Aaron Portzline discusses a busy week for the Blue Jackets who traded Patrik Laine to the Canadiens for defenseman Jordan Harris, the extension for Cole Sillinger, the strength of the Blue Jackets down the middle, if the dressing room is better off without Laine in it and if Elvis Merzļikins can bounce back from a tough year last season. Learn more…

Aaron Portzline discusses the hiring of new Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason, the future of the team’s coaching staff, why finalists for the job like Todd McLellan and Jay Woodcroft didn’t work out, player personnel moves, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

Aaron Portzline answers your questions on the status of the head coach search, what happened with Todd McLellan who was thought to be the front runner, if the Mike Babcock drama ruined an opportunity for Columbus to hire Joel Quenneville and the reported final two between Jay Woodcroft and Dean Evason. Porty updates the Patrik Laine saga, and the a…

On this pre draft edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline discusses a busy next few days for the jackets as they prepare to select number 4 in the draft, or will they trade down? Will they trade Patrik Laine before free agency? Who does Don have in his sights to sign on July 1st, and who will he hire as the next head coach of the Columbus …

On an all new Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline returns to discuss Don Waddell's search for a new bench boss after firing Pascal Vincent earlier this week. Porty takes your questions on the Blue Jackets locker room vibe, the draft, free agency and overhauling the roster, with Patrik Laine leading the way, on the block. Learn more about your ad …

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 a…

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…

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…

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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 A…

Aaron Portzline recaps the 2-4, six game road trip for the Blue Jackets including Wednesday night's wild 7-4 seesaw battle with the Anaheim Ducks. Porty takes your questions about how John Davidson and his staff will handle the upcoming trade deadline, who the candidates are to replace Jarmo Kekäläinen as the General Manager, if Pascal Vincent will…

On this special edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline provides his thoughts on the Blue Jackets firing Jarmo Kekäläinen, who John Davidson might have in mind to replace him, the stadium series game involving the Blue Jackets next season and he takes listener questions on the next GM for Columbus and more on the NHL trade deadline which i…

On this edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron addresses the trade rumours swirling around Captain Boone Jenner and the trade deadline in general with many attractive pieces available for the Jackets, including Sean Kuraly, Jack Roslovic, Erik Gudbranson and Elvis Merzļikins. Plus, Porty discusses GM Jarmo Kekäläinen's future with the club, if Pasc…

Aaron Portzline checks in ahead of All-Star Game, including the Blue Jackets' 1-0 victory over the Blues, a wrap up of the latest road trip, and interesting storylines ahead, as well as taking questions from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

Aaron Portzline checks in ahead of Thursday night's Blue Jackets game vs the Calgary Flames to discuss the latest with the Elvis Merzlikins situation, David Jiricek being a healthy scratch, Celebrini as a the #1 pick, PLD's poor production in LA and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Aaron Portzline checks in ahead of Friday's matchup between the Blue Jackets and Devils to discuss the latest with Elvis Merzlikins situation, fitting Boone Jenner into the roster, the noise surrounding the team this season, prospects and more as he takes questions from subscribers in this live room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

Aaron Portzline, with a quick check-in, discusses the current situation with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Elvis Merzlikins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

Aaron Portzline checks in to recap Thursday night's OT loss to the Capitals, including Elvis Merzlikins' penalty for going off on Tom Wilson, and Pascal Vincent's post-game comments about it, and takes questions from listeners including the players' thoughts on their coach, Andrew Peeke's play, scheduling in the division and more. Learn more about …

Aaron Portzline checks in on Thursday ahead of the Blue Jackets' game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Adam Fantilli's homecoming. Also, life without Boone Jenner and more as he takes questions from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

Aaron Portzline checks in before the Blue Jackets game vs the Islanders on Thursday to discuss Eric Robinson being traded to Buffalo, injuries to Adam Boqvist, Elvis Merzlikins, and Cole Sillinger and blowing late leads before taking questions from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Aaron Portzline checks in on the latest on Cole Sillinger's injury, and missing Friday's game, Kent Johnson being back with the big club, and other lineup changes including Laine's struggles before taking questions from subscribers in the this live room. Please note, this live room was recorded on Fri, Dec 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

Ahead of a game against Chicago, where Columbus tries to avoid setting a new franchise record for consecutive losses, Aaron Portzline checks in with Blue Jackets faithful discussing the Patrik Laine benching fallout, who owns the team's failures thus far, and more as he takes listeners' questions and comments. Please note: This live room was record…

Aaron Portzline checks in ahead of the Blue Jackets' game against the Coyotes Thursday night, to discuss the team's early season woes, including Johnny Gaudreau's offensive issues, a disappointing team effort against the Penguins on Tuesday, and takes listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Aaron Portzline checks in ahead of the Blue Jackets hosting the Lightning Thursday night, discussing the 4-game losing streak, the team's stars have issues with scoring, players in Cleveland shining strong and pushing for a chance with the big club, Jack Roslovic surging and more as he takes your questions. Please note: this live room was recorded …

Aaron Portzline checks in following the Blue Jackets' OT loss to Montreal on Thursday night, their 2nd OT loss in a row. Also, discussing the start of the Blue Jackets' season and more. Please note: This live room was recorded October 27, 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Ahead of puck drop for the Blue Jackets' new season on Thursday, Aaron Portzline discusses the possibility of the team trading away a defenseman, expectations for Adam Fantilli, lines and pairs, what he hopes to see from the Blue Jackets this season, and takes questions from listeners. Please note: This live room was recorded October 11, 2023. Lear…

Aaron is back to discuss Blue Jackets training camp, roster decisions that need to be made prior to Monday's deadline, the three players sidelined with shoulder injuries and more before fielding questions and comments from listeners about Kent Johnson, goaltending concerns, and more. Please note: This live room was recorded October 5, 2023. Learn m…

Aaron Portzline is back to discuss Patrik Laine's move back to center and becoming more of a prominent member of the Blue Jackets' dressing room, the roster decisions that need to be made at forward, and takes questions from subscribers including injury updates, observations from camp, and more. Please note: This live room was recorded on September…

Aaron Portzline returns discussing all things Mike Babcock, new head coach Pascal Vincent, and answers listener's roster and training camp questions. Please note: this Live Room was recorded September 20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

Aaron Portzline checks in with Blue Jackets fans ahead of next week's NHL Draft in Nashville, and after the latest news and notes, takes questions from listeners, including who they think the Blue Jackets should take with the #3 pick. Please note: This live room was recorded June 23, 2023 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/fron…

Aaron Portzline checks in following an eventful week for the Blue Jackets including acquiring Ivan Provorov and Damon Severson, signing Dmitri Voronkov, the news of Alexandre Texier returning next season, the scouting combine and much more as he also takes questions from listeners. Please note: This live room was recorded on June 13, 2023 Save on a…

Aaron Portzline checks in with Blue Jackets fans about the news of the team intending to hire Mike Babcock as their next head coach and more! Please Note: This live room was recorded on June 5, 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

Aaron Portzline checks in with the latest on the Blue Jackets' search for a coach, including the news of the team having a conversation with Mike Babcock, before taking listener questions. Please note: This live room was recorded on May 18, 2023 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choi…

Porty checks in with Blue Jackets fans following the disappointing results for the team in the Draft Lottery and discusses what lies ahead. Please note: This live room was recorded on may 9, 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

Aaron Portzline checks in ahead of Monday's NHL Draft Lottery, and an update on the Blue Jackets' coaching search ahead of taking listeners questions, including what fans want in a new coach, how the draft lottery works, and more. Please note: This live room was recorded on May 4, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Porty checks in early in the week following the news of the Blue Jackets moving on from coach Brad Larsen, the future of others in the staff, and more, along with answering questions from listeners. Please note: This live room was recorded on April 17, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Porty checks in ahead of the last two games of the Blue Jackets' season, with the team currently in 32nd in the league, with rookie NHL debuts set to occur Thursday night vs the Penguins. Please note: This live room was recorded on April 13, 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Porty checks in following an 8-1 loss to New Jersey on Thursday night with the latest news and notes for the Blue Jackets, before checking in with listeners as the team's season hits the home stretch with four games left. Please note: This live room was recording April 7, 2023 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwi…

Aaron Portzline shares the latest Blue Jackets news and notes ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Bruins, and where positives can be found in a disappointing season, before diving into listener questions. Please note: This live room was recorded on March 30, 2023 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn m…

Aaron Portzline checks in following a Blue Jackets OT win over the Sharks on Tuesday night, with Johnny Gaudreau having his best game so far as a Blue Jacket, and the state of Bedard Watch at the bottom of the standings, before diving into answering listener questions. Please note: This live room was recorded March 15, 2023. Save on a subscription …

Aaron checks in following the Blue Jackets crushing loss to the Penguins to share news on Ceulemans' ELC contract, the week ahead for the team, and answers questions from listeners. Please note, this live room was recorded on March 9, 2023 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. V…

Aaron checks in following the Blue Jackets' late night trade on Wednesday that sends Korpisalo and Gavrikov to Los Angeles and brings Jonathan Quick to Columbus, and if there is more to come before the trade deadline on Friday. Please note: This live room was recorded on March 1, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

On this week's edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron discusses the Blue Jackets mini heater and how it's affecting the dive for Connor Bedard. Aaron addresses the ongoing saga involving pending UFA Vladislav Gavrikov who is projected to be traded any minute now. Plus Aaron answers your questions on what other changes the Jackets could be making ah…

Aaron Portzline is back to discuss the latest with the Blue Jackets, including Gavrikov's current status with the team and teams sitting trade pieces before the deadline, the latest positive stretch of games for the team, including goaltending as of late and more before answering listener questions. Please note: This live room was recorded on Feb 1…

As the Blue Jackets hit their All-Star break, Aaron Portzline shares the latest news and notes for the Blue Jackets, including an update on Gus Nyquist and the effect on his potential trade value, a loss on Tuesday night to the Senators, the team's status in the Bedard Sweepstakes, and answers listener questions. Please note: This live room was rec…

Checking in from Saskatchewan, Aaron Portzline breaks down the latest news and notes for the Blue Jackets, including a win over Edmonton on Wednesday, a suddenly resurgent team, and answers listener questions. Please note: This live room was recorded on Jan 26, 2023. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Get a F…

After the latest news and notes on the Blue Jackets, Aaron Portzline is joined by The Athletic's Corey Pronman to discuss his top hockey players under 23 list, the draft, answer listener questions and more. Please note: This live room was recorded on Jan 18, 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Aaron Portzline shares the latest news and notes for the Blue Jackets before diving into the team's prospects with Scott Wheeler, and they answer some of your questions. Please note: This live room was recorded on January 11, 2023 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

After giving the latest news and notes for Columbus, Aaron Portzline discusses the biggest storylines that should be a thread through the rest of the team's season, and also answers listener questions. Please note: This live room was recorded on January 5, 2023 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more ab…

After hitting the latest news and notes for the Blue Jackets, Aaron Portzline answers listener questions as well as asks them for their wishes for the team in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic