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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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A conversation with Blue Jackets defenseman Nick Blankenburg Apr 21, 2022

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After sharing the latest Blues Jackets news and notes, including a disappointing California trip and the team being a part of the return of the NHL Global Series, Porty is joined by new Blue Jackets defenseman Nick Blankenburg to discuss his hockey background, the story about him switching from a forward to defenseman, experiencing California for the first time, his fit in Columbus, answers your Twitter questions and much more!

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Bob McElligot discusses Kent Johnson and Nick Blankenburg, previews Blue Jackets-Canadiens Apr 12, 2022

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Porty is joined by the Bob McElligot, radio voice of the Blue Jackets, to discuss prospects Kent Johnson and Nick Blankenburg signing their ELCs, when we could see them, and what they bring to Columbus. Also the potential returns of David Savard and Josh Anderson in Wednesday's contest against the Canadiens.

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Corey Pronman looks into the Blue Jackets' future with a discussion about their prospects Mar 31, 2022

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Porty is joined by The Athletic's Corey Pronman to dive into to Blue Jackets' prospect pool, and discuss players that may join the club in the near future, including Kent Johnson, Kirill Marchenko, Dmitri Voronkov, Corson Ceulemans, and Aiden Hreschuk. Also, the NHL Draft lottery, Cole Sillinger and more.

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Breaking down the Max Domi trade with Sara Civian and George Richards Mar 24, 2022

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After laying down the latest news and notes for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Aaron Portzline is joined by The Athletic's Hurricanes beat writer Sara Civian and Florida Hockey Now's George Richards to dig into the complicated trade of Max Domi.

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Dave Maetzold weighs in on Blue Jackets injuries, their game against the Wild, and the approaching trade deadline Mar 16, 2022

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Porty checks in with Bally Sports Ohio's David Maetzold to discuss injuries the Blue Jackets have amassed, and preview the trade deadline. Thoughts on Boone Jenner's injury, the officiating in what could've been a serious injury for Jakub Voracek, and the temperature of the game vs. the Wild last Friday. Also, observations on the Blue Jackets win over the Golden Knights. Also as the trade deadline approaches, if Max Domi gets moved, and to where? Also, thoughts on Joonas Korpisalo, Dean Kukan, Gustav Nyquist, and weaponizing salary cap space.

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Jeff Rimer talks MC'ing Rick Nash's retirement ceremony, Nick Foligno's return, goaltending and more Mar 10, 2022

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Aaron Portzline is joined by Bally Sports Ohio's Jeff Rimer to give insights on Rick Nash's retirement ceremony, as he served as the MC on Saturday night. Also, discussing recent Blue Jackets games, some slow starts, and goaltending. Then going back to Saturday, discussing Nick Foligno also returning to Columbus as a member of the Bruins. And could #71 hang in the rafters of Nationwide Arena in the future? And it brings a spirited chat about other big name players that left the organization. To wrap up, a two-year extension for Justin Danforth and more.

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Celebrating Rick Nash Week with insights from Ken Hitchcock Mar 02, 2022

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Ahead of the Columbus Blue Jackets retiring Rick Nash's jersey on Saturday, Porty is joined by former CBJ head coach and NHL legend Ken Hitchcock to discuss coaching Nash, coaching in Columbus, and more!

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Pierre LeBrun on the Blue Jackets ahead of the trade deadline Feb 24, 2022

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Checking in from sunny Florida ahead of the Blue Jackets game against the Panthers, Porty shares the latest Blue Jackets news including Zach Werenski's injury, and prospect Daniil Tarasov's season ending hip surgery. Then he is joined by hockey insider Pierre LeBrun to discuss Patrik Laine's surge, and if it affects his future in Columbus ahead of the trade deadline. Also, a discussion on retool vs rebuild, possible trade deadline moves at the trade deadline for Columbus, and more!

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Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre on a tough loss in Calgary, and discussing Adam Boqvist, Andrew Peeke, and Patrik Laine Feb 16, 2022

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It's the return of Bally Sports Ohio's Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre to Front & Nationwide this week, as he joins Aaron Portzline to discuss Tuesday night's Blue Jackets loss at the hands of the Flames, the play of defensemen Adam Boqvist and Andrew Peeke, Patrik Laine heating up and if he stays or goes, and more!

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Discussing Blue Jackets prospects and the draft with Scott Wheeler Feb 11, 2022

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Checking in from Buffalo, Aaron Portzline catches you up on some of the latest Blue Jackets updates, including a 5-4 win over the Capitals on Tuesday, and some NHL debuts. Then he is joined by The Athletic's Scott Wheeler to discuss the Blue Jackets' prospect pipeline and the draft.

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