Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets

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Live, from Tampere, Finland, it's Front & Nationwide! Nov 03, 2022

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Aaron Portzline checks in from Tampere, Finland for this Live Room ahead of the NHL Global Series between the Blue Jackets and the Colorado Avalanche.

Please Note: This Live Room was recorded on November 3, 2022

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Patrik Laine returns to the lineup, Daniil Tarasov shows promise, and looking ahead to the Helsinki trip Oct 25, 2022

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Aaron Portzline discusses the return of Patrik Laine ahead of the Blue Jackets game vs the Coyotes Tuesday night, goalie Daniil Tarasov shining in his opportunities, and the upcoming trip to Finland before answering your questions.

Please note: This Live Room was recorded on October 25, 2022.

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Assessing the Blue Jackets' winless start and the slate of games ahead Oct 18, 2022

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Aaron Portzline shares the latest news and notes on the Blue Jackets, including a Patrik Laine update, before discussing the Blue Jackets being 0-3, facing the Canucks Tuesday night, takes questions from subscribers and more.

Please note, this Live Room was recorded on October 18, 2022.

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A new Blue Jackets season is upon us Oct 10, 2022

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After the latest news and notes about the Blue Jackets, Aaron Portzline takes listener questions in preparation for the new NHL season.

Please note: This live room was recorded on Oct 10, 2022

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Blue Jackets July Q&A Jul 28, 2022

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Join Blue Jackets writer Aaron Portzline in this Live Room as he takes your questions and talks free agency, including how Columbus landing the NHL's biggest free agency, Johnny Gaudreau.

Please note: This Live Room was recorded on July 28, 2022

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Pierre LeBrun reacts to Johnny Gaudreau landing in Columbus Jul 14, 2022

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Aaron Portzline is joined by Pierre LeBrun to discuss the Blue Jackets' blockbuster signing of free agent Johnny Gaudreau, including the surprise of teams like the Islanders and Flyers not making an offer for the player. Also, the decisions the team will have to make next if they want to keep Patrik Laine, how signing Johnny Hockey changes the perception of Columbus as a destination, and thoughts on the team now. To wrap up, Pierre shares thoughts on other free agency moves around the league, and more.

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NHL Draft roundtable with Dave Maetzold and Jeff Svoboda Jun 29, 2022

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With the NHL Draft a week away, Aaron Portzline is joined by Bally Sports' Dave Maetzold and CBJ Insider Jeff Svoboda to discuss the prospects and who the Columbus Blue Jackets may select at #6 and #12.

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An NHL Draft preview with Scott Wheeler May 11, 2022

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The NHL Draft Lottery has passed, and we now know the Blue Jackets hold the #6 and #12 picks in the first round. Who could they take with them? Porty brings in draft guru Scott Wheeler to give an overview of the draft overall, who could be available when it's Columbus' turn, and review some of Columbus' picks in last year's draft.

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Blue Jackets Season Wrap-Up Live Q&A May 05, 2022

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Listen as Aaron takes your questions and looks back on the Jackets' 2021-22 season.

Please note: The Live Room was recorded on May 5, 2022.

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John Davidson looks back on this Blue Jackets season, and shares optimism for the future Apr 27, 2022

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As the season is winding down, Porty shares a few pieces of Blue Jackets news and notes before being joined by John Davidson, the Blue Jackets' President of Hockey Operations. John shares some thoughts on the passings of Mike Bossy and Guy Lafleur, before giving his assessment of Columbus' season, Brad Larsen's first year as head coach, Boone Jenner and much more.

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