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Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets
The Athletic
Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 324

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Should the Blue Jackets have done more in free agency?
jeudi 3 juillet 2025 • Duration 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 Portzline
Producer: Jeff Domet
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The Blue Jackets will be buyers ahead of the trade deadline
jeudi 6 mars 2025 • Duration 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 Portzline
Producer: Jeff Domet
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The 500 Blue Jackets have a lot to be thankful for
mercredi 27 novembre 2024 • Duration 48:50
Aaron Portzline discusses the surprising Blue Jackets who are exceeding expectations with a 500 record on Thanksgiving Eve. Aaron addresses the continued trade rumours swirling around David Jiricek and the wonderful contributions from the young core, led by Zach Werenski, Kirill Marchenko, Yegor Chinakhov, Cole Sillinger and Kent Johnson.
Host: Aaron Portzline
Producer: Jeff Domet
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Jeff Rimer on a matchup against the Avalanche, the Chicago Blackhawks, the Blue Jackets' start and more
mercredi 3 novembre 2021 • Duration 26:33
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Blue Jackets defenseman Andrew Peeke on energy around the team, growing up playing hockey in Florida, and more
mercredi 27 octobre 2021 • Duration 26:48
Aaron Portzline gives updates on the Blue Jackets following their practice Wednesday, including news on Adam Boqvist, Max Domi, and Dean Kukan, before being joined by CBJ defenseman Andrew Peeke, to discuss energy around the team, growing up playing hockey in Florida, what is it with hockey players and chicken parm, and more.
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Blue Jackets radio play-by-play announcer Bob McElligott on the team's start, measuring success this season and more
mercredi 20 octobre 2021 • Duration 38:15
After some Blue Jackets updates, Aaron Portzline is joined by CBJ radio play-by-play announcer Bob McElligott to discuss the team's start, and to preview Thursday's game vs. the Islanders. Also, continuing questions at center, being proactive in a rebuild, how a fan should measure success this season, and much more!
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Sean Kuraly on coming home to the Blue Jackets, updates on Mikko Lehtonen, Yegor Chinakhov, and more
jeudi 14 octobre 2021 • Duration 31:27
Aaron Portzline catches you up on the latest news on Mikko Lehtonen, Yegor Chinakhov, defensive pairings and more, before sitting down with CBJ newcomer Sean Kuraly to discuss coming home to play for Columbus and opening night, expectations for this season and much more.
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John Buccigross on the NHL's return to ESPN, John Tortorella, the Blue Jackets and more
mercredi 6 octobre 2021 • Duration 32:04
Aaron Portzline is joined by ESPN's John Buccigross to discuss the NHL's return to the network, working with John Tortorella, his thoughts on the Blue Jackets and the Metropolitan Division this season, and what goes into a good chicken parm?
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Previewing the Metropolitan Division for the 2021-22 NHL season
mercredi 29 septembre 2021 • Duration 27:36
As Alison bids farewell in her final episode as co-host of the podcast, she and Aaron discuss the Metropolitan Division and how they think the standings will shake out. Who do they have winning the division? Where do the Blue Jackets fit in?
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Elvis Merzlikins gets 5-year extension, Zac Rinaldo told to stay away from the Blue Jackets, and more
mercredi 22 septembre 2021 • Duration 35:52
Aaron and Alison discuss the news of goalie Elvis Merzlikins' contract extension, and what it also means for Joonas Korpisalo. Then, Zac Rinaldo has been told to stay away from the Blue Jackets as their lone unvaccinated player, observations from the Traverse City tournament, and more.
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