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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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NHL trade deadline preview: Blue Jackets trade tiers, the goalies and more Mar 11, 2021

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With the NHL trade deadline approaching and a team unable to get traction, Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss what may be on the horizon for the Blue Jackets. Who moves? Who stays? Do both goalies stick around?

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Blue Jackets fans return to home games, a vote of confidence for John Tortorella and more Mar 03, 2021

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Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the impact of the return of fans in a limited capacity for Tuesday's game against the Red Wings. Also, Jarmo Kekalainen's vote of confidence for John Tortorella and a discussion about midseason coaching changes, and Alison's sweet victory.

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A 6-5 OT loss to Chicago, practice observations, and more Feb 25, 2021

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Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, and share their observations from Wednesday's practice, including updates on ZachWerenski and Michael Del Zotto. Also, looking ahead to Thursday's game, the league's attempt to fit in 56 games for every team, Patrik Laine...and a wager is afoot!

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Columbus' issues in their zone, evaluating goaltending, Max Domi, and more Feb 17, 2021

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Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan look back at the Blue Jackets vs. Carolina, and their issues getting out of their own zone. Also, how these issues have affected the team's goalies, and how to evaluate them effectively, Max Domi's struggles, and more.

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What a week: Patrik Laine benched, Mikko Koivu retires, and an offside goal Feb 11, 2021

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What a week for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan rewind and break down all that has transpired, including Patrik Laine's benching, Mikko Koivu's retirement, and how THAT goal was allowed.

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Discussing struggles for Seth Jones and Zach Werenski, and how it also affects the offense Feb 03, 2021

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Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan dive into the struggles of Seth Jones and Zach Werenski, and how those struggles are affecting the play of the CBJ offense. Also, Patrik Laine makes his debut, Kevin Stenlund is activated off of IR, and more.

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Pierre-Luc Dubois exits, Patrik Laine enters Jan 28, 2021

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Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan dive into the trade that sent Dubois to Winnepeg and brought Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic to Columbus. What would be the signs that CBJ won this trade? Also, the unfortunate end to PLD's time in Columbus, Roslovic comes home and more.

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The Blue Jackets' sluggish start, the Tampa Bay series and more Jan 21, 2021

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The Blue Jackets have come out of the gate 1-2-1 and have an offense struggling to score. Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the team's problems, if the Pierre-Luc Dubois situation is hurting this team and if Jarmo Kekalainen should solve the issue sooner rather than later, and more.

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Preparing for the Blue Jackets' season opener with Fox Sports Ohio's Jody Shelley Jan 13, 2021

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We are so close to Blue Jackets hockey being played, and Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan are joined by Fox Sports Ohio broadcaster and former Blue Jacket Jody Shelley to get you ready. They discuss the roster, Jody gives his perspective on the PLD situation, his projections for the Blue Jackets' in the Central division, and more!

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Thoughts on Blue Jackets camp and bold predictions for the new season Jan 08, 2021

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Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the first few days of Blue Jackets camp, and observations from the team scrimmage Wednesday night. Then they dive into making some bold predictions for the season, who will score the most goals? Most assists? Comeback player?

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