Alexander Texier is staying in Europe for 2022-23 NHL Network ranks the Top 20 defensemen right now Jacket Backers are back Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD and MrSwift discuss: Kent Johnson and David Jiricek played well at the World Junior Championship. What does that mean for their chances to make the Blue Jackets’ roster this fall? Ohio is getting an outdoor hockey game this weekend...but the Blue Jackets aren’t involved. We break down the NHL Network’s list of the Top 20 Wings, including Johnny Gaudreau at #7 and PD’s hot take about Mitch Marner being the U2 of hockey players. Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD is back to discuss: A historic hire in Kalamazoo Kent Johnson continues to impress What could the CBJ's forward lines look like? How the Cleveland Guardians prove you should give young prospects the chance to play. Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD battles a cold and discusses some recent content from The Cannon What are the highlights of the 2022-23 schedule? How do the 2022-23 Blue Jackets compare to the 2019-20 Rangers? What have the other Metro teams done to improve this off-season? Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau, Laine and other CBJ player shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD and Seeds discuss the best and worst moves made by Jarmo Kekalainen and the Columbus Blue Jackets over the last two weeks: Johnny Gaudreau really wants to live in Columbus, apparently Erik Gudbranson's contract is really, really bad! Patrik Laine gets re-signed, finally! Oliver Bjorkstrand is too good to be a cap casualty Further listening: our Twitter Space recorded just hours after the Gaudreau signing Further reading: Gaudreau's open letter to Calgary in The Player's Tribune Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Buy Gaudreau and Laine shirts at Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD and Dale discuss the seven newest Blue Jackets, plus some thoughts on development camp, free agency, and saying goodbye to Kevin Stenlund and Gabriel Carlsson. Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD is joined by Burkus - coming live from vacation! - to break down Colorado's dominant performance to clinch the Stanley Cup. Later, we highlight the most intriguing prospects the Blue Jackets could select in the NHL Draft. Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD and Dale discuss the latest Columbus signings, including: What happened to Liam Foudy? Can Daniil Tarasov challenge Elvis in a few years? Colorado's dominance (recorded prior to Game 3, naturally) Who will win the final NHL awards on Tuesday night? Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD and Seeds discuss: Jack Roslovic's new contract Trent Vogelhuber's promotion to Monsters head coach Key players and matchups in the Colorado/Tampa series Should the Flyers hire John Tortorella? John Tortorella on how the Lightning changed after 2019: ‘We created a monster’ Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a slow week, PD discusses: What players will be off the board before our first draft pick? Why did Boston fire their coach? Conference final reaction Shoresy is a rare spin-off as good as its original show Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, PD debates the pros and cons of the Joonas Korpisalo extension, and also covers: Dean Kukan returns to Switzerland The Blue Jackets sign defenseman Markus Bjork Several Jackets play well at the World Championship (see also: Jeff Svoboda’s recap at BlueJackets.com) Conference Finals preview Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD and Seeds discuss what the Blue Jackets will do with the #6 and #12 picks in the draft, then preview all four second round playoff series. And, despite our best efforts, we talk about the Maple Leafs briefly. Sorry. Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, PD and Seeds discuss: Did the Blue Jackets exceed expectations this season? How was Brad Larsen's first season as head coach? Kirill Marchenko finally signs with Columbus Breakdowns of every first round playoff series See also: Malcolm Subban sings the Star Spangled Banner Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD and Dale discuss: The Blue Jackets are going to Finland! Is there another move this summer besides re-signing Patrik Laine? Could there be an offer sheet for Kevin Fiala Nick Blankenburg continues to fit in on defense Jack Roslovic is on fire Stay tuned for a bonus cameo from Pup Dragon after the credits! Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Short host PD presents a short episode with praise of of short defenseman Nick Blankenburg. Also, how was Kent Johnson's debut, and who has been the best young player of the season? Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back! PD and Seeds discuss what kind of player Kent Johnson is and what we can expect from his CBJ debut. Then, a breakdown of the tight playoff races in the East and West, and which playoff matchups we're looking forward to. Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD answers questions about Kent Johnson, the trade deadline, and how the Jackets can get more physical. Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the fourth trade deadline reaction show in Cannon Cast history, and PD has THOUGHTS about the Max Domi trade. Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD and Dale discuss a busy week, including: Short-lived comeback vs. Toronto How good is Auston Matthews? Alex Texier's leave of absence Justin Danforth's contract extension Ugly loss to the Islanders Physical battle vs. Minnesota Is Max Domi worth re-signing after trading? Injuries to Boone Jenner and Jake Voracek Yegor Chinakhov and Cole Sillinger step up Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD recaps the weekend and answers some reader questions. Rick Nash's legacy in Columbus Nick Foligno's warm return The Jackets are hanging around with good teams What's the backup goalie plan? How do the Jackets avoid the dreaded middle ground? An important TV ranking. Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD and Seeds cover the events of last weekend and next weekend: Brandon Dubinsky's homecoming Sidney Crosby beats the Jackets, again Jack Roslovic is back on track Nick Foligno returns Rick Nash to be honored as the first number retired by CBJ Further reading: Brandon Dubinsky talks about his retirement with Aaron Portzline Sean McIndoe explains goalie interference PD's tribute to Rick Nash in the Jackets 20 series Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, PD and Dale cover a lot of topics: CBJ goalie depth gets tested Patience and hard work pays off for J.F. Berube and Jet Greaves CBJ prospects bring home Olympic hardware Could Dean Kukan be on the trade block? Dale says pay Patrik Laine A gauntlet awaits the Jackets this week Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD answers questions from Twitter, including: Who is the best player on the Blue Jackets? Who will get traded next month? For what return? The apotheosis of Adam Boqvist What sort of contract will Patrik Laine get? Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD and Burkus discuss: Highs and lows of All-Star weekend in Las Vegas Why is Fenway Park getting a second Winter Classic, and what other venues should get their first instead? Did we learn anything from another up-and-down week of games from the Columbus Blue Jackets? Do we expect anything different from the upcoming road trip? Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we are joined by Jack Han, author of the new book Hockey Tactics 2022: The Playbook. How are the Blue Jackets different under Brad Larsen than John Tortorella? Is the current system the right one for our talent? How successful teams can play at different tempos How have different systems helped or hindered players like Seth Jones and Patrik Laine? Follow Jack on Twitter @JhanHky Purchase his book, Hockey Tactics 2022: The Playbook Subscribe to his newsletter Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices