Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets

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Aaron Portzline of The Athletic breaks down the latest news surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets and touches on topics from around the NHL

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Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets episodes:

04.19.2024
Blue Jackets aim for a culture reset in Columbus
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...
04.10.2024
A big offseason of change on the horizon for the Columbus Blue Jackets
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...
03.21.2024
The Blue Jackets must promote their young talent
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...
03.07.2024
Blue Jackets at the trade deadline, and is criticism of Pascal Vincent fair?
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...
03.01.2024
Blue Jackets have the 3rd best prospect pool in the NHL
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...
02.22.2024
Who will be the next Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager?
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...
02.16.2024
Jarmo Kekäläinen fired by Blue Jackets
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...
02.14.2024
Boone Jenner’s trade possibility, and other Jackets who might get moved
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...
01.31.2024
Blue Jackets record first shutout in 178 games before All-Star break
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....
01.25.2024
David Jiricek a healthy scratch, Macklin Celebrini, and Dubois' disaster in LA
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...
01.18.2024
The latest on Elvis Merzlikins, Boone Jenner's return imminent, and a noisy season for the Blue Jackets
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...
01.11.2024
What is going on with Elvis Merzlikins?
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
12.22.2023
Elvis Merzlikins vs. Tom Wilson headlines OT loss to Capitals
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...
12.14.2023
Adam Fantilli's homecoming as Blue Jackets prepare to face the Maple Leafs
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...
12.07.2023
Eric Robinson traded to Sabres, Blue Jackets injuries aplenty, blowing late leads
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...
12.02.2023
Cole Sillinger's injury, Kent Johnson back up with the Blue Jackets, other lineup changes and more
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...
11.22.2023
Who owns the Blue Jackets' failures so far?
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...
11.16.2023
Blue Jackets need to break out of early season funk
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...
11.02.2023
Blue Jackets lose four in a row, top players have yet to show up on scoresheet
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,...
10.27.2023
Blue Jackets lose in OT to Montreal, weighing in on the team's start to the season
Aaron Portzline checks in following the Blue Jackets' OT loss to Montreal on Thursday night, their 2nd OT loss in a row. Also, discussing the start of the Blue Jackets' season and more. Please note: This live room was recorded October...
10.11.2023
Preparing for the start of a new Blue Jackets season
Ahead of puck drop for the Blue Jackets' new season on Thursday, Aaron Portzline discusses the possibility of the team trading away a defenseman, expectations for Adam Fantilli, lines and pairs, what he hopes to see from the Blue Jackets...
10.05.2023
Discussing an interesting camp, roster decisions remaining as deadline looms
Aaron is back to discuss Blue Jackets training camp, roster decisions that need to be made prior to Monday's deadline, the three players sidelined with shoulder injuries and more before fielding questions and comments from listeners about Kent Johnson, goaltending...
09.28.2023
Patrik Laine back at center, difficult roster decisions ahead, and camp observations
Aaron Portzline is back to discuss Patrik Laine's move back to center and becoming more of a prominent member of the Blue Jackets' dressing room, the roster decisions that need to be made at forward, and takes questions from subscribers...
09.20.2023
Mike Babcock's exit, Pascal Vincent becomes head coach, and roster questions as training camp is set to begin
Aaron Portzline returns discussing all things Mike Babcock, new head coach Pascal Vincent, and answers listener's roster and training camp questions. Please note: this Live Room was recorded September 20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06.23.2023
Checking in with the Blue Jackets ahead of the NHL Draft
Aaron Portzline checks in with Blue Jackets fans ahead of next week's NHL Draft in Nashville, and after the latest news and notes, takes questions from listeners, including who they think the Blue Jackets should take with the #3 pick. Please...
06.13.2023
A new-look defense, Dmitri Vorokov signed, and Alexandre Texier to return in newsworthy week for Blue Jackets
Aaron Portzline checks in following an eventful week for the Blue Jackets including acquiring Ivan Provorov and Damon Severson, signing Dmitri Voronkov, the news of Alexandre Texier returning next season, the scouting combine and much more as he also takes questions...
06.05.2023
Blue Jackets intend to hire Mike Babcock as the next head coach
Aaron Portzline checks in with Blue Jackets fans about the news of the team intending to hire Mike Babcock as their next head coach and more! Please Note: This live room was recorded on June 5, 2023 Learn more about your ad...
05.18.2023
Blue Jackets' search for a head coach continues
Aaron Portzline checks in with the latest on the Blue Jackets' search for a coach, including the news of the team having a conversation with Mike Babcock, before taking listener questions. Please note: This live room was recorded on May 18,...
05.09.2023
NHL Draft Lottery reactions and what's next for the Blue Jackets
Porty checks in with Blue Jackets fans following the disappointing results for the team in the Draft Lottery and discusses what lies ahead. Please note: This live room was recorded on may 9, 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05.04.2023
The draft lottery and what do fans want in a new Blue Jackets coach?
Aaron Portzline checks in ahead of Monday's NHL Draft Lottery, and an update on the Blue Jackets' coaching search ahead of taking listeners questions, including what fans want in a new coach, how the draft lottery works, and more. Please note:...
04.17.2023
Blue Jackets fire coach Brad Larsen after two seasons
Porty checks in early in the week following the news of the Blue Jackets moving on from coach Brad Larsen, the future of others in the staff, and more, along with answering questions from listeners. Please note: This live room was...
04.13.2023
Blue Jackets to face Penguins and Sabres as season comes to a close
Porty checks in ahead of the last two games of the Blue Jackets' season, with the team currently in 32nd in the league, with rookie NHL debuts set to occur Thursday night vs the Penguins. Please note: This live room was...
04.07.2023
Blue Jackets' season hits the home stretch
Porty checks in following an 8-1 loss to New Jersey on Thursday night with the latest news and notes for the Blue Jackets, before checking in with listeners as the team's season hits the home stretch with four games left. Please...
03.30.2023
Bright spots for the Blue Jackets in a disappointing season
Aaron Portzline shares the latest Blue Jackets news and notes ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Bruins, and where positives can be found in a disappointing season, before diving into listener questions. Please note: This live room was recorded on March...
03.15.2023
Blue Jackets defeat Sharks 6-5 in OT, and the state of Bedard Watch
Aaron Portzline checks in following a Blue Jackets OT win over the Sharks on Tuesday night, with Johnny Gaudreau having his best game so far as a Blue Jacket, and the state of Bedard Watch at the bottom of the...
03.09.2023
Blue Jackets collapse in loss to Penguins, Corson Ceulemans signs ELC
Aaron checks in following the Blue Jackets crushing loss to the Penguins to share news on Ceulemans' ELC contract, the week ahead for the team, and answers questions from listeners. Please note, this live room was recorded on March 9, 2023 Save...
03.01.2023
Blue Jackets trade Joonas Korpisalo and Vladislav Gavrikov to the Kings for Jonathan Quick
Aaron checks in following the Blue Jackets' late night trade on Wednesday that sends Korpisalo and Gavrikov to Los Angeles and brings Jonathan Quick to Columbus, and if there is more to come before the trade deadline on Friday. Please note:...
02.23.2023
Blue Jackets getting hot at the wrong time as Gavrikov continues his wait to be dealt to a contender
On this week's edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron discusses the Blue Jackets mini heater and how it's affecting the dive for Connor Bedard. Aaron addresses the ongoing saga involving pending UFA Vladislav Gavrikov who is projected to be traded any...
02.17.2023
Gavrikov in limbo as trade deadline looms
Aaron Portzline is back to discuss the latest with the Blue Jackets, including Gavrikov's current status with the team and teams sitting trade pieces before the deadline, the latest positive stretch of games for the team, including goaltending as of...
02.01.2023
Blue Jackets hit the All-Star break, Gus Nyquist will not need surgery
As the Blue Jackets hit their All-Star break, Aaron Portzline shares the latest news and notes for the Blue Jackets, including an update on Gus Nyquist and the effect on his potential trade value, a loss on Tuesday night to...
01.26.2023
A bit of a resurgence for the Blue Jackets
Checking in from Saskatchewan, Aaron Portzline breaks down the latest news and notes for the Blue Jackets, including a win over Edmonton on Wednesday, a suddenly resurgent team, and answers listener questions. Please note: This live room was recorded on Jan...
01.18.2023
Corey Pronman shares his perspective on the Blue Jackets
After the latest news and notes on the Blue Jackets, Aaron Portzline is joined by The Athletic's Corey Pronman to discuss his top hockey players under 23 list, the draft, answer listener questions and more. Please note: This live room was...
01.11.2023
Diving into the Blue Jackets' prospect pool with Scott Wheeler
Aaron Portzline shares the latest news and notes for the Blue Jackets before diving into the team's prospects with Scott Wheeler, and they answer some of your questions. Please note: This live room was recorded on January 11, 2023 Save on a...
01.05.2023
What are the biggest storylines for the rest of the Blue Jackets' season?
After giving the latest news and notes for Columbus, Aaron Portzline discusses the biggest storylines that should be a thread through the rest of the team's season, and also answers listener questions. Please note: This live room was recorded on January...
12.29.2022
Your wish for the Blue Jackets in the new year?
After hitting the latest news and notes for the Blue Jackets, Aaron Portzline answers listener questions as well as asks them for their wishes for the team in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.15.2022
CBJ fans looking for the fast-forward button with 54 games left to play?
Aaron Portzline discusses the Blue Jackets losing 4-0 to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night, tonight’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning with Daniil Tarasov in net, the need to get Elvis Merzlikins’ game straightened out, the potential to draft...
12.08.2022
What needs to change for the Blue Jackets after 9-4 home loss to Buffalo?
Aaron Portzline is here for you to vent about Wednesday's 9-4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Please note: This Live Room was recorded on December 8, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.01.2022
Blue Jackets injury updates, prospect tidbits, and the meaning of this season
Aaron Portzline shares the latest new and notes on the Blue Jackets, including Gaudreau and Chinakhov returning to the ice and looking ahead to facing the Jets before getting to your questions in this live room. Please note: This live room...
11.15.2022
Woe be the Blue Jackets
Aaron Portzline shares some good news and bad news in the latest news and notes about the Columbus Blue Jackets before taking your questions. Please note: This Live Room was recorded on November 15, 2022 Save on a subscription to The Athletic:...
11.03.2022
Live, from Tampere, Finland, it's Front & Nationwide!
Aaron Portzline checks in from Tampere, Finland for this Live Room ahead of the NHL Global Series between the Blue Jackets and the Colorado Avalanche. Please Note: This Live Room was recorded on November 3, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices....

What's Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets episodes:

Blue Jackets aim for a culture reset in Columbus

A big offseason of change on the horizon for the Columbus Blue Jackets

The Blue Jackets must promote their young talent

Blue Jackets at the trade deadline, and is criticism of Pascal Vincent fair?

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

Who will be the next Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager?

Jarmo Kekäläinen fired by Blue Jackets

Boone Jenner’s trade possibility, and other Jackets who might get moved

Blue Jackets record first shutout in 178 games before All-Star break

David Jiricek a healthy scratch, Macklin Celebrini, and Dubois' disaster in LA

The latest on Elvis Merzlikins, Boone Jenner's return imminent, and a noisy season for the Blue Jackets

What is going on with Elvis Merzlikins?

Elvis Merzlikins vs. Tom Wilson headlines OT loss to Capitals

Adam Fantilli's homecoming as Blue Jackets prepare to face the Maple Leafs

Eric Robinson traded to Sabres, Blue Jackets injuries aplenty, blowing late leads

Cole Sillinger's injury, Kent Johnson back up with the Blue Jackets, other lineup changes and more

Who owns the Blue Jackets' failures so far?

Blue Jackets need to break out of early season funk

Blue Jackets lose four in a row, top players have yet to show up on scoresheet

Blue Jackets lose in OT to Montreal, weighing in on the team's start to the season

Preparing for the start of a new Blue Jackets season

Discussing an interesting camp, roster decisions remaining as deadline looms

Patrik Laine back at center, difficult roster decisions ahead, and camp observations

Mike Babcock's exit, Pascal Vincent becomes head coach, and roster questions as training camp is set to begin

Checking in with the Blue Jackets ahead of the NHL Draft

A new-look defense, Dmitri Vorokov signed, and Alexandre Texier to return in newsworthy week for Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets intend to hire Mike Babcock as the next head coach

Blue Jackets' search for a head coach continues

NHL Draft Lottery reactions and what's next for the Blue Jackets

The draft lottery and what do fans want in a new Blue Jackets coach?

Blue Jackets fire coach Brad Larsen after two seasons

Blue Jackets to face Penguins and Sabres as season comes to a close

Blue Jackets' season hits the home stretch

Bright spots for the Blue Jackets in a disappointing season

Blue Jackets defeat Sharks 6-5 in OT, and the state of Bedard Watch

Blue Jackets collapse in loss to Penguins, Corson Ceulemans signs ELC

Blue Jackets trade Joonas Korpisalo and Vladislav Gavrikov to the Kings for Jonathan Quick

Blue Jackets getting hot at the wrong time as Gavrikov continues his wait to be dealt to a contender

Gavrikov in limbo as trade deadline looms

Blue Jackets hit the All-Star break, Gus Nyquist will not need surgery

A bit of a resurgence for the Blue Jackets

Corey Pronman shares his perspective on the Blue Jackets

Diving into the Blue Jackets' prospect pool with Scott Wheeler

What are the biggest storylines for the rest of the Blue Jackets' season?

Your wish for the Blue Jackets in the new year?

CBJ fans looking for the fast-forward button with 54 games left to play?

What needs to change for the Blue Jackets after 9-4 home loss to Buffalo?

Blue Jackets injury updates, prospect tidbits, and the meaning of this season

Woe be the Blue Jackets

Live, from Tampere, Finland, it's Front & Nationwide!