Cannon Fodder

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we recap everything that recently happened at the 2021 NHL Draft, discuss recent trades and contract extensions that have also happened since the draft and discuss what this means for the Columbus Blue Jackets as of right now a...

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we discuss what we know now regarding the tragic death of Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks. Finally, we talk about what’s next for the Blue Jackets this summer and mention the upcoming NHL expansion draft.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we discuss NHL player Jack Eichel and speculate if the Blue Jackets will try to acquire him. Next, we discuss his neck/back injury and how he wants to get surgery to correct it. Finally, we talk about what he might be able to b...

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we talk about how former head coach John Tortorella is no longer with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Finally, we speculate who might become the next head coach of the Blue Jackets and talk about how John Davidson is going to return...

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we talk about the how it might be best for the Jackets to tank this season. Next, we discuss how the Blue Jackets are in the final stretch of this season, which opponents they still have left to face, and discuss how the team h...

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we discuss the inconsistent performance that we have seen from this Columbus Blue Jackets team over the past few weeks, talk about the players who have been out with injuries, and mention the upcoming NHL trade deadline. Finall...

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we recap where the Jackets currently stand in the NHL standings, talk about last night’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers, and discuss players Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we recap last night’s 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Next, we talk about how last night’s game was the first-time fans were allowed back in Nationwide Arena at a limited capacity since the coronavirus pande...

Columbus 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 recap last night’s 6-5 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Thursday February 11, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Next, we discuss the Blue Jacket’s recent performance, talk about players Patrik...

Columbus 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 recap the current standings in NHL, talk about how many players are out with COVID-19 and are following protocols throughout the league, and discuss the performance from the Jacket’s in their last four games against th...

Columbus 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 recap last night’s 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Next, we talk about we talk about how the Blue Jackets have traded centreman Pierre-Luc Dubois and in returned acquired players...

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we talk about CBJ player Pierre-Luc Dubois and what his future in Columbus might look like. Finally, we recap the last two games against the Detroit Red Wings, talk about the Jacket’s power-play performance, and preview t...

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we discuss how the divisions have been modified for this season because of coronavirus NHL safety protocols. Next, we preview the Blue Jackets 2021 season, mention how the start of this season feels different, and talk about th...

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we discuss the start of the 2021 training camp. Next, we talk about CBJ player Pierre-Luc Dubois and his exit strategy, and discuss what General Manager Jarmo Kekäläinen has said regarding Dubois. Finally, we break do...

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we discuss what happened during the recent NHL Draft and what moves the Blue Jackets made. Next, we provide updates on Jacket players Brandon Dubinsky, Max Domi, Mikko Koivu, and Josh Anderson. Finally, we mention what General...

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we recap how the Blue Jackets got knocked out of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Next, we talk about the Jacket’s current roster and what’s ahead for them during this off seas...

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this show we recap what happened in Game 5 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, discuss the performance of goaltender Joonas Korpisalo, and talk about which Blue Jacket players stood out during this 3-2 series victory. Finally, we preview Round...

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger to recap the 3-0 loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 2 of the playoff qualifying round. During this episode we discuss how this series is now tied at 1-1, talk about how many penalties the Blue Jacket’s had during Game 2, and discuss some big hits that occurred during play. Finally,...

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger to recap the Blue Jackets’ 2-0 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night at Scotiabank Arena. During this episode we discuss how goaltender Joonas Korpisalo played, what we saw happen as the game progressed, and speculate how we think the Blue Jacket’s might continue to st...

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger to discuss the NHL’s 24 team tournament, what this format will look like, and how these “hub” cities will work. Next, we talk about how the Blue Jackets will face the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the tournament, discuss when all the players could potentially return, a...

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger to recap what has happened within the NHL during the last two weeks amid the coronavirus. During this episode we provide an update on where the standings sit since the league has suspended the season, talk about how this has impacted the Columbus Blue Jackets, and speculate what it might look like...

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella speaks to the media following the 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada on Sunday March 9th, 2020.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. On this episode we recap the recent 3-2 loss to the Calgary Flames, talk about which prospect players the Blue Jackets are interested in, and provide an update on the team’s current injury situation. Next we talk the forwards, how the lineup...

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella speaks to the media following the 3-2 overtime loss to the Calgary Flames on Wednesday March 4th, 2020 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta.

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella speaks to media following the 5-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday March 1st, 2020 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.