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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 searching for 5th head coach since 2021 Jun 19, 2024

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On an all new Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline returns to discuss Don Waddell's search for a new bench boss after firing Pascal Vincent earlier this week. Porty takes your questions on the Blue Jackets locker room vibe, the draft, free agency and overhauling the roster, with Patrik Laine leading the way, on the block.

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Blue Jackets aim for a culture reset in Columbus Apr 19, 2024

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With the nightmare season for the Blue Jackets in the book, Aaron answers your questions and Columbus begins another post season on the sidelines. Porty looks into the health of Elvis Merzļikins, the future of Patrik Laine in Columbus, he updates Jordan Dumais status and what kind of player the Blue Jackets should aim for at the draft. Plus Aaron addresses some of the General Manager rumours and if John McConnell might consider selling the team, with Arizona's owner getting over a billion dollars for the Coyotes franchise.

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A big offseason of change on the horizon for the Columbus Blue Jackets Apr 10, 2024

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Aaron Portzline returns with an all new Front and Nationwide discussing the impending off season of change for the Blue Jackets with three games left in a disappointing season.

Aaron and the fanbase discuss the most important moves including a new General Manager, possibly a new head coach, starting goaltender and much needed depth. Plus, who takes the legendary Jeff Rimer's spot as the voice of the Blue Jackets, next year on the TV telecasts?

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The Blue Jackets must promote their young talent Mar 21, 2024

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Aaron Portzline returns with a new episode of Front and Nationwide, answering your Blue Jackets questions on Pascal Vincent's coaching style and his distribution of minutes, Alex Nylander's ceiling, the General Manager search, if Elvis Merzļikins might be bought out in the off-season, if owner John P. McConnell might address the fan base at the end of the season, David Jiricek future with the Jackets and why Dmitry Voronkov isn't receiving more love as a candidate for the Calder Trophy?

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Blue Jackets at the trade deadline, and is criticism of Pascal Vincent fair? Mar 07, 2024

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Aaron takes your questions on the trade deadline, what players might be in play for the Blue Jackets, he provides an update on the General Manager search, touches on the benching of Kirill Marchenko and if head coach Pascal Vincent might be in over his head this season.

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Blue Jackets have the 3rd best prospect pool in the NHL Mar 01, 2024

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Scott Wheeler, national hockey writer for the Athletic joins Aaron Portzline on Front and Nationwide to discuss the Blue Jackets ranking of third best prospect pool in the NHL and takes your questions on many of the Blue Jackets prospects including Kent Johnson, David Jiricek and Gavin Brindley. Plus, Aaron provides an update on injured youngster Adam Fantilli and John Davidson's scouting trip to Cleveland.

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Who will be the next Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager? Feb 22, 2024

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Aaron Portzline recaps the 2-4, six game road trip for the Blue Jackets including Wednesday night's wild 7-4 seesaw battle with the Anaheim Ducks. Porty takes your questions about how John Davidson and his staff will handle the upcoming trade deadline, who the candidates are to replace Jarmo Kekäläinen as the General Manager, if Pascal Vincent will give more ice time to the younger players, he provides an update on Adam Fantelli and the historic stadium series outdoor game, which will take place on March 1st, 2025 vs the Detroit Red Wings at Ohio Stadium.

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Jarmo Kekäläinen fired by Blue Jackets Feb 16, 2024

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On this special edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline provides his thoughts on the Blue Jackets firing Jarmo Kekäläinen, who John Davidson might have in mind to replace him, the stadium series game involving the Blue Jackets next season and he takes listener questions on the next GM for Columbus and more on the NHL trade deadline which is less than three weeks away.

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Boone Jenner’s trade possibility, and other Jackets who might get moved Feb 14, 2024

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On this edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron addresses the trade rumours swirling around Captain Boone Jenner and the trade deadline in general with many attractive pieces available for the Jackets, including Sean Kuraly, Jack Roslovic, Erik Gudbranson and Elvis Merzļikins.

Plus, Porty discusses GM Jarmo Kekäläinen's future with the club, if Pascal Vincent will return as head coach, Johnny Gaudreau graciously taking over Patrik Laine's charity while Laine takes time away from the game and Aaron laments the brutal penalty kill for the Jackets this season.

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Blue Jackets record first shutout in 178 games before All-Star break Jan 31, 2024

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Aaron Portzline checks in ahead of All-Star Game, including the Blue Jackets' 1-0 victory over the Blues, a wrap up of the latest road trip, and interesting storylines ahead, as well as taking questions from listeners.

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