Midseason Grades

PD fights a cold and joins Burkus to talk about the David Jiricek situation, the highs and lows of November so far, and the rise of skilled forward Mathieu Olivier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a hiatus, the podcast is back! This season, look for new episodes on Thursdays. This week, PD and Burkus discuss the legacy of Johnny Gaudreau and how the Columbus Blue Jackets have handled the aftermath of his death. Then, we talk about how the team looks under the leadership of Dean Evason and which players are thriving in the new system. As always, check out The Cannon for game coverage, our written content, and an active comment section of Blue Jackets fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PD and Dale are back to discuss a flurry of moves made in the last few weeks including: What does Sean Monahan bring as a free agent signing? We blank on Adam Fantilli when building the lines Lots of depth players cut got Don Waddell clears out some fan favorite depth players Should Dale's son come on the podcast? First round draft pick Cayden Lindstrom reinforces the center depth Pascal Vincent was dealt a bad hand...and played it poorly Which coach with NHL experience will take over? A high floor is more important than a high ceiling at this point Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PD and Dale break down the hire of new president of hockey operations and general manager for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Don Waddell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PD and Dale react to the results of the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery, with the San Jose Sharks winning the #1 pick and the Columbus Blue Jackets staying at #4. What sort of player will the Blue Jackets target with that pick? Later, the guys get anxious about the slow process in hiring the new GM, and discuss Adam Fantilli's departure from Team Canada prior to the World Championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pod is back from hiatus and PD answers some commenter questions! Beware Fanatics taking over the NHL uniform contract next season What's wrong with Elvis? Can the team get by with Tarasov and Greaves? Who are the candidates for General Manager? Which defensemen in the league are actually good at defense? Who should we draft in the first round? A center, a sniper, or a defenseman? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PD and MrSwift convene to discuss the breaking news of the Columbus Blue Jackets relieving Jarmo Kekalainen of general manager duties. The timing is weird What comes next? What are we looking for in the next GM? What is Jarmo's legacy? How will he be remembered? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Play along as PD and Dale assign letter grades to the regular players on the Columbus Blue Jackets. Who will rate the highest?  At the end, we compare the average to our grade for the entire team, to determine whether they are greater or lesser than the sum of their parts. Let us know where your grades differ! Check out more from The Cannon on our site and our Twitter account. Our site is part of the For Hockey Fans network. Follow our podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, buy our new logo merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PD and Dale break down the Western Canada trip, then discuss the latest on the David Jiricek saga and the national reaction to it. Finally, thoughts on Boone Jenner as an All-Star, and what we're looking forward to from the weekend's events in Toronto. Check out more from The Cannon on our site and our Twitter account. Our site is part of the For Hockey Fans network. Follow our podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, buy our new logo merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PD, Dale, and Seeds get together for a lengthy conversation that covers the Elvis Merzlikins situation and the pattern of ugly breakups that has become a signature of Jarmo Kekalainen's regime. Check out more from The Cannon on our site and our Twitter account. Our site is part of the For Hockey Fans network. Follow our podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, buy our new logo merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices