The Cannon Cast: For Columbus Blue Jackets Fans

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July 18, 2023Midsummer Mailbag
It has been quiet since the draft, so we asked for questions and our listeners delivered. In this episode, PD and Dale discuss:
Will any trades be made to clear out some roster depth?
Who has in the inside edge in certain position battles at defense and center?
What can we expect this season from Adam Fantilli, David Jiricek, and Kirill Marchenko?
Which RFA will get the big extension next summer?

Read more: Projecting the opening night lineup

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42 min
July 04, 2023WE GOT HIM!
Adam Fantilli is a Blue Jacket! PD and Seeds discuss
What this means for the organization
Which picks stand out from Day 2 of the draft?
Observations from Development Camp: Fantilli, Brindley, Dumais, and Del Bel Belluz
Has Mike Babcock changed in his time away from the NHL?

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41 min
June 27, 2023Fantilli or Carlsson or Smith?
This week's topics include:
Recapping recent CBJ moves: Babcock, Provorov, Severson, Backstrom, and RFA re-signings
Which center will the Blue Jackets take at #3 on Wednesday night?
Are there more moves to be made when free agency starts on Saturday?

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28 min
June 13, 2023Trade Talk Part 2: Damon, Fighter of the Nightmon, Sever of the Son (feat. John Fischer)
In Part 2 of our interview series regarding the two new Columbus Blue Jackets defensemen, PD sits down with John Fischer of All About the Jersey to discuss:
Did Columbus overpay for Severson?
Severson is an all-around defenseman, but prone to big mistakes
Where does Severson fit in a very deep right side of the blue line?
An outsider's perspective on the Columbus roster and prospects

Read More: AATJ Trade Recap and Severson UFA profile, featuring the underlying stats discussed in the episode.
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36 min
June 13, 2023Trade Talk Part 1: Provorov, Provoron (feat. Steph Driver)
It was a huge week for the Columbus Blue Jackets, as they swung big trades for defensemen Ivan Provorov and Damon Severson. Stay tuned later this morning for Part 2 about the Severson trade.
In this episode, topics include:
Why was he disgruntled, even before the Pride Night controversy?
Where could he fit in the Columbus lineup?
What is the timeline of the Flyers' new rebuild?
Some news about a potential Kevin Hayes trade

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34 min
June 06, 2023 Mike Babcock? Really??
PD, Seeds, Dale, and Josh convene to discuss the on- and off-ice implications of the Columbus Blue Jackets planning to hire Mike Babcock.
WATCH: Mike Babcock addresses his past incidents in a February 2021 Sportsnet interview
READ: What Babcock's stats in Toronto could mean for Columbus next season
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37 min
May 30, 2023What about Bob?
PD and Dale address how Columbus fans should grasp with Sergei Bobrovsky having a great playoff run with Florida. But first,
The coaching search carries on. Some new candidates have surfaced in Kirk Muller, Travis Green, and...Patrick Roy?
Did the draft stock for Adam Fantilli and Leo Carlsson change in the World Championships?
Should Florida or Vegas be favored in the Stanley Cup Final?

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38 min
May 23, 2023Waiting for Coachdot
The Columbus Blue Jackets still don't have a head coach and PD is uneasy about that. He muses on
Staying away from Mike Babcock and Joel Quenneville
Who are some interesting assistant coaches we should consider?
Experienced coaches are having immediate success on new teams in these playoffs

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22 min
May 16, 2023 Opening the May-lbag
PD answers your reader questions about the coaching search, Carlsson vs. Smith, tanking next year, and complaining about recent expansion team success.
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33 min
May 09, 2023DRAFT LOTTO LIVE REACTION: Three is the magic number
Minutes after Monday night's NHL Draft Lottery, the gang gathered to share their feelings. PD, Seeds, Dale, and Josh discuss:
ESPN botching the reveal
Chicago wins the Bedard Sweepstakes, and that sucks!
Carlsson, Smith, or Michkov: what are the positives and negatives of each at #3?
Could we trade with Anaheim for #2? What would that take?

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35 min