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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:

NHL takes it's next steps; hockey responds to racial injustice Jun 05, 2020

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The NHL released more details in its return to play plan. Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan talk about the new information on structure and small group workouts. They also share the Blue Jackets' players reactions to the murder of George Floyd and the growing focus on racial inequity that is coming from the NHL.

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Checking in with Cam Atkinson Jun 03, 2020

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Show Notes:

1:47 Returning from ankle injury

3:21 Thoughts on 24 team playoff

4:40 the major questions taht still exist

5:30 Managing mental and physical preparation

7:20 Maintaining mental energy

8:40 Spending time with family

9:53 Evaluating the Toronto matchup

12:53 What work will be needed in training camp

14:10 Torts' weekly player quizzes

15:07 the coaches quiz leader board

15:56 Who's create the latest coach's quiz

16:39 Thoughts on small group workouts

18:40 How the FOrce Network Fund 5K came to be

22:03 Promoting the event on social

27:41 Shoutouts to everyone who helped

26:08 Porty's daughter's chirps

26:38 Porty's 5K Course

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The science behind a possible return to play May 29, 2020

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1:00 NHL’s plan is reasonable

2:45 Mitigating risk

3:08 Success of Ohio’s actions

6:20 Risk factors involved

8:14 Testing access and supply

13:05 Steps to take to stay safe

16:40 new lessons from COVID-19

18:00 Maintaining the integrity of the bubble

21:00 Similarity to an Olympic Park

22:00 can you transmit via sweat

26:27 Can weather have an impact

29:46 The risks that may come in the fall

30:00 Antibodies

33:20 Importance of a vaccine

35:05 Learning about a new virus

39:00 Extra steps NHL has to take?

42:25 TOR-CBJ prediction

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One step closer to the return of hockey? May 26, 2020

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Show Notes:

:46 player approval of plan

2:14 Two teams voted against

3:39 22 page list of requirements for Phase II

5:42 Columbus as a hub city still in play?

10:39 Timeline for hockey to return

13:23 Delay of next season

14:00 Quarantine ramification

15:11 Testing

19:30 impacts to teams around the league

20:40 TOR-CBJ matchup

23:26 First round / play-in ramifications

26:03 CBJ injuries update

28:19 Expiring contracts

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Exploring a Possible NHL Return and Listener Q&A May 22, 2020

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1:00 Will teams play in Columbus

1:33 Recapping the NHL's proposal

2:15 CBJ is in

4:03 Should the field be smaller than 24 teams?

6:37 What we think of a CBJ TOR matchup

8:34 CBJ defense vs TOR offense

9:34 Mental preparation

10:49 no start date determined / benefits to Columbus hosting?

13:13 Top four seeds will play to re-seed

13:30 Most intriguing matchup in the East

15:40 Most intriguing matchup in the West

17:01 Listener Q&A

- Projecting lines and pairs

23:00 Goaltending

25:12 Doing what is best healthwise

28:00 Playing in empty rinks

31:29 Q&A: Downgrade for CBJ

33:14 Q&A Do CBJ go after Mathew Barzal

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A conversation with Scott Howson May 19, 2020

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:40 Still a Columbus resident

1:13 Will you move to Springfield?
1:23 how your new job came to pass?

3:44 What it’s like starting a new job at this time

4:44 Does no fans mean there’ can’t be an AHL?

6:18 Some teams controlled by NHL organizations

7:08 support from NHL teams

8:14 What is the process to transition to your new job?

9:50 Will you look to leave your mark on the role?

11:00 Crazier things happen in the AHL – is that fun?

12:30 The relationship between the NHL and the AHL

14:15 Why did it take so long for NHL teams to move their affiliates close?

16;16 It used to be unheard of to have NHL-AHL teams close

18:34 How do you remember your time with #CBJ

19:46 remembering the 08-09 playoffs

21:00 The too many men call on Modin

21:18 Players from both teams celebrating

21:46 Do you have a regret?

22:50 Have you been in touch with Rick Nash?

23:45 Working to Nash’s demands vs waiting out the trade market

25:15 The impact of the summer of 2012

26:32 Sergei Bobrovsky

27:37 Bringing competitiveness to the team

28:40 Did the summer of 2012 exceed the value you perceived at the time?

30:55 How did you become a reds fan?

32:29 Strange to hear the Reds called by a voice other than Marty Brennaman

34:45 Both the president of the AAA hockey and AAA baseball leagues live in Columbus – is there something to be learned from each other?

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Talking with Bill Zito May 15, 2020

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Show notes:

:48 What’s going on in hockey ops these days?

3:20 Columbus as a possible hub city

5:21 Nationwide Arena holding up – as old as Joe Lewis when CBJ entered the league

5:46 Contracts for goaltenders; what’s different about big ticket contracts this season?

8:36 Possible changes to the cap

9:59 Outlook on contracts for Anderson / Dubois

11:00 What are you most proud of from this team this season

11:49 – goaltenders

12:28 – Nathan Gerbe

12:33 coaching

13:35 Can you enjoy the moment when the team is doing well?

15:40 Discussing the leadership from John Davidson and Jarmo Kekalainen

17:50 What’s been a surprise moving from an agent to working for a team

20:15 What’s it like / who has jumped from agent -> team

21:57 First player’s contract you got signed

- 22:00 First client: Steve Rohlik (ohio state)

- 24:44 First NHL deal

26:50 One thing you would want fans to know about contract negotiations

29:00 Describe your personal leadership style

32:40 The power of people in pro sports giving back

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A conversation with Chris Clark May 12, 2020

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1:00 What will this season be remembered for in Cleveland

3:24 What it is like to be the supply chain of talent for the NHL club

3:03 so many PTO’s

6:41 Which guys have been told to stay ready for a possible NHL return

8:05 How coach Eaves handled his first season with the club

11:00 Sharing reports on players with the Blue Jackets

13:00 Development coach / department growth

15:01 Checking in on:

Trey Fix-Wolansky

18:45 Would Fix-Wolansky have been called up

19:52 Gabriel Carlsson

21:51 Kole Sherwood

23:48 Trent Vogelhuber

26:00 What are call-up conversations like

28:00 How do you manage players who are not called up

30:18 Thoughts on Scott Howson taking over as AHL president

31:50 Day to day interactions with the AHL president?

32:50 State of AHL meetings

33:20 Checking in on the Clark family and sharing quarantine stories

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What Comes Next? Discussing the NHL Draft and Possible Playoff Scenarios May 08, 2020

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:33 Welcome back, Tom

1:00 two months since the NHL pause

1:44 Columbus remains a possible hub for games

2:25 International play suspended – impact to Columbus

3:04 Watching Soccer coming back in Germany

4:38 Comparing the NHL coming back to NBA

5:19 League gearing up – how to handle testing

8:18 What might a playoff / tournament look like?

8:55 Bottom seven teams excluded

10:09 Is it fair to lop off the bottom teams

11:04 Is the field size too big?

12:41 Impact on the Draft lottery

14:40 Chris Johnston’s scenario

17:06 Larry Brooks’ scenario

18:00 How many games do you need to justify a training camp

19:00 Round robin play

19:51 How different could these results be?

21:02 Should we scrap results from season to date?

22:55 Should seeding include season results to date?

24:23 Where is the line in the standings to get a bye?

25:20 Comparing to the 81 Reds

26:23 How long will it take to get over the asterisks?

29:29 Imagine if Canada wins in a year with an asterisk

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Chatting with Liam Foudy May 05, 2020

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Show Notes:

:21 Introducing Liam Foudy

:41 Discussing Foudy’s NHL debut

1:00 Where are you now and how are you staying in shape

1:50 Training and working towards a date

2:10 Discussing the Feb. 9 callup

3:40 How did the callup happen?

4:47 London’s willingness to let you go to CBJ

5:30 What’s it like when Rick Nash returns to London

6:30 What’s been your experience with development coaches – how do they communicate

7:30 What was your teammates’ reaction to your NHL debut

8:00 Process

9:28 What special messages did your eceive?

9:59 What did you learn from playing in the NHL?

11:00 Did you se the competitiveness from Tampa Bay?

12:00 Who blew you away on the ice?

12:18 How do you get outside your head when making your NHL debut?

13:18 What was your second NHL game like?

14:32 What was your welcome to the NHL moment?

15;12 What are you learning about how to be a pro?

16:15 What was it like when the CHL season was cancelled?

18:00 How will you guys try to mark the end of your CHL seasons?

18:55 What’s the impact been on future NHL draft picks?

20:09 Hitting the DNA jackpot

22:00 Did you consider track or football?

22:27 What was your event in track?

23:10 When did you switch to hockey exclusively?

23:34 How does your speed stack up to NHL speed?

24:35 Can you get faster?

24:45 Playiig wing vs center

26:40 Netflix recommendation

27:00 Have you watched Schitt’s Creek?

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