Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets
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Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets
Aaron Portzline of The Athletic breaks down the latest news surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets and touches on topics from around the NHL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Should the Blue Jackets have done more in free agency?
Front and Nationwide returns with a post draft and free agency update on the Columbus Blue Jackets, including why the Jackets weren't as busy as fans...

The Blue Jackets will be buyers ahead of the trade deadline
For the first time since they went “all in” at the 2019 trade deadline, the Blue Jackets are once again buyers at Friday’s NHL trade deadline. We disc...

Blue Jackets Prospects ranked 6th by The Athletic
The Blue Jackets landed 6th on Scott Wheeler’s annual NHL team prospect rankings, but they were one of the more difficult teams to rank, Wheeler joins...

Blue Jackets aim for success on South West road trip
The Athletic's Aaron Porzline answers your questions on the resurgent Elvis Merzļikins, Hart Trophy dark horse Zach Werenski, the return of Boone Jenn...

As Blue Jackets hang around Eastern Conference playoff spot, eyes shift to trade deadline
Will the Blue Jackets trade Ivan Provorov by the March 7 NHL trade deadline or keep him around for a possible playoff berth?
What’s with the sud...

NHL reveals Blue Jackets’ Stadium Series sweaters
The reviews are in for the Blue Jackets outdoor game jersey, Porty shares his thoughts and lists yours as well as Blue Jackets nation gears up for the...

Are the Blue Jackets interested in Pettersson?
On this edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline answers your questions on what the Blue Jackets might have to give up to acquire Ellias Pette...

Elvis Merzļikins steals one vs the Devils
Porty looks back on a big win by the Blue Jackets on Thursday night, as Elvis Merzļikins stole one for Columbus vs the New Jersey Devils and the Monst...

Will the Blue Jackets give Jet Greaves some runway in net?
On this edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline looks back on a better effort from the Blue Jackets on Thursday night, in the 2-1 loss to the...

Are the upstart Blue Jackets a legitimate playoff team?
Porty takes your calls and questions on the surprising Blue Jackets who sit 2 points out of a wild card slot in the East, including Zach Werenski bein...

The 500 Blue Jackets have a lot to be thankful for
Aaron Portzline discusses the surprising Blue Jackets who are exceeding expectations with a 500 record on Thanksgiving Eve. Aaron addresses the contin...

Will Kent Johnson have an immediate impact after returning from injury?
On this week's edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline answers your questions on the Blue Jackets, including the chances of David Jiricek get...

Hope springs eternal for the Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets are 5-3-1 to start the season, perhaps playing their most inspired hockey in the past two seasons, scoring goals at will and playing...

Blue Jackets focused on cutting down goals against
On this edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline answers your questions and comments on everything Columbus Blue Jackets, including Aaron's th...

What’s the deal with David Jiricek?
Many of the Blue Jackets’ young players are thriving, but why hasn’t defenseman David Jiricek cracked the lineup yet? And if he’s not going to play, w...

Blue Jackets season preview
Aaron Portzline takes your questions and looks ahead to the season for the Blue Jackets with opening night Thursday in Minnesota vs the Wild. What is...

Did the Blue Jackets get enough for Patrik Laine?
Aaron Portzline discusses a busy week for the Blue Jackets who traded Patrik Laine to the Canadiens for defenseman Jordan Harris, the extension for Co...

Dean Evason hired as CBJ head coach
Aaron Portzline discusses the hiring of new Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason, the future of the team’s coaching staff, why finalists for the job li...

What is the latest on the Blue Jackets head coaching search?
Aaron Portzline answers your questions on the status of the head coach search, what happened with Todd McLellan who was thought to be the front runner...

Don Waddell's to do list is lengthy for the Blue Jackets
On this pre draft edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline discusses a busy next few days for the jackets as they prepare to select number 4 i...

Blue Jackets searching for 5th head coach since 2021
On an all new Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline returns to discuss Don Waddell's search for a new bench boss after firing Pascal Vincent earlier t...

Blue Jackets aim for a culture reset in Columbus
With the nightmare season for the Blue Jackets in the book, Aaron answers your questions and Columbus begins another post season on the sidelines. Por...

A big offseason of change on the horizon for the Columbus Blue Jackets
Aaron Portzline returns with an all new Front and Nationwide discussing the impending off season of change for the Blue Jackets with three games left...

The Blue Jackets must promote their young talent
Aaron Portzline returns with a new episode of Front and Nationwide, answering your Blue Jackets questions on Pascal Vincent's coaching style and his d...

Blue Jackets at the trade deadline, and is criticism of Pascal Vincent fair?
Aaron takes your questions on the trade deadline, what players might be in play for the Blue Jackets, he provides an update on the General Manager sea...

Blue Jackets have the 3rd best prospect pool in the NHL
Scott Wheeler, national hockey writer for the Athletic joins Aaron Portzline on Front and Nationwide to discuss the Blue Jackets ranking of third best...

Who will be the next Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager?
Aaron Portzline recaps the 2-4, six game road trip for the Blue Jackets including Wednesday night's wild 7-4 seesaw battle with the Anaheim Ducks. Por...

Jarmo Kekäläinen fired by Blue Jackets
On this special edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline provides his thoughts on the Blue Jackets firing Jarmo Kekäläinen, who John Davidson...

Boone Jenner’s trade possibility, and other Jackets who might get moved
On this edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron addresses the trade rumours swirling around Captain Boone Jenner and the trade deadline in general with...

Blue Jackets record first shutout in 178 games before All-Star break
Aaron Portzline checks in ahead of All-Star Game, including the Blue Jackets' 1-0 victory over the Blues, a wrap up of the latest road trip, and inter...

David Jiricek a healthy scratch, Macklin Celebrini, and Dubois' disaster in LA
Aaron Portzline checks in ahead of Thursday night's Blue Jackets game vs the Calgary Flames to discuss the latest with the Elvis Merzlikins situation,...

The latest on Elvis Merzlikins, Boone Jenner's return imminent, and a noisy season for the Blue Jackets
Aaron Portzline checks in ahead of Friday's matchup between the Blue Jackets and Devils to discuss the latest with Elvis Merzlikins situation, fitting...

What is going on with Elvis Merzlikins?
Aaron Portzline, with a quick check-in, discusses the current situation with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Elvis Merzlikins.
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Elvis Merzlikins vs. Tom Wilson headlines OT loss to Capitals
Aaron Portzline checks in to recap Thursday night's OT loss to the Capitals, including Elvis Merzlikins' penalty for going off on Tom Wilson, and Pasc...

Adam Fantilli's homecoming as Blue Jackets prepare to face the Maple Leafs
Aaron Portzline checks in on Thursday ahead of the Blue Jackets' game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Adam Fantilli's homecoming. Also, life with...

Eric Robinson traded to Sabres, Blue Jackets injuries aplenty, blowing late leads
Aaron Portzline checks in before the Blue Jackets game vs the Islanders on Thursday to discuss Eric Robinson being traded to Buffalo, injuries to Adam...

Cole Sillinger's injury, Kent Johnson back up with the Blue Jackets, other lineup changes and more
Aaron Portzline checks in on the latest on Cole Sillinger's injury, and missing Friday's game, Kent Johnson being back with the big club, and other li...

Who owns the Blue Jackets' failures so far?
Ahead of a game against Chicago, where Columbus tries to avoid setting a new franchise record for consecutive losses, Aaron Portzline checks in with B...

Blue Jackets need to break out of early season funk
Aaron Portzline checks in ahead of the Blue Jackets' game against the Coyotes Thursday night, to discuss the team's early season woes, including Johnn...

Blue Jackets lose four in a row, top players have yet to show up on scoresheet
Aaron Portzline checks in ahead of the Blue Jackets hosting the Lightning Thursday night, discussing the 4-game losing streak, the team's stars have i...