Aaron Portzline of The Athletic breaks down the latest news surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets and touches on topics from around the NHL
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The Athletic’s 215 podcast, with Aaron Portzline, Tom Reed and Alison Lukan
The Athletic’s 215 podcast, with Aaron Portzline, Tom Reed and Alison Lukan
Welcome to the The Athletic’s 215 podcast, with Aaron Portzline, Tom Reed and Alison Lukan, where we discuss all things Columbus Blue Jackets #CBJ #NHL
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Did the Blue Jackets get enough for Patrik Laine?
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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…
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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
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What is the latest on the Blue Jackets head coaching search?
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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…
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Don Waddell's to do list is lengthy for the Blue Jackets
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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 …
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Blue Jackets searching for 5th head coach since 2021
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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 …
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Blue Jackets aim for a culture reset in Columbus
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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…
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A big offseason of change on the horizon for the Columbus Blue Jackets
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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…
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The Blue Jackets must promote their young talent
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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…
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Blue Jackets at the trade deadline, and is criticism of Pascal Vincent fair?
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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…
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Blue Jackets have the 3rd best prospect pool in the NHL
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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…
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Who will be the next Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager?
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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…
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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…
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Boone Jenner’s trade possibility, and other Jackets who might get moved
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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…
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Blue Jackets record first shutout in 178 games before All-Star break
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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
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David Jiricek a healthy scratch, Macklin Celebrini, and Dubois' disaster in LA
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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…
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The latest on Elvis Merzlikins, Boone Jenner's return imminent, and a noisy season for the Blue Jackets
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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…
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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
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Elvis Merzlikins vs. Tom Wilson headlines OT loss to Capitals
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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 …
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Adam Fantilli's homecoming as Blue Jackets prepare to face the Maple Leafs
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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
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Eric Robinson traded to Sabres, Blue Jackets injuries aplenty, blowing late leads
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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…
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Cole Sillinger's injury, Kent Johnson back up with the Blue Jackets, other lineup changes and more
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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…
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Who owns the Blue Jackets' failures so far?
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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…
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Blue Jackets need to break out of early season funk
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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…
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Blue Jackets lose four in a row, top players have yet to show up on scoresheet
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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 …
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Blue Jackets lose in OT to Montreal, weighing in on the team's start to the season
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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…
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