PD, Dale, and Rachel discuss: Why are the Blue Jackets so inconsistent? Max Domi's COVID diagnosis How can Yegor Chinakhov stick in the lineup? A long talk about the Chicago Blackhawks cover-up of a sexual assault and the NHL's poor response to the revelations. See also: Dallas coach Rick Bowness drops F-bombs on his players (NSFW language) John Tortorella comments on the Blackhawks situation 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

It's an episode full of rookies! PD takes over producing, BurkusCircus makes his debut appearance, and we talk about the early returns from Columbus Blue Jackets rookies Cole Sillinger, Yegor Chinakhov, and Gregory Hofmann. Also in this episode: A recap of the games against the Red Wings, Islanders and Hurricanes Is Patrik Laine back? Is Boone Jenner good? Burkus reviews the Seattle Kraken jerseys For more content from The Cannon, visit our website and follow us on Twitter. Check out our new merchandise from Breaking T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After big wins over the Arizona Coyotes and Seattle Kraken, the Columbus Blue Jackets are seeking their first 3-0-0 start in franchise history tonight when they take on the Detroit Red Wings from Little Caesars Arena. But first we dive into those wins and more. On this week’s episode of The Cannon Cast, we get into: Max Domi to miss time Matiss Kivlenieks tribute NHL on ESPN and TNT Goodbye for now Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NHL regular season is finally upon us as Columbus Blue Jackets open up with the Arizona Coyotes at Nationwide Arena this Thursday at 7 pm EST. First, the Blue Jackets had some things to settle and decide on. On this week’s episode of The Cannon Cast, we get into: Who makes the final roster What Max Domi’s return means Matiss Kivlenieks tribute Metropolitan Division predictions Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Buffalo Sabres Monday night 5-3 and have played over half of their preseason slate, with opening night just over a week away. On this week’s episode of The Cannon Cast, we get into: Good impressions from Blue Jackets preseason so far Roster Cuts New and improved Power play? And much more including Will’s interview with Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers! Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Columbus Blue Jackets are officially back on the ice as NHL preseason is underway and they are 1-0 after a 3-0 win at the Pittsburgh Penguins! We also have fun and exciting news to talk about. On this week’s episode of The Cannon Cast, we get into: Elvis Merzlikins extension Zac Rinaldo to Cleveland? Blue Jackets preseason Will talks to John Forslund about his new gig as Seattle Kraken broadcaster and they talk about the Blue Jackets sweep over the Tamp Bay Lightning. Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Columbus Blue Jackets ended the Traverse City Tournament in sweeping fashion as they knocked off the Toronto Maple Leafs en route to a perfect 4-0 record. There were quite a few goals scored throughout the course of the tournament with big numbers and even larger impressions made. On this week’s episode of The Cannon Cast, we get into: Shakeup on Blue Jackets bench and overall trickle-down effect across the organization Blue Jackets dominate in Traverse City Tournament Yegor Chinakhov’s shot and Cole Sillinger among those to impress Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The start of Columbus Blue Jackets developmental camp is underway as the prospects get ready for the tournament in Traverse City later this week. Columbus has won the tournament five times (2005, 2006, 2014, 2015, and 2018) as Cleveland Monsters head coach Mike Eaves gets set as head coach. On this week’s episode of The Cannon Cast, we get into: Developmental Camp Top 25 Under 25 Elvis Merzlikins for Vezina Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re weeks away from the official start of Columbus Blue Jackets training camp and as we get closer to the start of the 2021-22 hockey season, the NHL and NHLPA have been busy hammering out the details of the next season ahead and more. On this week’s episode of The Cannon Cast, we get into: Finalized COVID-19 protocols for 2021-22 season Going back to the Olympics Top 25 Under 25 Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmy Award winner, and Bally Sports Broadcaster, Jody Shelley made his debut on The Cannon Cast to provide us with the latest on the Columbus Blue Jackets. On this week’s episode, we get into: Thoughts on the new coaching staff? How much can systems vary between coaches in the NHL? Which acquisitions do you think will have the biggest impact? How will the locker room find its way after an off-season of roster overhaul? Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Excitement elevates as the Columbus Blue Jackets inked a few more recent draftees with entry-level contracts: Last year’s 2020 draft pick (Rd. 5, #145) Ole Julian Bjørgvik Holm ($917,500 AAV), and Cole Sillinger ($1,633,333 AAV) taken with the 12th overall pick this past July. We’ll talk about those guys, and a lot of exciting names on this week’s edition of The Cannon Cast as we get into: The latest on our Top 25 Under 25  Can one recent CBJ draftee actually make his way to Cleveland this season - or higher? And we dig more into the Cam Atkinson for Jakub Voráček trade last month after our Q&A with Broad Street Hockey Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More news over the last week as the Columbus Blue Jackets came to terms on a couple of deals. Forward Zac Rinaldo is in the fold for the upcoming season on a one-year deal ($750,000 AAV). The Jackets also inked a three-year entry-level deal for Stanislav Svozil ($925,000 AAV). Svozil was drafted with the 69th (nice) pick in the third round of the 2021 NHL Draft.  On this week's edition of The Cannon Cast we get into: Zac Rinaldo in the fold Top 25 Under 25 Stanislav Svozil signs ELC Hockey’s spin-off for Field of Dreams Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed another key player in Andrew Peeke on the blue line and look to be about ready for training camp next month. In this edition of The Cannon Cast we get into: Andrew Peeke’s deal and projecting Blue Jackets D-parings A look into the Blue Jackets future Jarmo’s last dance? Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Columbus made more headlines last week with a couple of notable signings, headlined by that of star defenseman Zach Werenski. On this week’s episode of The Cannon Cast we dive into: The importance of Werenski staying in Columbus for the next seven seasons Sean Kuraly into the fold "Captain" Boone Jenner? Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well then! Featuring a week that started with the Expansion Draft last Wednesday and culminated with the NHL Draft on Saturday, the fan base of the Columbus Blue Jackets felt the rollercoaster of emotions. This episode gets into so much including the end of the Seth Jones saga, a very good draft, and so much more including: Seattle Kraken surprise with their CBJ selection Blue Jackets do well by looks of Seth Jones return Examining Cam Atkinson for Jakub Voráček Going under the hood of the CBJ draft pick selections Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s draft week with the NHL Expansion Draft Wednesday night and the NHL Entry Draft starting Friday night. The Columbus Blue Jackets unveiled their list of players to be exposed for the Seattle Kraken to decide from. We also talk prospects in this weekend's draft for whom the Jackets will select from. On this episode of The Cannon Cast we get into: Max Domi heading west? Who do we like in this weekend’s entry draft? Other nuggets Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re quickly approaching the NHL Expansion Draft (July 21) and that means the Columbus Blue Jackets have decisions to make in terms of who to protect and leave exposed for the Seattle Kraken to choose from. We also talk about the big trade in hockey yesterday, and how that might impact the Blue Jackets. On this episode of The Cannon Cast, we also get into: Duncan Keith for Caleb Jones: How that trade might impact a brotherly reunion? Which Blue Jacket has the best chance of ending up in Seattle? Who wins the Home Run Derby? Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday morning the Columbus Blue Jackets organization, the entire fanbase, and NHL woke up to the tragic news that goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks passed away over the weekend. Elaine Shircliff joined the podcast this week to share thoughts and stories on Matiss. On this episode of The Cannon Cast: Remembering Matiss Kivlenieks Blue Jackets form their coaching staff Stanley Cup Finals Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Columbus Blue Jackets spent the last week making front office moves while simultaneously trying to put their finger on exactly what needs to be changed moving forward. On this episode of The Cannon Cast we get into: Improving the Blue Jackets marketing, making the organization more desirable Rick Nash’s new role Who do the Blue Jackets expose for the expansion draft? Jack Eichel? Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Surely the Columbus Blue Jackets weren’t going to pin their rebuild, or retooling efforts, whatever you want to call it upon Brad Larson to lead the charge. But here we are. On this episode of The Cannon Cast we get into: Brad Larsen is the new coach Larsen addressing criticisms head-on, players seem to support him, and Larsen might relate to players Get good assistants, develop fun, high-event hockey, and small victories we want to see Jackets sign Grégory Hoffman Playoffs: New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Columbus Blue Jackets got bad news last week when it was announced they would be without another top-six forward for the start of next season due to off-season shoulder surgery for Max Domi. On this week's edition of The Cannon Cast we touch upon: Max Domi Marketing needs to improve A favorite endorsement for coach? Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Memorial Day, hopefully, you’re all having a great long weekend! As we get into the hockey news, a Columbus Blue Jackets bombshell broke over the weekend, on Saturday night to be exact, when it was announced that Seth Jones has no intentions of committing to the Blue Jackets at this time. As he intends to check out free agency next summer as a UFA for the first time, how does that ripple affect the organization? In this episode of The Cannon Cast we get into Jones, the Stanley Cup Playoffs marching forward, and a whole lot more including: Seth Jones on the trade block? Does Jarmo have a plan? Is Shane Wright the next big thing? Riley’s better than Seeds Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week the Columbus Blue Jackets made headlines when they reached an agreement to bring back President of Hockey Operations John Davidson. Fans are excited and so are we! In this episode of The Cannon Cast we get into: John Davidson and the team looking to get to work Money shouldn’t be a factor for the next coach Stanley Cup Playoffs Blue Jackets in the World Championships Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Columbus Blue Jackets are on the golf course but that doesn’t mean we can’t talk playoffs! In this episode of The Cannon Cast we get into: Breaking down each round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Is Michael Del Zotto returning? Seth Jones aka Artemi Panarin 2.0? Gerard Gallant coming back? Here’s the video we referenced with Kelly Hrudey on Vitek Vanecek, and the Cutting 2 the Chase podcast with former SB Nation writer Ryan Quigley. Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s officially the off-season for the Columbus Blue Jackets as they closed out the regular season with a 5-4 overtime win at home against the Detroit Red Wings. Upon that win, changes are already in store as John Tortorella and the Blue Jackets are mutually parting ways. We get into that, who the next coach might be? Tom Wilson, and a whole lot more on this week’s edition of The Cannon Cast including: John Tortorella’s legacy? Talking next coach, some with CBJ ties? John Davidson back to Columbus? Tom Wilson’s antics are enough Real Housewives of New York Rangers Join the conversation at jacketscannon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices