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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