Locked On Blue Jackets - Daily Podcast On The Columbus Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski is a Norris winner!!! We bring you a quick bonus episode on the trophy win, the importance of Werenski the past two seasons, and what's coming next for him and the Blue Jackets! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loy...

The Athletic has released it's Cup Checklist for the Blue Jackets talking about how many pieces they are missing before they can be considered a contender. We talk about what the Cup Checklist is, how the Blue Jackets grade out, and what they still need to add, whether that's internally or externally. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On E...

Damon Severson had the rebound year to end all rebound years for the Blue Jackets, going from being a healthy scratch in the last 7 games of the 24-25 season to finishing the 25-26 season on the top pairing with Werenski, and getting excellent results doing so. We look at his season as a whole, his underlying numbers both with and away from Werenski, and try to decide if this is the real Damon Sev...

Dmitri Voronkov needs to get his groove back, but will he do it in Columbus with the Blue Jackets, or somewhere else? We break down his s25-26 season, which was a season of two halves, before looking at whether to trade him, fix him, or try to rehab his image just enough to raise the trade value. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everyd...

Kirill Marchenko was great for the Blue Jackets this season, but they need him to be elite. Can he be that? We break down his season, his future with the team, and what the CBJ have to do to help him hit that elite level. Plus, a little check in with Jet Greaves and Denton Mateychuk, who are moving on to the semi finals with Team Canada at the WC! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s...

The Cleveland Monsters are done for the season, but there are definitely some bright spots to be excited about. We dive into that, the news that HC Trent Vogelhuber is moving up to be an assistant coach for the Blue Jackets, and check in on the CBJ players in the WC as they get ready for a Canada/USA match! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locke...

Denton Mateychuk exceeded all expectations this season, but just how good was he? We discuss that, the surprise brilliance of the Mateychuk-Provorov pairing, his bright future with the Blue Jackets, and what we can expect from him going forward as he continues to develop! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free...

Ethan Beltchetz, on paper, seems like the perfect Blue Jackets draft pick, especially when you look at Don Waddell's drafting history. We have Tony Ferrari here to talk all about his draft profile, his fit with the CBJ and more!  Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official.  Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord,...

GMs don't like offersheets, but we here at LO CBJ think they're fun, so today we're talking about the Blue Jackets potentially offersheeting Zach Benson in the event that they can't sign Mason Marchment in free agency. We go over some pre-offer sheet snags with draft picks, look at Benson's NHL career so far and his future potential, and how well he fits into the CBJ top six immediately! Everydaye...

Sean Monahan was an MVP for the Blue Jackets in the 24-25 season. What happened? We look at his underperforming season, whether injuries are to blame, and how he can bounce back next season to be an effective 2C for this team. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, an...

Male Gustafsson is an intriguing prospect for the Blue Jackets, who can never have enough big defencemen in the prospect pool. We have Tony Ferrari on the show to break down Gustafsson's game, and his personal pick for the CBJ at 14th overall! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members...

If the Blue Jackets cannot retain Mason Marchment, they're going to need a replacement. Is Alex Tuch the guy? We look at his career so far, including the current rough playoff series vs Montreal, compare him to Marchment, and try to look at what his next contract could look like, whether that's a fit in the CBJ salary cap, as well as how well he would fit into the system on that top line with Fant...

Adam Novotny is probably going to be available at 14th overall for the Blue Jackets this draft, and Will Scouch joins us today to talk all about his game, whether he'll be a big hit or a big miss, and where could he fit into the CBJ prospect pool depth chart! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, acces...

We start our series of draft profiles talking about players the Blue Jackets could take at 14 with Jack Hextall, as Will Scouch joins us to talk about his high ceiling-low floor risks, his fit with the team, and more! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more —...

Charlie Coyle is BACK in Columbus, as he signs a 6 year $36M contract! We break the extension down, what we like, what we don't like, and what this could mean for the other pending UFAs going forward! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our...

Adam Fantilli is the most important RFA the Blue Jackets have, but how good actually was he this season? We look at his improved underlying numbers, before talking about what his new contract could look like, and whether the CBJ should try everything to get him locked up long term! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and g...

Is Cole Sillinger part of the Blue Jackets core going forward? We discuss on todays show, along with a season review for him, and try to figure out what his next contract could look like. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal f...

Zach Werenski was once again one of the best defencemen in the league this season and has been rewarded for his play with a second Norris finalist nomination. Will he win? We break down his MVP season, match him up to his competitors, and chat about whether he'll be the Captain for the CBJ next season or not! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Loc...

Jason Robertson's name keeps being mentioned, as Dallas' cap situation keeps getting tighter. The Blue Jackets should ABSOLUTELY be in on him, but how? We talk about how good a player he is, before looking at what an offer sheet would look like, and trying to put together a trade that Dallas would agree to without giving up too much. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make...

The Blue Jackets are locked in at 14th overall in this year's draft! We talk about some players that could be available (plus one that won't but gets an honourable mention), and debate whether to keep the pick or use it in a package for scoring help in the top 6! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, a...

The Blue Jackets finally have their starting goalie in Jet Greaves, but he needs a new contract. Today we do his season review, looking at exactly how good he was for the Blue Jackets this season, and what kind of contract he could command. Plus, is he the starting goalie for Team Canada at the World Championships? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join t...

If the Blue Jackets want to upgrade their D this summer, they can't keep Erik Gudbranson. We break down his disappointing season, his underlying numbers, and talk about how to replace him with a cheaper, younger and more effective player, before checking in with the Cleveland Monsters and their up and down playoff series vs Syracuse. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make...

Should the Blue Jackets resign Danton Heinen? We argue that they should, as we look at his season as a whole, his underlying numbers, and the CBJ salary cap situation in this episode! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans....

Mason Marchment delivered a lot for the Blue Jackets after his December arrival, including 11 points in 11 games at the end of the season when the CBJ were flailing. Does he stay? What will it take to get him a new contract in Columbus? We explore on today's episode! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audi...

Continuing the series on the CBJ pending UFAs today, we look at Boone Jenner, who had a fine if unremarkable season. We discuss his on ice impact, the captaincy, and whether keeping him around is going to depend on what some other UFAs like Charlie Coyle and Danton Heinen do Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-f...