BOOM and Gloom

Despite all the adversity.  Despite all the tragedy.  With new players, new coaches, and a new general manager...the Blue Jackets are still hanging in there.  They are in the thick of the playoff race at the time of recording this episode.  They continue to surprise and continue to impress. In this episode I give my thoughts about what I believe the Jackets do at the trade deadline this year.  I a...

The Jackets are hovering around .500.  They are playing meaningful games in January.  While I am happy with this improved version of the Columbus Blue Jackets, I find myself thinking they could be even better.  In this episode I talk about: 1. Goaltending woes 2. Damon Severson's inconsistency and the future of the Jackets' defense 3. Patrik Laine's comments

Episode 30: In this episode I'll talk about the current Blue Jackets' goaltending situation.  Jet Greaves was called up, raising lots of questions about the Jackets' near future in net!    

Episode 29.  All right, maybe I spoke too soon last episode when the Jackets were mired in a slump.  But they have emerged and have cranked out 3 straight wins for the first time since 2022.  It has seemed since I started this podcast I have talked mostly about the "gloom" and not enough about the "boom."  There just hadn't been much reason to do so.  But I am pleased to say that in this episode I...

When the Jackets started the season with moderate success, I (along with other fans) said that something felt different about this team.  New coach, new GM, new system, new direction.  But now, mired in a 4-game losing streak, it kind of feels like the Blue Jackets of old.  In this episode I'll talk about this feeling as well as some observations and notes about our beloved CBJ.  

Warning: I recorded this while recovering from strep throat.  I sound a little groggy!  We are 6 games into the 2024-2025 Blue Jackets season and the injuries have hit hard...again.  In this episode, I talk about the injuries and why I the only word I can think of to describe the Blue Jackets' penchant for bad luck is "unfair."  I'll talk about some of the things that have impressed me so far this...

The 2024-2025 season is upon us!  It has been an interesting summer to say the least.  Glad Blue Jackets hockey is back.  In this episode I'll discuss the current CBJ roster and what I expect this season.  

Another rare summer episode!  I wanted to record and post this episode yesterday but Spectrum had to fix an Internet outage in my neighborhood.  No Internet all evening.  Patrik Laine was traded to the Montreal Canadiens along with a second round pick for Jordan Harris.  I'll talk about why I think this is a significant win for the franchise.  

After waiting...and waiting...and waiting for the Jackets to hire a new coach, they have finally done so which means I can finally publish another episode.  Lots of nuggets to discuss from the past three weeks... - Jackets hire Dean Evason as head coach *Note: I had no idea he had coached Minnesota for so long.  So in this episode I reference him being their coach for a very short amount of time. ...

Lots of CBJ news to talk about in this summer episode: -Draft results -Signing of Sean Monahan -Search for a head coach continues -Goodbye to some favorite Blue Jackets -Welcome Steve Mears -2024-2025 schedule -Plus some commentary on Utah/Arizona

Episode 22. A bunch of CBJ and non CBJ Topics on the agenda today: 1. Utah's jersey release 2. Utah's possible names 3. The firing of Pascal Vincent 4. Candidates for head coach 5. The looming trade of Patrik Laine 6. Fantilli's new jersey number 7. The Jacket's first round pick in this year's entry draft

The Jackets have a new General Manager and President of Hockey Operations: Don Waddell.  In this episode, I'll break down the hire and discuss the roster and coaching decisions that Waddell will now be in charge of making.

Episode 20: My first ever in-studio guest, CBJ super-fan Caden L., and I talk about the disappointing 2023-24 Columbus Blue Jackets season.  It was full of gloom of course, but we look forward to what lies ahead for the Jackets this summer and next season.  We take a realistic approach in discussing what to expect but also talk about what our guts are telling us we'll see with the new GM and the i...

Welcome to Episode 19.  This podcast usually focuses on the Columbus Blue Jackets.  But in this episode, I wanted to talk about the situation in Arizona with the Coyotes.  I sprinkle in some Blue Jackets news as well, but the recent Coyotes news is a hot topic right now that I wanted to address.

Episode 18 coming at ya!  In this episode I'll discuss: 1. The Jackets' horrible luck with injuries and illnesses 2. Ken Hitchcock's comments about a quicker-than-expected turnaround for the Jackets 3. Should the Jackets focus on acquiring a new center? 4. The possibility of Bob McElligott replacing Jeff Rimer.

The Jackets are limping towards the finish line.  This season has been a frustrating mess.  I do not see this team as a playoff contender next year...but stranger things have happened.  In this episode I will put on my salesman hat and make a case for the Jackets making the playoffs next season.  I'll also talk about: 1. Aaron Portzline telling it like it is 2. My thoughts on John Davidson 3. Some...

This episode is a failure from a technical perspective.  I am not sure what happened but my voice is extremely loud and my guest's voice is extremely low.   Still trying to figure this podcasting stuff out.   If you are able to suffer through the audio mess, we talk about: 1. The current state of the Jackets 2. Who we expect to return next season 3. My guest's experiences with former GM Jarmo K.

Short episode this week.  Had a few guests fall through so this is a solo episode this week.  Hope to get them back on a future episode.   Topics this week: 1. John Davidson's draft grade. 2. What will the new GM do to the roster? 3. Do the Jackets have too many short forwards in their system?

Welcome to Episode 14!  In this episode I am joined by William (@that1cbjfan) and Mark (@MarkCorrell2) and we discuss: 1. The Trade Deadline.  What will the Jackets do?  We'll talk about 8 potential candidates to be moved (although we planned on talking about 6).  Will they be traded at the deadline?  Will they be traded this summer?  Or will they remain in a Jackets' sweater for next season. 2. P...

Solo episode this week.  Last week's episode was cut off somehow (probably user error) so I'll summarize what was missed but this episode is mostly about the firing of Jarmo Kekeleinen as General Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets.  My thoughts, rantings, ravings, and ramblings ahead!

Warning: Audio is kind of screwy in this episode.  The final question was also cut off.  Will include what the last question was about in next week's episode.   Joined by Mark and Mara, we discuss: 1. Jackets probably getting an outdoor game (finally).   2. NHL to Cincy? No way. 3. The possibility of trading Boone Jenner. 4. Some other things...including a proposed new NHL playoff tradition.  

This was an unplanned episode.  I intended to take the week off from podcasting this week.  But the Jiricek news that broke today and I wanted to rant about it.  Easier to rant with my voice than with my typed words on Twitter.  So in this episode I mostly rant about that the Jiricek situation but I also include a little bit about the Blue Jackets' penchant for 3rd period collapses.  Enjoy!

Welcome to a landmark episode of Boom and Gloom!  For the first time we have two guests on the show to voice their opinions and discuss Blue Jackets hockey.  Special thanks to Diana @cbjfan5477 and Mark @MarkCorrell2  for stopping by today.  In this episode, WE will discuss the current hot topics in Jackets land: 1. The Elvis Situation: Has the situation been handled properly?  What's next for Elv...

In this episode I will discuss (well, really just rant and rave about): 1. Jarmo.  Does he deserve any praise for this season? Has he really done anything bad this season? 2. Trade bait.  With another lost season, the Jackets may be sellers at the deadline.  Who could and should be moved? 3. The Elvis debacle.  Admittedly this news hit yesterday and threw off my plan for the episode.  I'll touch o...

Welcome to Episode 8.  Today's topics of discussion: 1. Adam Fantilli.  I haven't dedicated much time to talking about him in previous episodes, but he deserves some significant discussion.   2. Boone Jenner: All Star.   3. Five bright spots.  It can't be all gloom all the time, right?