Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we provide recent news and updates regarding this team. Finally, we talk about what former CBJ captain Nick Foligno and what he had to say in a recent interview.
Mar 06, 2024•34 min
Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger regarding the firing of general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen on latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we break down what this means for the club going forward, provide our thoughts and reflections on this, and talk about the upcoming NHL trade deadline.
Feb 16, 2024•42 min
Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent answers questions from the media on the news of Jarmo Kekalainen being fired as the general manager of this hockey organization.
Feb 15, 2024•6 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we discuss everything going on with the Blue Jackets and look ahead to what’s next for this team after the bye week is over.
Feb 07, 2024•29 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the lates edition of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we talk about how the NHL All Start break is approaching, mention players David Jiricek and Adam Fantilli, and discuss the performance from this team so far this season.
Feb 01, 2024•49 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest edition of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we talk about what’s going on with goaltender Elvis Merzļikins, how this team has a lot of young talent on it and discuss how the Blue Jackets might finish up this season.
Jan 26, 2024•42 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest edition of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we talk how the Jackets are trying to rebuild their team this season, the latest performance on the ice, and discuss what’s been going on with the goalie situation. Finally, we talk about the new line pairings that have recently been used.
Jan 05, 2024•38 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest edition of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we talk about the recent Blue Jackets' performance, speculate where we think this team is heading, and talk about the offensive and defensive line ahead of tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators.
Dec 01, 2023•49 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest edition of the Columbus Blue Jackets Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we recap the recent 5-3 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins, talk about some moves that are being made on the roster, and speculate what the plan is for the team and organization going forward. Finally, we preview tonight’s game against the Arizona Coyotes and talk about what we can expect to see on the...
Nov 16, 2023•33 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest edition of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode talk about the power outage that occurred today and knocked out power to The Nationwide Arena, recap what happened during the first couple weeks of the season and discuss how the Jackets have played together as a team.
Oct 24, 2023•26 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest edition of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we preview the 2023-24 Blue Jackets season, talk about tomorrow night’s season opener against the Philadelphia Flyers, and discuss everything we learned from training camp.
Oct 11, 2023•44 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the newest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we talk about what happened with the Mike Babcock conundrum, how he’s resigned since the scandal broke, and discuss how the Blue Jackets have named Pascal Vincent the new head coach. Finally, we talk about training camp and the developments that been happening in Traverse City, Michigan.
Sep 19, 2023•55 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we preview training camp in Traverse City, Michigan, and talk what happened with head coach Mike Babcock earlier this week.
Sep 14, 2023•24 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap what’s been happening with the Jackets during this offseason and talk about how Kenny McCudden resigns from the coaching staff.
Jul 14, 2023•14 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest edition of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we recap the recent NHL draft, how the Jackets selected Adam Fantilli in the 3rd overall pick and talk about all the draft picks made. Finally, we are joined by special guest John Buccigross to recap everything that’s happened with the Blue Jackets over the last few days.
Jun 30, 2023•44 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest edition of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we talk about the new acquisition of Ivan Provorov, discuss the speculation that Blue Jackets will announce Mike Babcock as the next head coach, and provide updates on what’s been going on in the offseason.
Jun 07, 2023•33 min
Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brain Hedger on the newest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we speculate who the Blue Jackets will hire as their next coach and talk about what might happen in the upcoming NHL draft.
May 19, 2023•30 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the newest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we talk about Monday’s draft lottery, how the Jackets received the No. 3 pick for the 2023 NHL draft and mention how ESPN botched the live program. Finally, we speculate who might be the new coach of the Blue Jackets and what we might see in this year’s upcoming NHL draft.
May 11, 2023•34 min
Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger and sports reporter Bailey Johnson on the latest edition of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we play GM of the Blue Jackets and speculate who the next coach might be, where the Jackets might fall in the draft lottery, and talk about which players might come and go.
Apr 27, 2023•57 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the newest edition of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we recap the final two games of the season, talk about the firing of Blue Jacket’s head coach Brad Larsen, discuss the season ending exit interviews, and talk about the upcoming NHL draft lottery.
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger and sports reporter Bailey Johnson on the latest edition of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we discuss the Blue Jackets final games, talk about their recent performance as this season winds down, and provide some picks and predictions for what’s next for this Columbus team.
Apr 06, 2023•39 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speak with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we break down what’s been going on with the Blue Jackets as the regular season winds down and provide updates from around the entire NHL.
Mar 24, 2023•47 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the newest edition of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we talk about the Blue Jacket’s recent performance down the stretch, discuss where the team might go from here, and mention who the Jackets will face in their remaining schedule.
Mar 17, 2023•41 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Blue Jackets Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap what happened on Friday’s trade deadline, talk about all the moves from earlier in the week, and mention some player injuries.
Mar 03, 2023•34 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the newest edition of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we talk about how this is strange times for the Blue Jackets, discuss the upcoming trade deadline, and speculate what moves might be made and how this could impact CBJ.
Feb 24, 2023•26 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we discuss what’s been happening with the Blue Jackets during the break, talk about the line pairings we expect to see on the ice, and speculate who the Jackets might trade or move at the deadline. Finally, we talk about player injuries and how we think the team needs to tank for the rest of the season.
Feb 10, 2023•25 min
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporters Brian Hedger and Bailey Johnson on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap the Jackets recent 4-3 loss to the Calgary Flames, talk about where this team goes from here, and discuss the upcoming NHL trade deadline.
Jan 27, 2023•22 min
Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the newest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap last night’s 6-2 loss over the Carolina Hurricanes, provide an analysis on the team’s performance halfway through the season, and speculate what might happen going forward with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Jan 13, 2023•36 min
Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger and sports reporter Bailey Johnson on the newest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap the awful Blue Jacket’s performance in Finland, talk about the team’s defensive woes, and speculate if a trade will be made at this point in the season. Finally, we talk about if and when changes will be made to this team.
Nov 08, 2022•31 min
Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger and sports reporter Bailey Johnson on the newest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we discuss how the Blue Jackets are currently in a big playing slump, how the team doesn’t seem to get along right now, and how they are traveling to Finland to be apart of the NHL Global Series with the Colorado Avalanche this coming Friday and Saturday.
Nov 01, 2022•39 min