Aaron and Alison recap the Blue Jackets' moves in opening of the NHL Free Agency period, including signing Sean Kuraly, and extending Boone Jenner and Eric Robinson, and a one-year deal for Patrik Laine. Also, the departures of Seth Jones and Cam Atkinson, a look back at how Columbus did in the NHL Entry Draft, and much more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets

Discussing Blue Jackets moves in free agency, the NHL Entry Draft and more

Aaron and Alison discuss the surprise choice of Seattle selecting Gavin Bayreuther in the team's expansion draft, and why other unprotected players not taken. Also, with the NHL Entry Draft on Friday, Aaron and Alison discuss possible options for Columbus with the #5 pick, the team's recent draft history, and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seattle Kraken select Blue Jackets defenseman Gavin Bayreuther in the Expansion Draft, and looking ahead to the NHL Entry Draft

With the NHL Expansion Draft coming close, Aaron and Alison discuss what decisions the Blue Jackets may need to make on players to protect, and where it can get interesting at forward. Plus, the latest on Seth Jones, their thoughts on the Wild's buyouts of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter's contracts, Duncan Keith to the Oilers, and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discussing the Expansion Draft, Zach Parise and Ryan Suter buyouts, Seth Jones and more

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan dedicate this episode to the memory Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remembering Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan are joined by new Assistant Coach Pascal Vincent to discuss coming to Columbus after ten years in Winnipeg, gelling as a coaching staff under new head coach Brad Larsen, power plays, Patrik Laine and much more! Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Assistant Coach Pascal Vincent on joining the Blue Jackets' staff, power plays, Patrik Laine and more

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the possibility of the Columbus Blue Jackets acquiring disgruntled Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel, and how his neck injury could impact his value on the trade market, the correct rebuild approach for the Blue Jackets, John Tortora taking over as Senior VP and Chief Legal Officer, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Assessing Jack Eichel-Columbus Blue Jackets trade rumors, how to approach a successful rebuild, John Tortora becomes Senior VP, and more

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss Brad Larsen becoming the 8th full-time head coach in Columbus Blue Jackets history, front office moves including Rick Nash being promoted to Director of Player Development, an upcoming city council vote on a DORA around Nationwide Arena, and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Larsen named head coach, Rick Nash named new Director of Player Development, Nationwide Arena DORA vote, and more

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the latest in the Blue Jackets' world, including Max Domi's shoulder surgery and the affects of losing him for 5-6 months, the latest in the team's search for a head coach, if the team is headed for a rebuild, and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Domi's shoulder surgery, the latest on a search for a head coach, and more

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss Wednesday night's NHL Draft Lottery, and the Blue Jackets getting the 5th overall pick, also Seth Jones informing the team that he will test free agency next summer, should CBJ trade him, and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blue Jackets will pick 5th in the 2021 NHL Draft, and discussing Seth Jones

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the return of John Davidson to the Blue Jackets' front office, Jarmo Kekalainen's extension, and what both mean for the franchise moving forward. Also, the search for a coach is on, highlights from the IIHF World Championships, and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Davidson returns to the Blue Jackets, the search for a coach, IIHF highlights and more

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan focus on two storylines the Blue Jackets need to address in the offseason: which goaltender does the team keep, and if they sign Seth Jones to an extension this offseason. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decisions on goaltending, Seth Jones, loom for Blue Jackets

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the end of John Tortorella's time in Columbus and share some memories and stories about the coach. Also, the top five topics the Blue Jackets will need to tackle during the offseason, including finding a coach, Seth Jones and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The end of the John Tortorella era, and the top five topics of the Blue Jackets' offseason

There certainly has been a lot going on around the NHL lately, and Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss everything from Tom Wilson, to the Rangers' firing of John Davidson and Jeff Gorton. Also, what former players had to say about the Columbus Blue Jackets. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Wilson, drama in New York, and former players' thoughts on the Blue Jackets

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan recap the Blue Jackets' 1-0 win in a shootout over the Detroit Red Wings, and Elvis Merzlikins' performance. Also, Merzlikins comments about the team and playing through a losing streak, John Tortorella's thoughts on the team culture, the duo answers some of your questions, and more! Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elvis Merzlikins shines in shootout win, shares thoughts on season, John Tortorella on the "the room" ,and more

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the bleakness of the Blue Jackets as this season winds down, the benching of Max Domi by John Tortorella, and the team as it approaches an offseason of "reloading". Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Domi gets benched, and approaching a Blue Jackets reload

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan of The Athletic break down the latest news surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets and touch on topics from around the NHL

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Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets

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