Front & Nationwide

Front and Nationwide

Aaron Portzline, Tom Reed and Alison Lukan of The Athletic break down the latest news surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets and touch on topics from around the NHL

  • 58 minutes 20 seconds
    Blue Jackets focused on cutting down goals against

    On this edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline answers your questions and comments on everything Columbus Blue Jackets, including Aaron's thoughts on Ivan Provorov trade rumours, the continued development of Daniil Tarasov, Kirill Marchenko, Yegor Chinakhov and what is behind the slow start for Adam Fantelli? Plus we get an injury update on Kent Johnson, Eric Gudbranson and Dmitri Voronkov ahead to the Jackets next game vs the Nashville Predators.


    Host: Aaron Portzline

    Producer: Jeff Domet

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    24 October 2024, 9:31 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    What’s the deal with David Jiricek?

    Many of the Blue Jackets’ young players are thriving, but why hasn’t defenseman David Jiricek cracked the lineup yet? And if he’s not going to play, why not send him to the AHL? This and more in this week’s edition of Front & Nationwide with Aaron Portzline.


    Host: Aaron Portzline

    Producer: Jeff Domet

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    17 October 2024, 11:01 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Blue Jackets season preview

    Aaron Portzline takes your questions and looks ahead to the season for the Blue Jackets with opening night Thursday in Minnesota vs the Wild. What is the ceiling for Adam Fantelli? What can we expect from Sean Monahan and Cole Sillinger? How will the Blue Jackets respond to longterm injuries to Boone Jenner and Dmitri Voronkov? Will Elvis rebound from a down season last year and how will new head coach Dean Evason set the tone this season?

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    8 October 2024, 8:22 pm
  • 56 minutes 25 seconds
    Did the Blue Jackets get enough for Patrik Laine?

    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. 

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    22 August 2024, 6:30 pm
  • 52 minutes 55 seconds
    Dean Evason hired as CBJ head coach

    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.

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    23 July 2024, 6:20 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    What is the latest on the Blue Jackets head coaching search?

    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 addition of Sean Monahan and Jack Johnson in free agency.

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    11 July 2024, 11:32 pm
  • 53 minutes 27 seconds
    Don Waddell's to do list is lengthy for the Blue Jackets

    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 Blue Jackets?

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    28 June 2024, 12:33 am
  • 58 minutes 7 seconds
    Blue Jackets searching for 5th head coach since 2021

    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.


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    19 June 2024, 8:06 pm
  • 59 minutes 35 seconds
    Blue Jackets aim for a culture reset in Columbus

    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 addresses some of the General Manager rumours and if John McConnell might consider selling the team, with Arizona's owner getting over a billion dollars for the Coyotes franchise. 

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    19 April 2024, 8:42 pm
  • 54 minutes 35 seconds
    A big offseason of change on the horizon for the Columbus Blue Jackets

    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 the legendary Jeff Rimer's spot as the voice of the Blue Jackets, next year on the TV telecasts?

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    10 April 2024, 5:51 pm
  • 58 minutes 27 seconds
    The Blue Jackets must promote their young talent

    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 MerzÄĽikins might be bought out in the off-season, if owner John P. McConnell might address the fan base at the end of the season, David Jiricek future with the Jackets and why Dmitry Voronkov isn't receiving more love as a candidate for the Calder Trophy?

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    21 March 2024, 7:57 pm
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