Cannon Fodder

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A roundtable discussion on Columbus Blue Jackets from The Columbus Dispatch.

  • 52 minutes 33 seconds
    Was Don Waddell sneaky efficient?

    Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we recap what happened during the NHL draft and discuss the players the Blue Jackets acquired during this time.

    9 July 2025, 6:35 pm
  • 56 minutes 53 seconds
    Roster palooza

    Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we preview the upcoming NHL draft, speculate about what the Jackets might do, and discuss the implications for the future.

    25 June 2025, 8:53 pm
  • 36 minutes
    Monahan wins Masterton

    Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we talk about how center Sean Monahan was voted Masterton Trophy winner and provide other news and notes regarding the Blue Jackets.

    5 June 2025, 7:00 pm
  • 40 minutes 16 seconds
    The Dean Evason effect

    Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we recap the 2025 NHL Draft and talk about everything that happened with the Blue Jackets.

    8 May 2025, 6:39 pm
  • 30 minutes 40 seconds
    Setting up for an interesting offseason

    Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we discuss what has happened in the offseason and what we expect to see forthcoming.

    24 April 2025, 6:13 pm
  • 28 minutes 20 seconds
    Blow us outta here

    Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we discuss how the Blue Jackets were eliminated from the playoffs and their hopes of making a run in the postseason. Finally, we preview their final regular-season game against the New York Islanders.

    17 April 2025, 8:03 pm
  • 44 minutes 48 seconds
    Hedger, Buccigross on the stretch run

    Dispatch sport columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we talk about where things currently sit with the Blue Jackets and what’s next as this regular season comes to an end. Finally, we hear from sports broadcaster John Buccigross on his thoughts on the Jackets this year and get his predictions on how things will shake out.

    3 April 2025, 7:48 pm
  • 41 minutes 4 seconds
    Down the stretch they come

    Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we discuss how the Philadelphia Fylers have fired head coach John Tortorella. Finally, we discuss the current skating lines and how the CBJ could make the playoffs.

    27 March 2025, 7:54 pm
  • 26 minutes 33 seconds
    Down the stretch in 26 minutes with Jody Shelley

    Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with broadcaster Jody Shelley on the latest Columbus Blue Jackets Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we hear Shelley’s thoughts on the final 15 games of the season and how the Blue Jackets have been performing as of late.

    19 March 2025, 7:47 pm
  • 44 minutes 26 seconds
    The Gaudreaus’ court case, the Jackets wild card chase

    Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger and courts reporter Bethany Bruner on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we provide an update on where things currently sit with the court case regarding the Gaudreau brothers and talk about the Blue Jackets' chase for a wild-card spot in the NHL playoffs.

    NOTE: Sean Higgins has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him.

    14 March 2025, 8:01 pm
  • 22 minutes 57 seconds
    Talking trade deadline, outdoor game

    Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we talk about tomorrow’s trade deadline and recap everything that recently happened at the outdoor stadium series game against the Detroit Red Wings.

    6 March 2025, 4:44 pm
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