• Elvis Merzļikins steals one vs the Devils
    Dec 20 2024
    Porty looks back on a big win by the Blue Jackets on Thursday night, as Elvis Merzļikins stole one for Columbus vs the New Jersey Devils and the Monsters win over Utica last night. Plus, Porty provides an injury update and answers your questions on Ivan Provorov, Daniil Tarasov, Dmitry Voronkov and what GM Don Waddell might have up his sleeve to improve the team leading up to the deadline. Host: Aaron Portzline Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Will the Blue Jackets give Jet Greaves some runway in net?
    Dec 13 2024
    On this edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline looks back on a better effort from the Blue Jackets on Thursday night, in the 2-1 loss to the Capitals, after they got pounded Tuesday night vs the Flyers. Porty discusses Jet Greaves presence in goal for the Jackets and if he could take the starting job away from Elvis Merzlikins and Daniil Tarasov, plus he gives an update on the stadium series, if Adam Fantilli's development has stalled and if Zach Werenski could be a Norris trophy candidate this season? Host: Aaron Portzline Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Are the upstart Blue Jackets a legitimate playoff team?
    Dec 5 2024
    Porty takes your calls and questions on the surprising Blue Jackets who sit 2 points out of a wild card slot in the East, including Zach Werenski being named to Team USA at the 4-Nations Face-off in February, if the Jackets got fair value in the David Jiricek trade, if Sean Kuraly joins Ivan Provorov as a candidate to be traded, if Kent Johnson has figured it out, and why Adam Fantilli's nickname is 'hotdogs'? Host: Aaron Portzline Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • The 500 Blue Jackets have a lot to be thankful for
    Nov 27 2024
    Aaron Portzline discusses the surprising Blue Jackets who are exceeding expectations with a 500 record on Thanksgiving Eve. Aaron addresses the continued trade rumours swirling around David Jiricek and the wonderful contributions from the young core, led by Zach Werenski, Kirill Marchenko, Yegor Chinakhov, Cole Sillinger and Kent Johnson. Host: Aaron Portzline Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Will Kent Johnson have an immediate impact after returning from injury?
    Nov 21 2024
    On this week's edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline answers your questions on the Blue Jackets, including the chances of David Jiricek getting traded, the return of Kent Johnson, Porty provides an update on injured prospect Cayden Lindstrom, and discusses if Dean Evason's system is difficult for a young team to execute every night? Host: Aaron Portzline Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Hope springs eternal for the Blue Jackets
    Oct 31 2024
    The Blue Jackets are 5-3-1 to start the season, perhaps playing their most inspired hockey in the past two seasons, scoring goals at will and playing good defensive hockey. Aaron Portzline takes your questions and comments on the solid play of Elvis Merzļikins, Yegor Chinakhov, Kirill Marchenko, Cole Sillinger and Mathieu Olivier. Host: Aaron Portzline Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Blue Jackets focused on cutting down goals against
    Oct 24 2024
    On this edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline answers your questions and comments on everything Columbus Blue Jackets, including Aaron's thoughts on Ivan Provorov trade rumours, the continued development of Daniil Tarasov, Kirill Marchenko, Yegor Chinakhov and what is behind the slow start for Adam Fantelli? Plus we get an injury update on Kent Johnson, Eric Gudbranson and Dmitri Voronkov ahead to the Jackets next game vs the Nashville Predators. Host: Aaron Portzline Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • What’s the deal with David Jiricek?
    Oct 17 2024
    Many of the Blue Jackets’ young players are thriving, but why hasn’t defenseman David Jiricek cracked the lineup yet? And if he’s not going to play, why not send him to the AHL? This and more in this week’s edition of Front & Nationwide with Aaron Portzline. Host: Aaron Portzline Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins