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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

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Latest Episodes:

Discussing Blue Jackets moves in free agency, the NHL Entry Draft and more Jul 29, 2021

Show notes

Aaron and Alison recap the Blue Jackets' moves in opening of the NHL Free Agency period, including signing Sean Kuraly, and extending Boone Jenner and Eric Robinson, and a one-year deal for Patrik Laine. Also, the departures of Seth Jones and Cam Atkinson, a look back at how Columbus did in the NHL Entry Draft, and much more.

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Seattle Kraken select Blue Jackets defenseman Gavin Bayreuther in the Expansion Draft, and looking ahead to the NHL Entry Draft Jul 21, 2021

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Aaron and Alison discuss the surprise choice of Seattle selecting Gavin Bayreuther in the team's expansion draft, and why other unprotected players not taken. Also, with the NHL Entry Draft on Friday, Aaron and Alison discuss possible options for Columbus with the #5 pick, the team's recent draft history, and more.

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Discussing the Expansion Draft, Zach Parise and Ryan Suter buyouts, Seth Jones and more Jul 14, 2021

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With the NHL Expansion Draft coming close, Aaron and Alison discuss what decisions the Blue Jackets may need to make on players to protect, and where it can get interesting at forward. Plus, the latest on Seth Jones, their thoughts on the Wild's buyouts of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter's contracts, Duncan Keith to the Oilers, and more.

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Remembering Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks Jul 08, 2021

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Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan dedicate this episode to the memory Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks.

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Assistant Coach Pascal Vincent on joining the Blue Jackets' staff, power plays, Patrik Laine and more Jun 30, 2021

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Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan are joined by new Assistant Coach Pascal Vincent to discuss coming to Columbus after ten years in Winnipeg, gelling as a coaching staff under new head coach Brad Larsen, power plays, Patrik Laine and much more!

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Assessing Jack Eichel-Columbus Blue Jackets trade rumors, how to approach a successful rebuild, John Tortora becomes Senior VP, and more Jun 24, 2021

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Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the possibility of the Columbus Blue Jackets acquiring disgruntled Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel, and how his neck injury could impact his value on the trade market, the correct rebuild approach for the Blue Jackets, John Tortora taking over as Senior VP and Chief Legal Officer, and more.

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Brad Larsen named head coach, Rick Nash named new Director of Player Development, Nationwide Arena DORA vote, and more Jun 17, 2021

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Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss Brad Larsen becoming the 8th full-time head coach in Columbus Blue Jackets history, front office moves including Rick Nash being promoted to Director of Player Development, an upcoming city council vote on a DORA around Nationwide Arena, and more.

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Max Domi's shoulder surgery, the latest on a search for a head coach, and more Jun 09, 2021

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Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the latest in the Blue Jackets' world, including Max Domi's shoulder surgery and the affects of losing him for 5-6 months, the latest in the team's search for a head coach, if the team is headed for a rebuild, and more.

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Blue Jackets will pick 5th in the 2021 NHL Draft, and discussing Seth Jones Jun 03, 2021

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Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss Wednesday night's NHL Draft Lottery, and the Blue Jackets getting the 5th overall pick, also Seth Jones informing the team that he will test free agency next summer, should CBJ trade him, and more.

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John Davidson returns to the Blue Jackets, the search for a coach, IIHF highlights and more May 26, 2021

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Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the return of John Davidson to the Blue Jackets' front office, Jarmo Kekalainen's extension, and what both mean for the franchise moving forward. Also, the search for a coach is on, highlights from the IIHF World Championships, and more.

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