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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:

The 500 Blue Jackets have a lot to be thankful for Nov 27, 2024

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Aaron Portzline discusses the surprising Blue Jackets who are exceeding expectations with a 500 record on Thanksgiving Eve. Aaron addresses the continued trade rumours swirling around David Jiricek and the wonderful contributions from the young core, led by Zach Werenski, Kirill Marchenko, Yegor Chinakhov, Cole Sillinger and Kent Johnson.

Host: Aaron Portzline

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Will Kent Johnson have an immediate impact after returning from injury? Nov 21, 2024

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On this week's edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline answers your questions on the Blue Jackets, including the chances of David Jiricek getting traded, the return of Kent Johnson, Porty provides an update on injured prospect Cayden Lindstrom, and discusses if Dean Evason's system is difficult for a young team to execute every night?

Host: Aaron Portzline

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Hope springs eternal for the Blue Jackets Oct 31, 2024

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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 good defensive hockey. Aaron Portzline takes your questions and comments on the solid play of Elvis Merzļikins, Yegor Chinakhov, Kirill Marchenko, Cole Sillinger and Mathieu Olivier.

Host: Aaron Portzline

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Blue Jackets focused on cutting down goals against Oct 24, 2024

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On this edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline answers your questions and comments on everything Columbus Blue Jackets, including Aaron's thoughts on Ivan Provorov trade rumours, the continued development of Daniil Tarasov, Kirill Marchenko, Yegor Chinakhov and what is behind the slow start for Adam Fantelli? Plus we get an injury update on Kent Johnson, Eric Gudbranson and Dmitri Voronkov ahead to the Jackets next game vs the Nashville Predators.

Host: Aaron Portzline

Producer: Jeff Domet

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What’s the deal with David Jiricek? Oct 17, 2024

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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, why not send him to the AHL? This and more in this week’s edition of Front & Nationwide with Aaron Portzline.

Host: Aaron Portzline

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Blue Jackets season preview Oct 08, 2024

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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 the ceiling for Adam Fantelli? What can we expect from Sean Monahan and Cole Sillinger? How will the Blue Jackets respond to longterm injuries to Boone Jenner and Dmitri Voronkov? Will Elvis rebound from a down season last year and how will new head coach Dean Evason set the tone this season?

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Did the Blue Jackets get enough for Patrik Laine? Aug 22, 2024

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Aaron Portzline discusses a busy week for the Blue Jackets who traded Patrik Laine to the Canadiens for defenseman Jordan Harris, the extension for Cole Sillinger, the strength of the Blue Jackets down the middle, if the dressing room is better off without Laine in it and if Elvis Merzļikins can bounce back from a tough year last season.

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Dean Evason hired as CBJ head coach Jul 23, 2024

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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 like Todd McLellan and Jay Woodcroft didn’t work out, player personnel moves, and more.

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What is the latest on the Blue Jackets head coaching search? Jul 11, 2024

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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, if the Mike Babcock drama ruined an opportunity for Columbus to hire Joel Quenneville and the reported final two between Jay Woodcroft and Dean Evason. Porty updates the Patrik Laine saga, and the addition of Sean Monahan and Jack Johnson in free agency.

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Don Waddell's to do list is lengthy for the Blue Jackets Jun 28, 2024

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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 in the draft, or will they trade down? Will they trade Patrik Laine before free agency? Who does Don have in his sights to sign on July 1st, and who will he hire as the next head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets?

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