Podcasts about blue jackets

Happy Wednesday! It's a Good Clean Wednesday Rhymer Edition. We open with Timmy telling us about the new Rocky movie coming out. An earlier Leather Jacket Time with 10TV's Nicole Shearin. The Astros called out their fans, and we're annoyed by it. The Blue Jackets will start the season without a Captain. Timmy hates walking tacos, and Common Man asked a panhandler where he got his shirt from. Timmy thinks we don't give enough compliments. Herbie got an extension from Amazon, but is dumped if Sean McVay comes available, and Common Man shares a story about his days with Herbie. And we do Name Dropping with Jeff Rimer.

Happy Wednesday! Ben Roethlisberger insults the Bengals by comparing them to the Browns. Adam Schefter joins the show. What is the Blue Jackets leadership going to look like this year? The Browns and Steelers are just a couple of first place teams getting ready to square off! We find out who is and who isn't neighborly in In or Out. Ryan Roberts of A to Z Sports joins the show to talk CFB and NFL Draft prospects. We talk NFL. Zach Werenski joins the show for the season debut of Hockey & Hounds. And we Tell the Truth.

Dispatch sports reporters Brian Hedger and Dan Aulbach talk everything Columbus Blue Jackets on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. In this edition, we discuss how the Jackets have traded Kirill Marchenko and others to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Finally, we provide our reactions, thoughts, and what this means for CBJ going forward.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick off NHL Opening night with Justin Cuthbert (2:27) live from Scotiabank Arena! They discuss the excitement surrounding the Leafs' season kicking off tonight, Toronto pulling off a blockbuster for Kirill Marchenko, expectations for Gavin McKenna, how Jim Hiller's coaching style will work, and more! Then, they debate who had the better offseason between Toronto and Montreal. Later, Jody Shelly joins the show (26:30) to break down what we can look forward to on opening night! They discuss his experience covering Marchenko with the Blue Jackets and how Knies will fit in with Columbus, how Marchenko's contract will age, his time playing alongside Manny Malhortra and how he will fare as Canucks coach, Mike Babcock's NHL return with Edmonton, and much more! Ailish and Jesse end things off discussing how the Habs approached their rebuild.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs trading Matthew Knies for Kirill Marchenko. JD asks Aaron Portzline, senior writer for The Athletic covering the Blue Jackets, about what Marchenko is going to bring to Toronto, what obstacles Marchenko could face, and Marchenko's personality fit in Toronto. JD ends the hour discussing JJ McCarthy, the newest member of the New York Giants.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hockey is back! After a long season the 26-27 season is upon us! Starting off with a huge deal between the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets before we dive in to our SEU season guide for the upcoming season. Tune in for all this and some more predictions.Intro - 0:00Marchenko/Knies Swap - 01:00Calder Race - 21:30What Will Edmonton's Legacy Be - 33:30Last Dance for Ovi? - 43:00Has the League Ever Been This Competitive - 49:45Heated Rivalry Plug - 57:35Stanley Cup Final Predictions - 01:01:00Hertl Game - 01:09:20Final Thoughts - 01:21:00Stick ‘Em Up Socials:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seuhockey/Twitter - https://x.com/SEUHockeyTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@seuhockeyYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@StickEmUpPodcast

Conor asked this question to the Athletic’s Arpon Basu yesterday so now let’s ask you. What would make this a successful Habs season? Who do you think won the Blue Jackets and Leafs trade yesterday? What does the Marchenko add to the Leafs Top 6 do to where you think they rank today in the Atlantic? Who’s the GOAT Sesame Street Character?

Écoutez le meilleur des Amateurs de sports du lundi 28 septembre Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre : «Beau tour de magie [de Don Waddell, D.G des Blue Jackets] étant donné sa situation!» À surveiller en 2026, avec Martin McGuire et Dany Dubé : La maturité de Demidov, l’assurance de Slafkovsky, le retour de Samuel Montembeault Le Premier Trio, avec Tony Marinaro, Louis Jean et Stéphane Waite : «Les Canadiens ne sont pas prêts, mais sont plus prêts que la plupart des équipes, en raison de leur continuité» Voir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée

TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joined OverDrive to discuss the Maple Leafs' trade for Kirill Marchenko for Matthew Knies, a six-player swap with the Blue Jackets, Knies' departure from the organization, no turmoil being in the deal, Auston Matthews' impact and his ties with Knies, the salary cap outline and more.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off Real Kyper and Bourne reacting to reports of a potential blockbuster between the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets involving Matthew Knies and Kirill Marchenko. They debate how the season could look like without Knies in Toronto, compare the strengths of both players, and discuss whether preseason storylines involving Knies and head coach Jim Hiller played a role in the speculation. The guys also examine how Marchenko could fit alongside Auston Matthews, what the move says about the Leafs' long-term vision, and whether it could help keep Matthews in Toronto. Plus, they break down John Chayka's comments on Matthews' speed, assess how dramatically the roster has changed in one offseason, and preview the Leafs' home opener tomorrow night against the Canadiens.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Monday! Jeremiah Smith torched Illinois. The Browns have a winning record!!! Jim Lachey joins the show to talk Buckeyes. We play Party Like a Rothstar. The Floor is Yours, and we have a bank full of callers. Adam King joins the show for A-dumb's King-dumb, and he's none too pleased with the behavior of Ohio State fans on Twitter following the Illinois game. Ryan Day was a little bit of Brian Kelly Lite in the postgame presser. News breaks mid-show that the Blue Jackets are very close to trading Kirill Marchenko. Ian Fitzsimmons joins the show. And we Tell the Truth.

Dispatch sports reporters Brian Hedger and Dan Aulbach talk about the latest developments in everything Columbus Blue Jackets on the newest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast.

Les Blue Jackets de Columbus et les Maple Leafs de Toronto en seraient venu à une entente: Kirill Marchenko prendrait la direction de Toronto alors que Matthew Knies irait en Ohio! À quoi pensent les Leafs?!Séries ou pas séries: suivez notre repêchage d'équipes qui seront du bal printanier en 2027.ENFIN! Premier match de la saison entre le Canadien et les Maple Leafs.NFL: Petit match du lundi soir pour les Eagles?00:00 - Intro01:15 - Marchenko VS Knies?!27:00 - Le pool «qui participera aux séries» du Combo44:45 - Canadiens VS Maple Leafs48:16 - Eagles VS Bears

The NHL regular season kicks off on Tuesday, Sept 29 and the Boston Bruins will host the New York Rangers at TD Garden. Despite the season fast approaching, Boston is interested in adding to their roster. Reports indicate the Bruins are interested in Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko. Marchenko, who reportedly requested a trade from the team, has several NHL suitors. On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and CBS Sports' Kasey Hudson break down news of the Bruins' “offer” for Marchenko. Who could be in a potential trade package for the Columbus winger? Which prospects could the Blue Jackets ask for? Evan and Kasey discuss all the potential ways this trade could go down. They also dive into what to make of the 2026 preseason and expectations for the season. What's next for James Hagens and the Bruins' youngsters? Should Sturm play the kids more in 2026/27? Can the Bruins get past the first round of the playoffs? Evan and Kasey break it all down on this episode of Bruins Beat. 00:00 Intro 02:28 Kirill Marchenko rumors 12:13 What to do with Pavel Zacha 19:50 Kalshi 21:23 Rocket Money 21:24 Should/will the Bruins play the kids? 30:14 Expectations/feelings about the team 34:35 Thanks for watching! Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by:  Kalshi — On Kalshi, you're trading against peers in a live market — meaning there's no house. And as the probability changes, you can buy in and out of your position. Trade the draft pick, the game, and more on Kalshi! Download Kalshi. Use code CLNS to get $25 when you trade $25. K-A-L-S-H-I. Kalshi. Trade What's Next. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 Habs facts 07:00 Zack MacEwen makes the Leafs 32:00 Vintage McKenna and Auston 43:00 Marchenko for Knies 55:00 Stenberg, Macklin, and Hellebuyck 58:00 Blue Jackets finally sign Fantilli 1:08:00 Nikishin changes agencies 1:13:00 Messier vs Babcock 1:34:15 Dylan and Simon 1:46:30 The Jets get their records back 1:55:00 Seattle vs Calgary bloodbath 2:01:00 Zacha's extension Come see us at The Course and The Clubhouse!: http://sdpn.ca/events Visit this episode's sponsors: Make Citrus home for your league this season. Start a league or bring your existing league over, and explore hockey analysis, news and Armchair GM. Visit ⁠https://citrusfantasysports.com/go/sdpn⁠ for more OR download the app: ⁠citrusfantasysports.com/ios ⁠ | ⁠citrusfantasysports.com/android⁠ Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code DANGLE at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/dangle Watch all episodes of The Steve Dangle Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEidkgWpSiHVkYT7HrIzLPXlY Watch clips of The Steve Dangle podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEieOJuIrqWyZPWSIJtVMCbLz Buy SDP merch https://sdpnshop.ca/ Visit https://sdpn.ca/schedule to see when our next live stream airs! Check out https://sdpn.ca/events to see The Steve Dangle Podcast live! Watch hockey with us! Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifCTX0vkKEaGg9otrW4Zl2k Subscribe to the sdpn YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sdpn?sub_confirmation=1Join Subscribe to SDP VIP!: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/join Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdpvip/subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @Steve_Dangle, @AdamWylde, & @JesseBlake Follow us on Instagram: @SteveDangle, @AdamWylde, & @Jesse.Blake Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7 For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss Vladimir Guerrero's apology for his contract comments with the Blue Jays, Guerrero Jr.'s tough season, Matthew Knies' role with the Maple Leafs, Kirill Marchenko's next steps with the Blue Jackets and Connor McDavid's future with the Oilers. TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.s contract comments, the apology and his managerial handling on the team.

Happy Friday! You're in the office baby! It's Illibuck Eve. Todd Monken isn't letting all of the pressure lie squarely on Deshaun Watson's shoulders. Stephen Means of cleveland.com joins us in-studio to talk Buckeyes. TLC is taking quiet quitting to a whole new level in Overs and Unders. One member of this show attempts to have a real discussion about Bengals vs Steelers, but the other two go rogue. We play Under Pressure and make our CFB picks. Tim May joins the show twice. Adam Fantili signed his extension with the Blue Jackets. Packers star TE Tucker Kraft scolds the fans for booing them in their home building yesterday. Former Illini star and current BTN analyst Howard Griffith returns to the show for Big Game Preview. And a member of this show dismisses himself in Tell the Truth.

The stalemate has ended! Adam Fantilli and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached a deal on a new contract. Hit Like and Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@JesseBlakeTV?sub_confirmation=1Follow Jesse on Twitter at @JesseBlakeFollow Jesse on Instagram @Jesse.BlakeSubscribe to The Jesse Blake Sports Report wherever you get your podcasts!Visit https://sdpn.ca for more.Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.caReach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content!Join SDP VIP:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/joinApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcastSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdpvip/subscribeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy Thursday! Rothman and Ice took the show on the road to Nationwide Arena for Blue Jackets preseason. Jet Greaves joins the show. GM Don Waddell gives us a massive clue as to what's going on with the Fantili extension possibilities. We make our NFL Picks. HC Rick Bowness joins the show. Matt Patricia talks about his Buckeye defense. Bengals legend Anthony Munoz joins the show for Gold Jacket Thursday. And we talk NFL Sunday on Tell the Truth.

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 Leafs training camp notes 45:30 A Blue Jackets update 59:00 Michael Andlauer on Brady 1:08:00 Rod's eyes 1:15:30 Blackhawks highlights and Flyers lowlights 1:25:00 Bill Guerin's contract extension 1:30:00 Gary Bettman on expansion and other notes from the BOG 1:39:00 Fat Guy Corner! Come see us at The Course and The Clubhouse!: http://sdpn.ca/events Visit this episode's sponsors: Make Citrus home for your league this season. Start a league or bring your existing league over, and explore hockey analysis, news and Armchair GM. Visit ⁠https://citrusfantasysports.com/go/sdpn⁠ for more OR download the app: citrusfantasysports.com/ios | citrusfantasysports.com/android You can live weeks without food, days without water, try living minutes without air. Airpura makes every breath count & call toll free 1-866-505-7872 or visit http://airpura.com/ to speak to their air quality experts and don't forget to use promocode SDPN10, we can always save a little money and that's our gift to you, clean air at a better price . Watch all episodes of The Steve Dangle Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEidkgWpSiHVkYT7HrIzLPXlY Watch clips of The Steve Dangle podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEieOJuIrqWyZPWSIJtVMCbLz Buy SDP merch https://sdpnshop.ca/ Visit https://sdpn.ca/schedule to see when our next live stream airs! Check out https://sdpn.ca/events to see The Steve Dangle Podcast live! Watch hockey with us! Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifCTX0vkKEaGg9otrW4Zl2k Subscribe to the sdpn YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sdpn?sub_confirmation=1Join Subscribe to SDP VIP!: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/join Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdpvip/subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @Steve_Dangle, @AdamWylde, & @JesseBlake Follow us on Instagram: @SteveDangle, @AdamWylde, & @Jesse.Blake Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7 For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10am - Brad Riter and Tim Graham discuss the Sabres second preseason game vs the Columbus Blue Jackets and the injuries that happened

09-22 Sabres-Blue Jackets Postgame Show with Brian Koziol full 1412 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:15:57 +0000 ATr59cEPhnJLYa7grB2nNkZfFPHmLX4I hockey,nhl,buffalo sabres,wgr,columbus blue jackets,nhl preseason,sports Sabres Hockey hockey,nhl,buffalo sabres,wgr,columbus blue jackets,nhl preseason,sports 09-22 Sabres-Blue Jackets Postgame Show with Brian Koziol Nobody talks more Sabres than WGR Sports Radio 550 and broadcasts all the games from training camp through the regular season and playoffs. WGR Sports Radio 550 proud partner and official voice of the Buffalo Sabres. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.co

Today we preview the Columbus Blue Jackets, which players are fantasy relevant, which to avoid and what we project for the 2026-27 fantasy year.JOIN OUR Partial Breakaway Listener League (PBLL): https://www.fantrax.com/fantasy/league/vlv3u6m5mt26a7wo/joinWhat is going on in Columbus? Will Fantilli sign? Will Marchenko be traded? This preview is being done early but it's getting late fast for the Blue Jackets with some of their star players. Bowness called out the team at the end of the season, ended up getting extended and all of a sudden players want out. hmmm(00:00) Intro (2:54) Offseason Recap (9:06) Player Tiers (25:32) Draft Kings (26:38) Powerplay(28:10) Goalies (31:46) Prospects (36:08) Cap League Essentials (37:33) Jeopardy Category(40:53) Bold Predictions#CBJ #ColumbusBlueJackets #BlueJackets #Fantilli #Marchenko #Werenski #Mateychuk #JettGreaves #Bowness #NHL #FantasyHockey #Nichushkin #Coyle #Garland #CaydenLidstrom #JacksonSmith #NHLFaceOff #Hockey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of NHL Trade Talk: The Podcast, Jim Parsons, Vivek Kalia, and Kyle Ogland offer updates on Connor Hellebuyck and Dylan Larkin. What has changed since last week? Meanwhile, what's going on in Columbus, where the Blue Jackets can't seem to get any business taken care of and it's hard to know what they're big stars -- Zach Werenski, Adam Fantilli, and Kirill Marchenko -- are thinking. Finally, in Edmonton and Toronto, things are all great with Mike Babcock and Sergei Bobrovksy, but how long will it last? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger talks with Dispatch sports reporter Dan Aulbach on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. In this edition, we discuss what’s happened during the Blue Jackets' crazy offseason and look ahead to what the 2026-27 season might hold.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Bills' impressive win against the Lions, Highmark Stadium's perspective, Josh Allen's dominance for the Bills, Connor McDavid leading TSN's Top 50 NHL Players, Kirill Marchenko's next steps with the Blue Jackets and Nikita Kucherov's contract outlook with the Lightning. TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in need of a reset, Trey Yesavage's return and the AL Wild Card race for the team.

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie, Chris Johnston and our new co-host Producer Drew go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Connor Hellebuyck suspended by the Winnipeg Jets (12:00) Latest on Dylan Larkin & the Red Wings plan (19:00) What will a deal for Simon Edvinsson look like? (22:30) Alex DeBrincat (29:45) Adam Fantilli & the Blue Jackets working out a contract (31:30) What happened between the Jets & Hellebuyck? (36:30) Nikishin looking for a trade from the Hurricanes (38:30) How did the Cutter Gautier deal go down? (43:15) What do Crosby & Kucherov's next deals look like? (48:30) Stick Taps Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 Leafs media day 37:30 Connor Hellebuyck 49:00 The new CBA rules 1:06:00 All the contracts that were signed yesterday 1:24:00 Staal and Nikishin 1:32:30 Is Kuch's extension coming? 1:38:00 Habs make a couple deals 1:44:00 What are the Blue Jackets up to? Come see us at The Course and The Clubhouse!: http://sdpn.ca/events Visit this episode's sponsors: Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code DANGLE at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/dangle Join us on Tuesday September 22, 2026 for a live stream on our YouTube Channel in partnership with the The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Road Hockey Event. All the proceeds raised during the live go to one winning team, helping them hit their fundraising goal or climb the draft board for a celebrity player on Game Day. There are two ways to get off the bench: register a team at http://pmcfroadhockey.ca/, or just tune in on the 22nd! Watch all episodes of The Steve Dangle Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEidkgWpSiHVkYT7HrIzLPXlY Watch clips of The Steve Dangle podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEieOJuIrqWyZPWSIJtVMCbLz Buy SDP merch https://sdpnshop.ca/ Visit https://sdpn.ca/schedule to see when our next live stream airs! Check out https://sdpn.ca/events to see The Steve Dangle Podcast live! Watch hockey with us! Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifCTX0vkKEaGg9otrW4Zl2k Subscribe to the sdpn YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sdpn?sub_confirmation=1Join Subscribe to SDP VIP!: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/join Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdpvip/subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @Steve_Dangle, @AdamWylde, & @JesseBlake Follow us on Instagram: @SteveDangle, @AdamWylde, & @Jesse.Blake Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7 For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy 1st Friday Edition of the Program!! The Buckeyes have lost 3 of their last 4 and those losses have been talent equate games. Sounds like 2014 a lot.... Ohio State v Texas ratings are in and they're huge but not as big as Big Noon last year. Hear from Ryan Day at his weekly Presser. Guardians and Blue Jackets?? Meet the Golden Flashes. ESPN's Jake Trotter, Joshua Perry, What's Up, Higher or Lower, Thing or Not a Thing, #HeyGuys, Your Officially Endorsed and 3 Things

Boomer, Pinder and Rhett dive into the Columbus Blue Jackets and try to figure out just how bright the future actually is in Columbus. Adam Fantilli is clearly one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle, but he still needs a new contract, while Cayden Lindstrom's injury history and lack of NHL experience continue to raise questions about another massive piece of the rebuild. The guys look back at some of Columbus' recent draft picks, the young talent already on the roster and whether the Blue Jackets have actually assembled the foundation of a future contender. There are definitely pieces to be excited about, but is Columbus finally building something legitimate — or is the future still murky at best?Video Link: https://youtu.be/d4WFH7GVvVA#nhl #nhlshorts #nhlplayoffs #nhlpredictions #nhlhockey #nhlpicks #stanleycup #stanleycupfinal #columbusbluejacketsCHECK OUT OUR STUFF ⬇️BARN BURNER MERCHhttps://nationgear.ca/collections/shirts/FlamesnationBARN BURNER SHORTShttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj_bcGtvvo-cW2DHEDZ6dEO5ePDmlhZc9&si=jo8iNGxT4ImhS2Y8

This week on FFA Friday: Amanda Sommers and one of the pillars of the FFA... the Blue Jackets and Bright Futures program!

Happy Wednesday! The NFL is back tonight! Timmy asks Common Man to be his sons legal guardian. It's a Good Clean Wednesday so we go through emails on listeners best Name-Dropping moments. The NCAA says they can't do anything about the Western Michigan/Michigan result. We do Leather Jacket Time with 10TV's Nicole Shearin. LSU has been scared off from adding ex-NFL players to their roster. Zach Werenski talks his future with the Blue Jackets, and Joe Burrow says he's here for the long haul. We talk about how much it costs to watch NFL games this season. And we do Name Dropping with Jeff Rimer.

Summer Coolers – Columbus Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for six consecutive seasons, but there may finally be reasons for optimism. Rick Bowness returns after helping stabilize the club following his midseason arrival, Zach Werenski has recommitted to Columbus, Jet Greaves has emerged as the No. 1 goaltender, and the addition of Valeri Nichushkin could provide a significant offensive boost. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine whether the Blue Jackets can finally take the next step, how they replace former captain Boone Jenner, and why Adam Fantilli could become one of the defining players—and leaders—of Columbus' future.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] Columbus finishes fifth in the Metropolitan Division with 92 points, 11th in the Eastern Conference and 17th overall, missing the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season.[00:00:25] The franchise still owns only one playoff series victory in its history—the stunning 2019 sweep of the Presidents' Trophy-winning Tampa Bay Lightning.[00:00:45] Columbus remains largely middle-of-the-pack offensively, defensively, on the power play, and on the penalty kill. Vic describes the team as simply “okay” in almost every major area.[00:01:00] Rick Bowness replaces Dean Evason in January and initially produces significant improvement, particularly in Columbus' ability to protect leads and avoid giving away points late in games.[00:01:20] The Blue Jackets finish 10 games above .500 during Bowness' 37 games, but a disastrous 3-9-1 finish over their final 13 games destroys their playoff hopes.[00:01:40] Bowness publicly challenges the team after the season, making it clear that changes would be necessary if he returned behind the bench. He is back, setting the stage for an important training camp.[00:02:00] The offseason initially brings major uncertainty when two important players indicate they may not remain with the organization. Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Zach Werenski eventually reverses course and says he wants to stay and win in Columbus.[00:02:25] With Boone Jenner leaving for Washington, Werenski could become a candidate for the captaincy as Columbus searches for its next locker-room leader.[00:02:45] Kirill Marchenko becomes the remaining contract concern. He will be a restricted free agent after the season and has expressed uncertainty about signing another deal with Columbus.[00:03:00] General Manager Don Waddell makes one of his biggest moves by acquiring Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche for second-, third-, and fifth-round draft picks spread across 2026, 2027, and 2028.[00:03:25] Neil acknowledges the concerns surrounding Nichushkin's past but says he has heard the forward is a changed person who is excited about his opportunity in Columbus.[00:03:45] Nichushkin should receive increased ice time and additional power-play opportunities, potentially giving the Blue Jackets an important new offensive weapon.[00:04:00] Columbus loses several players, beginning with longtime captain Boone Jenner. Mason Marchment signs with San Jose, Brendan Gaunce joins Boston, and Zach Aston-Reese leaves for Philadelphia.[00:04:20] Charlie Coyle remains in Columbus on a six-year, $6 million-per-season contract and could assume some of the veteran leadership responsibilities previously carried by Jenner.[00:04:40] Ryan Lomberg arrives from Calgary, bringing additional energy and physicality to the lineup, while Columbus also retains several of its own depth pieces.[00:05:00] Two important restricted free agents avoid arbitration. Jet Greaves signs for three years at $5 million per season, while Cole Sillinger agrees to a three-year deal worth $4.6 million annually.[00:05:25] Greaves' contract reflects his emergence as Columbus' No. 1 goaltender after overtaking Elvis Merzlikins during the 2025-26 season. Neil believes Greaves proved he can become a very good NHL netminder.[00:05:50] Sillinger's commitment, along with Werenski's renewed desire to remain with the organization, provides evidence that Columbus is not struggling to retain everyone.[00:06:10] Neil believes the organization enters training camp in a much healthier position than it appeared to be only a month earlier, with Marchenko now representing the primary unresolved long-term concern.[00:06:30] Columbus also has young talent coming through the pipeline, including defenseman Jackson Smith, the 14th overall selection in 2025, who produced 26 points in 35 games at Penn State.[00:06:50] Cayden Lindstrom, the fourth overall selection in the 2024 Draft, remains another major prospect, while Luca Del Bel Belluz has already begun gaining NHL experience.[00:07:10] The central question becomes whether all these pieces are enough for Columbus to finally take the last step and qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.[00:07:30] Neil believes the answer will partially depend on the strength of the competition. He sees Columbus as a work in progress but believes Nichushkin improves the offense and Greaves gives the team a developing young goaltender.[00:07:50] Coyle could help fill the leadership void left by Jenner, while Bowness' biggest priority may be preventing another late-season collapse like the one that destroyed Columbus' playoff chances last year.[00:08:10] Vic identifies Adam Fantilli as one of the most important players entering the season. Beyond his offensive ability, Fantilli possesses the intensity and leadership qualities of a potential future captain.[00:08:30] Neil agrees that Fantilli's development must continue. For Columbus to become a playoff team in 2026-27, the former top prospect needs to begin blossoming into the impact player the organization believes he can become.

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of the NHL, the latest on the contract extension negotiations with Adam Fantilli, trade rumours surrounding star winger Kirill Marchenko, some clarifications on the Zach Werenski situation, the benefits of having Mathieu Olivier in the lineup, what the Blue Jackets are missing to get over the hump and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2025 college football season is here, and the first week already has chaos, upsets, and a few bold predictions that could age very well. Andy Alfred kicks off Season 20 of *All Andy Alfred* with a high-energy preview of the entire sports weekend, from Bowling Green's home opener to Ohio State, Notre Dame, the Big Ten, MLB's playoff race, and a new Blue Jackets media shakeup that could change how fans watch hockey all season long.Andy breaks down the biggest games on the board and gives his read on the matchups that matter most, including Toledo at Michigan State, Indiana vs. North Texas, Oregon vs. Boise State, Penn State's debut, Notre Dame at Lambeau Field, and the monster Big Ten schedule waiting just ahead. He also lays out what he expects from Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan, and Notre Dame as the playoff picture starts to take shape.For Falcons fans, this episode digs into Bowling Green's roster, quarterback situation, and the path to a bowl game under Eddie George in year two. Andy also compares BG's season outlook with Toledo's, previews the battle for the MAC, and explains why the Battle of I-75 could tilt Bowling Green's way again.You'll also hear:- Why UMass' upset over Rutgers instantly changed the feel of Week 1- Andy's picks and observations from the top 25 slate- What the Tigers, Reds, Guardians, and Mud Hens are really dealing with down the stretch- Why the Blue Jackets' new TV setup is exciting for some fans and frustrating for others- The latest golf headlines, including Scottie Scheffler's FedEx Cup win and what's next on the tourThis is a season-opening sports hangout packed with opinions, picks, local pride, and a little bit of everything happening right now across college football, the NFL, baseball, hockey, golf, and the Toledo sports scene. Perfect for fans who want the full weekend blueprint and aren't afraid of a few spicy takes along the way.

Happy Friday! It's Go to Jail and Music Appreciation Friday. We open with t-shirt things; Common Man has expensive ones and Timmy gets sold fake ones. The Blue Jackets are making front office changes, and then we go through funny Canadian town names. There will be no more Pro Bowl, and Ohio Dominican pulled off a big upset last night in College Football. We do Jailbirds and we go through some of our favorite Walker mixes. We are seeing TRO everyday with college sports, and a teacher is trying to normalize farting. A new edition of Timmy Eats a Burger. And we dive into the Good Good/Callaway golf scandal.

Columbus Blue Jackets fans are nothing if not loyal.They've rolled with many punches over the years, but it's been a summer of discontent for local hockey lovers. Firings, team shakeups and trade rumors have rattled, well, pretty much everyone who cares about the team.With training camp just around the corner, can the team end a six-season playoff drought?We are talking all things Blue Jackets on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Aaron Portzline, senior reporter, The AthleticTodd Sharrock, vice president of communications, Columbus Blue JacketsJody Shelley, TV color analyst/former Blue Jackets forwardphoto: Jay LaPrete / AP

Send us Fan MailSales are soft for Friday's game and someone says the word every ticket office reaches for: discount. Jeremy Neisser makes the case that a price cut and a value add are two completely different promotions — one lowers what fans expect to pay from here on out, the other raises what they believe they're getting. He walks through the research on reference pricing, a study of MLB bobblehead promotions from 2012 to 2023 that moved attendance without touching ticket price, and real packages from the Blue Jackets, Bulls, Dynamo, and Rocket City Trash Pandas. Then he gives you the five places to look for value before you ever subtract from the price.KEY TOPICS COVERED- Why running discounts often enough quietly retrains what your fans believe a ticket is worth- What a reference price is, and how a repeated $5 off resets the number in your fan's head- The difference between changing your price and changing your offer — and why only one of them costs you revenue- Research showing fans value promotions for being fun, different, and worth talking about, not just for the savings- Why "we got hats with our tickets" travels further than "I saved $4"- What an MLB bobblehead study from 2012 to 2023 found about gate giveaways versus special ticket packages — and what both had in common- Real value-add packages you can copy from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Chicago Bulls, Houston Dynamo, and Rocket City Trash Pandas- The five buckets every add-on comes from: food, merchandise, access, recognition, and experience- How to find high-perceived-value add-ons that cost your team close to nothing- Why the word "free" can make a fan value your giveaway less — and the one-line fix- How to build exclusivity and scarcity into a value add so it drives a specific game- The filter to bring into your next promo meeting before anyone reaches for a promo codeTIMESTAMPS[00:00] – The Monday problem: soft sales, a Friday game, and the instinct to discount[01:39] – Why discounting feels obvious — we're all trained to hunt for deals[03:04] – The hidden cost of discounting too often[03:58] – What a $20 ticket sold for $15 actually communicates to a fan[04:54] – Reference price explained: the number every fan already carries[06:15] – The Michael's picture frame problem, and how price sensitivity compounds[07:10] – Value adds change the offer instead of the price[08:10] – Why fans value a promotion for more than the savings[08:39] – The Chandon, Wansink, and Laurent research on what people get out of a promotion[09:31] – The psychology of getting "a little something extra"[10:53] – The Savannah Bananas story: what surprise and delight actually looks like[11:23] – The MLB bobblehead study: giveaways moved attendance up to 13%, ticket packages about 8%[12:51] – Two approaches, two attendance increases, zero dollars off the ticket[13:19] – Blue Jackets family value pack, Bulls family packs, and the Houston Dynamo four pack[14:18] – The five buckets: food, merchandise, access, recognition, experience[15:46] – Concrete add-on ideas inside each of the five buckets[17:13] – Low actual cost, high perceived value — and why your building is already full of it[18:12] – What this means for a GM, external relations director, or ticket sales director[18:40] – Why "free" can backfire, and how to name the value instead[20:06] – The question to bring back to your team[20:35] – Running all five buckets in the meeting before you approve a discount[21:32] – Final takeaway: our job isn't cheaper tickets, it's a more valuable gameCALL TO ACTIONIf this sparked an idea, share the episode with someone in your office — then leave a rating or review on Spotify or Apple. It puts the show in front of more people trying to do exactly what you're doing: grow a fan base and sell more tickets.QUOTE PULLS"Discount often enough and you start teaching your fans to wait for the cheaper ticket." — Jeremy Neisser"I didn't change the price. I changed what you get for it." — Jeremy Neisser"Two approaches, two real attendance increases, zero dollars off the ticket. They didn't make baseball cheaper — they made going to that baseball game more valuable." — Jeremy Neisser"Low actual cost, high perceived value. That's the whole game. And your building is full of this stuff — you're just not selling it." — Jeremy Neisser"Our job isn't to make tickets cheaper. Our job is to make going to the game feel more valuable." — Jeremy NeisserLinks mentioned: 1. Non-monetary promotions provide benefits beyond saving money Pierre Chandon, Brian Wansink & Gilles Laurent, Journal of Marketing, “A Benefit Congruency Framework of Sales Promotion Effectiveness.”Read the Journal of Marketing study2. Free-gift framing can create a “feeling lucky” effect Liu, Wei, Yang & Keh, International Journal of Research in Marketing, “Feeling Lucky: How Framing the Target Product as a Free Gift Enhances Purchase Intention.”This is particularly strong because the researchers ran four studies, including a field experiment involving actual purchases, and found that certain free-gift framing increased feelings of luck, which increased purchase intention. Read the Feeling Lucky study3. Calling something “free” can reduce its perceived value Priya Raghubir, Journal of Consumer Psychology, “Free Gift with Purchase: Promoting or Discounting the Brand?”The experiments found evidence that consumers can value a product less when it's offered as a free gift. Providing alternate price/value information helped inhibit that effect — which supports the idea of “Limited-edition hat — a $25 value” rather than simply “FREE HAT!” Read Raghubir's free-gift research4. Sports-specific evidence: special-ticket packages and giveaways increase attendance International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship, 2026, “Special ticket packages and stadium giveaway promotions and the effect on demand for live sporting events.”Researchers analyzed MLB bobblehead promotions from 2012–2023 and found special-ticket packages increased paid attendance by 8%, while traditional stadium giveaways increased it by as much as 13%. Read the sports marketing study at Emerald PublishingReal-world sports examples mentionedColumbus Blue Jackets — Family Value Pack Starts at $35/person and includes a game ticket, value meal and OhioHealth Chiller skate pass. Blue Jackets Family Value PackChicago Bulls — Family Ticket Packs Includes a ticket, hot dog, chips and fountain drink. This is a great example because it's so simple: ticket + dinner. Chicago Bulls Family Ticket PacksHouston Dynamo FC — Family 4-Pack For 2026, the Dynamo announced a $99 package for Saturday matches that includes four tickets plus $40 in concession credit.  Houston Dynamo 2026 Family 4-PackRocket City Trash Pandas — 2026 promotional calendar Their official MiLB announcement details their premium giveaways and special-appearance strategy.  Rocket City Trash Pandas 2026 promotionsRevelocity Sports Sports Marketing Machine on LinkedInSports Marketing Machine on InstagramBook a call with Jeremy from Sports Marketing Machine

Columbus Blue Jackets fans are nothing if not loyal.They've rolled with many punches over the years, but it's been a summer of discontent for local hockey lovers. Firings, team shakeups and trade rumors have rattled, well, pretty much everyone who cares about the team.With training camp just around the corner, can the team end a six-season playoff drought?We are talking all things Blue Jackets on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Aaron Portzline, senior reporter, The AthleticTodd Sharrock, vice president of communications, Columbus Blue JacketsJody Shelley, TV color analyst/former Blue Jackets forwardphoto: Jay LaPrete / AP

Happy Wednesday! We're ready to laugh today. Bryce Underwood is downplaying The Game, how should Michigan fans feel about it? We do Leather Jacket with 10TV's Nicole Shearin. Timmy wants there to be a way to get ticket stubs again. Common Man wants his ashes given away at a Blue Jackets game, and Timmy has an idea for Fan trading cards. Arthur Smith spoke today, and he talked about how different the offense looks now. Timmy is excited about the Opening Night Marathon coming back in College Basketball. And we do Name Dropping with Jeff Rimer.

Spring Cleaning – Vancouver CanucksThe Vancouver Canucks suffered one of the NHL's sharpest declines, becoming the first team eliminated from playoff contention on March 22. Just two years removed from winning the Pacific Division and pushing Edmonton to seven games in the second round, Vancouver has been torn apart by internal conflict, major trades, coaching uncertainty, and poor performance at home. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine how the Canucks fell so quickly and why their large collection of draft picks may not produce immediate results.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Canucks become the first NHL team eliminated from playoff contention on March 22. Neil and Vic begin by reviewing the expectations entering the season, the reality of Vancouver's collapse, and the enormous amount of work ahead.[00:00:25] Expectations were already low after Vancouver missed the playoffs in four of the previous five seasons. The lone exception came in 2024, when the Canucks won the Pacific Division and reached the second round.[00:00:50] That successful run created optimism that Vancouver had filled several important roster gaps. However, the organization quickly unraveled during the following seasons.[00:01:05] The highly publicized conflict between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson became one of the franchise's biggest problems. Miller was eventually traded in a deal involving Filip Chytil, but the move failed to stabilize the team.[00:01:30] Vancouver also faced uncertainty surrounding Brock Boeser's contract, Thatcher Demko's health, and Rick Tocchet's future behind the bench.[00:01:50] Tocchet ultimately chose to leave Vancouver despite previously winning the Jack Adams Award with the Canucks. He returned to Philadelphia, where he had been a popular player, raising additional questions about what he saw inside the Vancouver organization.[00:02:15] Boeser publicly indicated he would not re-sign with the Canucks, entered free agency, and then surprisingly returned to Vancouver on a new contract.[00:02:35] Kiefer Sherwood emerged as one of Vancouver's better players before being traded to the San Jose Sharks, removing another productive piece from the lineup.[00:02:55] The Canucks then made their biggest move by trading Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild amid concerns that he would not sign another contract in Vancouver.[00:03:20] Neil acknowledges that Vancouver received a respectable return in the Hughes trade, but emphasizes that no package can fully replace a player of his caliber.[00:03:40] Conor Garland, whose energy and competitiveness represented much of Vancouver's identity, was traded to Columbus and went on to play well for Rick Bowness and the Blue Jackets.[00:04:00] Veteran defenseman Tyler Myers was also moved to the Dallas Stars, leaving Vancouver without several recognizable pieces from its recent playoff team.[00:04:20] The Canucks' disastrous home record further illustrates how far the franchise has fallen. A team that appeared to be building momentum two seasons earlier becomes one of the league's biggest disappointments.[00:04:45] Vancouver's notable unrestricted free agents include Evander Kane, Teddy Blueger, and Derek Forbort, creating additional decisions for an already depleted roster.[00:05:05] The Canucks do possess a strong collection of draft capital, entering the 2026 NHL Draft with 10 selections.[00:05:25] Vancouver owns two first-round picks, including its original selection and another acquired through the Quinn Hughes trade.[00:05:45] The organization also holds two second-round picks and three sixth-round selections, giving management several opportunities to add young talent.[00:06:05] Neil believes the draft picks provide a possible foundation for improvement three years from now, but they do very little to solve Vancouver's immediate problems next season.[00:06:30] He explains that modern NHL team-building requires much more than simply accumulating picks and waiting for prospects to develop.[00:06:50] Successful organizations must balance drafting with trades, free-agent signings, player development, and creating an environment where established players want to join and remain with the team.[00:07:15] Neil compares the current NHL with his experience in Detroit during the 1980s, when teams could focus more heavily on collecting draft selections and patiently developing players.[00:07:40] Today's general managers must use draft picks as both future players and trade assets while simultaneously finding experienced talent to support the roster.[00:08:00] The episode concludes with a blunt assessment of Vancouver's direction. The Canucks have draft picks, but Neil does not believe the organization is currently drafting, trading, developing, or attracting players well enough to execute a successful rebuild.

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 David Alter chats with McKenna 16:15 The Leafs make new hires 32:45 Predicting the 26/27 Leafs lineup 1:03:30 Predicting the Atlantic Division standings 1:14:00 Quinn and Macklin extensions 1:28:00 Vancouver's practice rink 1:30:15 Media Meals! 1:49:15 The Blue Jackets cut their radio broadcast Come see us at The Course and The Clubhouse!: http://sdpn.ca/events Watch all episodes of The Steve Dangle Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEidkgWpSiHVkYT7HrIzLPXlY Watch clips of The Steve Dangle podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEieOJuIrqWyZPWSIJtVMCbLz Buy SDP merch https://sdpnshop.ca/ Visit https://sdpn.ca/schedule to see when our next live stream airs! Check out https://sdpn.ca/events to see The Steve Dangle Podcast live! Watch hockey with us! Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifCTX0vkKEaGg9otrW4Zl2k Subscribe to the sdpn YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sdpn?sub_confirmation=1Join Subscribe to SDP VIP!: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/join Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdpvip/subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @Steve_Dangle, @AdamWylde, & @JesseBlake Follow us on Instagram: @SteveDangle, @AdamWylde, & @Jesse.Blake Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7 For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our baseball guy Dave Smith joins Tommy Radio to start the hour, Chris Adamski checks in from training camp, he also talks about a lame move pulled by the Blue Jackets

This date in history, The Athletic ranks Julian Sayin as the 5th best QB in CFB, Quick Hitters: OSU's jersey patch leak & the Blue Jackets extend Jet Greaves, Brady Edmunds reaffirms his commitment to the Buckeyes, which teams are 'title or bust' this season in CFB, Nick Saban says the SEC is still better than the Big Ten, Jake Paul wants to play for the Browns, and we close out the week with AJ Hawk.

Happy Thursday! Adam King is in the house today hanging out. Jet Greaves has a new deal with the Blue Jackets. Adam brings about a Browns question that none of us ever actually considered. Jake Burns of Browns FIlm Breakdown joins the show. Aaron Rodgers has mended fences with his family. Lane Kiffin lobbies for 9-3 SEC teams to be viewed as more valuable than 11-1 teams from "other conferences." Mick Walker of Letterman Row joins the show to outline how OSU missed out on prized running back recruit David Gabriel-Georges. Adam and TLC are not good volleyball teammates. We review Adam Schefter's intel on Lebron's free agency from yesterday. Dave Casper joins the show for Gold Jacket Thursday. And we Tell the Truth.

The Columbus Blue Jackets once again fell just short of the Stanley Cup Playoffs during the 2025-26 season, extending their postseason drought to six consecutive years. After a dramatic midseason coaching change sparked one of the NHL's best second-half turnarounds, Columbus appeared poised to finally break through before another late-season collapse dashed those hopes. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine why the Blue Jackets continue to struggle in pressure situations, the emergence of several young stars, and the important decisions awaiting General Manager Don Waddell this offseason.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Blue Jackets are eliminated from playoff contention on April 13 after another season that began with modest expectations. Neil and Vic discuss how Columbus entered the year as a playoff bubble team following an emotional 2024-25 campaign and why sustaining that momentum proved difficult.[00:00:45] Columbus struggles through the first half of the season before General Manager Don Waddell makes a coaching change on January 12, replacing Dean Evason with veteran bench boss Rick Bowness. The move immediately energizes the Blue Jackets as they surge back into the playoff race.[00:01:00] Despite their remarkable turnaround, the Blue Jackets once again falter when the stakes are highest. A disastrous 2-8-1 stretch over their final 11 games erases their playoff position, highlighted by a disappointing season-ending loss to Washington that prompts Rick Bowness to publicly question his team's competitiveness and commitment.[00:02:00] Neil explains that Columbus' biggest problem isn't talent—it's finishing. Whether protecting leads during games or holding onto playoff positioning in the standings, the Blue Jackets repeatedly fail to close the deal, continuing a troubling pattern that has followed the organization over the past two seasons.[00:03:00] The discussion turns to the club's promising core. Zach Werenski anchors the defense while Kirill Marchenko, Adam Fantilli, Sean Monahan, Charlie Coyle, Cole Sillinger, Boone Jenner, and emerging goaltender Jet Greaves provide optimism that the talent necessary to compete is already in place.[00:04:00] Neil and Vic examine Rick Bowness' future after he signs a one-year extension. Following his emotional criticism of the team at season's end, the veteran coach returns determined to change the culture and help Columbus finally overcome its inability to finish important games.[00:05:00] Looking ahead to the offseason, the Blue Jackets enter the 2026 NHL Draft with all seven of their original selections intact and approximately $8.75 million in projected salary cap space, giving Don Waddell flexibility to strengthen the roster.[00:05:45] The panel reviews Columbus' unrestricted free agents, including captain Boone Jenner, Charlie Coyle, Mason Marchment, Danton Heinen, Erik Brännström, and Brendan Smith. Neil identifies Jenner, Coyle, and Marchment as important veterans the organization should strongly consider retaining.[00:06:30] Columbus' restricted free agent class features several key pieces of the franchise's future, including Adam Fantilli, Cole Sillinger, Igor Zamula, and new number-one goaltender Jet Greaves. Fantilli's next contract is expected to become one of the organization's highest offseason priorities.[00:07:00] The episode concludes with cautious optimism for the Blue Jackets. With an improving young core, a respected veteran coach returning behind the bench, salary cap flexibility, and a full complement of draft picks, Neil believes Columbus has the pieces to become a playoff team—provided they finally learn how to finish games and seize the opportunities in front of them.

Happy Friday All Friends Edition of the Program! Austin Ward and Jacob Rhymer are in for Beau and Rieser. Are we still tuned into the World Cup? Ohio State to play Cincinnati in an outdoor Ohio Big 4 Exhibition event. We continue our Ohio State position Mount Rushmore conversation. 5 For 5 has been challenged in court, and Ryan Day is being disrespected. We do our weekly Friday chat with Tim. Ohio State Head Basketball Coach Jake Diebler joins the program. We chat with Aaron Portzline on if there's any new Blue Jackets updates. What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, What we Learned and 3 Things.

TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joined OverDrive to discuss the Flyers' offer sheet of Leo Carlsson, if the Ducks will match the offer, the ripple effects of RFAs in the league, Connor Bedard's injury status, Zach Werenski's future with the Blue Jackets and if he remains in Columbus and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jason Strudwick and Jonas Siegel for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They dive into the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet to Leo Carlsson to a five-year deal worth $18M AAV, if the Ducks match the offer sheet, Carlsson's value in the league, Connor Bedard's injury and the potential of RFAs receiving offers. TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson on the Flyers' offer sheet for Carlsson, Bedard's injury and Zach Werenski's future with the Blue Jackets.

Happy Wednesday! We chat about Zach Werenski and that he's going to discuss his future with the Blue Jackets. The NHL is looking add another expansion team. We do Leather Jacket Time with 10TV's Nicole Shearin. The NBA Draft happened last night, and the NCAA approved the age-based eligibility model. We debate what rising crust frozen pizza is the best. The College Football video game thinks Ohio State is a tough place to play. Timmy has a friend with a wedding problem in football season. And we do some Name Dropping with Jeff Rimer.