CBJectively Speaking

On this episode, we welcome Rick Bowness, head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, to talk about his decision to return to Columbus, his eagerness for September, his role in the offseason moves and negotiations, and more! Plus, we provide our analysis about the Zach Werenski saga, Leo Carlsson's offer sheet, UFA departures, recent additions, and more! Check out our interview with Rick Bowness on Y...

On this episode, we welcome Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers to discuss the 2026 Blue Jackets offseason, which is a critical one for the Union Blue. Will the UFAs walk? When will they re-sign the RFAs? Will we actually pick at 14? These unanswered questions and more on this episode! Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Thread, and Twitter: @CBJectivelyPod Check us out on Facebook and YouTube: CBJec...

On this episode, we discuss Zach Werenski winning the Norris Trophy, Trent Vogelhuber's eventual promotion, and chat about all of the silly season news that broke this week, including Dylan Larking requesting a trade and Mike Babcock being on Edmonton's short list to be their next head coach. Maybe it's alright that things are quiet in Columbus after all... Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Threa...

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Charlie Coyle joins the show to talk about his first season in Columbus, his leadership style, and what he's looking forward to over the next six years in Columbus. We also talk about the Cleveland Monsters disappointing end to the Calder Cup Playoffs, chat about Boone Jenner switching agents, discuss Egor Zamula's KHL rights being traded, and so much more! Be sure to...

The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed Charlie Coyle to a six-year, $36M contract, and we're here to talk about all the feelings. Spoiler alert: We're pretty excited. We also take a look at other moves that the Blue Jackets need to make related to pending RFAs and UFAs, Laura eases concerns about the slowness of the off-season, and we preview Cleveland's North Division Final against the Toronto...

On this episode, we return to our regularly scheduled programming to give you our thoughts on Rick Bowness returning as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, discuss the Cleveland Monsters playoff run, and give you our predictions for the rest of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Thread, and Twitter: @CBJectivelyPod Check us out on Facebook and YouTube: CBJectively Sp...

On this episode, we're joined by Guy and Jane Gaudreau to discuss the creation of the Gaudreau Family Foundation ahead of the second annual Gaudreau Family 5K on Saturday, May 16. We discuss the aims of the foundation, the successes so far, and what's ahead! We also talk a little playoff hockey, too! We'll be back next week with our regularly scheduled programming! Follow the Gaudreau Family 5K: @...

What. Happened. To. The. Columbus. Blue. Jackets.  We discuss all of that and more in this week's "Podcast Only Meeting". Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Thread, and Twitter: @CBJectivelyPod Check us out on Facebook and YouTube: CBJectively Speaking Join our Gaudreau Family 5K Team: Team CBJectively Speaking Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen! Check out our merchandise: www.cbjecti...

On this episode, we welcome in Steve Mears, TV play-by-play announcer for the Columbus Blue Jackets, to recap the season from his perspective, discuss the playoff push at hands, and don't worry, we scratch the surface of our shared identity as foodies. We preview the week ahead for the Columbus Blue Jackets and the teams around them. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Thread, and Twitter: @CBJecti...

On this episode, we discuss an important week with the Blue Jackets that ended with the conclusion of a 12-game point streak that has put the CBJ in position to control their own destiny in the race for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We talk about the week that was on the ice, discuss the growth of the game around Columbus sparked by the Ohio State Women's 5th straight NCAA Championship appearance, and...

How good can this CBJ team be? After points in nine straight, some are wondering not if, but where the Blue Jackets will slot in to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It's a risky proposition to look into the club from the outside, but on this episode, we discuss the current pundit playoff projections and where we see the Blue Jackets in the mix, discuss last week's action, and name our players that have b...

Oh boy, we're back! On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets trade deadline acquisition of Conor Garland, their 3-1-2 stretch since the Olympic break, and unpack all that transpired following the Olympic Gold for both the Women's and the Men's team. Finally, we take a look at the week ahead and glance at the standings. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Thread, and Twitter: @CBJectivelyPod Che...

The Columbus Blue Jackets are entering the Olympic Break having won seven straight and eleven-of-twelve, making them the hottest team in the NHL. It's hard for the vibes to be low, especially as the Blue Jackets send off Zach Werenski and Elvis Merzlikins to represent their respective countries at the 2026 Olympic Games! We talk about the wins, the playoff race, and the Olympics on this exciting e...

Minus a weird one against Ottawa, the Blue Jackets have won seven of their last eight games, and are the talk of the NHL heading into the Olympic Break... can they keep up the success? We discuss that and more! Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Thread, and Twitter: @CBJectivelyPod Check us out on Facebook and YouTube: CBJectively Speaking Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen! Check out...

On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets dominating win against the Vancouver Canucks, dissect a hard fought victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and celebrate our two Olympians, Zach Werenski and Elvis Merzlikins, for their play as of late. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Thread, and Twitter: @CBJectivelyPod Check us out on Facebook and YouTube: CBJectively Speaking Rate, review, and s...

The Columbus Blue Jackets have fired Dean Evason and Steve McCarthy and hired Rick Bowness as the fifth head coach in as many years for the franchise - yes, that's essentially all we talk about. Can you blame us? Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Thread, and Twitter: @CBJectivelyPod Check us out on Facebook and YouTube: CBJectively Speaking Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen! Check o...

LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED! On this episode, we get real about our frustrations about the Blue Jackets ninth loss when leading in the third period, talk about an exciting Buffalo game that should inform how this team plays, and talk about ours and our listeners' CBJ New Years Resolutions! Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Thread, and Twitter: @CBJectivelyPod Check us out on Facebook and YouTu...

On this episode, we start on the road, giving you a Carcast experience for the ages, where we discuss the trade of Yegor Chinakhov to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Blue Jackets' three-game winning streak, and look ahead to the new year. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Thread, and Twitter: @CBJectivelyPod Check us out on Facebook and YouTube: CBJectively Speaking Rate, review, and subscribe where...

On this episode, we get real about the bleak nature of where the Blue Jackets sit in the Eastern Conference Standings and their inability to play three periods of hockey. We also discuss the potential injury to Zach Werenski, and thank the Hockey Gods that it's only day-to-day. Don't miss our initial reactions to Mason Marchment being the newest member of the CBJ, including our takes on his goal c...

On this episode, we spend a lot of time answering the question, "are the Blue Jackets a team that can't win, or are they a team that won't win?" Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Thread, and Twitter: @CBJectivelyPod Check us out on Facebook and YouTube: CBJectively Speaking Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen! Check out our merchandise: www.cbjectivelymerch.com Hosted by Sim...

On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets most recent stretch against Montreal, Winnipeg, Toronto (twice), Detroit, Washington, and Pittsburgh, including our key takeaways, namely the importance of finishing games. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Thread, and Twitter: @CBJectivelyPod Check us out on Facebook and YouTube: CBJectively Speaking Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen! Ch...

On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets' previous four game stretch against the Oilers, Kraken, Oilers again, and the New York Rangers, talk about Boone Jenner's long-term injury and our concerns about what that means for his future in Columbus, and preview another four-game stretch against the Canadiens, Jets, Maple Leafs, and Red Wings. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Thread, and Twitter...

On this episode, we discuss the first half of the Blue Jackets' trip our west to take on the Calgary Flames and the Vancouver Canucks. We also check-in on the Metropolitan Division standings, our friends up north, the Cleveland Monsters, and wrap up by looking at next week's busy slate of games and who we need to show up the most in the upcoming four-game stretch. Be sure to follow us on Instagram...

On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets early season success, including a four game winning streak that came to a bitter end in Long Island, share the player we think played with the most ****ing heart last week, and preview the week ahead, including kicking off a pesky Western Canada road trip. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Thread, and Twitter: @CBJectivelyPod Check us out on Facebook a...

The Blue Jackets have played 8 games, equating to nearly 10% of the season! On this episode, we discuss how the Jackets looked last week in wins against Dallas and Pittsburgh, and a crummy loss against the Washington Capitals. We take a look ahead at match-ups against the Sabres, Maple Leafs, and Islanders, discuss who played with heart last week, and so much more! Be sure to follow us on Instagra...