Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets

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

May 19, 2021 Decisions on goaltending, Seth Jones, loom for Blue Jackets
Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan focus on two storylines the Blue Jackets need to address in the offseason: which goaltender does the team keep, and if they sign Seth Jones to an extension this offseason.
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30 min
May 12, 2021 The end of the John Tortorella era, and the top five topics of the Blue Jackets' offseason
Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the end of John Tortorella's time in Columbus and share some memories and stories about the coach. Also, the top five topics the Blue Jackets will need to tackle during the offseason, including finding a coach, Seth Jones and more.
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42 min
May 05, 2021 Tom Wilson, drama in New York, and former players' thoughts on the Blue Jackets
There certainly has been a lot going on around the NHL lately, and Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss everything from Tom Wilson, to the Rangers' firing of John Davidson and Jeff Gorton. Also, what former players had to say about the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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41 min
April 28, 2021 Elvis Merzlikins shines in shootout win, shares thoughts on season, John Tortorella on the "the room" ,and more
Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan recap the Blue Jackets' 1-0 win in a shootout over the Detroit Red Wings, and Elvis Merzlikins' performance. Also, Merzlikins comments about the team and playing through a losing streak, John Tortorella's thoughts on the team culture, the duo answers some of your questions, and more!
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47 min
April 21, 2021 Max Domi gets benched, and approaching a Blue Jackets reload
Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the bleakness of the Blue Jackets as this season winds down, the benching of Max Domi by John Tortorella, and the team as it approaches an offseason of "reloading".
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42 min
April 14, 2021 Blue Jackets without Nick Foligno, David Savard, and Riley Nash after trade deadline, reloading vs. rebuilding, and more
Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the state of the Blue Jackets post-trade deadline, and the impact of losing Nick Foligno, David Savard and Riley Nash. Also, the Blue Jackets looking at a "reload" situation for the team moving forward and more.
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42 min
April 07, 2021 NHL Trade Deadline: Discussing the options for the Blue Jackets
The NHL Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, and Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss what could possibly be in store for the Blue Jackets. Are David Savard or Nick Foligno on the move? Does the team trade a goalie? Also, how the latest injuries for Boone Jenner and Riley Nash can further complicate things.
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36 min
March 31, 2021 The Blue Jackets' attempt at an identity change
There are less than 20 games left for the Columbus Blue Jackets, but who is this team? Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss John Tortorella's desire to change them into a defense-first mentality at this stage of the game.
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34 min
March 24, 2021 Tim Peel's hot mic, and how will the Blue Jackets handle the trade deadline?
Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss referee Tim Peel's hot mic incident during the Predators- Red Wings game before discussing the difficult situation Columbus currently finds itself in: On the bubble for a playoff spot, how should the team handle the trade deadline?
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41 min
March 17, 2021 Previewing Blue Jackets- Hurricanes, shootout woes, and more
Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the latest news of Mikhail Grigorenko clearing waivers and Alexandre Texier being out before previewing the upcoming Blue Jackets-Hurricanes series, turn their focus to shootouts, and more!
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40 min