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...
NHL SQUAD SHOW: Is The LTIR Loophole Finally Closing? Plus, The Olympics Are Coming!
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about why the playoffs are lasting so long, how to fix that, whether the NHL will finally close the LTIR loophole some teams have been using, and what to make of the early Olympics roster announcements!
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Is Cole Sillinger Part Of The Columbus Blue Jackets Future, Or A Trade Chip?
Cole Sillinger has played almost 300 games NHL, all before turning 23. Is he part of the core going forward, like Fantilli, Marchenko and Johnson, or could he be used as part of a trade to upgrade the top 6? We discuss on today's show.
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Should James van Riemsdyk Be Re-Signed By The Columbus Blue Jackets?
James van Riemsdyk was a shockingly good option for the Blue Jackets this year, should they reward him for good play with another contract? We talk about the pros, the cons, and what that contract could look like, as well as updates on a new contract for Dante Fabbro, Elvis Merzlikins being named to Team Latvia for the Olympics, and Zach Werenski NOT being named to Team USA (yet)!
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Is Sam Bennett The Right Player For This Columbus Blue Jackets Roster Right Now?
Sam Bennett is probably about to win a Conn Smythe trophy, and might be a UFA in two weeks time. Should the Blue Jackets sign him? We talk about what he brings to the table, his crazy postseason numbers this year, and whether it's the right time for the Blue Jackets to add a playoffs only guy to their roster. We also look at another Panthers UFA who might bring the same things, but for much less money...
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This Columbus Blue Jackets Roster Is Built For The Future (with Dylan Tyrer)
Dylan Tyrer is back today and we're talking all about the future of this team again! Today we look at Dmitri Voronkov's solid sophomore season, before pivoting to the Cleveland Monsters to see if Luca Del Bel Belluz and Jet Greaves are part of the future of this team, then Dylan's favourite prospects that aren't in the organisation yet, and we finish off talking about what they should do with their first round picks this draft (keep them? trade them? one of each?) and how to have the perfect offseason for success next year!
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The Columbus Blue Jackets Are Only Going To Get Better From Here (With Dylan Tyrer)
The Blue Jackets had a number of breakout players this season, like Adam Fantilli, Kent Johnson and Kirill Marchenko. We're joined today by Dylan Tyrer to break down these performances, where they came from, and how far this team can go with this young core!
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Can The Edmonton Oilers Figure Out the Florida Panthers? Plus The Dallas Stars Need A New Coach
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Mammoth) are here to talk about how the Panthers are outclassing the Oilers, as well as the coaching drama happening in Dallas!
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Dmitri Voronkov's Breakout Season Added Him To The Young Core Of The Columbus Blue Jackets
Dmitri Voronkov trailed only Kirill Marchenko, Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson in goalscoring this season, proving that he could very well be a huge part of this team going forward. We talk about the surprise breakout season by the big Russian, how he can keep it going, what his future on the team could be, and what his new contract is going to look like!
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The Columbus Blue Jackets Can't Bring Daniil Tarasov Back If They Want To Be A Playoff Team
There are new reports out of Russia that the Blue Jackets and Daniil Tarasov are in conversations about a new contract. This is a terrible idea. We go through all the ways this can't happen if the team is serious about improving next season, as well as the one (1) way this could work out okay for the Blue Jackets.
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Marco Rossi Could Be An Almost Perfect Fit For The Columbus Blue Jackets
Marco Rossi seems like he's on his way out of Minnesota, should the Blue Jackets go after him? We talk about his potential as a player, his fit on the CBJ roster, and what Don Waddell might have to give up for the trade to work!
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Which Sabres Would Look Best In A Columbus Blue Jackets Jersey?
Things seem to be going not great for the Sabres organisation, and there could be a handful of players who want to move on this summer. Who should the Blue Jackets target, whether it be a trade or an offersheet? We look at Alex Tuch, JJ Peterka, Bo Byram, Owen Power and Devon Levi all as potential future Blue Jackets, and try to work out who would fit in the best if they were acquired this summer!
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Stanley Cup Final Is Here
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) are here to talk about the Stanley Cup Final beginning and where Mitch Marner is going to go in free agency, as well as some other key free agents!
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Sean Monahan Wins The Masterton Trophy
Sean Monahan of the Blue Jackets has been awarded the Bill Masterton Trophy by the NHL, handed out for perseverence, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. We talk about what this season was all about, how Sean Monahan helped the Blue Jackets on and off the ice and how the Blue Jackets helped him too.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets NEED To Make A Legitimate Pitch For Jason Robertson
Apparently the Stars are shopping Jason Robertson, and the Blue Jackets need to do everything they can to bring him to Columbus. We talk about why the Stars might want to move him, what the trade could look like, and try to calculate what his next contract could look like!
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Who Should The Columbus Blue Jackets Keep: Dante Fabbro Or Ivan Provorov?
The Blue Jackets need a shake-up on D, but they have two key UFAs. If only one of them can stay, which one should it be? We look at the pros and cons of both Dante Fabbro and Ivan Provorov, before deciding which one we would keep and which one we would send to the FA market!
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Does Aaron Ekblad Fit Into The Columbus Blue Jackets System?
The Blue Jackets need to sign at least one defenceman. Could it be Aaron Ekblad, who looks like he's on the way out of Florida thanks to their trading for Seth Jones? We look at where he would fit into the lineup, how much money he could command in free agency, whether he would be a suitable option for Columbus, or whether we should just try to re-sign Dante Fabbro for less money and term!
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: How Important Is Goaltending In The Playoffs?
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about what really matters in the playoffs: goaltending. Also, we discuss how to improve the regular season AND the playoff format, before swinging back to the playoffs to talk about the importance of physical players like Sam Bennett in the postseason!
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Adam Fantilli Might End Up Being The GREATEST Columbus Blue Jacket Of All Time
Adam Fantilli is still only 20 years old, but he had 31 goals this season despite having a sophomore slump for the first 40 games. We look at his season of two halves, what he could end up meaning to the Blue Jackets organisation at the end of his career, and what he needs to do this summer to make next season even better than this one!
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Columbus Blue Jackets Winger Kent Johnson Was ELECTRIC This Season: What's Next?
Kent Johnson exploded offensively for the Blue Jackets this season, but what's next for him? We look at his great third full NHL season, what his ceiling could be, whether he can be a point a game player next season, and who the best options for his linemates are!
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Do The Columbus Blue Jackets Need More Middle Six Wingers?
Instead of spending a third of their cap space on one player, could the Blue Jackets improve their roster by adding some middle six options this summer? We look at LA's Andrei Kuzmenko, a younger, high risk high reward option, and Claude Giroux, a veteran with leadership that can still contribute on both sides of the puck, before trying to decide which of them they should add on July 1.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets SHOULD Bring Vladislav Gavrikov Back
Vladislav Gavrikov was a great Blue Jacket and a very solid King; he's now a UFA, and the Blue Jackets should seriously think about bringing him back. We discuss his time in Columbus, his excellent underlying numbers, whether he's an upgrade on Provorov, and how likely it is he makes it to July 1 unsigned!
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FREE AGENT FRIDAY: Could Jake Allen Be The New Columbus Blue Jackets Back-up Goalie?
The Blue Jackets have a question in goal. Could Jake Allen be the answer? We look at whether he'd be willing to leave New Jersey, what his role would be in Columbus, and what a new contract would look like, as well as thinking about whether Jet Greaves is ready to do the heavy lifting in the NHL.
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Conference Finals Are Here: Who Are Our Picks To Make The SCF?
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues), Ann Kimmel (Locked On Preds) and Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) are here to check in on the start of the conference finals, talk through each team’s changes, make some predictions on the Stanley Cup Final, dissect the latest playoff disappointment from the Toronto Maple Leafs, and check in on the teams that still need a coach.
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How Well Is The 2020 NHL Draft Turning Out For The Columbus Blue Jackets?
2020 was the last time the Blue Jackets were not a lottery team, so how was their drafting? We discuss Yegor Chinakhov's untapped potential, Samuel Knazko's future as a depth defenceman, Mikael Pyhhtia's coming out party this year, and what will become of Ole Julian Bjorkvik Holm and Samuel Johannesen!
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Is Mitch Marner The Elite Winger The Columbus Blue Jackets Need?
The Blue Jackets need at least one top 6 winger, and Mitch Marner looks ready to get the hell out of Toronto. Can Columbus make a good enough pitch to sign him? Should they? We look at his elite regular season numbers, the Columbus salary cap situation, and finally, we address the elephant in the room: his playoff performance, to see if Don Waddell and the Blue Jackets should shell out the big bucks for Marner.
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Is The Columbus Blue Jackets Goalie Prospect Pool Deep Enough Yet?
Will Scouch is back for one final time to talk about the goalie prospect pool the Blue Jackets are building, as well as what they should do in the upcoming draft with their two first round picks!
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Did Key Columbus Blue Jackets Prospects Gavin Brindley, Cayden Lindstrom and William Whitelaw Do Enough This Season?
Will Scouch is back to talk about some more of our favourite Blue Jackets prospects, as we talk about why we shouldn't worry about Gavin Brindley, what's next for Cayden Lindstrom, and what's up with William Whitelaw entering the transfer portal for the second time in 2 years!
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Can One Of Luca Del Bel Belluz, Luca Pinelli OR Luca Marelli Be A Difference Maker For The Columbus Blue Jackets?
It's a prospect checkin day here at Locked On Blue Jackets, as we take a look at the Lucas in the system in Luca Del Bel Belluz, Luca Pinelli and Luca Marelli with Will Scouch of Scouching! There are holes in the CBJ line-up, can Del Bel Belluz fill one of them? How far away from the NHL is Pinelli? Is Luca Marelli a legit top 4 D option for the Blue Jackets? All this and more!
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Playoffs Continue To Surprise And The Coaching Carousel Is Slowing Down
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Tom Callahan (Locked on Mammoth), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are here to check in on the second round of the playoffs, before talking about some of the newly hired coaches, including Joel Quenneville and Rick Tocchet!
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Cayden Lindstrom Is BACK: Important Columbus Blue Jacket Prospect Returns To The Ice
After missing almost 400 days of major junior hockey, Blue Jackets prospect Cayden Lindstrom returned to the ice for the Medicine Hat Tigers this week and has recorded 4 points in 3 games. James Tubb of the Medicine Hat News joins the show to discuss Lindstrom's return, and how he's looking out there on the ice!
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A Columbus Blue Jackets Season In Review (Part 2)
Today we're back chatting with @JacketsInsider Jeff Svoboda as we discuss the rise of Adam Fantilli as The Guy for Columbus, Kirill Marchenko making Blue Jackets history, Cole Sillinger's underrated season, and what this team needs to do to take the next step forward!
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A Columbus Blue Jackets Season In Review (Part 1)
The Blue Jackets were in an impossible situation as the 2024-25 season started, but they finished it only 2 points out of a playoff spot. Jeff Svoboda (@JacketsInsider) is here to talk about how the team defied expectations this season, his thoughts on Don Waddell and Dean Evason's first years in the organisation, and just how important Sean Monahan was on and off the ice for the CBJ this year.
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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!
