Alison Lukan Podcasts

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

Aaron Portzline discusses the Blue Jackets losing 4-0 to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night, tonight’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning with Daniil Tarasov in net, the need to get Elvis Merzlikins’ game straightened out, the potential to draft top prospects Connor Bedard or Adam Fantilli in the 2023 NHL Draft, and more, as well as live li…

Aaron Portzline is here for you to vent about Wednesday's 9-4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Please note: This Live Room was recorded on December 8, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

Aaron Portzline shares the latest new and notes on the Blue Jackets, including Gaudreau and Chinakhov returning to the ice and looking ahead to facing the Jets before getting to your questions in this live room. Please note: This live room was recording on December 1, 2022. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide …

Aaron Portzline shares some good news and bad news in the latest news and notes about the Columbus Blue Jackets before taking your questions. Please note: This Live Room was recorded on November 15, 2022 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Aaron Portzline checks in from Tampere, Finland for this Live Room ahead of the NHL Global Series between the Blue Jackets and the Colorado Avalanche. Please Note: This Live Room was recorded on November 3, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

Aaron Portzline discusses the return of Patrik Laine ahead of the Blue Jackets game vs the Coyotes Tuesday night, goalie Daniil Tarasov shining in his opportunities, and the upcoming trip to Finland before answering your questions. Please note: This Live Room was recorded on October 25, 2022. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/…

Aaron Portzline shares the latest news and notes on the Blue Jackets, including a Patrik Laine update, before discussing the Blue Jackets being 0-3, facing the Canucks Tuesday night, takes questions from subscribers and more. Please note, this Live Room was recorded on October 18, 2022. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/fronta…

After the latest news and notes about the Blue Jackets, Aaron Portzline takes listener questions in preparation for the new NHL season. Please note: This live room was recorded on Oct 10, 2022 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BKz27u Learn mor…

Join Blue Jackets writer Aaron Portzline in this Live Room as he takes your questions and talks free agency, including how Columbus landing the NHL's biggest free agency, Johnny Gaudreau. Please note: This Live Room was recorded on July 28, 2022 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choi…

Aaron Portzline is joined by Pierre LeBrun to discuss the Blue Jackets' blockbuster signing of free agent Johnny Gaudreau, including the surprise of teams like the Islanders and Flyers not making an offer for the player. Also, the decisions the team will have to make next if they want to keep Patrik Laine, how signing Johnny Hockey changes the perc…

With the NHL Draft a week away, Aaron Portzline is joined by Bally Sports' Dave Maetzold and CBJ Insider Jeff Svoboda to discuss the prospects and who the Columbus Blue Jackets may select at #6 and #12. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

The NHL Draft Lottery has passed, and we now know the Blue Jackets hold the #6 and #12 picks in the first round. Who could they take with them? Porty brings in draft guru Scott Wheeler to give an overview of the draft overall, who could be available when it's Columbus' turn, and review some of Columbus' picks in last year's draft. Save on a subscri…

Listen as Aaron takes your questions and looks back on the Jackets' 2021-22 season. Please note: The Live Room was recorded on May 5, 2022. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

As the season is winding down, Porty shares a few pieces of Blue Jackets news and notes before being joined by John Davidson, the Blue Jackets' President of Hockey Operations. John shares some thoughts on the passings of Mike Bossy and Guy Lafleur, before giving his assessment of Columbus' season, Brad Larsen's first year as head coach, Boone Jenne…