Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets training camp has begun, and Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan share their observations including line combos and defensive pairings, and Michael Del Zotto. They also dive into the Pierre-Luc Dubois situation, can PLD and the team co-exist while they work out a resolution? Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Training camp is right around the corner, and Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss what questions are lingering for this Blue Jackets team. Will Max Domi push Pierre-Luc Dubois for the #1 center spot? Also, how will PLD's contract situation play out? And as promised, Alison's John Denver story. Subscribe to The Athletic and save: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Hockey is finally around the corner! Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss how the Blue Jackets may approach a shortened season, how they stack up against a new-look Central division, taxi squads, and more. Buy a subscription to The Athletic, gift a year: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan welcome Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno and his wife, Janelle, as they discuss Janelle's new children's book, "Dear Heart: A Letter to My Special Heart". They share their daughter Milana's story, lessons adults can take from the book, Nick's time being home when there is usually a season going on, and much more. Find the book here: http://heartsplaybook.com/ Buy...

On this edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the proposed divisions for the 20/21 NHL season, and how this Covid-19 division may benefit the Blue Jackets. Aaron and Alison discuss the shortened training camp and how team travel will work during the pandemic. Plus Portzline & Lukan take a look at how the Jackets are better positioned for the NHL expansion dr...

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan welcome back Dr. Mark Cameron, Associate Professor, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. He last appeared on the show in late May to discuss the NHL's bubble plan for return to play, now he's back to discuss this very challenging phase of the pandemic, how it affect's the NHL next season,...

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan gather notes from around the Blue Jackets organization, media, and friends sharing what they are thankful for this year. Subscribe to The Athletic and save: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Portzline is joined this week by TSN's Ray Ferraro to discuss the road to next season, his thoughts on the new Reverse Retro jerseys, what can get the Blue Jackets over the hump, and much more. Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/week: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan are joined by Fox Sports Ohio's Jeff Rimer to discuss the upcoming season and the latest meetings about it. How many games need to happen to make it a legitimate season? Also, his favorite/least favorite moves of the offseason, a great Larry King story and more. Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Aaron Portzline checks in with Blue Jackets forward Gustav Nyquist after his surgery to repair a torn labrum. Nyquist discusses his injury, updates on how he's feeling, his first year in Columbus, his experience within the NHL bubble and much more. Also, Aaron and Alison Lukan discuss possible time without Nyquist for Columbus, Vladislav Gavrikov's new contract, and more. Subscribe to The Athletic...

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan are joined by Fox Sports Ohio's Jody Shelley to get his thoughts on the Blue Jackets' offseason moves including the loss of Josh Anderson and the addition of Max Domi and Mikko Koivu, broadcasting from outside the NHL bubble, and more. Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan take a 30,000 feet view of the Blue Jackets and discuss what is necessary for them to become true contenders, and three avenues to help achieve it: the draft, free agency and trades. Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan take their focus off of this current offseason and look ahead to Nick Foligno and his contract. He wishes to remain a member of the Blue Jackets for life, will the team make it happen, a conversation about number retirement, and more. Subscribe to The Athletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the conservative approach the Blue Jackets have taken in this year's free agency period, the signing of Mikko Koivu, the left wing market, goalies, and more. Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan look back on the 1st day of NHL free agency around the league, and while the day was quiet, moving players like Alexander Wennberg shows there may be something on the horizon.  Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the trade that sent Josh Anderson to the Canadiens and brings in Max Domi. What impact will Domi have on the Blue Jackets? Also, they discuss the team's 21st pick in the NHL Draft, Yegor Chinakhov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss next week's NHL Draft, the difference of it being virtual, the approach the Blue Jackets may take with their picks, contract talks, and more. Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to be active in the offseason, and Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan explore the scenario of a buyout of Alexander Wennberg's contract in order to facilitate some moves. Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan dive into the possible wingers that the Blue Jackets can pursue via trade or free agency.  Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blue Jackets need help at center. and Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan dive into the possible players the team can pursue via free agency or trade. Also, thoughts on the latest NHL Award announcements. Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan count down and discuss the best five drafts and the five worst drafts in franchise history. What were the biggest hits and misses? Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan are joined by the Blue Jackets' director of player personnel and Cleveland Monsters GM Chris Clark to discuss how different this time of year is compared to the past, loaning players to Europe during the offseason, AHL uncertainty, and more.   Subscribe to the Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We now know the results of the voting for the Jack Adams trophy, and it did not go to John Tortorella. Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan spend this episode discussing Torts, why the voting may have gone the way it did, his coaching approach, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan are joined by Jeff Svoboda of bluejackets.com, and to coincide with NHL Awards announcement week, they spend some time discussing which players on the Blue Jackets they would give each award. Listen to their discussion and thoughts about their CBJ candidates for the Norris, Selke, Calder, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the news of Blue Jackets' Vice President of Hockey Operations Bill Zito taking on the role of GM for the Florida Panthers, and the decision to let assistant coach Paul MacLean go after this season. What do these departures mean for the Columbus Blue Jackets? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.