Locked On Blue Jackets - Daily Podcast On The Columbus Blue Jackets
Locked On Blue Jackets podcast is your daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Columbus Blue Jackets and the National Hockey League. Host Jay Forster shouts, weeps, and talks through the epic highs and lows as the Locked On Blue Jackets podcast provides your daily Blue Jackets fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Blue Jackets franchise, including why everyone hates the cannon so much. Locked On Blue Jackets takes you beyond the ice for...
FREE AGENCY: Should The Columbus Blue Jackets Target Nikolaj Ehlers?
The Blue Jackets have cap space to burn this summer, should they spend some on Nikolaj Ehlers? We look at his time in Winnipeg, what his next contract could cost, and where he fits best in the CBJ line-up, before deciding whether the team should target him or not!
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Playoffs have EVERYTHING; Draft Lottery Surprises EVERYONE
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are here to talk about the back to back Game 7 comebacks in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs, the Sam Bennett incident vs the Maple Leafs, the upcoming second round series’, and the shock that everyone had with the New York Islanders and Utah Mammoth winning the draft lotteries!
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Sean Monahan Was The Heart And Soul Of The Columbus Blue Jackets This Season
Sean Monahan was arguably the most impactful player for the Blue Jackets this season, despite missing almost 30 games with an injury. He was over a point a game, he elevated the games of players like Kirill Marchenko, and was an excellent mentor for young centres like Adam Fantilli. We talk about what brought him to Columbus, what motivated him to play this season, where the team would be if he'd been healthy all season long, and what our expectations are for him next season!
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Some Columbus Blue Jackets Are Heading To The World Championships!
As expected, head coach Dean Evason and forwards Kent Johnson and Adam Fantilli will be representing Canada and the Blue Jackets this summer, but surprisingly, team USA will also be welcome a CBJ, as Zach Werenski changes his mind and heads to Europe for the World Championships. We talk about this surprise, as well as some general WC talk, before taking a look at the Cleveland Monsters, who were eliminated from the AHL playoffs last night in a lacklustre effort.
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It Doesn't Matter That The Columbus Blue Jackets Moved Back In The Draft
The Blue Jackets didn't win the lottery last night, but in fairness who was expecting them to? We talk about the lottery, about why moving from 13 to 14 OA isn't a big deal, take a quick look at some players who could be available in that ranger, and then pivot to discuss how likely it actually is that the Blue Jackets keep that pick.
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Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Dean Evason SNUBBED For the Jack Adams Award
Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason was quietly one of the most influential coaches of the year, but didn't get a nod as a coach of the year award finalist. Why not? First we look at the season the CBJ had under Dean Evason, then we look at the three finalists and what they bring to the table, before wrapping up by talking about if the CBJ were better in any part of the game than the three teams whose coaches were nominated. Is it just because the CBJ didn't make the playoffs? Or is it because they didn't...
NHL SQUAD SHOW: Who makes the second round, ASG cancelled, Canucks coaching vacancy opens
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club), and Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far, plus the 2026 ASG is cancelled, and Vancouver needs a new coach
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Has Kirill Marchenko Got An Even Higher Ceiling To Hit For The Columbus Blue Jackets?
Kirill Marchenko had a 30pt jump in his point total from last season for the Blue Jackets, and hit 30 goals for the first time in his career. Can he do even better next year? We discuss that, as well as who could be the other winger for Sean Monahan come October!
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Zach Werenski Was The MVP Of The Columbus Blue Jackets; Does He Deserve The Norris?
Zach Werenski was named one of three Norris finalists by the NHL yesterday; does the Blue Jackets D deserve it more? We start by looking at just how good he was for the CBJ this season, matching him up against the other two finalists, and finally asking, is there another gear he can hit? What do the Blue Jackets need to do to make sure he has another monster season next year?
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Which Holes In The Columbus Blue Jackets Roster Could Be Filled By Cleveland Monsters?
There is always roster turnover in the summer, and the Blue Jackets won't likely look as different this October as they did last fall, but GM Don Waddell wants to fine tune the roster and fill some holes. His starting place should be in the AHL, as Jet Greaves and Denton Mateychuk look to be locks on the opening night roster, but could players like Luca Del Bel Belluz, Mikael Pyyhtia and James Malatesta be options for the openings in the bottom six? Plus, we take a quick look at how different the Monsters could look in the fall...
The Cleveland Monsters Are Fun Again Thanks To Reinforcements From The Columbus Blue Jackets
The Cleveland Monsters dispatched the Toronto Marlies in 2 games with a certain amount of ease, thanks to huge performances from Jet Greaves, Denton Mateychuk and Madison Bowey. We talk about how great it is to get guys like 73 and 17 back from the Blue Jackets, and then take a look ahead at the Laval Rocket, and whether they're beatable in a 5 game series. Spoiler: I think so!
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The Real Reason The Columbus Blue Jackets Didn't Make The Playoffs
A lot has been said about goaltending not being good enough for the Blue Jackets this year, but not enough is being said about the miserable special teams. The power play improved but is still below average, and the penalty kill was basically stagnant. We look at what went wrong, how to improve them, and, of course, touch on goaltending in today's episode.
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Playoff surprises, playoff rivalries, and newly fired coaches!
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night), Erica L Ayala (Locked On Kraken), Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far and which playoff rivalry is the best rivalry, before taking a quick look at some recently fired coaches and what’s next for those teams!
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Were The Columbus Blue Jackets The Most Improved NHL Team This Season?
It seems fair to say that the Blue Jackets were miserable to watch last season. This season, though they didn't make the playoffs, no one expected them to, and they responded to an offseason tragedy by improving in basically every metric of the game, as well as having several players with career high seasons, including Zach Werenski's record breaking season, and Kirill Marchenko's almost 40 point jump.
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What Could The Columbus Blue Jackets Do At The 2025 NHL Entry Draft?
The Blue Jackets have two first round picks in the upcoming draft, what are some players they could draft, if they kepe both picks? We have Tony Ferrari here to talk about players like Malcolm Spence (F) and Blake Fiddler (D) who are excellent options to fill the gaps in the CBJ line-up, as well as getting his thoughts on Denton Mateychuk's rookie season and Adam Fantilli's sophomore pop!
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The Columbus Blue Jackets Can Finish The Season Strong Despite Late Playoff Disappointment
The Blue Jackets' playoff destiny was out of their hands and it didn't work out for them, but they still have one more game to play before it's the summer. We sit down with Gil Martin of Locked On Islanders to discuss how their season has gone, how the CBJ have defied all expectations, and what needs to happen for either team to finish the season with a win tonight.
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Which first round match-up is primed for an upset?
NOTE: Recorded before the Western Conference wildcards and WC2 in the East are set
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Who Will The Columbus Blue Jackets' Goalie Tandem Be Next Season?
The Blue Jackets goaltending will look very different next year, but one thing we know is that Jet Greaves will probably be there. But who will his partner be? Will it be Elvis Merzlikins as a backup, will the team go out and get a veteran to back Greaves up, or will they go out and get a young potential starting goalie for a 1A/1B situation? We discuss all these options and more on today's show!
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Jet Greaves Is The Saviour Of The Columbus Blue Jackets Season
The Columbus Blue Jackets Take Down The Capitals; Playoff Hopes Still Alive!
Still alive! The Blue Jackets had a huge win against the Capitals to win both halves of the home and home, outscoring them 11-1 this weekend. Two more goals from Adam Fantilli as he keeps playing big boy hockey, and Jet Greaves continues to give this team hope with his third staight .950 or higher save percentage, can this team finish the comeback to end all comebacks?
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JET GREAVES KEEPS THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS ALIVE
Jet Greaves, take a bow! With his 22 save shutout, and monster performances from the Blue Jackets second line of James van Riemsdyk (1G, 2A, fight), Adam Fantilli (2G) and Kent Johnson (1G, 1A), as well as goals for Cole Sillinger, Sean Monahan and Zach Werenski, the hopes for playoffs are still alive! We break down the game, talk a LOT about Jet Greaves, and answer some listener questions!
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The Columbus Blue Jackets Live To Die Another Day; Jet Greaves Is A Gamer
Thanks to Jet Greaves and a late power play tally from Boone Jenner, the Blue Jackets complete a comeback win against the Sabres to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, but now what happens? There's goalie drama, as Daniil Tarasov seems to be on the way out, Elvis is injured again, and Greaves might be here to stay for the rest of the regular season? Plus, we talk a little bit of free agency, and would we rather take Aaron Ekblad or Vladislav Gavrikov this summer? Maybe both?
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The Columbus Blue Jackets Have To Beat The Sabres To Avoid Elimination
If the Blue Jackets lose tonight, they're out of the playoff race. It's not likely they make it, but a win can keep them hoping for a little while longer. We're talking about what they need to do to beat Buffalo and who needs to have a big game before playing Would You Rather, as we try to decide if we'd rather have Mitch Marner or Brock Boeser in free agency this summer!
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: What Are The Ideal NHL Playoff Match-Ups This Season?
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the playoffs! What are the ideal playoff match-ups this year? Should the format change to 1-8, or keep the Wildcards? Plus, if you could only choose one player to start your franchise with, who do you choose?
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The Columbus Blue Jackets Are Still Alive! Plus Sean Monahan Should Win The Masterton
The Blue Jackets won a game! They scored five whole goals! We're talking today about the new look/old look lines, who impressed in the game, and whether we think Elvis is back, or if this is just another flash in the pan. Plus, Sean Monahan got nominated for the Masterton Trophy, and there isn't anyone in the league more deserving.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets Continue To Slide Into Draft Lottery Territory
The Blue Jackets once again, were just not good enough, as they get shut out for the sixth time since March 1st. What went wrong this time? Plus, we take a quick look at which UFAs could be had this summer to improve the team, and talk about how improving the goaltending is not an easy feat, before checking in with the Cleveland Monsters and their playoff push, which is going a lot better than the CBJ's.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets Will Not Be A Playoff Team This Year
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We talk today about the game vs Toronto, how they can bounce back vs Ottawa, and get into some listener questions about what they should have done at the trade deadline, and Dmitri Voronkov's ideal role on this team!
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Columbus Blue Jackets Playoff Hopes Are Fading Fast...
After a loss to the Avs, the Blue Jackets are now 4 points out of the playoffs with 8 games left to play. Can they make it, or are we wrapping up the last two weeks of their season? Plus, we talk about how the goaltending simply hasn't been good enough, and how they can beat the Leafs in Toronto tonight.
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Playoff Races Are Almost Over; Who Gets A Spot?
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to discuss the playoff races in the East and West, whether there are any teams that can make a surprise push, if the wildcard race in the West is set, and whether Ottawa and Montreal can hold on in the East!
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Kirill Marchenko Leads The Way For The Columbus Blue Jackets In Offensive Explosion Vs Predators
The Blue Jackets got a little dicey in the second period, but came away with a BIG win over the Predators, with multigoal games from Kirill Marchenko (hat trick), Sean Monahan and Adam Fantilli (2 goals each) plus multipoint games from Dante Fabbro, Zach Werenski, Kent Johnson and Boone Jenner. We talk about the good in this game before moving on to the bad (goaltending) and the ugly (the third defence pair), and then take a look at what it would take for the Blue Jackets to jump over the Canadiens, who keep hold of their WC2 playoff spot.
<...Meet The Columbus Blue Jackets Prospects Hunting For A Trophy
It's about that time of year for NCAA, CHL and European teams to start their pushes for a championship trophy, so we're checking in with some CBJ prospects in the CHL, the KHL and Liiga today, as well as checking in with the Cleveland Monsters, their playoff push, and some new Monsters joining in the fun!
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Columbus Blue Jackets Fall Just Short Of Third Straight Win
The Blue Jackets almost played well enough to win last night, but didn't quite get there. We talk about what went right, what went wrong, the problem with the CBJ goaltending, and whether the Blue Jackets still have a chance to make the playoffs.
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Columbus Blue Jackets Somehow Escape Insane Shootout Game With A Win
I don't know how they did it, but they did! The Blue Jackets, thanks to big nights from Boone Jenner and Dante Fabbro, as well as a shootout goal from Kent Johnson, emerge victorious over the Canucks in a 7-6 SO win. We talk about the good (offence), the bad (defence) and the ugly (special teams), ask if there's anything to be learnt from this game, and move on to previewing tonight's huge match against Ottawa!
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Is Every Game Now A Must-Win For The Columbus Blue Jackets?
The Blue Jackets got a lot of help from the out of town scoreboards the last few days, but now they need to help themselves to two points as the Canucks come to town. We discuss how they can beat Vancouver, and who comes out of the lineup as the CBJ suddenly find themselves getting almost totally healthy.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets Add To Their Prospect Pool; Assign Luca Pinelli To AHL
Tis the season for prospect movement, and the Blue Jackets are making moves! We're talking Luca Pinelli's assignment to the Monsters, Jack Williams and Caleb McDonald's NCAA Free Agent signings, and Charlie Elick's brand new ELC!
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The Columbus Blue Jackets FINALLY Break Their Losing Streak
The Columbus Blue Jackets Get Reinforcements In The Form Of Sean Monahan and Erik Gudbranson
The vibes are bad right now as the Blue Jackets are on a 6 game losing streak, but good news! Sean Monahan will be back in the lineup tonight and so will Erik Gudbranson. We talk about how the CBJ aren't out of it yet, the impact Monahan and Gudbranson can have on the lineup, and who needs to show up big against the Islanders tonight!
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When Will The Columbus Blue Jackets Goals Return From War?
The Blue Jackets get shut out again, despite an excellent Elvis performance. We break down what went wrong, what went right, and what they need to do to beat the Penguins tonight.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets CAN Beat The Panthers, But It Won't Be Easy
NOTE: Thank you to everyone who reached out about the audio issues in yesterday's episode, I have pulled the episode and will be rerecording it this weekend; I really enjoyed it and want everyone to experience it unsullied!
The Blue Jackets welcome the Panthers to town tonight; they haven't beaten this team yet this season, and they're in a must-win situation, because a loss pushes them even further away from the playoffs. We talk about the big names for both teams, and look at the injured CBJ players that are getting close to returning, but won't be...
NHL SQUAD SHOW: Which Teams Will Get The Wildcard Spots?
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