Cannon Fodder

Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger and Bailey Johnson on the newest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we preview tonight’s season opener on the road against the Carolina Hurricanes and speculate what this 2022-23 season might hold for the Blue Jackets. Finally, we run through the CBJ lineup for tonight’s game, discuss who we expect to be stand out players, and talk about what we expect to see from the power play this season.

Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger and Bailey Johnson on the newest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode speak with special guest John Buccigross from ESPN to discuss where things currently sit for the Blue Jackets. Next, we talk about the newly acquired star forward Johnny Gaudreau and speculate on what he will be able to provide to the team’s skill level.

Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger and Bailey Johnson on the newest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we discuss the contract extension of center Jack Roslovic, talk about the signing of Joona Luoto and goaltender Joonas Korpisalo. Finally, we mention the upcoming NHL Draft and speculate which player might get drafted in which round.

Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap the Blue Jacket’s season, talking about the different styles of coaching, and mention how the Jackets have only have two games left until it is the offseason.

Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger and Bailey Johnson on the newest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we discuss Monday’s upcoming trade deadline, what this means for the Blue Jackets, and speculate which players we think might get traded from the team.

Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger and Bailey Johnson on the newest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we discuss the ceremony held for former CBJ player Rick Nash and the retirement of his jersey number. Next, we discuss this team’s performance as of late, talk about the offense and defense and mention problems with line calls and the NHL officiating that has recently happened. Finally, we discuss the upcoming NHL trade deadline and speculate on what might happen with a few players.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we preview the upcoming back to back games between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the New Jersey Devils. Next, we discuss which players are out with injuries and which players have been placed on the COVID-19 protocol list. Finally, we talk about the upcoming 2022 and 2023 NHL Drafts and speculate certain trades that might occur during the next two seasons.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we talk about how the Blue Jackets have performed so far this season, recap the standings in the Metropolitan Division, and preview Friday night’s upcoming game against the Washington Capitals. Finally, we discuss players Cole Sillinger and Yegor Chinakhov.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we preview the start of the 2021-22 NHL season and talk about the Blue Jackets new coaching staff. Next, we discuss tomorrow night’s Blue Jackets' season opener against the Arizona Coyotes, talk about the lineups that we can expect to see, and discuss how Boone Jenner was named the Jackets’ captain. Finally, we mention Zach Werenski, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Gustav Nyquist and how they will each wear an ‘A’ as alternate captain.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we recap everything that recently happened at the 2021 NHL Draft, discuss recent trades and contract extensions that have also happened since the draft and discuss what this means for the Columbus Blue Jackets as of right now and looking ahead to the future. Finally, we also mention what else has happened around the NHL in the last week since the draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we discuss what we know now regarding the tragic death of Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks. Finally, we talk about what’s next for the Blue Jackets this summer and mention the upcoming NHL expansion draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we discuss NHL player Jack Eichel and speculate if the Blue Jackets will try to acquire him. Next, we discuss his neck/back injury and how he wants to get surgery to correct it. Finally, we talk about what he might be able to bring to Columbus if he gets traded to the Jackets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we talk about how former head coach John Tortorella is no longer with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Finally, we speculate who might become the next head coach of the Blue Jackets and talk about how John Davidson is going to return to Columbus and be the team’s president of hockey operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we talk about the how it might be best for the Jackets to tank this season. Next, we discuss how the Blue Jackets are in the final stretch of this season, which opponents they still have left to face, and discuss how the team has performed overall. Finally, we mention which defensemen have been playing well and recap what’s going on around the NHL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we discuss the inconsistent performance that we have seen from this Columbus Blue Jackets team over the past few weeks, talk about the players who have been out with injuries, and mention the upcoming NHL trade deadline. Finally, we talk about players David Savard, Zach Werenski, and Blue Jacket’s caption Nick Foligno. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we recap where the Jackets currently stand in the NHL standings, talk about last night’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers, and discuss players Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we recap last night’s 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Next, we talk about how last night’s game was the first-time fans were allowed back in Nationwide Arena at a limited capacity since the coronavirus pandemic began. Finally, we talk about what Tortorella did with recent lineup changes and mention what General Manager Jarmo Kekäläinen had to say about head coach John Tortorella and his position as the head of The Columbus Blue Jackets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap last night’s 6-5 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Thursday February 11, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Next, we discuss the Blue Jacket’s recent performance, talk about players Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic, and discuss the drama that occurred between Laine and Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap the current standings in NHL, talk about how many players are out with COVID-19 and are following protocols throughout the league, and discuss the performance from the Jacket’s in their last four games against the Chicago Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars. Finally, we discuss the Blue Jackets goaltenders Elvis Merzļikins and Joonas Korpisalo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap last night’s 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Next, we talk about we talk about how the Blue Jackets have traded centreman Pierre-Luc Dubois and in returned acquired players Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic. Finally, we discuss the Jacket’s struggling powerplay and speculate on ways that this could improve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.