting at 33.8%, which would be the greatest power play in NHL history if it held.

After the 2023-24 season, Rick Bowness said "If our specialty teams had been average, we probably would have won the Presidents' Trophy. We were that close to it.”

Now, the Jets' league-best power play has them in a position to once again contend for the Presidents' Trophy.

My latest piece for @IllegalCurve on the #NHLJets historic power play, with comments from Davis Payne, Josh Morrissey, and more: https://t.co/RzThjVKPWA
https://t.co/RzThjVKPWA

[Connor Hrabchak @ConnorHrabchak1]

JOSH MORRISSEY. WHAT A PLAY TO GIVE THE #NHLJETS THE WIN! ✈️

[Connor Hrabchak @ConnorHrabchak1]

The Winnipeg Jets went 9-3-2 in January and looked better as the month went on.

League-wide rankings over the past month:
66% five-on-five goal share (2nd)
36.0% Power play (2nd)
+17 goal differential (1st)
48 goals for (T-1st)

The process was right as well (5v5 analytics via @NatStatTrick):
Expected goals: 56.33% (5th)
High-danger chances: 60.25% (2nd)
Scoring chances: 54.91% (4th)
Corsi: 53.06 (7th)

I wrote about the month of January, Parker Ford, Mark Scheifele, and more in my latest #NHLJets takeaways for @IllegalCurve: https://t.co/t8p8RI1NMg

[Connor Hrabchak @ConnorHrabchak1]

With his second goal of the night, Mark Scheifele has tied Ilya Kovalchuk for the all-time Jets/Thrashers franchise lead in goals (328).

He also has 31 goals on the season for the #NHLJets. What a season for him so far.

@HockeyCanada you watching?

[Connor Hrabchak @ConnorHrabchak1]

The Winnipeg Jets are 24-6-1 with Dylan Samberg in the lineup this season. #NHLJets

[Connor Hrabchak @ConnorHrabchak1]

Mark Scheifele 🤫

Quick chance off the faceoff and the #NHLJets lead 2-1. Gorgeous pass from Gabe Vilardi to set him up.

[Brian Finlayson @YWGBrian]

Excited to join @trevorcurl9 on The Inside Pitch this week to chat about last year's Goldeyes who are returning this season!

Tune in at 7PM tomorrow night on CJNU 93.7 FM or online at https://t.co/dXSMjcGfYq

#LetsGoGoldeyes

[Connor Hrabchak @ConnorHrabchak1]

Through 51 games, the #NHLJets power play is running hot at 33.3%.

To recognize just how special that is, consider this:

That would be the greatest power play in NHL history if it held until the end of the season (I know, there's a long way to go).

The 2022-23 Edmonton Oilers currently hold the record at 32.4%.

When Edmonton set the record, it was the highest mark since 1977-78, the year the league started tracking PP%.

To think this same Jets team was 22nd (18.8%) in power play percentage last season is wild.

Davis Payne deserves a ton of credit, and it's safe to say that Nikolaj Ehlers on the top unit was a good idea all along.

[Brian Finlayson @YWGBrian]

"It’s about learning how to win.."

#MBMoose HC Mark Morrison wants the team to learn from mistakes, but they still haven't done that.

My series wrap, with quotes from Mark Morrison, Eric Dubois, and Jaret Anderson-Dolan👇

#THW #NHLJets @TheHockeyWriter
https://t.co/uQR2FboRGD

[Connor Hrabchak @ConnorHrabchak1]

A Cole Perfetti one-timer gives the #NHLJets a 1-0 lead 💥

Incredible seam pass from Nikolaj Ehlers and the NHL’s best power play strikes again.

[Connor Hrabchak @ConnorHrabchak1]

Gabriel Vilardi has reached a new career-high in points (42) and is now a three-time 20 goal scorer.

He gives Winnipeg a 2-1 lead late in period two on a lucky bounce in front. #NHLJets

[Connor Hrabchak @ConnorHrabchak1]

Scott Arniel didn’t hold back in his presser to @mikemcintyrewpg on the road after the #NHLJets’ 5-2 loss to Utah:

“That was embarrassing. That was, of all the games this year, that was the most embarrassing game for me, for our players, I take full credit. I gotta be the one that holds these guys accountable and make sure we’re better. That was embarrassing. From top to bottom, we did a horseshit job.” 

🎥: Jets YouTube

[Connor Hrabchak @ConnorHrabchak1]

Kyle Connor are you kidding me? WOW. 🤯

What a filthy move on the breakaway to complete the first period hat trick. Unbelievable.

[Connor Hrabchak @ConnorHrabchak1]

This is an absolutely filthy no-look pass from Gabriel Vilardi to Mark Scheifele, who had the entire net to shoot at. 1-1. 🔥

[Connor Hrabchak @ConnorHrabchak1]

There's a hall-of-fame career unfolding in front of our very eyes here in Winnipeg.

Hellebuyck is the runaway favourite for the Vezina Trophy - but what about the Hart?

My latest on his Hart chances, impact on Winnipeg, and more for @IllegalCurve: https://t.co/JnsrV9u2U0