Checking in from sunny Florida ahead of the Blue Jackets game against the Panthers, Porty shares the latest Blue Jackets news including Zach Werenski's injury, and prospect Daniil Tarasov's season ending hip surgery. Then he is joined by hockey insider Pierre LeBrun to discuss Patrik Laine's surge, and if it affects his future in Columbus ahead of the trade deadline. Also, a discussion on retool vs rebuild, possible trade deadline moves at the trade deadline for Columbus, and more!

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