The Cannon: for Columbus Blue Jackets fans

PD and Seeds are back to discuss: What is responsible for the recent 1-5-4 skid? The baffling decision to send David Jiricek back to the AHL Is "load management" a smart decision for young players, like Leo Carlsson in Anaheim? Let Adam Fantilli cook! How does this first 15 games compare to the start of last season? (Hat tip to Dark and Stormy for the stat that inspired this segment) Is there a good system? Can it work? What should we expect from the next four games? Check out more from The Cannon on our new site and our Twitter account. Our site is now part of the For Hockey Fans network. Follow our podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription. Or buy our new logo merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Burkus got a sign on Gameday again! He joins PD to briefly discuss that, then they break down: Adam Fantilli's first five games How is the Laine-at-center experiment going? How does the center depth look? Early impressions of Pascal Vincent as head coach Are the Blue Jackets fun to watch again? Stand-outs, disappointments, and surprises in each position group so far READ MORE: Burkus interviewed by NHL.com Check out more from The Cannon on our new site and our Twitter account. Our site is now part of the For Hockey Fans network. Follow our podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription. Or buy our new logo merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Didn't want to leave you hanging without an episode this week, so PD recorded one in his car while driving home from the Detroit game. Turns out there's less traffic when the stadium empties out early! Don't worry, Mom, we set the phone down when we had to be alert, and edited out those gaps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 23-man active roster has been set for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and PD and Seeds are here to break down some of the final decisions. Which defensemen were snubbed? Is the Patrik Laine-at-center experiment working? Is there room to add another veteran center? How soon will Adam Fantilli move up the lineup? What is the best way to deploy the roster, as currently constructed? OPTIMISTIC SEEDS! Compare this roster to last year's opening game. Are the replacement players better? (Spoiler: Yes) Previewing the opening fortnight: how many points will the Jackets earn in the first 5 games? Check out our Blue Jackets season preview at ForHockeyFans.com Check out more from The Cannon on our new site and our Twitter account. Our site is now part of the For Hockey Fans network. Follow our podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription. Or buy our new logo merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PD and Dale discuss: What does Mark Recchi bring to the coaching staff, and should we be concerned about the power play struggles under his watch in New Jersey? Are Denton Mateychuk and Jordan Dumais ready to play in a pro league? Is Adam Fantilli a great prospect or the greatest prospect? How good can the power play be? Is David Jiricek ready for the NHL? Check out more from The Cannon on our new site and our Twitter account. Our site is now part of the For Hockey Fans network. Follow our podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription. Or buy our new logo merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back to kick off a new season of The Cannon Cast, with a special emergency episode about the Mike Babcock controversy and his quick resignation. PD, Dale, and Burkus discuss: What did Babcock actually do? Why did it lead to this fallout? Should management have known better? Does this jeopardize Boone Jenner's captaincy? What should we expect from new head coach Pascal Vincent? Did he deserve to immediately lose the "interim" tag? Finally, some positive thoughts about the prospects' impressive performance in Traverse City. We're also pleased to announce the launch today of The Cannon's new network, For Hockey Fans! Check it out for written content from fans like us all around the NHL. Check out more from The Cannon on our new site and our Twitter account. Follow our podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription. Or buy our new logo merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, PD breaks down the 11th through 25th ranked players in the Top 25 Under 25 countdown. which ones are most likely to make the NHL, and which have the highest ceiling? To register for the Fans First Sports Network NFL ticket giveaway, sign up here by September 3: https://contest.fansfirstsports.com/ Check out more from The Cannon on our new site and our Twitter account. Follow our podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription. Or buy our new logo merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's still no CBJ news to discuss, so PD and Seeds borrow liberally from Immaculate Grid, Puckdoku, and a Puck Soup Patreon episode to play a few rounds of Reverse Puckdoku, where we try to figure out the connection between groups of players. Play along while you listen! If you enjoy this and want to submit grids for us to test in future episodes, you can email thecannon@forhockeyfans.com Check out more from The Cannon on our new site and our Twitter account. Follow our podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription. Or buy our new logo merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been quiet since the draft, so we asked for questions and our listeners delivered. In this episode, PD and Dale discuss: Will any trades be made to clear out some roster depth? Who has in the inside edge in certain position battles at defense and center? What can we expect this season from Adam Fantilli, David Jiricek, and Kirill Marchenko? Which RFA will get the big extension next summer? Read more: Projecting the opening night lineup Check out more from The Cannon on our new site and our Twitter account. Follow our podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription. Or buy our new logo merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Fantilli is a Blue Jacket! PD and Seeds discuss What this means for the organization Which picks stand out from Day 2 of the draft? Observations from Development Camp: Fantilli, Brindley, Dumais, and Del Bel Belluz Has Mike Babcock changed in his time away from the NHL? Check out more from The Cannon on our new site and our Twitter account. Follow our podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription. Or buy our new logo merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's topics include: Recapping recent CBJ moves: Babcock, Provorov, Severson, Backstrom, and RFA re-signings Which center will the Blue Jackets take at #3 on Wednesday night? Are there more moves to be made when free agency starts on Saturday? Check out more from The Cannon on our new site and our Twitter account. Follow our podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription. Or buy our new logo merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 2 of our interview series regarding the two new Columbus Blue Jackets defensemen, PD sits down with John Fischer of All About the Jersey to discuss: Did Columbus overpay for Severson? Severson is an all-around defenseman, but prone to big mistakes Where does Severson fit in a very deep right side of the blue line? An outsider's perspective on the Columbus roster and prospects Read More: AATJ Trade Recap and Severson UFA profile, featuring the underlying stats discussed in the episode. Check out more from The Cannon on our new site and our Twitter account. Also give a follow to our new podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a huge week for the Columbus Blue Jackets, as they swung big trades for defensemen Ivan Provorov and Damon Severson. Stay tuned later this morning for Part 2 about the Severson trade. In this episode, topics include: Why was he disgruntled, even before the Pride Night controversy? Where could he fit in the Columbus lineup? What is the timeline of the Flyers' new rebuild? Some news about a potential Kevin Hayes trade Check out more from The Cannon on our new site and our Twitter account. Also give a follow to our new podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PD, Seeds, Dale, and Josh convene to discuss the on- and off-ice implications of the Columbus Blue Jackets planning to hire Mike Babcock. WATCH: Mike Babcock addresses his past incidents in a February 2021 Sportsnet interview READ: What Babcock's stats in Toronto could mean for Columbus next season Check out more from The Cannon on our new site and our Twitter account. Also give a follow to our new podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PD and Dale address how Columbus fans should grasp with Sergei Bobrovsky having a great playoff run with Florida. But first, The coaching search carries on. Some new candidates have surfaced in Kirk Muller, Travis Green, and...Patrick Roy? Did the draft stock for Adam Fantilli and Leo Carlsson change in the World Championships? Should Florida or Vegas be favored in the Stanley Cup Final? Check out more from The Cannon on our new site and our Twitter account. Also give a follow to our new podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Columbus Blue Jackets still don't have a head coach and PD is uneasy about that. He muses on Staying away from Mike Babcock and Joel Quenneville Who are some interesting assistant coaches we should consider? Experienced coaches are having immediate success on new teams in these playoffs Check out more from The Cannon on our new site and our Twitter account. Also give a follow to our new podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PD answers your reader questions about the coaching search, Carlsson vs. Smith, tanking next year, and complaining about recent expansion team success. Check out more from The Cannon on our new site and our Twitter account. Also give a follow to our new podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minutes after Monday night's NHL Draft Lottery, the gang gathered to share their feelings. PD, Seeds, Dale, and Josh discuss: ESPN botching the reveal Chicago wins the Bedard Sweepstakes, and that sucks! Carlsson, Smith, or Michkov: what are the positives and negatives of each at #3? Could we trade with Anaheim for #2? What would that take? Check out more from The Cannon on our new site and our Twitter account. Also give a follow to our new podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PD and Josh cover a wide range of topics including: The Cleveland Monsters fall short of the playoffs Is there room for Trey Fix-Wolansky in the NHL next season? Could Will Smith rise to #3 in the draft? Alexandre Texier announces his return; where does he fit in the lineup? Bad officiating and bad hits in the playoffs Check out more from The Cannon on our new site and our Twitter account. Also give a follow to our new podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cannon Cast is back! PD is joined by Seeds, Dale, and Burkus to discuss the firing of head coach Brad Larsen and goaltender coach Manny Legace. What went wrong? What do the Blue Jackets need from their new coach? Then, we finish the episode with our picks for all 8 first round series in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Check out more from The Cannon on our new site and our Twitter account. Also give a follow to our new podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cannon Cast returns on Tuesday, April 18, but in the meantime enjoy this special bonus episode featuring our first collaboration with the Fans First Sports Network. PD is a guest of the Big Bad Bs Podcast along with fans of the Bruins, Islanders, Kraken, Stars, Kings, and Ducks for a wide-ranging conversation about the 16 playoff teams and the 8 first round series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PD provides a quick check-in about the future of The Cannon and The Cannon Cast. Stay tuned over the next couple of weeks as we move to our new platforms!

For the fifth time in Cannon Cast history, the gang gathers to break down the NHL trade deadline. PD is joined by Burkus and Dale as they discuss each Blue Jackets trade and give GM Jarmo Kekalainen a grade for his performance. If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to our GoFundMe. Also take a minute to fill out this reader survey. Angela Perley's newest album is out now! Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD and Seeds discuss the proposed trade of Vladislav Gavrikov from Columbus to Boston, and how it fell apart. What does this say about GM Jarmo Kekalainen and the direction of this team? What will the eventual return be for Gavrikov by Friday? What about Korpisalo, Nyquist, and others? If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to our GoFundMe. Also take a minute to fill out this reader survey. Angela Perley's newest album is out now! Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Columbus Blue Jackets were winning this week, but is that a problem for their draft odds? If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to our GoFundMe. Also take a minute to fill out this reader survey. Angela Perley's newest album is out now! Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD spends the bye week discussing the latest news: How does Gus Nyquist's shoulder injury affect his trade value? The All-Star Skills Competition was a big dud The Islanders take a big swing to get Bo Horvat...and it probably won't be enough If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to our GoFundMe. Also take a minute to fill out this reader survey. Angela Perley's newest album is out now! Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD and Seeds are joined by the Shutdown Fullcast's Ryan Nanni (@celebrityhottub) for a wide-ranging conversation covering: The early days of the Tampa Bay Lightning, including the Yakuza in the THUNDERDOME The karmic balance of Ohio State football and the Blue Jackets NHL teams as college football programs, with pairings that will make everyone mad! If you enjoy this podcast, consider contributing to our GoFundMe. Also take a minute to fill out this reader survey. Angela Perley's newest album is out now! Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, PD is joined by Stephen Dohner (@TheHockeyBoomer) of the Forever Mighty Podcast to preview this week's Blue Jackets/Ducks matchup. They discuss: How did the Ducks get so bad? Did new GM Pat Verbeek do the right thing by having a firesale last year? Dallas Eakins wears out his welcome behind the bench How do you solve the John Gibson problem? Center vs. Wing: Does position matter at the top of this draft? Angela Perley's newest album is out now! Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Editor PD is furious that Host PD wouldn't stop handling note paper while talking. We sincerely apologize, and those responsible will be punished. Listen anyway, because it's a great episode as Dale joins to discuss: A long losing streak and our tanking prospects Are we worried about Johnny Gaudreau's goal drought? How is the "Kent Johnson at center" experiment going? Columbus has to wait for an outdoor game, AGAIN Stanislav Svozil and David Jiricek dominate at the WJC Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD and Seeds are back, and they have THOUGHTS about the Blue Jackets' embarrassing performance on national TV against Buffalo, and what it says about Brad Larsen as coach. But first, they hit some quick topics about: Jake Voracek's concussion Blue Jackets prospects snubbed by Team Canada Why people shouldn't freak out about the New Year's Eve game being moved Kirill Marchenko and Tim Berni impress in their NHL debuts Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD answers listener questions! But first, he addresses the news about an Ohio State hockey player using a racial slur against a Michigan State player. Jagger Joshua statement Ohio State statement Big Ten Conference statement PD article about tanking and playing the kids Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD has returned from Finland with thoughts about all that has gone wrong for the Blue Jackets. Is Brad Larsen on the hot seat? What to do about the goalies? Is the power play fixed? Is Emil Bemstrom going to save us? Read more: PD's Finland travelogue Mark Scheig on Emil Bemstrom's resurgence with Cleveland Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD and Dale recap a 3 win week for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and discuss the role of young players including Nick Blankenburg, Adam Boqvist, Daniil Tarasov, Kent Johnson, Yegor Chinakhov, and Liam Foudy. Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Columbus Blue Jackets are off to a bad start: 0-3-0 with a -9 goal differential. This week, PD and Burkus break down everything that has gone wrong, from Patrik Laine's injury to poor execution on defense. Is head coach Brad Larsen's job in jeopardy? Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The regular season starts this week and the rosters are set. PD and Seeds have a spirited discussion about: Should Mathieu Olivier and Justin Danforth play ahead of Kent Johnson? Is it really necessary for Erik Gudbranson to fight? Can the Blue Jackets exceed last season's point total? Further reading: Kent Johnson deseres to be in the Blue Jackets' opening night lineup The Cannon staff predicts the 2022-23 NHL season Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD and Dale decide to help out Jarmo by picking which players from the camp roster will make the Blue Jackets' opening night roster. Who has played their way into the NHL, and who will be sent down to Cleveland? Have our expectations changed since the start of camp? Note: this episode was recorded on Sunday afternoon, prior to the roster cuts on Monday afternoon and the loss to Carolina on Monday night. Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From end to end, all over Nationwide PD recaps the hockey action of the weekend: The 5th Line packs the Ice Haus for a scrimmage Defensemen stand out in Pittsburgh A surprise first line center in Columbus, and Justin Danforth makes his case to make the roster Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD is joined by Michael from Matchsticks and Gasoline to get the Calgary fan perspective on the Flames' wild off-season. Did Brad Treliving do enough to recoup the loss of Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk? Will the Flames win the Pacific again? What, if anything, does Erik Gudbranson do well? Just what makes Gaudreau so good? Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD answers your mailbag questions! Who to watch at the Traverse City prospects tournament Who is the ideal jersey sponsor? Why must Ohio sports fans suffer? A college football detour Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our own Burkus Circus got a sign featured on ESPN's College Gameday on Saturday. He gives the inside scoop on how it came to be, and his reaction to it going viral. Then, we discuss his predictions for the next round of Reverse Retro jerseys for the Central and Atlantic divisions. Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexander Texier is staying in Europe for 2022-23 NHL Network ranks the Top 20 defensemen right now Jacket Backers are back Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD and MrSwift discuss: Kent Johnson and David Jiricek played well at the World Junior Championship. What does that mean for their chances to make the Blue Jackets' roster this fall? Ohio is getting an outdoor hockey game this weekend...but the Blue Jackets aren't involved. We break down the NHL Network's list of the Top 20 Wings, including Johnny Gaudreau at #7 and PD's hot take about Mitch Marner being the U2 of hockey players. Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices