The Winnipeg Jets have tumbled out of a playoff spot, thanks to a tough two weeks in which they've won just once in their last seven outings. Free Press sports editor Steve Lyons and columnist Mike McIntyre look at where it's suddenly gone wrong, including an alarming power outage from the club's potent forwards. The duo discuss how the struggling squad can potentially shake the slump as they skate into December. Turning to football, they preview this Sunday's West Division Final between Winnipeg and Saskatchewan and whether the heavily-favoured Blue Bombers should be worried at all. Other top ..read more

The Winnipeg Jets woke up today on top of the Central Division, flying high thanks to a 9-3-3 start to the season. Free Press sports editor Steve Lyons and columnist Mike McIntyre discuss the club’s impressive play and what they need to do to ensure it continues. They also look at how the team isn’t getting a lot of respect outside the market, which likely will add some fuel to the fire. The Blue Bombers are preparing for their regular season finale that Steve and Mike say isn’t as meaningless as it might seem. And they also talk travel following Mike’s recent trip to Sin City ..read more

Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is the last man standing from a 2010 sexual assault scandal with the Chicago Blackhawks. Free Press sports editor Steve Lyons and columnist Mike McIntyre discuss where this sad story goes from here, why Cheveldayoff was treated differently than all the others, Tuesday's emotional press conference at Canada Life Centre and how the Winnipeg Jets must now play a bit role in ensuring history doesn't repeat itself. On the ice, the team is red-hot, with points in seven straight games. What's been working well, and where are areas for improvement as th ..read more

Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is on the hot seat for his role in a 2010 sexual assault scandal with the Chicago Blackhawks. Free Press sports editor Steve Lyons and columnist Mike McIntyre discuss the widespread fallout from a damning independent report on the case and what comes next for Cheveldayoff. On the ice, they look at how the Jets have seemingly got their game in order by stringing together three straight victories, the pending returns of Blake Wheeler and Mark Scheifele from COVID-19, how the future forward lines might look and debate the merits of giving backup go ..read more

The Winnipeg Jets are winless through three games and have already lost their captain to COVID. Not exactly the start to the new season they were looking for as angst levels are quickly rising. Free Press sports editor Steve Lyons and columnist Mike McIntyre discuss all that has gone wrong so far, and how they can right the ship starting with tonight’s home opener. They also talk about the rich getting richer as the 9-1 Blue Bombers load up for the stretch drive, upcoming scheduling conflicts that directly pit the hockey team versus the football club, and what really gave Steve a scare at Boo ..read more

The Winnipeg Jets went duck hunting Wednesday night — and shot themselves in the foot. Free Press sports editor Steve Lyons and columnist Mike McIntyre — who is on the road covering the club — discuss what went wrong in the season debut in Anaheim and whether there’s reason for alarm. Mike also talks about his sit-down chat with Teemu Selanne in Southern California and upcoming feature on the Finnish Flash. Other topics include the seemingly unbeatable Blue Bombers and the McIntyre family vacation to Manhattan ..read more

Free Press sports editor Steve Lyons and columnist Mike McIntyre break down the first week of Winnipeg Jets training camp, including the club’s first preseason game, the long-awaited return of fans to the downtown rink and the jobs still up for grabs. They also look at potential areas of concern heading into the new season and whether a softer schedule could lead to a strong start. The dynamic duo also discuss the Bombers hitting the halfway point of the CFL campaign in first place, the Blue Jays needing a big final push this week to make the playoffs, and Mike’s family trip to New York later ..read more

Free Press sports editor Steve Lyons and columnist Mike McIntyre are back with plenty of puck talk as the Winnipeg Jets hit the ice this week for the start of training camp. They discuss the key battles and burning questions heading into a new season. They also look at how the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have surged to the top of the CFL standings, the high-flying Toronto Blue Jays, how they spent their recent summer vacations and concerts on their bucket lists ..read more

Free Press sports editor Steve Lyons and columnist Mike McIntyre take their show on the road this week, with a special edition recorded from Pine Ridge golf course following two straight days of teeing it up in charity tournaments. They discuss the highs and lows of the rounds — we’ll let you guess which one they spent more time on — and the state of their games. Turning from amateur hour back to the pros, they talk about Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey opening up to Mike about playing last season with a heavy heart and the recent death of his father due to brain cancer, the Blue Bombe ..read more

The Winnipeg Jets have seemingly hit all the right notes this summer. Free Press sports editor Steve Lyons and columnist Mike McIntyre look at all the moves that have been made, both on and off the ice, and whether that can translate into a fantastic fall. Speaking of fantastic, the guys discuss the state of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers defence and their 2-0 start to the young CFL season. Other topics include the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen issues and whether empty seats at rinks and stadiums are going to be a new reality. Finally, they take polar opposite views on the hot-button topic of grocery s ..read more