Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets big signing of Charlie Coyle

Jody Shelley joins this week’s Front & Nationwide to discuss the six-year, $36 million extension signed this week by Blue Jackets’ center Charlie Coyle, one of GM Don Wad

Who can the Blue Jackets pick at No. 14?

The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler, prospects guru extraordinaire, joins Front & Nationwide to discuss the NHL’s entry draft lottery on Tuesday, what type of player might be on

Classic Bones

After a disappointing finish, the Blue Jackets are settling into an offseason, but the first item on the agenda — an extension for coach Rick Bowness — is done. On this w

Bones on blast!

Rick Bowness tore into the Columbus Blue Jackets after a season-ending 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, saying the players don’t hate losing enough, don’t

What happened to the Blue Jackets?

Aaron welcomes FanDuel Sports Network’s Dave Maetzold to this week’s Front & Nationwide for a lively chat about the struggling Blue Jackets and a look ahead at Tuesday’s

Moving past a collapse

On this week’s Front & Nationwide, Blue Jackets’ radio play-by-play voice Bob McElligott joins and we discuss the Blue Jackets’ epic - and latest - third-period meltdown,

Can the Blue Jackets capture 2nd place in the Metro?

The Blue Jackets’ 3-2 win over Philadelphia on Tuesday was more gutsy than pretty, but it allowed them to jump Pittsburgh and claim second place in the Metro Division. Bl

Blue Jackets peaking at the right time

The Blue Jackets may have played their most complete game of the season in Tuesday's rout of Carolina. Now they look to build on that performance when they host the New Y

Conor Garland arrives, UFAs stay put at NHL deadline

The Blue Jackets added Conor Garland in a trade with Vancouver at the NHL trade deadline. Just as important, they held on to their veterans UFAs, hoping to continue the p

Blue Jackets approach the NHL trade deadline

Front and Nationwide is back! Aaron Portzline returns with the podcast dedicated to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Blue Jackets analyst Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre joins the progra

Should the Blue Jackets have done more in free agency?

Front and Nationwide returns with a post draft and free agency update on the Columbus Blue Jackets, including why the Jackets weren't as busy as fans hoped they would be

The Blue Jackets will be buyers ahead of the trade deadline

For the first time since they went “all in” at the 2019 trade deadline, the Blue Jackets are once again buyers at Friday’s NHL trade deadline. We discuss who might be joi

Blue Jackets Prospects ranked 6th by The Athletic

The Blue Jackets landed 6th on Scott Wheeler’s annual NHL team prospect rankings, but they were one of the more difficult teams to rank, Wheeler joins Aaron Portzline to

Blue Jackets aim for success on South West road trip

The Athletic's Aaron Porzline answers your questions on the resurgent Elvis Merzļikins, Hart Trophy dark horse Zach Werenski, the return of Boone Jenner, the trade deadli

As Blue Jackets hang around Eastern Conference playoff spot, eyes shift to trade deadline

Will the Blue Jackets trade Ivan Provorov by the March 7 NHL trade deadline or keep him around for a possible playoff berth? What’s with the sudden resurgence in Elvis M

NHL reveals Blue Jackets’ Stadium Series sweaters

The reviews are in for the Blue Jackets outdoor game jersey, Porty shares his thoughts and lists yours as well as Blue Jackets nation gears up for the NHL stadium series

Are the Blue Jackets interested in Pettersson?

On this edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline answers your questions on what the Blue Jackets might have to give up to acquire Ellias Pettersson or JT Miller f

Elvis Merzļikins steals one vs the Devils

Porty looks back on a big win by the Blue Jackets on Thursday night, as Elvis Merzļikins stole one for Columbus vs the New Jersey Devils and the Monsters win over Utica l

Will the Blue Jackets give Jet Greaves some runway in net?

On this edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline looks back on a better effort from the Blue Jackets on Thursday night, in the 2-1 loss to the Capitals, after the

Are the upstart Blue Jackets a legitimate playoff team?

Porty takes your calls and questions on the surprising Blue Jackets who sit 2 points out of a wild card slot in the East, including Zach Werenski being named to Team USA