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...
RUMOURS: WHO Are The Columbus Blue Jackets Trying To Trade For?
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BLUEPRINT: Columbus Blue Jackets Need to FOLLOW Carolina Hurricanes' Path for Stanley Cup Success?
The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup Champs, but how easy would it be to copy that organisation to build your own winner? We look at the gold standard of the organisation, their strengths, and how they won, and whether the Columbus Blue Jackets can emulate the Carolina method to win their own Cup in the near future!
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THESE Are The Top Ten Columbus Blue Jackets Games Of The Last Ten Years
It's been ten years of the Locked On Podcast Network and we're celebrating with the top 10 Blue Jackets game of the last decade! We're looking at hat tricks, shoutouts, NHL debuts, outdoor games and playoff history!
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No, The Columbus Blue Jackets Should NOT Trade For Darnell Nurse
It's a rumour/speculation round-up day, as we breakdown why the Blue Jackets shouldn't trade for Darnell Nurse, whether it makes sense to move on from Elvis with only one year left on his deal, the Zach Werenski trade request "speculation", and an update on the Babcock investigation, which doesn't seem to be going away.
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BOLD MOVES: Columbus Blue Jackets Could EYE Mavrik Bourque, Pavel Dorofeyev in Offer Sheet PUSH
Offer sheets are always fun to talk about, so today we explore two of them: Mavrik Bourque and Pavel Dorofeyev. We look at what they would cost in draft picks, whether they're likely to be moved, and how they could fit into the Blue Jackets line-up immediately!
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Columbus Blue Jackets Should PURSUE Alex DeBrincat Trade Amid Dylan Larkin Drama
If Dylan Larkin isn't an option for the Blue Jackets, there's another Red Wing that might be. We discuss what happens if the Red Wings need to blow it up and jettison other players, and they should be at the front of the queue for Alex Debrincat. We discuss his career so far, what he brings to Columbus, what a trade package could look like, and finally what a contract extension could be for him!
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FIX HIM: Columbus Blue Jackets Must TRANSFORM Kent Johnson’s Game for NHL Success Next Season
Kent Johnson did not have a great season this year, but why is that? We unpack his underlying stats, his most common linemates and his deployment, and then look at how he can rebound next year, plus how much of that is on him vs on the organisation, and why the Blue Jackets shouldn't trade him until his value rebounds.
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Columbus Blue Jackets’ 2025 Prospect Class, Led by Smith & Andreyanov, Shows Promise For the FUTURE
The Blue Jackets had a pretty successful 2025 draft at the time, but how does it look one year on? We're recapping last year's draft, which players have grown in value, how close they are to the NHL, and who's going to be a solid AHL piece in a couple of years time. Players discussed: Jackson Smith, Pyotr Andreyanov, Malte Vass, Owen Griffin, Viktor Hedin Raftheim, Jeremy Loranger (with a cameo from a 2024 7th round pick, Oiva Keskinen)
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TRADE PROPOSALS: What can the Columbus Blue Jackets offer Detroit For Dylan Larkin?
Dylan Larkin wants out of Detroit, and the Blue Jackets should be knocking on Steve Yzerman's door about it. We break down why he would make the Blue Jackets better, discuss whether he would want to come to Columbus, and finally look at some of your best trade proposals!
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Columbus Blue Jackets’ Top Six DILEMMA—Is Mason McTavish or Matvei Michkov Worth the Investment?
The Blue Jackets are looking for top 6 scoring, could Mason McTavish or Matevi Michkov be looking for a new home this summer? We break down the pros and cons of each player, talk about how likely they are to be made available, and look at potential trade packages for both.
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BREAKING: Columbus Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski CAPTURES Norris
Zach Werenski is a Norris winner!!! We bring you a quick bonus episode on the trophy win, the importance of Werenski the past two seasons, and what's coming next for him and the Blue Jackets!
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REALITY CHECK: Can Columbus Blue Jackets and Zach Werenski DELIVER the Core Needed for a Cup Run?
The Athletic has released it's Cup Checklist for the Blue Jackets talking about how many pieces they are missing before they can be considered a contender. We talk about what the Cup Checklist is, how the Blue Jackets grade out, and what they still need to add, whether that's internally or externally.
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REDEMPTION: Columbus Blue Jackets' Damon Severson DELIVERS Big—Will He SUSTAIN Top Form Next Year?
Damon Severson had the rebound year to end all rebound years for the Blue Jackets, going from being a healthy scratch in the last 7 games of the 24-25 season to finishing the 25-26 season on the top pairing with Werenski, and getting excellent results doing so. We look at his season as a whole, his underlying numbers both with and away from Werenski, and try to decide if this is the real Damon Severson and what to expect going into next year with this defence corps.
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Columbus Blue Jackets MUST Fix or TRADE Dmitri Voronkov
Dmitri Voronkov needs to get his groove back, but will he do it in Columbus with the Blue Jackets, or somewhere else? We break down his s25-26 season, which was a season of two halves, before looking at whether to trade him, fix him, or try to rehab his image just enough to raise the trade value.
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BREAKOUT: Can Kirill Marchenko Become Columbus Blue Jackets’ Next Elite Winger?
Kirill Marchenko was great for the Blue Jackets this season, but they need him to be elite. Can he be that? We break down his season, his future with the team, and what the CBJ have to do to help him hit that elite level. Plus, a little check in with Jet Greaves and Denton Mateychuk, who are moving on to the semi finals with Team Canada at the WC!
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NEXT IN LINE: Trent Vogelhuber ELEVATED to Columbus Blue Jackets Asst. Coach—Coach of the FUTURE?
The Cleveland Monsters are done for the season, but there are definitely some bright spots to be excited about. We dive into that, the news that HC Trent Vogelhuber is moving up to be an assistant coach for the Blue Jackets, and check in on the CBJ players in the WC as they get ready for a Canada/USA match!
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POTENTIAL: How FAR Can The Columbus Blue Jackets GET With Denton Mateychuk?
Denton Mateychuk exceeded all expectations this season, but just how good was he? We discuss that, the surprise brilliance of the Mateychuk-Provorov pairing, his bright future with the Blue Jackets, and what we can expect from him going forward as he continues to develop!
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2026 DRAFT: Is Ethan Belchetz The Perfect Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Pick?
Ethan Beltchetz, on paper, seems like the perfect Blue Jackets draft pick, especially when you look at Don Waddell's drafting history. We have Tony Ferrari here to talk all about his draft profile, his fit with the CBJ and more!
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Columbus Blue Jackets Should TARGET Zach Benson with Bold Offer Sheet MOVE
GMs don't like offersheets, but we here at LO CBJ think they're fun, so today we're talking about the Blue Jackets potentially offersheeting Zach Benson in the event that they can't sign Mason Marchment in free agency. We go over some pre-offer sheet snags with draft picks, look at Benson's NHL career so far and his future potential, and how well he fits into the CBJ top six immediately!
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Columbus Blue Jackets’ Sean Monahan STRUGGLED This Season—What Happened to His Production?
Sean Monahan was an MVP for the Blue Jackets in the 24-25 season. What happened? We look at his underperforming season, whether injuries are to blame, and how he can bounce back next season to be an effective 2C for this team.
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2026 DRAFT: Columbus Blue Jackets Can Add Size & Skill To Prospect Pool With Malte Gustaffson
Male Gustafsson is an intriguing prospect for the Blue Jackets, who can never have enough big defencemen in the prospect pool. We have Tony Ferrari on the show to break down Gustafsson's game, and his personal pick for the CBJ at 14th overall!
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Is Alex Tuch the MISSING PIECE for the Columbus Blue Jackets’ First Line NEXT Season?
If the Blue Jackets cannot retain Mason Marchment, they're going to need a replacement. Is Alex Tuch the guy? We look at his career so far, including the current rough playoff series vs Montreal, compare him to Marchment, and try to look at what his next contract could look like, whether that's a fit in the CBJ salary cap, as well as how well he would fit into the system on that top line with Fantilli and Marchenko!
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2026 DRAFT: Will Adam Novotny BOOM Or BUST For The Columbus Blue Jackets?
Adam Novotny is probably going to be available at 14th overall for the Blue Jackets this draft, and Will Scouch joins us today to talk all about his game, whether he'll be a big hit or a big miss, and where could he fit into the CBJ prospect pool depth chart!
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2026 DRAFT: Does Jack Hextall Make Sense For The Columbus Blue Jackets?
We start our series of draft profiles talking about players the Blue Jackets could take at 14 with Jack Hextall, as Will Scouch joins us to talk about his high ceiling-low floor risks, his fit with the team, and more!
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BREAKING: Columbus Blue Jackets and Charlie Coyle FINALIZE Lengthy Six-Year Extension
Charlie Coyle is BACK in Columbus, as he signs a 6 year $36M contract! We break the extension down, what we like, what we don't like, and what this could mean for the other pending UFAs going forward!
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PRIORITY: Should Adam Fantilli COMMAND Top Dollar From the Columbus Blue Jackets Now?
Adam Fantilli is the most important RFA the Blue Jackets have, but how good actually was he this season? We look at his improved underlying numbers, before talking about what his new contract could look like, and whether the CBJ should try everything to get him locked up long term!
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Can Cole Sillinger TRANSFORM Into the Next Boone Jenner for the Columbus Blue Jackets?
Is Cole Sillinger part of the Blue Jackets core going forward? We discuss on todays show, along with a season review for him, and try to figure out what his next contract could look like.
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NORRIS? Columbus Blue Jackets Are Lucky To Have Zach Werenski
Zach Werenski was once again one of the best defencemen in the league this season and has been rewarded for his play with a second Norris finalist nomination. Will he win? We break down his MVP season, match him up to his competitors, and chat about whether he'll be the Captain for the CBJ next season or not!
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GAMECHANGER: The Columbus Blue Jackets Should Do Whatever It Takes To Get JASON ROBERTSON
Jason Robertson's name keeps being mentioned, as Dallas' cap situation keeps getting tighter. The Blue Jackets should ABSOLUTELY be in on him, but how? We talk about how good a player he is, before looking at what an offer sheet would look like, and trying to put together a trade that Dallas would agree to without giving up too much.
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BIG CHOICES: Columbus Blue Jackets EXPLORE 14th Overall Pick, Draft Prospects & Trade Scenarios
The Blue Jackets are locked in at 14th overall in this year's draft! We talk about some players that could be available (plus one that won't but gets an honourable mention), and debate whether to keep the pick or use it in a package for scoring help in the top 6!
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MVP? Jet Greaves CARRIES Columbus Blue Jackets—Why This Goalie’s Rise DEMANDS Attention
The Blue Jackets finally have their starting goalie in Jet Greaves, but he needs a new contract. Today we do his season review, looking at exactly how good he was for the Blue Jackets this season, and what kind of contract he could command. Plus, is he the starting goalie for Team Canada at the World Championships?
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Columbus Blue Jackets Need to REPLACE Erik Gudbranson for Defensive SUCCESS
If the Blue Jackets want to upgrade their D this summer, they can't keep Erik Gudbranson. We break down his disappointing season, his underlying numbers, and talk about how to replace him with a cheaper, younger and more effective player, before checking in with the Cleveland Monsters and their up and down playoff series vs Syracuse.
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Should The Columbus Blue Jackets RE-SIGN Danton Heinen? NUMBERS MAKE The CASE
Should the Blue Jackets resign Danton Heinen? We argue that they should, as we look at his season as a whole, his underlying numbers, and the CBJ salary cap situation in this episode!
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Columbus Blue Jackets' Mason Marchment DELIVERS, Should Don Waddell Fight to Re-Sign Him?
Mason Marchment delivered a lot for the Blue Jackets after his December arrival, including 11 points in 11 games at the end of the season when the CBJ were flailing. Does he stay? What will it take to get him a new contract in Columbus? We explore on today's episode!
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STAY OR GO: Columbus Blue Jackets FACE Tough Boone Jenner Decision Amid Leadership SHAKEUP
Continuing the series on the CBJ pending UFAs today, we look at Boone Jenner, who had a fine if unremarkable season. We discuss his on ice impact, the captaincy, and whether keeping him around is going to depend on what some other UFAs like Charlie Coyle and Danton Heinen do
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NEW ERA: Columbus Blue Jackets REMOVE Assistant Coaches, CONSIDER Fresh Blood
The Blue Jackets organisation will have new assistant coaches next year, as Mike Haviland and Scott Ford will not be returning. We talk about the likely promotion of Trent Vogelhuber, and also some wild speculation on who the second new assistant coach could be, and his likeliness to be the heir apparent to Rick Bowness. We also cover Jet Greaves going to the WC for Canada and what this means for his national team chances going forward, and look at the Monsters first playoff win on Friday night against the Syracuse Crunch
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Should Columbus Blue Jackets PRIORITIZE Re-Signing Charlie Coyle After STANDOUT Year?
Charlie Coyle was excellent for the Blue Jackets this season, but he needs a new contract, which is a problem. We break down his season as a whole, his importance to the team going forward, some contract comparables, and what that new contract could look like!
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REGRESSION: Columbus Blue Jackets' Monahan & Johnson CRUMBLE—What Went WRONG?
There was lots to dislike about the Blue Jackets season, especially the way it ended, but what were the worst parts? We talk about the subpar seasons of Sean Monahan and Kent Johnson, the endless blown leads, and more!
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SCRAMBLE: Inside the Columbus Blue Jackets' Line BLENDING; Special Teams Struggles
Yesterday we talked about the good parts of the season, today we're talking about the bad: line blending, special team frustrations, player mismanagement and more!
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IMPROVEMENT: Columbus Blue Jackets’ ADVANCED STATS Reveal a HIDDEN Positive
This week we're doing a post-mortem of the Blue Jackets season, starting with the GOOD. What were the bright spots of the season? Well, there were more than expected. We talk about Adam Fantilli's off puck growth, the identity line of Sillinger-Coyle-Olivier, the emergence of Jet Greaves as a #1 goalie, and the improved underlying stats of the whole team, plus more!
