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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:

Another big win against Washington; looking at the rookies; Korpisalo on the rise-evaluating Merzlikins Dec 17, 2019

Show notes

Depleted by injuries, the Blue Jackets earned an impressive 3-0 win over the Washington Capitals Monday. Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan recap all the highlights of the game and talk about where this team is overall in terms of the play of their rookies; looking at players deeper in the organization; and what we continue to learn - and still need to learn - about goaltending as Joonas Korpisalo claims the starters net.

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Blue Jackets stop skid with win in DC, a reminder of what this team might be Dec 10, 2019

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The Blue Jackets earned a 5-2 win over the Capitals, Monday, to stop a four-game losing skid. In this episode, Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the different identities the team has shown in this stretch and try to figure out what the team might truly be - and if there’s still time to put it all together.

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Still searching for offense; responding to Werenski’s injury; a reckoning in hockey culture Dec 03, 2019

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With Zach Werenski expected to miss four weeks of action due to a shoulder injury, Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan break down the impacts of that loss as well as how the Blue Jackets need to respond, including the ongoing lack of scoring. The two also discuss recent revelations of coach misconduct in the league.

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The 2010s: Blue Jackets All-Decade Team Nov 27, 2019

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Alison and Aaron sit down for a very special podcast where they pick the All-Decade Blue Jackets team.

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It’s Korpisalo’s net; special teams kicking in; who still has more to give Nov 26, 2019

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Coming off the second shutout of Joonas Korpisalo’s career, Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss how he has taken ownership of the Blue Jackets’ net and what Elvis Merzlikins has to do to recover from the loss in Winnipeg. The two also break down the impact both the power play and penalty kill are making with their team, and the curious case of Josh Anderson’s play to date.

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New lines, finding offense and Werenski’s play Nov 19, 2019

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Coming off a weekend win against St. Louis, the Blue Jackets continue to shuffle lines to try and spark offense. We talk about the forward changes, along with how the team has fared without the suspended Nick Foligno; the possibility of Merzlikins getting more playing time in Cleveland; Zach Werenski’s calm style of play, and more in advance of Tuesday’s game against Montreal.

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Challenges the Blue Jackets face Nov 12, 2019

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It’s been an up and down road trip for Columbus. They won in Arizona but lost in Colorado in a game that saw Joonas Korpisalo lose his cool, and Nick Foligno with an illegal hit that will cost him a few games. In this episode, Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the repercussions of those actions and what the Blue Jackets will have to do if they want to get their season back on track.

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Nothing is coming easy for the Blue Jackets Nov 05, 2019

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After a six-game point streak, the Blue Jackets are 0-3-1 in their last four games. Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss which version of this team is their true identity; players who aren’t meeting expectations right now; the challenges the group is facing; and the recent call-up of Kole Sherwood and what he can bring to the ice.

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Lessons from game 11: Korpislosion; injuries; dissecting the state of the power play Oct 29, 2019

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After a 7-4 loss in Philadelphia, Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan break down some big lessons learned including managing emotion; injuries to Murray and Texier; and the struggling power play - including John Tortorella’s thoughts.

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Blue Jackets bought in; Anderson returns; who is stepping up Oct 22, 2019

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After the Blue Jackets earn an impressive overtime win in Toronto, Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the attitude of the team and how they have bought in; the return of Josh Anderson; managing Ryan Murray’s workload and players who are contributing in different ways.

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