The Cannon Cast: For Columbus Blue Jackets Fans

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The Cannon Cast: For Columbus Blue Jackets Fans episodes

November 21, 2024 Jiricek bounced
PD fights a cold and joins Burkus to talk about the David Jiricek situation, the highs and lows of November so far, and the rise of skilled forward Mathieu Olivier.

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38 min
October 17, 2024 Play like Johnny
After a hiatus, the podcast is back! This season, look for new episodes on Thursdays.
This week, PD and Burkus discuss the legacy of Johnny Gaudreau and how the Columbus Blue Jackets have handled the aftermath of his death. Then, we talk about how the team looks under the leadership of Dean Evason and which players are thriving in the new system.
As always, check out The Cannon for game coverage, our written content, and an active comment section of Blue Jackets fans.

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41 min
July 02, 2024Monahan, Lindstrom, Vincent, etc.
PD and Dale are back to discuss a flurry of moves made in the last few weeks including:
What does Sean Monahan bring as a free agent signing?
We blank on Adam Fantilli when building the lines
Lots of depth players cut got
Don Waddell clears out some fan favorite depth players
Should Dale's son come on the podcast?
First round draft pick Cayden Lindstrom reinforces the center depth
Pascal Vincent was dealt a bad hand...and played it poorly
Which coach with NHL experience will take over?
A high floor is more important than a high ceiling at this point

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44 min
May 30, 2024 Dude, you're getting Waddell
PD and Dale break down the hire of new president of hockey operations and general manager for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Don Waddell.

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37 min
May 08, 2024 DRAFT LOTTO RECAP: At least we didn't fall?
PD and Dale react to the results of the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery, with the San Jose Sharks winning the #1 pick and the Columbus Blue Jackets staying at #4. What sort of player will the Blue Jackets target with that pick?
Later, the guys get anxious about the slow process in hiring the new GM, and discuss Adam Fantilli's departure from Team Canada prior to the World Championships.

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34 min
April 09, 2024Total Eclipse of the Mailbag
The pod is back from hiatus and PD answers some commenter questions!
Beware Fanatics taking over the NHL uniform contract next season
What's wrong with Elvis? Can the team get by with Tarasov and Greaves?
Who are the candidates for General Manager?
Which defensemen in the league are actually good at defense?
Who should we draft in the first round? A center, a sniper, or a defenseman?

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33 min
February 16, 2024EMERGENCY POD: Jarmo is out
PD and MrSwift convene to discuss the breaking news of the Columbus Blue Jackets relieving Jarmo Kekalainen of general manager duties.
The timing is weird
What comes next? What are we looking for in the next GM?
What is Jarmo's legacy? How will he be remembered?

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38 min
February 13, 2024 Midseason Grades
Play along as PD and Dale assign letter grades to the regular players on the Columbus Blue Jackets. Who will rate the highest?
At the end, we compare the average to our grade for the entire team, to determine whether they are greater or lesser than the sum of their parts.
Let us know where your grades differ!

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51 min
January 30, 2024 Jiricek is the latest fed-up player
PD and Dale break down the Western Canada trip, then discuss the latest on the David Jiricek saga and the national reaction to it. Finally, thoughts on Boone Jenner as an All-Star, and what we're looking forward to from the weekend's events in Toronto.
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42 min
January 16, 2024 The Elvis drama is the latest ugly chapter of the Jarmo era
PD, Dale, and Seeds get together for a lengthy conversation that covers the Elvis Merzlikins situation and the pattern of ugly breakups that has become a signature of Jarmo Kekalainen's regime.
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51 min