Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets

Jody Shelley joins this week’s Front & Nationwide to discuss the six-year, $36 million extension signed this week by Blue Jackets’ center Charlie Coyle, one of GM Don Waddell’s top priorities. Shelley, a #CBJ and national broadcaster, talks about life between the benches and how close he thinks Columbus is to snapping its playoff drought.

The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler, prospects guru extraordinaire, joins Front & Nationwide to discuss the NHL’s entry draft lottery on Tuesday, what type of player might be on the board when the Blue Jackets selected No. 14 next month in Buffalo, plus a deep dive on some of the Columbus’ best prospects ... Jackson Smith, Cayden Lindstrom, and others. Plus we take your AskPorty questions.Host: Aaron PortzlineWith: Scott WheelerProducer: Jeff Domet

After a disappointing finish, the Blue Jackets are settling into an offseason, but the first item on the agenda — an extension for coach Rick Bowness — is done. On this week’s Front & Nationwide, we welcome Jamie Thomas of the Winnipeg Jets and the Ground Control podcast. Thomas covered Rick Bowness extensively during his time with the Jets, and gives us insights into what Bowness means when he says “culture change” is coming to Columbus. We also take your AskPorty questions.Host: Aaron PortzlineWith: Jamie ThomasProducer: Jeff Domet

Rick Bowness tore into the Columbus Blue Jackets after a season-ending 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, saying the players don’t hate losing enough, don’t care enough, and weren’t competitive enough when the games grew tougher down the stretch. On this edition of Front & Nationwide, longtime friend Michael Arace from Disrespected Media joins to discuss Bowness’ presser and what might be on tap this summer in the wake of his comments. Plus, we take your AskPorty questions.Host: Aaron PortzlineWith: Michael AraceProducer: Jeff Domet

Aaron welcomes FanDuel Sports Network’s Dave Maetzold to this week’s Front & Nationwide for a lively chat about the struggling Blue Jackets and a look ahead at Tuesday’s HUGE matchup in Detroit, plus we discuss his favorite interviews, the future of FDSN Ohio, and we take your AskPorty questions!Host: Aaron PortzlineWith Dave MaetzoldProducer: Jeff Domet

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 Domet

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 Domet

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 Domet

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 Domet