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

The Cleveland Monsters are 8-1-1 in their last ten games; can they ride this hot streak to a playoff spot? We check in on a Monsters Monday on some of the young stars in Cleveland, before shifting to look at Zach Werenski's impact on Team USA in the Olympics as they gear up for the QF round, and look at why Elvis Merzlikins is taking the back-up role to Arturs Silovs on Team Latvia. Everydayer Clu...

The Blue Jackets have a ton of cap space but they can't spend it all this summer, because Kirill Marchenko and Denton Mateychuk will need big raises in 2027. Today we look at why it would make sense to extend Marchenko this summer to get that extra 8th year on a new contract before the CBA changes kick in, and what a Mateychuk extension could look like, before checking in at the Olympics with Zach...

Finland shocks Sweden with a commanding 4-1 win in a fierce Nordic rivalry, as Juuse Saros rebounds with standout goaltending and Mikko Rantanen finds the scoresheet. Can Sweden bounce back after defensive lapses and an underwhelming performance from its blue line? Gil Martin, David Morasuti, and Glenn Dreyfus break down the dramatic shift in Group play, highlight William Nylander’s return from in...

Slovakia shock Finland as Juraj Slafkovsky and Simon Nemec make a statement—could their Olympic hockey run upset the favorites? Canada assert their dominance, with Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Macklin Celebrini igniting early, while questions linger about Finland’s goaltending and Sweden’s struggles. The hosts highlight the evolving Olympic tournament, from surprise upsets and breakout pe...

Tony Ferrari is back and we're talking about Luca Pinell, Luca Marrelli, Charlie Elick and Evan Gardner, before taking a quick look at the mid first round range prospects that the Blue Jackets could find themselves drafting this summer if they stay roughly where they are in the standings! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Clu...

The most important job Don Waddell has for the Columbus Blue Jackets is to get Adam Fantilli locked up long term with a new contract this summer. We look at what that number could be, and how it being a short term deal would be a mistake. We also look at what possible extensions for Jet Greaves, Cole Sillinger and Egor Zamula could and should look like! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode...

Team USA Women shock Team Canada with a dominant 5-0 victory—has the balance of power shifted in Olympic hockey? Gil Martin leads the debate with David Morassutti and Glenn Dreyfuss, spotlighting the Americans’ airtight defense, standout performances from Hannah Bilka and Laila Edwards, and the historic inclusion of three Black players in a single Olympic game. The crew questions if Team Canada ca...

It's time for a prospect check-in, and today Tony Ferrari is here to talk all about Cayden Lindstrom, Jackson Smith and Luca Del Bel Belluz! 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. Click here to learn more and join your tea...

Team USA and Team Canada dominate the Olympic women’s hockey tournament—are they locked in for another gold medal showdown? Hilary Knight breaks records while Marie-Philip Poulin’s injury sparks new questions. Is Sweden or Czechia ready to crash the party and claim bronze, or is the gap still too wide? Glenn Dreyfuss, Gil Martin, and Kyle Kjer spotlight the rivalry series, competitive edge from th...

Don Waddell has a lot of work to do this Olympic break, starting with three UFAs of varying importance. Will he re-sign any of Charlie Coyle, Mason Marchment or Boone Jenner? Should he? We break down those players, as well as Erik Gudbranson and other less crucial UFAs that are in need of new contracts this summer. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join t...

The Blue Jackets keep on rolling with their seventh win in a row and second shutout in a row as they take down the Blackhawks 4-0. We talk about the continuing win streak, the solid goaltending from Jet Greaves, how the offence came from all over the line-up and the improved penalty kill, before looking at the Olympic break and what this means for the momentum of this team! Everydayer Club If you...

Another BIG win for the Blue Jackets as they take down the New Jersey Devils 3-0 with a big game from Elvis Merzlikins and two goals from Mathieu Olivier! We go live to talk about the good, bad and ugly from the game before jumping into the chat to talk about goaltending and the trade deadline acquistitions we would love to see! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it of...

The Blue Jackets have another big game tonight as they try to keep gaining on the rest of the Metro, and tonight they need to beat the New Jersey Devils. We talk about goaltending, the impact that Jack Hughes has on this team and how crucial his health is for the Devils, and thow much the CBJ could use a big night from their top line, even if it is potentially without Kirill Marchenko. Everydayer...

The Blue Jackets got two big wins this weekend, and are doing lots of good things under Rick Bowness. We talk about the improved goaltending and offence, but also look at how the third period slump is still a problem that's been hanging around under both head coaches. 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 aud...

The Blue Jackets got no out of town help last night, so they need two points tonight. The good news is that the Blackhawks are struggling, while the CBJ are rolling. We break down how to stop the Blackhawks, predict some goaltending match-ups, and talk about how to fix the power play! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club an...

The Blue Jackets almost blew it last night vs Philly, but Sean Monahan got the regulation win with a late goal, giving the Jackets a three game win streak and a big two points vs a Metro rival. We unpack the good, the bad and the ugly from last night's game, look over the standings and where the Jackets could end up going into the Olympic break, and ask the question: are these Blue Jackets a playo...

The Blue Jackets have a massive game vs the Flyers tonight, and the good news is they're getting healthy again, with the returns of Denton Mateychuk and Miles Wood. We talk briefly about why the Lightning game was a promising sign for future offensive outbursts, why starting Elvis tonight makes sense, what Mateychuk and Wood bring back to the lienup, and finally what to expect tonight against a Fl...

The Blue Jackets are in need of two points tonight, but they're going up against the hottest team in the league in Tampa Bay. They've gotten a little lucky and will be facing the back up goalie, but they're going to need a full team effort to beat the Lightning. We talk about who's hot right now for Tampa, and who needs to show up big for Columbus to get the win! Everydayer Club If you never miss...

The Blue Jackets got a HUGE win over the Stars, sweeping the season series with a 1-0 win, Jet Greaves' first of the season! We go live to talk about how much we love Jet, how the game wasn't the best but the Jackets weathered the storm (especially in the third period), and answered some listener comments and questions! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. J...

The Blue Jackets didn't show up against the Sens. They need to show up tonight vs the Stars. We talk about things we didn't like from the last game, break down what the return of Mason Marchment means to the line up, run through some injury updates, and preview how things are going to go tonight against the Dallas Stars! Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official....

The Blue Jackets cannot afford to trade for Artemi Panarin right now. We break down why that is, before looking to tonight's game against the Ottawa Senators. 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. Click here to learn more...

The Blue Jackets got a big two points against the Penguins, even if it wasn't ideal to have to go to overtime. We talk about the good things from the game, including goaltending and the penalty kill, which was excellent, before talking about what Dante Fabbro's injury means for the D core, and what's next for Dmitri Voronkov after his demotion to the fourth line. Everydayer Club If you never miss...

The Blue Jackets are in Pittsburgh for the final Penguins game of the regular season for them; can they extend their winning streak to four in a row? More importantly, can they avoid the third period collapse that has happened every time these teams have faced off this year? We also break down the win over the Canucks and discuss Dean Evason's comments to the media after being fired, as well as so...

The Blue Jackets can make it three wins in a row tonight and extend the Canucks losing streak, but they need to play another full 60 minute effort like they did against Calgary, but without the PK meltdown, ideally. We talk about the Canucks struggles, who needs to show up for the Blue Jackets, and what starting Elvis Merzlikins means for the tandem going forward! Everydayer Club If you never miss...

The Blue Jackets are 1-0 in the Bones era! We go live immediately post game to talk about the big win, breaking down the full team effort at 5v5, as well as the special teams struggles before answering some listener questions! 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...