BOOM and Gloom

In this episode I will discuss my growing distrust in Dean Evason's coaching abilities, especially in overtime.  I'll also talk about how the Jackets' win against the Devils might be a turning point in the season...or how it might not.  And, I'll talk about when we will see far fewer Penguins fans at Nationwide Arena.   

What have we learned about the Blue Jackets lately?  They can't seem to figure out how to deliver that knockout punch in the third period.  In this episode, I'll talk about that and:

1. The bright spots right now (Fantilli and Werenski)

2. Is Jet Greaves the #1 goaltender for the team?

3. Second line woes

4. Dean Evason's poor overtime lineup decisions

5. The Chinakhov saga

6. Bill Simmon's comment about the Jackets being the most irrelevant pro sports franchise

...and more!  

The Jackets are off to a 7-6 start and have looked very underwhelming, especially during the last two games.  Games the should have won.  I take a look at those last two games, what happened, and what I think needs to be done to right the ship...if anything can be done.  I'll also explain in detail why I believe the Blue Jackets are by far the unluckiest NHL team in the last 25 years.  

Six games into the 2025-2026 season.  The Jackets are 3 and 3.  There have been some bright spots but a lot of sore spots as well. In this episode I'll talk about the positives and negatives (both in play and personnel) I have seen and what needs to be done going forward.  

Welcome back to CBJ hockey for the 2025-2026 season!  This is my season preview episode.  I'll give you my thoughts about the Blue Jackets roster as currently constructed as well as my playoff prediction.  Enjoy!

Summer is over, hockey is back, so therefore so am I.  In this episode I will drop my thoughts about everything Blue Jackets that has occurred between July 1st and now.  Included:

1. Provorov signing

2. Chinakhov's trade request

3. Ivan Fedotov

4. CBJ current cap situation and upcoming free agents

5. Training camp expectations

6. A few other things, maybe even about pizza

A rare summer episode of Boom and Gloom!  I have a very pessimistic take on the start of the offseason for the Blue Jackets.  I was hoping for a better trade and different draft decisions.  In this episode I will explain why I am currently frustrated with Blue Jackets General Manager Don Waddell.  

Episode 38: The Blue Jackets 2024-2025 season is over.  They were a hair away from making the playoffs.  In this episode I'll talk about what we saw this season and what we can expect in the future.  Also:

- The 3 best and 3 worst decisions Don Waddell made this season.

- The 3 best and 3 worst decisions Dean Evason made this season.

- The 3 things we learned from watching the Blue Jackets this season.

Hope you enjoy.  See you again this summer.

Episode 37:  Jackets are still, somehow, alive in the Eastern Conference playoff race.  In this episode I'll discuss:

1. The Jackets current situation (no regulation wins in 9 straight).

2. What needs to be done to sneak into the playoffs.

3. The future of the Jackets' forwards, defense, and goaltenders.

4. An aspect of the Blue Jackets' system I have noticed.

5. My journey to get a Stadium Series jersey.

...and more!  

Yes, this episode is entitled "Pain."  Because that is often what it feels like to be a Blue Jackets fan.  It has certainly been a frustrating month for the Blue Jackets and their fans.  In this episode I'll talk about their recent downfall, what has caused it, and we can learn about the Blue Jackets' future because of it.  It is amazing how much things have changed in just a few weeks.  Fair warning: I usually try to be bubbly and upbeat in my podcasts... I won't come across that way in this episode as I discuss the current frustrating situation of my favorite hockey team.