Best Blue Jackets Today Podcasts (2025)

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: How Important Is Goaltending In The Playoffs? 31:45

3d ago31:45

31:45

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 …

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Adam Fantilli Might End Up Being The GREATEST Columbus Blue Jacket Of All Time 30:09

3d ago30:09

30:09

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! Support Us …

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Columbus Blue Jackets Winger Kent Johnson Was ELECTRIC This Season: What's Next? 28:38

4d ago28:38

28:38

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! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances wi…

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Do The Columbus Blue Jackets Need More Middle Six Wingers? 31:42

5d ago31:42

31:42

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 w…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets SHOULD Bring Vladislav Gavrikov Back 30:57

6d ago30:57

30:57

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! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Mon…

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FREE AGENT FRIDAY: Could Jake Allen Be The New Columbus Blue Jackets Back-up Goalie? 29:03

9d ago29:03

29:03

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. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Conference Finals Are Here: Who Are Our Picks To Make The SCF? 32:12

10d ago32:12

32:12

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 Fi…

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How Well Is The 2020 NHL Draft Turning Out For The Columbus Blue Jackets? 38:50

10d ago38:50

38:50

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! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch…

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Is Mitch Marner The Elite Winger The Columbus Blue Jackets Need? 37:31

11d ago37:31

37:31

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…

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Is The Columbus Blue Jackets Goalie Prospect Pool Deep Enough Yet? 22:52

12d ago22:52

22:52

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! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% of…

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Did Key Columbus Blue Jackets Prospects Gavin Brindley, Cayden Lindstrom and William Whitelaw Do Enough This Season? 23:06

13d ago23:06

23:06

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! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of you…

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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? 26:48

16d ago26:48

26:48

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 Bl…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Playoffs Continue To Surprise And The Coaching Carousel Is Slowing Down 31:49

17d ago31:49

31:49

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! Supp…

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Cayden Lindstrom Is BACK: Important Columbus Blue Jacket Prospect Returns To The Ice 21:11

17d ago21:11

21:11

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! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsor…

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A Columbus Blue Jackets Season In Review (Part 2) 26:24

18d ago26:24

26:24

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! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finance…

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A Columbus Blue Jackets Season In Review (Part 1) 27:55

19d ago27:55

27:55

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 Monaha…

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FREE AGENCY: Should The Columbus Blue Jackets Target Nikolaj Ehlers? 27:58

20d ago27:58

27:58

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! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances wi…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Playoffs have EVERYTHING; Draft Lottery Surprises EVERYONE 32:55

24d ago32:55

32:55

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 tha…

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Sean Monahan Was The Heart And Soul Of The Columbus Blue Jackets This Season 27:26

24d ago27:26

27:26

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 …

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Some Columbus Blue Jackets Are Heading To The World Championships! 34:56

25d ago34:56

34:56

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 t…

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It Doesn't Matter That The Columbus Blue Jackets Moved Back In The Draft 29:55

26d ago29:55

29:55

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. Support Us By…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Dean Evason SNUBBED For the Jack Adams Award 32:59

27d ago32:59

32:59

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 bet…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Who makes the second round, ASG cancelled, Canucks coaching vacancy opens 32:14

1M ago32:14

32:14

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 Support Us By Supporting O…

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Has Kirill Marchenko Got An Even Higher Ceiling To Hit For The Columbus Blue Jackets? 31:45

1M ago31:45

31:45

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! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances wit…

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Zach Werenski Was The MVP Of The Columbus Blue Jackets; Does He Deserve The Norris? 32:45

1M ago32:45

32:45

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 anoth…

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Which Holes In The Columbus Blue Jackets Roster Could Be Filled By Cleveland Monsters? 33:27

1M ago33:27

33:27

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…

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The Cleveland Monsters Are Fun Again Thanks To Reinforcements From The Columbus Blue Jackets 33:04

1M ago33:04

33:04

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 gam…

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The Real Reason The Columbus Blue Jackets Didn't Make The Playoffs 36:53

1M ago36:53

36:53

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 …

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Playoff surprises, playoff rivalries, and newly fired coaches! 33:48

1M ago33:48

33:48

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 riv…

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Were The Columbus Blue Jackets The Most Improved NHL Team This Season? 35:07

1M ago35:07

35:07

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 breaki…

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What Could The Columbus Blue Jackets Do At The 2025 NHL Entry Draft? 43:09

1M ago43:09

43:09

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 …

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Can Finish The Season Strong Despite Late Playoff Disappointment 34:37

2M ago34:37

34:37

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 w…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Which first round match-up is primed for an upset? 31:25

2M ago31:25

31:25

NOTE: Recorded before the Western Conference wildcards and WC2 in the East are set Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the biggest surprises and disappointments of the NHL season, before talking about which first…

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Who Will The Columbus Blue Jackets' Goalie Tandem Be Next Season? 36:40

2M ago36:40

36:40

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 di…

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Jet Greaves Is The Saviour Of The Columbus Blue Jackets Season 40:16

2M ago40:16

40:16

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Take Down The Capitals; Playoff Hopes Still Alive! 27:25

2M ago27:25

27:25

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 …

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JET GREAVES KEEPS THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS ALIVE 31:23

2M ago31:23

31:23

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 G…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Live To Die Another Day; Jet Greaves Is A Gamer 33:10

2M ago33:10

33:10

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 seaso…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Have To Beat The Sabres To Avoid Elimination 35:17

2M ago35:17

35:17

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 …

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: What Are The Ideal NHL Playoff Match-Ups This Season? 32:01

2M ago32:01

32:01

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 c…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Are Still Alive! Plus Sean Monahan Should Win The Masterton 32:27

2M ago32:27

32:27

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. Support Us By Su…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Continue To Slide Into Draft Lottery Territory 34:22

2M ago34:22

34:22

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 …

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Will Not Be A Playoff Team This Year 35:51

2M ago35:51

35:51

STREAMED LIVE AT NOON APRIL 6TH 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! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Playoff Hopes Are Fading Fast... 33:30

2M ago33:30

33:30

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. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monar…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Playoff Races Are Almost Over; Who Gets A Spot? 33:10

2M ago33:10

33:10

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 Montr…

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Kirill Marchenko Leads The Way For The Columbus Blue Jackets In Offensive Explosion Vs Predators 30:26

2M ago30:26

30:26

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 t…

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Meet The Columbus Blue Jackets Prospects Hunting For A Trophy 32:38

2M ago32:38

32:38

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! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Mona…

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Sunny Then Stormy 0:52

2M ago0:52

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An active weather pattern is expected to continue through the upcoming week. Wednesday afternoon and evening, scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop along and east of a stalled frontal boundary from central Texas into the Ark-La-Tex. Though the tornado risk is low with this round of storms, they will have the potential to …

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Columbus Blue Jackets Fall Just Short Of Third Straight Win 27:15

2M ago27:15

27:15

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. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. …

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Columbus Blue Jackets Somehow Escape Insane Shootout Game With A Win 34:00

2M ago34:00

34:00

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…

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