The Cannon Cast: For Columbus Blue Jackets Fans

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The Cannon Cast: For Columbus Blue Jackets Fans episodes

January 02, 2024New Year's Resolutions for the Blue Jackets
PD and Dale are back to discuss what changes each unit (plus the coaches!) can make in the new year:
The forwards can do more to help the defense
Play David Jiricek and Jake Christiansen more, Andrew Peeke and Ivan Provorov less
The goalies need to stay calm under pressure...and stay healthy
What sort of adjustments are the coaches making in-game and between games?
How do you draw up the lines when the injured players return? Who gets bumped?

And much more!
See also: Behind the Battle: Zach Werenski's Road to Recovery
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45 min
December 19, 2023Why are the Blue Jackets so bad?
After a quasi-hiatus, PD and MrSwift are back to discuss:
Are the vibes bad around the Blue Jackets and their fans? Why is that?
Sooooo many late game collapses
Does Pascal Vincent's system fit?
The Russian line ("The Troika") are really great, though
How the Russians play like the best lines in the league, and how the other Blue Jackets do not
Can we fix Johnny Gaudreau and Patrik Laine?
What movies do we have to rewatch every Christmas season?

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46 min
November 14, 2023A November cold streak
PD and Seeds are back to discuss:
What is responsible for the recent 1-5-4 skid?
The baffling decision to send David Jiricek back to the AHL
Is "load management" a smart decision for young players, like Leo Carlsson in Anaheim?
Let Adam Fantilli cook!
How does this first 15 games compare to the start of last season? (Hat tip to Dark and Stormy for the stat that inspired this segment)
Is there a good system? Can it work?
What should we expect from the next four games?

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45 min
October 24, 2023Bad start? Not so fast, my friend!
Burkus got a sign on Gameday again! He joins PD to briefly discuss that, then they break down:
Adam Fantilli's first five games
How is the Laine-at-center experiment going? How does the center depth look?
Early impressions of Pascal Vincent as head coach
Are the Blue Jackets fun to watch again?
Stand-outs, disappointments, and surprises in each position group so far

READ MORE: Burkus interviewed by NHL.com
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42 min
October 17, 2023 Detroit postgame
Didn't want to leave you hanging without an episode this week, so PD recorded one in his car while driving home from the Detroit game. Turns out there's less traffic when the stadium empties out early!
Don't worry, Mom, we set the phone down when we had to be alert, and edited out those gaps.

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17 min
October 10, 2023The roster is set
The 23-man active roster has been set for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and PD and Seeds are here to break down some of the final decisions.
Which defensemen were snubbed?
Is the Patrik Laine-at-center experiment working? Is there room to add another veteran center?
How soon will Adam Fantilli move up the lineup?
What is the best way to deploy the roster, as currently constructed?
OPTIMISTIC SEEDS!
Compare this roster to last year's opening game. Are the replacement players better? (Spoiler: Yes)
Previewing the opening fortnight: how many points will the Jackets earn in the first 5 games?

Check out our Blue Jackets season preview at ForHockeyFans.com
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41 min
September 26, 2023Recchi to the rescue?
PD and Dale discuss:
What does Mark Recchi bring to the coaching staff, and should we be concerned about the power play struggles under his watch in New Jersey?
Are Denton Mateychuk and Jordan Dumais ready to play in a pro league?
Is Adam Fantilli a great prospect or the greatest prospect?
How good can the power play be?
Is David Jiricek ready for the NHL?

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39 min
September 18, 2023Bye-Bye, Babcock!
We're back to kick off a new season of The Cannon Cast, with a special emergency episode about the Mike Babcock controversy and his quick resignation. PD, Dale, and Burkus discuss:
What did Babcock actually do? Why did it lead to this fallout?
Should management have known better?
Does this jeopardize Boone Jenner's captaincy?
What should we expect from new head coach Pascal Vincent? Did he deserve to immediately lose the "interim" tag?
Finally, some positive thoughts about the prospects' impressive performance in Traverse City.

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48 min
August 29, 2023 High floors and ceilings for the Top 25 Under 25
This week, PD breaks down the 11th through 25th ranked players in the Top 25 Under 25 countdown. which ones are most likely to make the NHL, and which have the highest ceiling?
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28 min
August 08, 2023 Reverse Puckdoku
There's still no CBJ news to discuss, so PD and Seeds borrow liberally from Immaculate Grid, Puckdoku, and a Puck Soup Patreon episode to play a few rounds of Reverse Puckdoku, where we try to figure out the connection between groups of players. Play along while you listen!
If you enjoy this and want to submit grids for us to test in future episodes, you can email [email protected]
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42 min