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Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets
Are the Blue Jackets interested in Pettersson?
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On this edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline answers your questions on what the Blue Jackets might have to give up to acquire Ellias Pettersson or JT Miller from Vancouver, Dmitry Voronkov's breakout season, Sean Monahan's injury update, and Owen Sillinger's callup, replacing his injured brother Cole, in tonight's lineup. Plus, our old friend Alison Lukan joins the show to talk about her time in Columbus and her current gig, helping us preview tonights' game between the Jackets and Seattle Kraken.
Host: Aaron Portzline
With Alison Lukan
Producer: Jeff Domet
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Moving past a collapse
55:15|On this week’s Front & Nationwide, Blue Jackets’ radio play-by-play voice Bob McElligott joins and we discuss the Blue Jackets’ epic - and latest - third-period meltdown, not just why this keeps happening but how they can move beyond it. We also talk about old friend John Tortorella’s hiring in Vegas, Rick Bowness’ pointed post-game comments on Sunday, and much more. As always, we spend the final segment taking your AskPorty questions.Host: Aaron PortzlineWith: Bob McElligottProducer: Jeff DometCan the Blue Jackets capture 2nd place in the Metro?
49:11|The Blue Jackets’ 3-2 win over Philadelphia on Tuesday was more gutsy than pretty, but it allowed them to jump Pittsburgh and claim second place in the Metro Division. Blue Jackets’ radio host Dylan Tyrer joins us to discuss Tuesday’s win, the idea that the Blue Jackets are “built for the playoffs,” and much more. Plus, we take your #AskPorty questions.Host: Aaron PortzlineWith: Dylan TyrerProducer: Jeff DometBlue Jackets peaking at the right time
55:35|The Blue Jackets may have played their most complete game of the season in Tuesday's rout of Carolina. Now they look to build on that performance when they host the New York Rangers and Seattle Kraken. Longtime friend of the program Alison Lukan, a member of the Kraken broadcast team, joins the program, plus we take your AskPorty questions.Host: Aaron PortzlineWith: Alison LucanProducer: Jeff DometConor Garland arrives, UFAs stay put at NHL deadline
49:26|The Blue Jackets added Conor Garland in a trade with Vancouver at the NHL trade deadline. Just as important, they held on to their veterans UFAs, hoping to continue the playoff hunt. Aaron Portzline is joined by BlueJackets.com reporter Jeff Svoboda to discuss a busy week for the Blue Jackets and what to make of Garland’s arrival. Plus we take your #AskPorty reader questions.Host: Aaron PortzlineWith: Jeff SvobodaProducer: Jeff DometBlue Jackets approach the NHL trade deadline
47:21|Front and Nationwide is back! Aaron Portzline returns with the podcast dedicated to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Blue Jackets analyst Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre joins the program to talk about the teams last two wins, the ongoing search for the complete game, what they need at the NHL trade deadline, plus, we take your questions.Host: Aaron PortzlineWith: Jean-Luc Grand-PierreProducer: Jeff DometShould the Blue Jackets have done more in free agency?
50:55|Front and Nationwide returns with a post draft and free agency update on the Columbus Blue Jackets, including why the Jackets weren't as busy as fans hoped they would be on July 1st, Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood coming into the fold via trade, how the team did at the draft, Dante Fabbro and Ivan Provorov signing extensions and what might be up GM Don Waddell's sleeve this summer.Host: Aaron PortzlineProducer: Jeff DometThe Blue Jackets will be buyers ahead of the trade deadline
01:01:11|For the first time since they went “all in” at the 2019 trade deadline, the Blue Jackets are once again buyers at Friday’s NHL trade deadline. We discuss who might be joining Columbus, plus a look back at the wonderful experience that was the Stadium Series outdoor game in Ohio Stadium, and a discussion of Mathieu Olivier’s new contract.Host: Aaron PortzlineProducer: Jeff DometBlue Jackets Prospects ranked 6th by The Athletic
59:04|The Blue Jackets landed 6th on Scott Wheeler’s annual NHL team prospect rankings, but they were one of the more difficult teams to rank, Wheeler joins Aaron Portzline to tell him why. Columbus General Manager Don Waddell is looking to add at the NHL trade deadline, and the Blue Jackets have injury reinforcements coming.Host: Aaron PortzlineWith: Scott WheelerProducer: Jeff DometBlue Jackets aim for success on South West road trip
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