Hockey is finally around the corner! Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss how the Blue Jackets may approach a shortened season, how they stack up against a new-look Central division, taxi squads, and more. Buy a subscription to The Athletic, gift a year: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets

Discussing the new Central division, taxi squads and more

The NHL Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, and Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss what could possibly be in store for the Blue Jackets. Are David Savard or Nick Foligno on the move? Does the team trade a goalie? Also, how the latest injuries for Boone Jenner and Riley Nash can further complicate things. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NHL Trade Deadline: Discussing the options for the Blue Jackets

There are less than 20 games left for the Columbus Blue Jackets, but who is this team? Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss John Tortorella's desire to change them into a defense-first mentality at this stage of the game. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blue Jackets' attempt at an identity change

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss referee Tim Peel's hot mic incident during the Predators- Red Wings game before discussing the difficult situation Columbus currently finds itself in: On the bubble for a playoff spot, how should the team handle the trade deadline? Save on a subscription to the Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Peel's hot mic, and how will the Blue Jackets handle the trade deadline?

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the latest news of Mikhail Grigorenko clearing waivers and Alexandre Texier being out before previewing the upcoming Blue Jackets-Hurricanes series, turn their focus to shootouts, and more! Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Previewing Blue Jackets- Hurricanes, shootout woes, and more

With the NHL trade deadline approaching and a team unable to get traction, Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss what may be on the horizon for the Blue Jackets. Who moves? Who stays? Do both goalies stick around?  Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NHL trade deadline preview: Blue Jackets trade tiers, the goalies and more

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the impact of the return of fans in a limited capacity for Tuesday's game against the Red Wings. Also, Jarmo Kekalainen's vote of confidence for John Tortorella and a discussion about midseason coaching changes, and Alison's sweet victory. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blue Jackets fans return to home games, a vote of confidence for John Tortorella and more

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, and share their observations from Wednesday's practice, including updates on ZachWerenski and Michael Del Zotto. Also, looking ahead to Thursday's game, the league's attempt to fit in 56 games for every team, Patrik Laine...and a wager is afoot! Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Also, we're looking for your feedback, tell us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 6-5 OT loss to Chicago, practice observations, and more

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan look back at the Blue Jackets vs. Carolina, and their issues getting out of their own zone. Also, how these issues have affected the team's goalies, and how to evaluate them effectively, Max Domi's struggles, and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Columbus' issues in their zone, evaluating goaltending, Max Domi, and more

What a week for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan rewind and break down all that has transpired, including Patrik Laine's benching, Mikko Koivu's retirement, and how THAT goal was allowed. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a week: Patrik Laine benched, Mikko Koivu retires, and an offside goal

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan dive into the struggles of Seth Jones and Zach Werenski, and how those struggles are affecting the play of the CBJ offense. Also, Patrik Laine makes his debut, Kevin Stenlund is activated off of IR, and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discussing struggles for Seth Jones and Zach Werenski, and how it also affects the offense

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan dive into the trade that sent Dubois to Winnepeg and brought Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic to Columbus. What would be the signs that CBJ won this trade? Also, the unfortunate end to PLD's time in Columbus, Roslovic comes home and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pierre-Luc Dubois exits, Patrik Laine enters

The Blue Jackets have come out of the gate 1-2-1 and have an offense struggling to score. Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the team's problems, if the Pierre-Luc Dubois situation is hurting this team and if Jarmo Kekalainen should solve the issue sooner rather than later, and more. Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blue Jackets' sluggish start, the Tampa Bay series and more

We are so close to Blue Jackets hockey being played, and Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan are joined by Fox Sports Ohio broadcaster and former Blue Jacket Jody Shelley to get you ready. They discuss the roster, Jody gives his perspective on the PLD situation, his projections for the Blue Jackets' in the Central division, and more! Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Preparing for the Blue Jackets' season opener with Fox Sports Ohio's Jody Shelley

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan discuss the first few days of Blue Jackets camp, and observations from the team scrimmage Wednesday night. Then they dive into making some bold predictions for the season, who will score the most goals? Most assists? Comeback player?  Subscribe to The Athletic for $3.99 a month: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thoughts on Blue Jackets camp and bold predictions for the new season

Blue Jackets training camp has begun, and Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan share their observations including line combos and defensive pairings, and Michael Del Zotto. They also dive into the Pierre-Luc Dubois situation, can PLD and the team co-exist while they work out a resolution? Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/frontandnationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blue Jackets Training Camp, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and more

Aaron Portzline and Alison Lukan of The Athletic break down the latest news surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets and touch on topics from around the NHL