Best Blue Jackets Game Podcasts (2025)

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Columbus Blue Jackets SPLIT First Two Preseason Games 24:50

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8d ago24:50

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The Blue Jackets start their preseason with a 4-1 win and then a 4-0 loss, but there are good and bad things about both games. We talk special teams, goaltending and line combos as we break down the win again St Louis and the loss to the Sabres! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. U…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Make Sweeping Roster Cuts; Close To Opening Night Roster? 28:01

1d ago28:01

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After a predictably lacklustre game against the Penguins, the Blue Jackets made a lot of roster cuts to the training camp players. We talk about the loss to Pittsburgh, whether Elvis has done enough to be the opening night starter over Greaves, and what the latest round of cuts mean, including breaking down some surprising moves and some disappoint…

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Barkov major injury: Puck Podcast September 28, 2025 1:55:02

2d ago1:55:02

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We recap all the major news from the past week in the NHL including a potentially devastating injury for the two time defending Stanley Cup champs. We wrap up our division previews with a look at the Pacific Division. Plus listener e-mails. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Preseason Continues; Ivan Fedotov On Waivers 32:43

4d ago32:43

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It's a live Locked On Blue Jackets! We talk about the preseason so far, look ahead to tomorrow's game in Pittsburgh, and talk about Ivan Fedotov being put on waivers, as well as answering some listener questions about Elvis being a back-up to Jet Greaves, and what could stop this team from taking a step forward this season! Support Us By Supporting…

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Should Jet Greaves Be The Opening Night Starter For The Columbus Blue Jackets? 27:20

6d ago27:20

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The Blue Jackets won 4-1 over the AHL Penguins, but there was lots to like about this game even if it was an easy-ish win. We talk about Jake Christiansen's Big Game, Jet Greaves continuing to impress, and Yegor Chinakhov's quiet 2 point game! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use…

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2025 Penguins Season Preview with Jay Caufield 38:21

6d ago38:21

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Dr. Jay Calvert chats with chats with Penguins Legend & Pennsylvania native, Jay Caufield! Jay & Jay discuss the upcoming season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, the ageless wonder Sidney Crosby, the Florida Panthers blueprint to success, his new podcast Off Set with Larry & the Big Man, Pittsburgh as a sports town, the Penguins 2025-26 roster, Danton …

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Checking in on the NHL preseason 1:14:49

6d ago1:14:49

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Nikita Zadorov hit scored a walk-off OT winner, we've gotten our first looks at new jerseys from the Bruins, Rangers & Oilers and the Predators & Sharks had some interesting banner behavior. We discuss all that and more, including the trailer for Season 2 of the Amazon 'Faceoff' series. BUY OUR MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/wh…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Fall To Sabres, But It's Not The End Of The World 27:12

7d ago27:12

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The Blue Jackets lose 2-1 in their third preseason game, but it wasn't a surprise because the roster was almost entirely AHL guys and young guys against some of the Sabres big guns. We talk about the continuing surprise of Ivan Fedotov making saves when he needs to make them, and cover Tuesday's round of training camp cuts. Support Us By Supporting…

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Preseason underway: Puck Podcast September 22, 2025 2:23:30

9d ago2:23:30

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We recap all the news from the past week in the NHL including training camps opening and preseason action getting underway. We continue our division previews by looking at the Metropolitan Division. Plus listener e-mails and out off ice report. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us…

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Some Questions Answered, More To Be Asked In Second Day Of Columbus Blue Jackets Training Camp 27:48

11d ago27:48

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We are two days into training camp for the Blue Jackets, and some questions have been answered, like who gets that top line LW spot (Dmitri Voronkov), but some of the on ice decisions have spawned more questions (why are Kent Johnson and Zach Aston Reese on the third line?) We discuss and also remind ourselves not to overreact to two days worth of …

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Columbus Blue Jackets Training Camp Opens With Minor Injuries And Major Questions 35:38

13d ago35:38

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Training camp photos and medicals for Blue Jackets training camp were yesterday, and today they get on the ice for real! We break down the roster, whether there are any surprises, talk about the minor injuries to some players, and talk about the burning questions to be answered in camp like "Who is going to play with Monahan and Marchenko?" and "Wi…

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What is going on with Kirill Kaprizov? 1:11:49

13d ago1:11:49

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Kirill Kaprizov and the Minnesota Wild have been the center of conversation after reports the the Russian forward turned down a potentially record-breaking NHL contract. We discuss latest with that situation and where Kaprizov could head next if he doesn't sign an extension with Minnesota. Plus, we talk jersey updates, Miller being named captain in…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Coach and GM Say Anything Less Than Playoffs Is A FAILURE 33:50

14d ago33:50

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Monday was media day before training camp opens this morning for the Blue Jackets, and we heard from GM Don Waddell, Coach Dean Evason, and leadership group Boone Jenner, Zach Werenski, Sean Monahan and Adam Fantilli. We discuss all that was said, including whether or not Fantilli will be getting a letter this season, how justified the playoff opti…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Prospects Finish Tournament Strong With Overtime Winner 26:43

15d ago26:43

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They almost biffed it, but a last minute game tying goal from Charlie Elick and an OT game winner from Nicolas Sima gives the Blue Jackets prospects a 2-1 record at the Buffalo prospect tournament this summer! We discuss the stand-outs from this game, the tournament in general, and whether any of the camp invites can leverage that into a training c…

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Kaprizov turns down Wild: Puck Podcast September 14, 2025 2:36:38

16d ago2:36:38

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We recap the past week in the NHL including Kirill Kaprizov turning down the biggest contract in NHL history. We continue our division previews with a look at the Atlantic Division. Plus listener e-mails. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Trade For Goalie Ivan Fedotov; Get Their AHL Starter 13:01

16d ago13:01

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EDIT: I mention in this that Fedotov is waivers exempt, this is incorrect. HOWEVER, the cap hit (3.2M) should be big enough that teams should be discouraged from claiming him on waivers, especially considering his stats. The Blue Jackets finally have the third goalie that Don Waddell wanted in Ivan Fedotov. We discuss the low risk medium-ish return…

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Luca Pinelli Drives The Engine In 7-5 Win Over Sabres For The Columbus Blue Jackets 24:03

17d ago24:03

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The Blue Jackets rebounded from the 8-2 loss on Thursday with a 7-5 win over the Sabres last night, driven by a 4 point night from Luca Pinelli, who is the little engine that could for the CBJ. We discuss his strong game, Guillaume Richard's continued calmness in the defensive zone, and some prospects who continue to struggle, but why that's not a …

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Columbus Blue Jackets Prospecs Struggle vs Devils, But Pinelli And Keskinen Shine 28:53

19d ago28:53

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Rough go of things for the Blue Jackets prospect in their opening game of the tournament, as they lose 8-2 to the Devils. But there isn't any reason for panic, this is pretty much expected. We explain why this happened, talk about the goaltending sounding worse than it looked, and about the stand-outs both positive and negative before looking at th…

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PROSPECT WATCH: Who Needs To Stand Out For The Columbus Blue Jackets This Weekend? 30:50

20d ago30:50

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We finally have hockey! The Blue Jackets kick off their prospect tournament in Buffalo tonight vs the New Jersey Devils prospects, so we're looking at the CBJ roster, talking about who needs to have a big tournament to carry them into the upcoming training camp, and talk about Luca Marrelli's torn labrum and what that means for him and the Clevelan…

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Unpacking the Hughes, Crosby & McDavid buzz 1:53:27

20d ago1:53:27

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Jack and Quinn Hughes want to play together, Connor McDavid still doesn't have an extension with the Edmonton Oilers and Sidney Crosby continues to deny that he wants out of Pittsburgh. We discuss the latest around all three storylines and rank which ones we're most tired of hearing about. Plus, we react to Dustin Wolf's big extension with the Calg…

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Is Being A Lottery Team The WORST Case Scenario For The Columbus Blue Jackets? 27:32

21d ago27:32

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The Blue jackets have high expectations this year. But there are a lot of things that can go wrong. Is it worse to be a lottery team and in the running for Gavin McKenna, or worse to be a mushy middle team that doesn't get the joy of the playoffs or the potential of a high draft pick? We discuss, and look at all the things that can go wrong this se…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Can Aim HIGHER Than Just Making The Playoffs This Season 34:28

23d ago34:28

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What is the best case scenario for the Blue Jackets this season? Is it a playoff berth? Is it the Cup? We discuss how the best case likely lies somewhere in between those two things, as the team currently is likely not a contender (YET), but should be capable of making the playoffs, and even making a little bit of noise while they're there. We look…

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Ken Dryden passing: Puck Podcast September 7, 2025 2:04:19

23d ago2:04:19

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We recap the news from the past week in the NHL including the passing of hockey legend Ken Dryden. We begin our preseason division previews with a look at the Central Division. Plus listener e-mails. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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Jackson Smith Talks NCAA And Being Drafted 14th Overall By The Columbus Blue Jackets 19:00

26d ago19:00

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We're joined today by Jackson Smith, the 14th overall pick in the 2025, and we're talking all about his draft day experience in LA, moving from the Tri-City Americans to Penn State of the NCAA, goals for the upcoming season, and whether he's a golf fan or a fishing fan in the offseason! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episod…

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HOT TAKE: 90 Point Season For Adam Fantilli? Will He Be The Columbus Blue Jackets Leading Scorer? 29:43

27d ago29:43

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Today we are talking hot takes about the Blue Jackets season! how many points will Adam Fantilli get? Will Kirill Marchenko score 70 goals? Who gets more starts in net, Elvis or Jet? Plus we look at the Fanduel O/U point projection for the upcoming season, and try to map a path to the playoffs for the CBJ! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gam…

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The Carolina Hurricanes have done it again 1:28:50

27d ago1:28:50

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The Carolina Hurricanes revealed new away uniforms and (surprise!) everyone hates them! We discuss the jerseys and why it seems the Canes can never get their branding right. Plus we talk about updates on Connor McDavid's contract situation with the Edmonton Oilers and what it means if 97 enters his walk year without an extension. We also discuss th…

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Three BURNING Questions For The Columbus Blue Jackets To Answer This Season 34:41

28d ago34:41

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There are a lot of questions for the Blue Jackets to answer this season, but the most important ones are as follows: 1) Did the goaltending improve? 2)How much of a step forward will young players like Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson take? 3) How hard will regression hit them and will that outweigh the improvement from the youth? We discuss the answ…

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McDavid's contract situation: Puck Podcast August 31, 2025 1:48:55

30d ago1:48:55

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We recap the past week in the NHL including the latest in the Connor McDavid contract saga. We close out our off season feature of looking at NHL teams if their roster was made up of active players that the team had drafted. This week we look at the Blue Jackets, Flyers, Penguins and Capitals. Plus listener e-mails and more. Hosted by Simplecast, a…

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UNDERDOGS: How Underestimated Were The Columbus Blue Jackets Last Year? 35:35

1M ago35:35

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The Blue Jackets were underdogs most of last year. How likely is that to continue this year? We look at how often other teams played their starter or back-up goalie against the CBJ, broke the data down into the first 41 games and the last 41 games, and then talk about how the Blue Jackets need to get to a position where they are good enough to face…

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Wrapping up the NHL offseason 2:34:20

1M ago2:34:20

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As the NHL season gets closer, we begin to wrap up the offseason by discussing the national TV schedule, preseason projections and why there was less movement than expected. Plus, we recap everything happening in North America as DJ returns from Italy. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 24:50 Pete complains about shorts 33:20 News updates 45:00 DJ back fr…

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POWER PLAY PROBLEMS: How The Columbus Blue Jackets Can Fix The Man Advantage 35:05

1M ago35:05

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The power play was better this year for the Blue Jackets, but still not good, coming in at 24th overall league wide. This has to improve, especially if the CBJ want to be a playoff team this year. The good news is, all the things that they need to fix the PP are already on the team. The bad news is that relying on one player being in the lineup for…

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Pens sale?, Team USA invites: Puck Podcast August 24, 2025 2:11:08

1M ago2:11:08

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Recap of all the news from the past week in the NHL including the potential sale of the Penguins and Team USA orientation invites. We continue our off look at what a team's roster would look like if it could only be made up of active player they drafted. This week we look at the Bruins, Devils, Rangers and Islanders. Plus lots of listener e-mails. …

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Sean Monahan IS A Top 100 NHL Player Right Now And Here's Why 30:33

1M ago30:33

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Sean Monahan gave life to the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, and should absolutely be considered in the top 100 of NHL players right now. With the Locked On Top 100 NHL Player Rankings landing soon, we take a look at the CBJ bubble case: can Sean Monahan crack the top 100 and make it on the list? We give you some excellent reasons why he should…

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HOT TAKE: The Columbus Blue Jackets Will Improve On Defence This Season 34:48

1M ago34:48

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The Blue Jackets will be going into the season with the same top 4 on defence that they finished the season with, despite Don Waddell saying he wants to retool the defence. We look at Zach Werenski, Dante Fabbro, Denton Mateychuk and Ivan Provorov, and talk about reasons they could improve, despite being the same players from last season, before lo…

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Will the Panthers 3-Peat? | Bill Lindsay 49:01

1M ago49:01

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Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley celebrate their birthdays with Panthers legend Bill Lindsay! Can the back-to-back Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers go to four straight Finals?? Did the Brad Marchand trade win them the Cup? The docs talk to Bill about the Panthers outlook for another Cup run, Bill Zito's vision, Barkov & Bennett, what happen…

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Connor Bedard needs to silence his doubters 1:26:33

1M ago1:26:33

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The Chicago Blackhawk's young star has yet to live fully up to the hype that accompanied him entering the NHL despite still being a solid player. We discuss what Bedard has to prove headed into year 3 and why accusations of being a bust are ridiculous. Plus, we break down which NHL franchises are most in need of new jerseys. 0:00 Welcome to What Ch…

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The Locked On Blue Jackets Top 25 Under 25: 5-1 29:39

1M ago29:39

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We're at the end of the Top 25 Under 25 series! Today we look at the top five young players on the Blue Jackets, how bright the future is for all of them, and who gets that top spot in the ranking! (Adam Fantilli. It's Adam Fantilli. We all know this.) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Do…

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Sens new home: Puck Podcast August 17, 2025 1:33:00

1M ago1:33:00

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We recap the past week in the NHL including a possible new home for the Ottawa Senators. We continue our feature of NHL teams and their teams of active drafted players this week we look at the Sabres, Maple Leafs, Canadiens and Senators. Plus listener e-mails. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c…

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The Locked On Blue Jackets Top 25 Under 25: 10-6 36:02

2M ago36:02

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Our series of the top 25 Blue Jackets under the age of 25 continues today, as we get into the top 10, and look at players 6-10, including Cole Sillinger, Yegor Chinakhov and Cayden Lindstrom! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCK…

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BONUS: Columbus Blue Jackets Forward Mikael Pyyhtia Signs 1 Year, 2 Way Contract 11:10

2M ago11:10

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Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50…

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Who has the most at stake this NHL season? 1:45:30

2M ago1:45:30

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We look ahead to the 2025-26 NHL season and discuss which teams and people have the most to prove, from the wildly disappointing Nashville Predators to another year of the Yzer-plan in Detroit. Plus, Pete is back after getting married, we Seattle's mascot almost got eaten by a bear and we review the movie 'Weapons'. BUY OUR MERCH: https://store.all…

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The Locked On Blue Jackets Top 25 Under 25: 20-11 35:02

2M ago35:02

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We're on part two of our series of the top 25 Blue Jackets under the age of 25, and today we're looking at players ranked 20-11! We look at their experience in the pros so far, how far away from making an impact in the NHL they are, and more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the…

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Ovechkin movie: Puck Podcast August 11, 2025 1:50:05

2M ago1:50:05

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We look back at the news from the past week in the NHL including news on the Great 8 and tense situation with an NHL mascot. In the second period we look at the Hurricanes, Panthers, Predators and Lightnings rosters if they were made up of only active players they have drafted. Plus listener e-mails and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan…

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The Locked On Blue Jackets Top 25 Under 25: Honourable Mentions and 25-21 35:36

2M ago35:36

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The votes are in and we are done ranking, as today we look at the honourable mentions and the 25-21 ranked players on the Locked On Blue Jackets Top 25 Under 25! Today we're looking at three players that didn't make the cut, before looking at who just made the list, and how surprised we are about that. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametim…

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How Do The Columbus Blue Jackets Stack Up In The Metropolitan Division? 36:09

2M ago36:09

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The Blue Jackets did improve this offseason, but was it enough to move up a few spots in the Metropolitan Divison? We look at every team's offseason moves to see who improved, who got worse, and where the Blue Jackets land before trying to decide if the Blue Jackets can sneak into a playoff spot this season! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! G…

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How Do The Columbus Blue Jackets Solve The Damon Severson Problem? 31:43

2M ago31:43

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Damon Severson has been a source of frustration during his time in Columbus, and was healthy scratched for the end of the 24-25 season by coach Dean Evason. How do they utilise him in the upcoming season? Is he really as bad as the eye test says? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download…

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Does Matthew Tkachuk deserve to be on the NHL 26 cover? 1:31:53

2M ago1:31:53

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After winning back-to-back Stanley cups and his viral 4 Nations fight, Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk was selected as the cover athlete for EA Sports NHL 26. Was the polarizing player the right choice, or should another player have been selected? Plus, we discuss Pete's wedding, the new Bruins away jerseys, and the amazing state of college h…

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The New Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Ops Hiring Is For TWO Very Important Reasons 35:40

2M ago35:40

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There has been a lot of turnover in the hockey ops department for the Blue Jackets this summer, so we're going to break it down! We talk about the new equipment manager, video coach, strength and conditioning coach, AND why all these changes are geared towards fixing two big problems with the CBJ last season: too many injuries, and a miserable road…

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Ewok movie review...and hockey: Puck Podcast August 3, 2025 2:37:22

2M ago2:37:22

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We recap the past week in the NHL including a star player for the defending champs who will miss the start of the season. We have our offseason movie review but instead of a hockey movie we are looking at "Ewoks: The Battle for Endor". Plus your e-mails. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect…

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The Cleveland Monsters Lost A Lot Of Players This Summer 30:28

2M ago30:28

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Today we're taking a break from the Blue Jackets and heading up I-71 to check in with the Cleveland Monsters, who lost their franchise leading scorer and franchise leading goalie this summer, and will likely be losing a lot of other pieces too. We look at who the Monsters kept, the impact of losing Jet Greaves and Trey Fix Wolansky, whether Head Co…