Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets

Aaron Portzline checks in following the Blue Jackets' OT loss to Montreal on Thursday night, their 2nd OT loss in a row. Also, discussing the start of the Blue Jackets' season and more. Please note: This live room was recorded October 27, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of puck drop for the Blue Jackets' new season on Thursday, Aaron Portzline discusses the possibility of the team trading away a defenseman, expectations for Adam Fantilli, lines and pairs, what he hopes to see from the Blue Jackets this season, and takes questions from listeners. Please note: This live room was recorded October 11, 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Aaron is back to discuss Blue Jackets training camp, roster decisions that need to be made prior to Monday's deadline, the three players sidelined with shoulder injuries and more before fielding questions and comments from listeners about Kent Johnson, goaltending concerns, and more. Please note: This live room was recorded October 5, 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Aaron Portzline is back to discuss Patrik Laine's move back to center and becoming more of a prominent member of the Blue Jackets' dressing room, the roster decisions that need to be made at forward, and takes questions from subscribers including injury updates, observations from camp, and more. Please note: This live room was recorded on September 28, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Aaron Portzline returns discussing all things Mike Babcock, new head coach Pascal Vincent, and answers listener's roster and training camp questions. Please note: this Live Room was recorded September 20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Portzline checks in with Blue Jackets fans ahead of next week's NHL Draft in Nashville, and after the latest news and notes, takes questions from listeners, including who they think the Blue Jackets should take with the #3 pick. Please note: This live room was recorded June 23, 2023 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Aaron Portzline checks in following an eventful week for the Blue Jackets including acquiring Ivan Provorov and Damon Severson, signing Dmitri Voronkov, the news of Alexandre Texier returning next season, the scouting combine and much more as he also takes questions from listeners. Please note: This live room was recorded on June 13, 2023 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/fro...

Aaron Portzline checks in with Blue Jackets fans about the news of the team intending to hire Mike Babcock as their next head coach and more! Please Note: This live room was recorded on June 5, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Portzline checks in with the latest on the Blue Jackets' search for a coach, including the news of the team having a conversation with Mike Babcock, before taking listener questions. Please note: This live room was recorded on May 18, 2023 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Porty checks in with Blue Jackets fans following the disappointing results for the team in the Draft Lottery and discusses what lies ahead. Please note: This live room was recorded on may 9, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Portzline checks in ahead of Monday's NHL Draft Lottery, and an update on the Blue Jackets' coaching search ahead of taking listeners questions, including what fans want in a new coach, how the draft lottery works, and more. Please note: This live room was recorded on May 4, 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Porty checks in early in the week following the news of the Blue Jackets moving on from coach Brad Larsen, the future of others in the staff, and more, along with answering questions from listeners. Please note: This live room was recorded on April 17, 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Porty checks in ahead of the last two games of the Blue Jackets' season, with the team currently in 32nd in the league, with rookie NHL debuts set to occur Thursday night vs the Penguins. Please note: This live room was recorded on April 13, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Porty checks in following an 8-1 loss to New Jersey on Thursday night with the latest news and notes for the Blue Jackets, before checking in with listeners as the team's season hits the home stretch with four games left. Please note: This live room was recording April 7, 2023 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Aaron Portzline shares the latest Blue Jackets news and notes ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Bruins, and where positives can be found in a disappointing season, before diving into listener questions. Please note: This live room was recorded on March 30, 2023 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Aaron Portzline checks in following a Blue Jackets OT win over the Sharks on Tuesday night, with Johnny Gaudreau having his best game so far as a Blue Jacket, and the state of Bedard Watch at the bottom of the standings, before diving into answering listener questions. Please note: This live room was recorded March 15, 2023. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwid...

Aaron checks in following the Blue Jackets crushing loss to the Penguins to share news on Ceulemans' ELC contract, the week ahead for the team, and answers questions from listeners. Please note, this live room was recorded on March 9, 2023 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron checks in following the Blue Jackets' late night trade on Wednesday that sends Korpisalo and Gavrikov to Los Angeles and brings Jonathan Quick to Columbus, and if there is more to come before the trade deadline on Friday. Please note: This live room was recorded on March 1, 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron discusses the Blue Jackets mini heater and how it's affecting the dive for Connor Bedard. Aaron addresses the ongoing saga involving pending UFA Vladislav Gavrikov who is projected to be traded any minute now. Plus Aaron answers your questions on what other changes the Jackets could be making ahead of the March 3rd trade deadline. This podcast...

Aaron Portzline is back to discuss the latest with the Blue Jackets, including Gavrikov's current status with the team and teams sitting trade pieces before the deadline, the latest positive stretch of games for the team, including goaltending as of late and more before answering listener questions. Please note: This live room was recorded on Feb 17, 2023 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: th...

As the Blue Jackets hit their All-Star break, Aaron Portzline shares the latest news and notes for the Blue Jackets, including an update on Gus Nyquist and the effect on his potential trade value, a loss on Tuesday night to the Senators, the team's status in the Bedard Sweepstakes, and answers listener questions. Please note: This live room was recorded on February 1, 2023 Save on a subscription t...

Checking in from Saskatchewan, Aaron Portzline breaks down the latest news and notes for the Blue Jackets, including a win over Edmonton on Wednesday, a suddenly resurgent team, and answers listener questions. Please note: This live room was recorded on Jan 26, 2023. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D A...

After the latest news and notes on the Blue Jackets, Aaron Portzline is joined by The Athletic's Corey Pronman to discuss his top hockey players under 23 list, the draft, answer listener questions and more.   Please note: This live room was recorded on Jan 18, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Portzline shares the latest news and notes for the Blue Jackets before diving into the team's prospects with Scott Wheeler, and they answer some of your questions. Please note: This live room was recorded on January 11, 2023 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After giving the latest news and notes for Columbus, Aaron Portzline discusses the biggest storylines that should be a thread through the rest of the team's season, and also answers listener questions. Please note: This live room was recorded on January 5, 2023 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.