The Cannon Cast: For Columbus Blue Jackets Fans

The 2020 NHL Trade Deadline is behind us and that's what we're discussing on this episode of the Cannon Cast! Did the Columbus Blue Jackets do enough? Could they do enough? We talk Sonny Milano, Markus Hannikainen and Devin Shore before breaking down the rest of the Metropolitan Division on a wild deadline day. Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Besieged by injuries, the Columbus Blue Jackets have limped into the final week before the NHL Trade Deadline. On this episode of the Cannon Cast, we discuss the state of the CBJ and how they should (and may) approach next week's big deadline. We also talk Cleveland Monsters and some AHL news bits, including a familiar face who's been tapped to lead the league. Join the conversation at jacketscann...

The Columbus Blue Jackets enter the week with a much tougher row to hoe following two big injuries suffered in Saturday’s loss to the Avalanche—Cam Atkinson and Seth Jones. On this episode of the Cannon Cast, we discuss how much those blows will hurt the CBJ, as well as how excited we are for the call-up and NHL debut of 2018 first-round pick Liam Foudy. We also chat about the Cleveland Monsters a...

February is officially here and the Columbus Blue Jackets are back in action! With the All-Star Game and bye week behind them, the CBJ took three points from a pair of road matinees, made some depth signings and suffered yet another injury in the span of just a few days. We discuss all the goings-on with Columbus, including rest vs. rust, a big upcoming homestand and the team signing Eric Robinson...

Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda joins us following the NHL's All-Star Weekend while things are relatively quiet for the red-hot Columbus Blue Jackets during the bye week. Jeff talks about his favorite storylines of the season, his time as a hockey reporter (and rec league player) and whether he saw this kind of season coming from the CBJ. Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com! You can...

The Columbus Blue Jackets are the hottest team in hockey, tearing their way back to playoff contention. We'll talk about this unreal run the team has put together behind Latvian star rookie Elvis Merzlikins, the huge returns of Cam Atkinson and Oliver Bjorkstrand, and the debut of the other Latvian goalie. We also discuss the Cleveland Monsters' rough road swing and how their stars have been devel...

The Columbus Blue Jackets are loving 2020, grabbing three wins on a West Coast road trip and putting themselves back in the playoff conversation. We talk about what the CBJ's winning ways and the strong play of goaltender Elvis Merzlikins. We also touch on what the team should do about the players coming back off injury and if we think postseason play could be in the cards. Join the conversation a...

We're kicking 2020 off with a bang, talking with The Athletic's Alison Lukan! It's a bonus-sized episode talking to Alison about her work exploring advanced analytics and the Columbus Blue Jackets. We discuss getting into #fancystats, which Blue Jacket does more than the numbers say, Elvis talking to the media and more. You can find Alison on Twitter (@alisonL) and read her work at The Athletic. J...

We're ready to put 2019 behind us, but some big developments for the Columbus Blue Jackets over the weekend have the end of this year under further review. We're talking about John Tortorella's outburst following a colossal officiating blunder as well as the loss of (All-Star) Joonas Korpisalo. Will Elvis be ready? We also talk about Seth Jones joining Korpi for the All-Star game, Sergei Bobrovsky...

The Columbus Blue Jackets have delivered on holiday wishes a little early, putting together a sizable winning streak while missing a talented chunk of their roster. We talk about the streak and how they're doing it despite some key injuries—or is it because of them? We also talk about Zach Werenski, the team's Elvis Merzlikins problem and going shopping during the holidays. Join the conversation a...

Well, we did it again. We recorded another episode of The Cannon Cast on a Monday night while the Columbus Blue Jackets played the Washington Capitals, and guess what? The Blue Jackets won. We talk about how injuries have forced the inconsistent CBJ to see what the youngsters can offer, and maybe that's a good thing? We also discuss John Tortorella's media prickliness and what he owes the media an...

We find the Columbus Blue Jackets limping into the week, and it turns out that talking about all their foibles while they play a game just might be what cures them. We recap our visits to see the Blue Jackets face the Rangers and the Panthers, before discussing what's missing with the forward group. We dive into some numbers, try to put our fingers on the inconsistency issues and look ahead to thi...

Thanksgiving is over and we're talking about the Columbus Blue Jackets' precarious December position. Zach Werenski is out for a month, but the CBJ picked up a fun win last week over Pittsburgh. We also discuss our confidence in the team and if John Tortorella's recent comments about healthy scratches and ice time are what they need right now. We also talk about how excited we are to see some old...

Steph Driver of Broad Street Hockey and SB Nation NHL joins us to talk Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets and every Metropolitan Division team in between. We get the scoop on the Flyers' rollercoaster season ahead of Wednesday's matchup, as well as what Philly fans make of the Blue Jackets. We also roast the Metro and, because Thanksgiving is this week, talk about our favorite sides. Find...

The Columbus Blue Jackets only played twice last week, but both went past regulation as this team treaded water with some more close games. We'll talk about the overtime loss and shootout win, as well as some new line combinations and coaching decisions. We also dive in to the differences between John Tortorella and Mike Eaves, as well as what the NHL can do about its players lying bleeding on the...

The Columbus Blue Jackets haven't been consistent to start November, but you know who is? The Cannon Cast! We're back (as usual) to discuss the three-game suspension of captain Nick Foligno, Elvis Merzlikins's big chance, the team's uninspiring play, and an announced trip to Finland. We'll also touch on Don Cherry, Hilary Knight and the Cleveland Monsters. Join the conversation at jacketscannon.co...

It's November, and the Columbus Blue Jackets enter the month with a goal-starved offense itching to pick up some wins. On this episode of The Cannon Cast, we'll dive into an 0-2-1 week that saw a couple of head-scratching lineup changes and painful moments on the ice. We try to chart a path forward, highlight some bright spots and check in on Cleveland with a new "Monsters Minute" segment. Join th...

It's Halloween! The Columbus Blue Jackets saw their six-game point streak end in true horror movie fashion in Philadelphia, and we're doing a post-mortem in this episode of the Cannon Cast. We're also talking about new injuries, the rotting power play, Joonas Korpisalo's outbursts, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and the explosive weekend the Cleveland Monsters enjoyed. Join the conversation at jacketscannon.c...

The Columbus Blue Jackets wrapped up the second full week of their season with a slew of one-goal games, including a win against Dallas and overtime losses to Chicago and New York. We discuss Columbus's penchant for defensive scoring, the lack of production from the top and Sonny Milano's flash, along with a Cleveland Monsters update. Join the discussion for this and every episode at jacketscannon...

The Columbus Blue Jackets earned a pair of wins since our last episode and have us feeling better about the start of the season two weeks in. In this episode of The Cannon Cast, we celebrate the surprising play of a couple of young guns, discuss some past and future coaching decisions, and wonder what the heck's going on with Sonny Milano. Discuss this episode (and a lot more) at jacketscannon.com...

The Columbus Blue Jackets dropped the first two games of the 2019-20 season, but it's too soon to panic...right? We talk about the CBJ's less-than-ideal opening weekend and if we're worried about it being a larger trend. We also discuss the Cleveland Monsters' 2-0 start, as well as previewing the Metropolitan Division to wrap up our NHL preview. You can find all of our predictions at: https://www....

The Columbus Blue Jackets' preseason has ended and it's time for real, actual NHL hockey. We talk about which bubble players we're excited about seeing on the CBJ roster and how we think they'll fare on opening weekend. We also preview the Atlantic Division and chat about Jack Eichel, Carey Price and a certain former goaltender who used to play for Columbus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

The Columbus Blue Jackets have played their way through half of the preseason and are making their cuts. We talk about who's left before we preview the Central Division in our NHL preview series. Are the Avs for real? Can the Jets be saved? Is it too soon to laugh at the Blackhawks? Rate us, review us and join the conversation at jacketscannon.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

The Columbus Blue Jackets have finally kicked off their 2019-20 preseason. We're talking about the opening of training camp, including the newly-signed Zach Werenski. We also kick off our four-episode NHL preview by breaking down the Pacific Division, where things could get wacky in the wild West. Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch joins a super-sized episode to talk Columbus Blue Jackets with us! Hedger makes his Cannon Cast debut from Traverse City, where he tells us what he's looking for from the team's prospects. We also chat about his thoughts for the upcoming season, what it's like to cover Torts and other thoughts from around the beat. Follow Brian Hedger on Twitter at @BrianHedge...