Aaron Portzline is joined by Pierre LeBrun to discuss the Blue Jackets' blockbuster signing of free agent Johnny Gaudreau, including the surprise of teams like the Islanders and Flyers not making an offer for the player. Also, the decisions the team will have to make next if they want to keep Patrik Laine, how signing Johnny Hockey changes the perception of Columbus as a destination, and thoughts on the team now. To wrap up, Pierre shares thoughts on other free agency moves around the league, and more.
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Pierre LeBrun reacts to Johnny Gaudreau landing in Columbus

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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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 updates Jordan Dumais status and what kind of player the Blue Jackets should aim for at the draft. Plus Aaron addresses some of the General Manager rumours and if John McConnell might consider selling the team, with Arizona's owner getting over a billion dollars for the Coyotes franchise. 
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Blue Jackets aim for a culture reset in Columbus

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 General Manager, possibly a new head coach, starting goaltender and much needed depth. Plus, who takes the legendary Jeff Rimer's spot as the voice of the Blue Jackets, next year on the TV telecasts?
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A big offseason of change on the horizon for the Columbus Blue Jackets

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 in the off-season, if owner John P. McConnell might address the fan base at the end of the season, David Jiricek future with the Jackets and why Dmitry Voronkov isn't receiving more love as a candidate for the Calder Trophy?
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The Blue Jackets must promote their young talent

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 might be in over his head this season.
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Blue Jackets at the trade deadline, and is criticism of Pascal Vincent fair?

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 including Kent Johnson, David Jiricek and Gavin Brindley. Plus, Aaron provides an update on injured youngster Adam Fantilli and John Davidson's scouting trip to Cleveland. 
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Pierre LeBrun reacts to Johnny Gaudreau landing in Columbus

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