The Cannon Cast: For Columbus Blue Jackets Fans

Columbus made more headlines last week with a couple of notable signings, headlined by that of star defenseman Zach Werenski. On this week’s episode of The Cannon Cast we dive into: The importance of Werenski staying in Columbus for the next seven seasons Sean Kuraly into the fold "Captain" Boone Jenner? Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Well then! Featuring a week that started with the Expansion Draft last Wednesday and culminated with the NHL Draft on Saturday, the fan base of the Columbus Blue Jackets felt the rollercoaster of emotions. This episode gets into so much including the end of the Seth Jones saga, a very good draft, and so much more including: Seattle Kraken surprise with their CBJ selection Blue Jackets do well by l...

It’s draft week with the NHL Expansion Draft Wednesday night and the NHL Entry Draft starting Friday night. The Columbus Blue Jackets unveiled their list of players to be exposed for the Seattle Kraken to decide from. We also talk prospects in this weekend's draft for whom the Jackets will select from. On this episode of The Cannon Cast we get into: Max Domi heading west? Who do we like in this we...

We’re quickly approaching the NHL Expansion Draft (July 21) and that means the Columbus Blue Jackets have decisions to make in terms of who to protect and leave exposed for the Seattle Kraken to choose from. We also talk about the big trade in hockey yesterday, and how that might impact the Blue Jackets. On this episode of The Cannon Cast, we also get into: Duncan Keith for Caleb Jones: How that t...

On Monday morning the Columbus Blue Jackets organization, the entire fanbase, and NHL woke up to the tragic news that goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks passed away over the weekend. Elaine Shircliff joined the podcast this week to share thoughts and stories on Matiss. On this episode of The Cannon Cast: Remembering Matiss Kivlenieks Blue Jackets form their coaching staff Stanley Cup Finals Join the con...

The Columbus Blue Jackets spent the last week making front office moves while simultaneously trying to put their finger on exactly what needs to be changed moving forward. On this episode of The Cannon Cast we get into: Improving the Blue Jackets marketing, making the organization more desirable Rick Nash’s new role Who do the Blue Jackets expose for the expansion draft? Jack Eichel? Join the conv...

Surely the Columbus Blue Jackets weren’t going to pin their rebuild, or retooling efforts, whatever you want to call it upon Brad Larson to lead the charge. But here we are. On this episode of The Cannon Cast we get into: Brad Larsen is the new coach Larsen addressing criticisms head-on, players seem to support him, and Larsen might relate to players Get good assistants, develop fun, high-event ho...

The Columbus Blue Jackets got bad news last week when it was announced they would be without another top-six forward for the start of next season due to off-season shoulder surgery for Max Domi. On this week's edition of The Cannon Cast we touch upon: Max Domi Marketing needs to improve A favorite endorsement for coach? Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices....

It’s Memorial Day, hopefully, you’re all having a great long weekend! As we get into the hockey news, a Columbus Blue Jackets bombshell broke over the weekend, on Saturday night to be exact, when it was announced that Seth Jones has no intentions of committing to the Blue Jackets at this time. As he intends to check out free agency next summer as a UFA for the first time, how does that ripple affe...

Last week the Columbus Blue Jackets made headlines when they reached an agreement to bring back President of Hockey Operations John Davidson. Fans are excited and so are we! In this episode of The Cannon Cast we get into: John Davidson and the team looking to get to work Money shouldn’t be a factor for the next coach Stanley Cup Playoffs Blue Jackets in the World Championships Join the conversatio...

The Columbus Blue Jackets are on the golf course but that doesn’t mean we can’t talk playoffs! In this episode of The Cannon Cast we get into: Breaking down each round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Is Michael Del Zotto returning? Seth Jones aka Artemi Panarin 2.0? Gerard Gallant coming back? Here’s the video we referenced with Kelly Hrudey on Vitek Vanecek, and the Cutting 2 the Chase podcast with f...

It’s officially the off-season for the Columbus Blue Jackets as they closed out the regular season with a 5-4 overtime win at home against the Detroit Red Wings. Upon that win, changes are already in store as John Tortorella and the Blue Jackets are mutually parting ways. We get into that, who the next coach might be? Tom Wilson, and a whole lot more on this week’s edition of The Cannon Cast inclu...

We’ve hit the final week of the regular season for the Columbus Blue Jackets as they play the final three games at Nationwide Arena against the Nashville Predators and Detroit Red Wings. There were some interesting topics on this week’s edition of The Cannon Cast as we get into: Blue Jackets sign Yegor Chinakhov and Justin Danforth Aaron Portzline’s article in The Athletic provides a hot barometer...

Even with the Columbus Blue Jackets mired in a slump and just playing out the string, there are quite a bit of juicy storylines to delve into. And shoutout new Cannon Writer Dale Bloom making his podcasting debut! On this week’s edition of The Cannon Cast we get into: Torts vs Kekalainen? Jarmo shares insight on the Two-Man Advantage Podcast What’s the deal with Andrew Peeke? The NHL moves to TNT...

This week we had former Cannon writer Elaine Shircliff — she covers the AHL’s Central Division for Full Press Hockey — back to answer our questions about the Cleveland Monsters. It was great to get perspective on prospects and hear about how things are going for Ohio’s other hockey team. We saw one of those Cleveland guys make his NHL debut for the Columbus Blue Jackets last night. On this week’s...

The NHL traded deadline has come and gone and Columbus Blue Jackets traded off those that were rumored including captain Nick Foligno and Riley Nash to Toronto, and David Savard to Tampa Bay for an abundance of draft picks. On this week’s edition of The Cannon Cast we get into: Blue Jackets Trade Deadline — Farewell to the past, hello future? Does Nick Foligno return? Off-season outlook Join the c...

The Columbus Blue Jackets kind of had a better week. I mean, for starters they did get a win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. And led the second game before losing 3-2. The effort was there but probably too little too late after their Detroit no-show. Then the Florida Panthers swept the weekend with ole friend-turned foes stealing the show. Sergei Bobrovsky was recognized for his 500-and-counting...

Last week, we were pretty upbeat about the Columbus Blue Jackets and they were starting to pull us back in. They had come off two consecutive wins at the Carolina Hurricanes in overtime and shootout and we thought ‘here they come.’ After a week that saw them garner just one measly point and getting swept — thoroughly outplayed at the Detroit Red Wings — the good vibes are long gone. The Jackets ha...

The Columbus Blue Jackets came off a surprisingly good week (I know, bad timing with last night’s loss) following their disappointing week. Jeckle-Hyde and so forth. A regular March Madness with this team. Following back-to-back surprising wins at the Carolina Hurricanes, the Blue Jackets came home to finish the four-game set with Carolina. On this week’s edition of The Cannon Cast we get into: Wh...

The Columbus Blue Jackets come off a disappointing week which saw them pick up four of a possible eight points. It’s more disappointing once you consider where they are in the standings — four points behind the Chicago Blackhawks for the final playoff spot, four points above the Nashville Predators who are chasing Columbus. Some missed opportunities were left out on the ice. A tough loss against t...

Last week we were waiting for the Columbus Blue Jackets to shake their skid, which they did with a 4-1 win at home in front of fans against the Detroit Red Wings. Then they hit the road for Dallas, splitting two games, but coming home with an ugly 5-0 Saturday night loss. Now the Jackets are looking to feast on home-cooking as the Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars are each in town for two games ap...

The Columbus Blue Jackets have really hit the skids, dropping two more to the Predators in Nashville over the weekend and five-consecutive overall. Now they’ll face the Red Wings at home for a Tuesday night puck drop. Detroit is only four points behind Columbus as things are appearing dire as ever in CBJ land. We delve into all of this and more on this week’s edition of The Cannon Cast including:...

You hear him on your FM dial every time the Columbus Blue Jackets hit the ice. Obviously, we're talking about the official radio voice of the Blue Jackets, play-by-play man Bob McElligott! Bob stopped by the podcast this week to provide his insight into the club as well as share stories about some of your favorite cast of characters. On this week's episode of The Cannon Cast, we delve into: Callin...

Points are at a premium in a shortened hockey season and the Columbus Blue Jackets are doing what they can to stay in the thick of a crowded Central Division. After what feels like an all-too-familiar series split once again, this time with the Chicago Blackhawks, the Blue Jackets started the week with a rare one-game tilt at the Carolina Hurricanes (7-3 shellacking), before facing the Nashville P...

Coming off a split against the Dallas Stars last week, the Columbus Blue Jackets kicked off the first of two games against the Carolina Hurricanes on Super Bowl Sunday, and Sunday’s 6-5 loss was shrouded in controversy. In this edition of The Cannon Cast we talk about:  Columbus against the world? Defensive play is supposed to be the identity — what gives? Injuries hitting Patrik Laine and Jack Ro...