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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:07

Blue Jackets searching for 5th head coach since 2021

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2024/06/19

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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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59:35

Blue Jackets aim for a culture reset in Columbus

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2024/04/19

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

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54:35

A big offseason of change on the horizon for the...

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2024/04/10

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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58:27

The Blue Jackets must promote their young talent

Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue... ·

2024/03/21

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?Learn more

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60:59

Blue Jackets at the trade deadline, and is criticism...

Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue... ·

2024/03/07

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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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64:03

Blue Jackets have the 3rd best prospect pool in the NHL

Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue... ·

2024/03/01

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:33

Who will be the next Columbus Blue Jackets General...

Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue... ·

2024/02/22

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

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49:50

Jarmo Kekäläinen fired by Blue Jackets

Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue... ·

2024/02/16

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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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50:56

Boone Jenner’s trade possibility, and other Jackets...

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2024/02/14

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

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55:13

Blue Jackets record first shutout in 178 games before...

Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue... ·

2024/01/31

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:57

David Jiricek a healthy scratch, Macklin Celebrini,...

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2024/01/25

Aaron Portzline checks in ahead of Thursday night's Blue Jackets game vs the Calgary Flames to discuss the latest with the Elvis Merzlikins situation, David Jiricek being a healthy scratch, Celebrini as a the #1 pick, PLD's poor production in LA and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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57:52

The latest on Elvis Merzlikins, Boone Jenner's return...

Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue... ·

2024/01/18

Aaron Portzline checks in ahead of Friday's matchup between the Blue Jackets and Devils to discuss the latest with Elvis Merzlikins situation, fitting Boone Jenner into the roster, the noise surrounding the team this season, prospects and more as he takes questions from subscribers in this live room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:42

What is going on with Elvis Merzlikins?

Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue... ·

2024/01/11

Aaron Portzline, with a quick check-in, discusses the current situation with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Elvis Merzlikins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:28

Elvis Merzlikins vs. Tom Wilson headlines OT loss to...

Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue... ·

2023/12/22

Aaron Portzline checks in to recap Thursday night's OT loss to the Capitals, including Elvis Merzlikins' penalty for going off on Tom Wilson, and Pascal Vincent's post-game comments about it, and takes questions from listeners including the players' thoughts on their coach, Andrew Peeke's play, scheduling in the division and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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60:48

Adam Fantilli's homecoming as Blue Jackets prepare to...

Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue... ·

2023/12/14

Aaron Portzline checks in on Thursday ahead of the Blue Jackets' game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Adam Fantilli's homecoming. Also, life without Boone Jenner and more as he takes questions from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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60:43

Eric Robinson traded to Sabres, Blue Jackets injuries...

Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue... ·

2023/12/07

Aaron Portzline checks in before the Blue Jackets game vs the Islanders on Thursday to discuss Eric Robinson being traded to Buffalo, injuries to Adam Boqvist, Elvis Merzlikins, and Cole Sillinger and blowing late leads before taking questions from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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57:06

Cole Sillinger's injury, Kent Johnson back up with...

Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue... ·

2023/12/02

Aaron Portzline checks in on the latest on Cole Sillinger's injury, and missing Friday's game, Kent Johnson being back with the big club, and other lineup changes including Laine's struggles before taking questions from subscribers in the this live room. Please note, this live room was recorded on Fri, Dec 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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63:03

Who owns the Blue Jackets' failures so far?

Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue... ·

2023/11/22

Ahead of a game against Chicago, where Columbus tries to avoid setting a new franchise record for consecutive losses, Aaron Portzline checks in with Blue Jackets faithful discussing the Patrik Laine benching fallout, who owns the team's failures thus far, and more as he takes listeners' questions and comments. Please note: This live room was recorded November 22, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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63:16

Blue Jackets need to break out of early season funk

Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue... ·

2023/11/16

Aaron Portzline checks in ahead of the Blue Jackets' game against the Coyotes Thursday night, to discuss the team's early season woes, including Johnny Gaudreau's offensive issues, a disappointing team effort against the Penguins on Tuesday, and takes listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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63:00

Blue Jackets lose four in a row, top players have yet...

Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue... ·

2023/11/02

Aaron Portzline checks in ahead of the Blue Jackets hosting the Lightning Thursday night, discussing the 4-game losing streak, the team's stars have issues with scoring, players in Cleveland shining strong and pushing for a chance with the big club, Jack Roslovic surging and more as he takes your questions. Please note: this live room was recorded November 2, 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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