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

PD and Rachel revisit the trade of Pierre-Luc Dubois, one year later. Has it worked out for the Blue Jackets? What is the future of Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic in Columbus? We also recap the last week of games, and look ahead to a busy week of games. 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 Steph Driver from Broad Street Hockey to get reacquainted with this week's opponent, the Philadelphia Flyers. Blue line woes are plaguing the Flyers, too Cam Atkinson has been a hit Carter Hart is back Will Chuck Fletcher try to rebuild the roster? Some young players to watch Read more Flyers coverage at Broad Street Hockey. Follow Steph on Twitter @StephaliciousD 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 breaking news of Gregory Hofmann leaving the Blue Jackets Jakub Voracek reaches the 1000 game milestone Young players Adam Boqvist and Cole Sillinger are showing improvement As the Chicago Blackhawks come to Columbus, did they give up too much for Seth Jones? 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 after a holiday break! PD goes over: The ongoing COVID situation The ups and downs of the games against the Predators and Hurricanes Previewing this week's games against the Lightning and Devils A Seattle fan offers life-saving medical advice The Winter Classic and dreams of an outdoor game in Columbus 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 the COVID outbreak spreading through the NHL, and the Blue Jackets being among the teams with games cancelled before Christmas. We also cover the continuing on-ice struggles of the Jackets. Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD and JK discuss: Road game implosions in Toronto and Seattle Should Cole Sillinger play in the WJC? Will Emil Bemstrom and Jake Christiansen play during the Western Canada trip? John Tortorella rains on the Zegras/Milano parade See also: Torts comments on the Zegras/Milano goal; Torts, Rick DiPietro, and Ray Ferraro discuss it further Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD flies solo this week and takes reader questions. The Jackets -- and Elvis Merzlikins -- are great at home and awful on the road. Who should Laine play with when he returns? A great holiday cookie Our favorite whiskey Watch: Claire Saffitz makes Holiday Molasses Spice Cookies 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: Dale returning to Nationwide for the Jets game Booing PLD Bean and Boqvist making their mark Goalie workload How many points will the Jackets earn this week? Favorite Thanksgiving food Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PD and BurkusCircus discuss: The legacy of Rick Nash, upon the announcement of his number being retired The Columbus Blue Jackets lose two close games to the Capitals and Rangers Debating the quality of Arizona's new Kachina uniforms Further reading: PD on Rick Nash, Burkus ranks the October jersey matchups. HELP WANTED: The Cannon Cast is looking for a producer! This is a paid position and involves producing one episode a week. If you have any podcast producing or audio editing experience, or if you know someone who does, please reach out to PD at thepaledragon@gmail.com. Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Eric Seeds returns to the pod as we discuss: The Columbus Blue Jackets unexpectedly sweeping the Colorado Avalanche Jack Eichel traded from Buffalo to Vegas Which surprise teams are actually good or actually bad? HELP WANTED: The Cannon Cast is looking for a producer! This is a paid position and involves producing one episode a week. If you have any podcast producing or audio editing experience, or if you know someone who does, please reach out to PD at thepaledragon@gmail.com. Check out more from The Cannon on our site and on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices