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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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Blue Jackets Training Camp, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and more Jan 05, 2021

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Blue Jackets training camp has begun, and Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan share their observations including line combos and defensive pairings, and Michael Del Zotto. They also dive into the Pierre-Luc Dubois situation, can PLD and the team co-exist while they work out a resolution?

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Discussing the biggest questions for the Blue Jackets ahead of training camp Dec 31, 2020

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Training camp is right around the corner, and Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss what questions are lingering for this Blue Jackets team. Will Max Domi push Pierre-Luc Dubois for the #1 center spot? Also, how will PLD's contract situation play out? And as promised, Alison's John Denver story.

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Discussing the new Central division, taxi squads and more Dec 23, 2020

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Hockey is finally around the corner! Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss how the Blue Jackets may approach a shortened season, how they stack up against a new-look Central division, taxi squads, and more.

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Nick and Janelle Foligno discuss "Dear Heart: A Letter to My Special Heart" Dec 17, 2020

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Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan welcome Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno and his wife, Janelle, as they discuss Janelle's new children's book, "Dear Heart: A Letter to My Special Heart". They share their daughter Milana's story, lessons adults can take from the book, Nick's time being home when there is usually a season going on, and much more.

Find the book here: http://heartsplaybook.com/

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Blue Jackets get set for New Year's Training Camp Dec 10, 2020

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On this edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the proposed divisions for the 20/21 NHL season, and how this Covid-19 division may benefit the Blue Jackets. Aaron and Alison discuss the shortened training camp and how team travel will work during the pandemic. Plus Portzline & Lukan take a look at how the Jackets are better positioned for the NHL expansion draft for Seattle, than they were three years ago when Vegas entered the league.

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Dr. Mark Cameron returns to discuss COVID-19 and effects on the NHL's season Dec 04, 2020

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Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan welcome back Dr. Mark Cameron, Associate Professor, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. He last appeared on the show in late May to discuss the NHL's bubble plan for return to play, now he's back to discuss this very challenging phase of the pandemic, how it affect's the NHL next season, teams hoping to play outdoors, and much more.

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Blue Jackets share what they are thankful for Nov 25, 2020

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Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan gather notes from around the Blue Jackets organization, media, and friends sharing what they are thankful for this year.

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Talking next season, Reverse Retro jerseys and more with TSN's Ray Ferraro Nov 20, 2020

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Aaron Portzline is joined this week by TSN's Ray Ferraro to discuss the road to next season, his thoughts on the new Reverse Retro jerseys, what can get the Blue Jackets over the hump, and much more.

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Discussing lingering questions about the upcoming season with Jeff Rimer Nov 13, 2020

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Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan are joined by Fox Sports Ohio's Jeff Rimer to discuss the upcoming season and the latest meetings about it. How many games need to happen to make it a legitimate season? Also, his favorite/least favorite moves of the offseason, a great Larry King story and more.

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Checking in with Gustav Nyquist, Gavrikov's new contract + more Nov 06, 2020

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Aaron Portzline checks in with Blue Jackets forward Gustav Nyquist after his surgery to repair a torn labrum. Nyquist discusses his injury, updates on how he's feeling, his first year in Columbus, his experience within the NHL bubble and much more. Also, Aaron and Alison Lukan discuss possible time without Nyquist for Columbus, Vladislav Gavrikov's new contract, and more.

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