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

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