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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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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PD and Dale are back to discuss a flurry of moves made in the last few weeks including:

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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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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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The pod is back from hiatus and PD answers some commenter questions!

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PD and MrSwift convene to discuss the breaking news of the Columbus Blue Jackets relieving Jarmo Kekalainen of general manager duties.

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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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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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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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