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...
MONSTROUS: Columbus Blue Jackets Limit Lightning To 18 Shots, Conor Garland With 2 Goals In Win
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DISASTER: Columbus Blue Jackets' Defensive ISSUES Exposed as Zach Werenski, Jet Greaves Struggle
The Blue Jackets had another uninspiring game last night, as they fall in OT to the LA Kings after another bad defensive effort. We talk about Zach Werenski's rare bad game, the defence as a whole, and the struggling goalies, before moving on to preview tonight's game in Tampa, which could get messy. We also check in on the standings and see how much ground the Jackets have to make up on the teams they're chasing.
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BREAKDOWN: Blue Jackets Defense FAILS—Adam Fantilli STRIKES, Merzlikins Left Out to Dry
It wasn't a great night defensively for the Blue Jackets, despite a pretty good offensive one, as they fall on Saturday to the Mammoth in overtime. We talk about the comeback attempt that fell short, the defensive miscues that led to goals against, and how the playoffs are still very much within reach, before previewing tonight's game against the LA Kings!
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BOOST: Columbus Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski RETURNS, Conor Garland Joins, Offense SET to IGNITE
The Blue Jackets have a big game against the Mammoth tonight, and luckily they have almost a full complement of players, as Zach Werenski returns to the lineup, Mason Marchment avoids missing time after leaving Thursday with an injury, and Conor Garland joins the gang ready to make his CBJ debut tonight! We discuss all three players, Dmitri Voronkov's probable healthy scratch, and how to take care of the Mammoth in tonight's game!
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IMPACT: Columbus Blue Jackets ADD Conor Garland, ELEVATE Playoff Outlook with Strategic Trade
It was a late night for Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell, as he finalised a trade to bring Conor Garland to Columbus from Vancouver. We break down the trade, what this means for the roster construction going forward, whether Garland can bounce back now he's not on the Canucks, and how worried we should be about Mason Marchment, who left last night's game with an injury.
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MELTDOWN: Can the Columbus Blue Jackets CAPITALIZE on Panthers’ Implosion?
The Blue Jackets need to have a less eventful game tonight than the last time the played the Panthers. We break down what's up with the Panthers this season, who needs to show up for the CBJ, the new look D pairings with the continued lack of Zach Weresnki, and talk a little bit about why the CBJ probably won't be making a splash this trade deadline.
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BREAKTHROUGH: Can the Columbus Blue Jackets IGNITE with Kent Johnson and Adam Fantilli Leading?
The Blue Jackets get another big win, this time over the Nashville Predators! We break down the game, including a strong third period, Kent Johnson's return to the lineup, and Boone Jenner's pre game injury, before looking at how much this D-corps misses Zach Werenski!
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BREAKING: Rick Bowness’ Blue Jackets STUMBLE Yet Escape New York Rangers With Overtime WIN!
The Blue Jackets tried really hard to lose last night, but they managed to escape New York with two points, despite another epic third period meltdown. We break down the game, talk about Kent Johnson's continued healthy scratching, and preview tonight's game against the Nashville Predators!
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BREAKDOWN: Columbus Blue Jackets’ Playoff CHANCES Slip After Loss– Key Games Ahead
The Blue Jackets have lost two crucial games, and put themselves right back in the hole they were in before Bowness' hiring. Can they claw their way out of it? We break down the Islanders game, look at the standings and what it means going forward, whether their trade deadline approach needs to change with a loss tonight, and finally take a look at the Rangers and how important beating them tonight is for the season to continue with any playoff hopes.
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Columbus Blue Jackets’ Playoff Path Gets Tough as Goaltending DECIDES the Battle with Bruins
The Blue Jackets streak ended last night with a loss to the Bruins, but they can start a new one tomorrow night vs the Islanders. We break down the good, the bad and the ugly from last night's game, check in with the standings (not in our favour) and look ahead to a crucial game against the Isles that will either save their playoff push or doom it.
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DO-OR-DIE: Zach Werenski & Columbus Blue Jackets PREPARE for Four-Point Battle vs Boston Bruins
The Blue Jackets are back and so is their playoff push! We break down the importance of tonight's game, check in on the standings, take a look at who's hot for Boston right now, and debate which goalies should start for each team!
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GOLDEN: Columbus Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski SHINES on Olympic Stage, USA Wins Gold
ZACH WERENSKI IS AN OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST! We break down his play in the gold medal game, how he's looked all tournament, and what his play in overtime to get the game winning assist could do for his Norris campaign! Plus, we look at the impact the Gaudreau family had on USA hockey and how meaningful it was to see them in Milan and on the ice to help celebrate.
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OLYMPICS SQUAD: GOLDEN: Team USA Stuns Canada as Jack Hughes and Connor Hellebuyck SECURE Historic Win
Team USA stuns Team Canada with Jack Hughes’ overtime heroics to clinch gold, marking a historic double as both U.S. men’s and women’s teams take top honors. Is this the start of a new era in international hockey, or will Canada’s depth and Connor McDavid’s star power rebound in the next Olympics?
Gil Martin, Eddie Garcia, David Morassutti, Zach Berman and Armando Velez break down the Olympic gold medal thriller, spotlighting Connor Hellebuyck’s record-setting goaltending and Canada’s struggles following Sidney Crosby’s absence. Conversation heats up with debate over the MVP selection, i...
OLYMPICS SQUAD: CLASH: USA vs. Canada SET for Gold—Who Will CONQUER the Ultimate Hockey Showdown?
USA and Canada set up a dream gold medal showdown after dominating in Olympic hockey semifinals—can Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon outduel the American stars for gold? Goaltending and blue line depth take center stage as Sidney Crosby’s possible return adds extra drama, while Brad Marchand’s leadership fuels Canada’s comeback momentum.
Gil Martin, David Morassutti, and Kyle Kjer break down Canada’s resilience, Team USA’s offensive explosion led by Jack Hughes and the Tkachuk brothers, and the impact of Zach Werenski on the American blue line. Key topics include Finland’s collapse after a hot st...
OLYMPICS SQUAD: THRILLER: USA Women Stun Canada in Overtime, Hilary Knight LIFTS Team, Olympic Rule CHANGE?
USA Women seize Olympic gold in dramatic overtime, stunning Team Canada and cementing a new era of rivalry. Is Canada's reign slipping with a generational shift underway? Hilary Knight’s heroic goals power Team USA, while Marie-Philip Poulin’s injury exposes Canada’s reliance on veteran stars. The squad examines whether physical contact rules in women’s Olympic hockey should evolve as skill, pace, and grit reach new heights.
Gil Martin, David Morassutti, Kyle Kjer, and Glenn Dreyfuss break down key moments, including the controversial penalty and Switzerland’s bronze medal win. Insights focus on the emergence of youth i...
EXPLOSIVE: Mitch Marner RESCUES Canada, NHL Superstars IMPACT Olympic Games, Crosby Injury FEARS
Canada and Team USA punch their tickets to the Olympic hockey semifinals after gripping overtime battles. Are NHL stars elevating the sport’s global stage and making these games must-watch? Sidney Crosby’s injury shakes up the Penguins’ playoff outlook, while Mitch Marner’s clutch heroics spark Leafs fans and ignite Twitter with debate about his legacy. Unforgettable moments abound as controversial officiating, intense trash talk, and maple syrup celebrations fuel the drama.
Gil Martin, David Morassutti, and Zach Berman dissect Canada’s narrow escape against Czechia and Team USA’s gritty win over Sweden. Key topics include the...
ALL IN: Columbus Blue Jackets CHASE Playoffs – Should They Risk Everything at the Deadline?
Jeff Svoboda is back and today we're finishing up our conversation by talking about the trade deadline, whether the Blue Jackets will buy, sell or stand pat, and what a playoff run could look like for this team!
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Did Rick Bowness SAVE The Columbus Blue Jackets From Disaster? | feat. Jeff Svoboda
Jeff Svoboda joins today to discuss the "Bowness Bump" the Blue Jackets experienced before the Olympic break, before we get into how good Zach Werenski has been for this team, the breakout season of Denton Mateychuk and the new and improved goaltending from Jet Greaves and Elvis Merzlikins!
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OLYMPICS SQUAD: USA Women's Hockey DOMINATES – Can Marie-Philip Poulin and Team Canada PULL the UPSET?
USA and Canada women’s hockey set up a classic gold medal showdown, but is the lack of parity hurting the sport’s global growth? Gil Martin, Eddie Garcia, Zach Berman, and Glenn Dreyfus break down Team USA’s defensive dominance, Marie-Philip Poulin’s crucial return for Canada, and the uphill battle facing Swedish and Czech programs. The hosts debate whether dynasties boost or hinder Olympic excitement, and consider what it would mean for Canada to stage a Miracle on Ice upset.
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IMPACT: Zach Werenski SPARKS Team USA—Can The Columbus Blue Jackets Star DELIVER Gold?
The Cleveland Monsters are 8-1-1 in their last ten games; can they ride this hot streak to a playoff spot? We check in on a Monsters Monday on some of the young stars in Cleveland, before shifting to look at Zach Werenski's impact on Team USA in the Olympics as they gear up for the QF round, and look at why Elvis Merzlikins is taking the back-up role to Arturs Silovs on Team Latvia.
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Why Columbus Blue Jackets Should INVEST Big in Kirill Marchenko’s Next Contract Extension
The Blue Jackets have a ton of cap space but they can't spend it all this summer, because Kirill Marchenko and Denton Mateychuk will need big raises in 2027. Today we look at why it would make sense to extend Marchenko this summer to get that extra 8th year on a new contract before the CBA changes kick in, and what a Mateychuk extension could look like, before checking in at the Olympics with Zach Werenski and Elvis Merzlikins!
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OLYMPICS SQUAD: FINLAND FLEX: Juuse Saros SHUTS DOWN Sweden
Finland shocks Sweden with a commanding 4-1 win in a fierce Nordic rivalry, as Juuse Saros rebounds with standout goaltending and Mikko Rantanen finds the scoresheet. Can Sweden bounce back after defensive lapses and an underwhelming performance from its blue line? Gil Martin, David Morasuti, and Glenn Dreyfus break down the dramatic shift in Group play, highlight William Nylander’s return from injury, and spotlight Slovakia’s narrow escape against a spirited Italy fueled by Damian Clara’s 35-save effort.
Canada flexes its offensive muscle with the McDavid-MacKinnon-Celebrini line, all scoring in a 3-goal outburst against Switzerland, with t...
OLYMPICS SQUAD: DOMINATE: Team Canada and Team USA CRUSH Opening Games—Connor McDavid and Jack Hughes LEAD
Slovakia shock Finland as Juraj Slafkovsky and Simon Nemec make a statement—could their Olympic hockey run upset the favorites? Canada assert their dominance, with Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Macklin Celebrini igniting early, while questions linger about Finland’s goaltending and Sweden’s struggles. The hosts highlight the evolving Olympic tournament, from surprise upsets and breakout performances to fierce rivalries and roster intrigue.
Gil Martin, David Morrassuti, Zach Berman, and Ian McLaren break down key moments as Canada’s star-studded lineup dismantles Czechia and Team USA’s depth makes waves against Latvia. Insights include Switzerland and Germany’s...
MONSTERS: Columbus Blue Jackets Prospects Shine—Luca Pinelli’s IMPACT and Luca Marrelli's Progress
Tony Ferrari is back and we're talking about Luca Pinell, Luca Marrelli, Charlie Elick and Evan Gardner, before taking a quick look at the mid first round range prospects that the Blue Jackets could find themselves drafting this summer if they stay roughly where they are in the standings!
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EXTENSION: Adam Fantilli’s Future With the Columbus Blue Jackets and Why a Long-Term DEAL Is Crucial
The most important job Don Waddell has for the Columbus Blue Jackets is to get Adam Fantilli locked up long term with a new contract this summer. We look at what that number could be, and how it being a short term deal would be a mistake. We also look at what possible extensions for Jet Greaves, Cole Sillinger and Egor Zamula could and should look like!
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OLYMPICS SQUAD: HISTORIC: USA Women DOMINATE Canada 5-0, Marie-Philip Poulin Absence Exposed in Olympic ROUT
Team USA Women shock Team Canada with a dominant 5-0 victory—has the balance of power shifted in Olympic hockey? Gil Martin leads the debate with David Morassutti and Glenn Dreyfuss, spotlighting the Americans’ airtight defense, standout performances from Hannah Bilka and Laila Edwards, and the historic inclusion of three Black players in a single Olympic game. The crew questions if Team Canada can recover from this lopsided loss, debating what adjustments Marie-Philip Poulin’s return might spark and whether the U.S. could be overconfident heading toward a likely gold medal rematch. Turning to the men’s tournament, the pane...
PROJECT: Why Cayden Lindstrom’s Path to NHL Requires Time; Jackson Smith SHINES in NCAA Breakout
It's time for a prospect check-in, and today Tony Ferrari is here to talk all about Cayden Lindstrom, Jackson Smith and Luca Del Bel Belluz!
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OLYMPICS SQUAD: SUPREMACY: Team USA, Canada COMPETE as Hilary Knight & Marie-Philip Poulin CHASE Olympic Glory
Team USA and Team Canada dominate the Olympic women’s hockey tournament—are they locked in for another gold medal showdown? Hilary Knight breaks records while Marie-Philip Poulin’s injury sparks new questions. Is Sweden or Czechia ready to crash the party and claim bronze, or is the gap still too wide?
Glenn Dreyfuss, Gil Martin, and Kyle Kjer spotlight the rivalry series, competitive edge from the PWHL, and how legendary goaltenders like Ann-Renée Desbiens are tipping the balance. Key topics include USA’s offensive surge, power play threats, and the impact of increased professional opportunities for women...
Columbus Blue Jackets Face Crucial DECISION on Charlie Coyle Extension—Will They Capitalize?
Don Waddell has a lot of work to do this Olympic break, starting with three UFAs of varying importance. Will he re-sign any of Charlie Coyle, Mason Marchment or Boone Jenner? Should he? We break down those players, as well as Erik Gudbranson and other less crucial UFAs that are in need of new contracts this summer.
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UNSTOPPABLE: Columbus Blue Jackets SWEEP Chicago—Zach Werenski and Jet Greaves Deliver AGAIN
The Blue Jackets keep on rolling with their seventh win in a row and second shutout in a row as they take down the Blackhawks 4-0. We talk about the continuing win streak, the solid goaltending from Jet Greaves, how the offence came from all over the line-up and the improved penalty kill, before looking at the Olympic break and what this means for the momentum of this team!
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SHUTOUT: Elvis Merzlikins Comes Up HUGE For Columbus Blue Jackets In Their 6th Straight Win
Another BIG win for the Blue Jackets as they take down the New Jersey Devils 3-0 with a big game from Elvis Merzlikins and two goals from Mathieu Olivier! We go live to talk about the good, bad and ugly from the game before jumping into the chat to talk about goaltending and the trade deadline acquistitions we would love to see!
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REDEMPTION: Columbus Blue Jackets Battle to DOMINATE Devils—Will Jack Hughes’ Absence Decide It?
The Blue Jackets have another big game tonight as they try to keep gaining on the rest of the Metro, and tonight they need to beat the New Jersey Devils. We talk about goaltending, the impact that Jack Hughes has on this team and how crucial his health is for the Devils, and thow much the CBJ could use a big night from their top line, even if it is potentially without Kirill Marchenko.
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WAGON: Columbus Blue Jackets CAPITALIZE with Charlie Coyle’s Hat Trick, Target Playoff Berth
The Blue Jackets got two big wins this weekend, and are doing lots of good things under Rick Bowness. We talk about the improved goaltending and offence, but also look at how the third period slump is still a problem that's been hanging around under both head coaches.
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PREVIEW: Columbus Blue Jackets Need to SHUT DOWN Connor Bedard for a Statement Win
The Blue Jackets got no out of town help last night, so they need two points tonight. The good news is that the Blackhawks are struggling, while the CBJ are rolling. We break down how to stop the Blackhawks, predict some goaltending match-ups, and talk about how to fix the power play!
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REGROUPED: Columbus Blue Jackets Avoid Collapse, Sean Monahan Secures WIN in Regulation
The Blue Jackets almost blew it last night vs Philly, but Sean Monahan got the regulation win with a late goal, giving the Jackets a three game win streak and a big two points vs a Metro rival. We unpack the good, the bad and the ugly from last night's game, look over the standings and where the Jackets could end up going into the Olympic break, and ask the question: are these Blue Jackets a playoff team or not?
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OPPORTUNITY: Blue Jackets CHASE Playoff Spots—Mateychuk and Wood Return To STRENGTHEN Line-up
The Blue Jackets have a massive game vs the Flyers tonight, and the good news is they're getting healthy again, with the returns of Denton Mateychuk and Miles Wood. We talk briefly about why the Lightning game was a promising sign for future offensive outbursts, why starting Elvis tonight makes sense, what Mateychuk and Wood bring back to the lienup, and finally what to expect tonight against a Flyers team desperate for a win.
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PREVIEW: Can Columbus Blue Jackets STOP Nikita Kucherov & Lightning’s Epic Run?
The Blue Jackets are in need of two points tonight, but they're going up against the hottest team in the league in Tampa Bay. They've gotten a little lucky and will be facing the back up goalie, but they're going to need a full team effort to beat the Lightning. We talk about who's hot right now for Tampa, and who needs to show up big for Columbus to get the win!
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Columbus Blue Jackets With HUGE Win Over Stars; Jet Greaves IS The MVP
The Blue Jackets got a HUGE win over the Stars, sweeping the season series with a 1-0 win, Jet Greaves' first of the season! We go live to talk about how much we love Jet, how the game wasn't the best but the Jackets weathered the storm (especially in the third period), and answered some listener comments and questions!
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Will Mason Marchment’s Return ELEVATE Adam Fantilli and the Blue Jackets vs. Dallas Stars?
The Blue Jackets didn't show up against the Sens. They need to show up tonight vs the Stars. We talk about things we didn't like from the last game, break down what the return of Mason Marchment means to the line up, run through some injury updates, and preview how things are going to go tonight against the Dallas Stars!
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NO THANKS: Columbus Blue Jackets Must RESIST the Artemi Panarin Trade Temptation – Here’s Why
The Blue Jackets cannot afford to trade for Artemi Panarin right now. We break down why that is, before looking to tonight's game against the Ottawa Senators.
