In the 75th episode of CBJectively Speaking, we welcome very special guest, Kathryn Dobbs, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Columbus Blue Jackets to the show. Join us as we discuss Columbus as a hockey market, what drew Kathryn to the Columbus Blue Jackets, how her fandom was established well before her employment, her favorite memories with the team, and of course, we discuss the phenomenon that has taken the 5th Line by storm... you guessed it - FUN DIP! We discuss the ...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 75
In this episode, we recap the Columbus Blue Jackets' 4-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche! For the first time since the 2019-2020 season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have won three games in a row, including two against the Avs. We talk about Jakub Voracek being a man on a mission, Texier scoring a big goal, and the rookies Yegor Chinakhov and Cole Sillinger connecting for the game winning goal. Elvis Merzlikins was huge in his first start in a week, keeping the Blue Jackets in this one long enough ...
Nov 08, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 74
In this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets' thrilling 5-4 overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche. Cole Sillinger and Jake Bean had a coming out party of sorts, as both registered two goals, while Sillinger picked up an assist. This game had it all, from a 2-0 deficit, to a come from behind lead, to two Colorado goals with their net empty to send this one into overtime. You won't want to miss our recap! In this episode's Here for the Snacks, we try Magic Melt Buttered Toast (Biscocho) to cele...
Nov 04, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 73
In this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets' painful loss to the New York Rangers, and their thrilling win over the New Jersey Devils. Gutsy performances by Joonas Korpisalo, Boone Jenner, Patrik Laine, and Jakub Voracek gave the Jackets a Shootout Win in New Jersey, improving their record to 5-3-0 on the season. The Jackets head to Colorado for the first of two against the Avalanche in the coming week - will the Jackets be able to pull it off against the Western Conference favorite? We finally...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Content Warning : In this episode, we do spend some time discussing the release of the internal investigation of the Chicago Blackhawks, which has resulted in the firing of most front office staff. We at CBJectively Speaking stand with Kyle Beach, and all survivors of sexual assault, sexual violence, and sexual misconduct. In this episode, we welcome Megan Powell, a descendant from the hockey family tree that Jeremy started with Laura! We discuss the Blue Jackets impressive 4-1 win over the Dall...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 71
In this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets' wild two games against the New York Islands and the Carolina Hurricanes. A 3-2 OT win, with a game winner scored by Patrik Laine set the tone for a matchup between the Jackets and the Canes, but the Jackets fell short 5-1 on Saturday. We talk about the difference between the two matchups, and spend a little time previewing Monday's game against the Dallas Stars! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CBJectivelyPod, find us on Facebook by search...
Oct 25, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 70
In this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets' 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings and praise Joonas Korpisalo for keeping the team in the game with 41 saves. We discuss other top performers such as Boone Jenner, who tallied the only CBJ goal in the loss, and give our three stars of the game. We preview the CBJ's upcoming matchups against the New York Islanders and the Carolina Hurricanes - a not so common and a common opponent! Can the Jackets get back to their winning ways against their Metro foe...
Oct 21, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 69
In this episode, we discuss the Opening Weekend of the Columbus Blue Jackets' season! The team is 2-0-0 going into Thursday's game against Detroit, where they can secure a third straight win for the first time since the 2019-2020 season. We recap wins over the Arizona Coyotes (8-2) and talk about the Seattle Kraken's first ever overtime game and eventually, overtime loss. We discuss our Three Stars of the first two games, the celebration of Matiss Kivlenieks, the triumphant return of Max Domi, a...
Oct 18, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Join us for our first ever in-person recording as we discuss the start of the Columbus Blue Jackets Season and opening weekend games against the Arizona Coyotes and the Seattle Kraken. We discuss Boone Jenner being named the 7th Captain in franchise history, the starters for Opening Night (such as Max Domi), ponder if the Blue Jackets were gaslighting the Kraken, review the Behind the Battle YouTube Premiere, being Away Team fans, and more! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CBJectively...
Oct 14, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 67
In this episode, we are joined by Jackets Insider Jeff Svoboda as we preview the Blue Jackets 2021-2022 season! We recap all of the moves that the team made over the offseason, like trading Seth Jones and Cam Atkinson, acquiring Jake Bean, Adam Boqvist, and Jakub Voracek, drafting Cole Sillinger, and more. We recap some extensions and discuss their importance, as well. The conversation turns to the preseason as we discuss the performances of Yegor Chinakhov and Cole Sillinger, as they have since...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 66
In this episode, we discuss the possible return of Max Domi before the season starts next week. Could Max Domi end up in the Opening Night lineup after all? We also touch on the preseason play of players such as Yegor Chinakhov and Cole Sillinger and discuss if they will have a roster spot on Opening Night. Players like Alexandre Texier are still trying to find their legs as the preseason comes to a close, and we talk about the possibility of players such as Emil Bemstrom starting the season in ...
Oct 08, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 65
In this episode, we recap the first week of CBJ preseason games, including a shutout win against Pittsburgh and an offensively sound showing against St. Louis. No need to talk about the OT loss to Buffalo, however! We talk about the players that have impressed us thus far and those that we are looking to see some more out of. We discuss the ten cuts made by the Blue Jackets at the conclusion of Wednesday's game against the Blues and chat about a key departure from the Blue Jackets Family. You ca...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 64
The Preseason is upon us! Episode 63, much like the Blue Jackets' week, is chalk full of content! We recap the Blue Jackets' trip to Traverse City, where they went 4-0 on stellar performances from Yegor Chinakhov, Cole Sillinger, Josh Dunne, Jake Christiansen, Tyler Angle, James Malatesta, Jet Greaves, and others. We discuss the Blue Jackets' media day, and their decision to withhold Zac Rinaldo from Training Camp. We take a look at the Blue Jackets 67 man roster heading into Training Camp, and ...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 63
In this episode, we discuss the release of former Blue Jackets' Assistant Coach Sylvain Lefebvre due to his inability to adhere to the NHL's vaccine mandate for all personnel within 12 feet of players. We touch on the Blue Jackets hiring of former Cleveland Monster's Associate Coach, Steve McCarthy, and discuss the importance of getting vaccinated going into the season. The Columbus Blue Jackets prospects are taking the ice this weekend in Traverse City, where they will play the prospects of the...
Sep 16, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 62
In this episode, we discuss Corey Pronman's ranking of the Columbus Blue Jackets' Under-23 Prospect Pool. In his article , he ranked the Blue Jackets' Under-23 Prospect Pool 13th, and increase from last year's ranking of 19th. We unpack the players that he views to be Top Line NHL Players, Middle-Line NHL Players, NHL Players, and players with potential to play games. You won't want to miss our conversation about Kent Johnson, Kirill Marchenko, Cole Sillinger, Corson Ceulemans, Adam Boqvist, Dmi...
Sep 09, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 61
In this episode, we welcome Spencer Saylor, the Owner and Mastermind of The Wizard of Za, known for its sicilian style pizzas and its underground location. We talk to Spencer about his relationship with the Columbus Blue Jackets, his shift from being a Penguins fan to a Blue Jackets fan, his friendship with Cam Atkinson, and much more! You'll leave this episode hungry for more! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CBJectivelyPod, find us on Facebook by searching "CBJectively Speaking", an...
Sep 02, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 60
In this episode, we rerelease an episode of Jeremy's first podcast, "Line Change: The Hockey Podcast". You won't want to miss Jeremy's conversation with Toronto Maple Leaf Kurtis Gabriel, who at the time was between seasons in the Philadelphia Flyers organization and the San Jose Sharks organization. Get to know Kurtis and learn more about what being an activist in the sport of hockey means to him. After being passed over in the NHL Entry Draft during his first two years of eligibility, Gabriel ...
Aug 27, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 59
In this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets recent signing of enforcer, F Zac Rinaldo, and the signing of the 12th Overall Pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Cole Sillinger. What role will Rinaldo play on the team? Is it possible that Sillinger can make the roster? The NHL announced this week that jerseys would feature a 3.5" patch advertisement for the 2022-2023 season. We discuss which Central Ohio/Ohio based businesses we would like to see on a jersey. White Castle? Jeni's? Homage? The possib...
Aug 20, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 58
In this episode, we welcome Deana Weinheimer, AHL Editor and Cleveland Monsters Beat Writer for Field Pass Hockey, on the show to discuss all things Cleveland Monsters. The Monsters will certainly be an integral part of the Columbus Blue Jackets' season, so you won't want to miss this one! Can prospects such as Liam Foudy, Trey Fix-Wolanksy, Tyler Angle, Ole Bjorgvik Holm, Carson Meyer, Tyler Sikura, and Daniil Tarasov begin making an impact on the NHL roster soon? Deana thinks so, and after our...
Aug 13, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 57
The Columbus Blue Jackets made us work for our content this week! In this episode, we discuss the WNCI Summer Classic, a charity softball game featuring some of Columbus’ finest stars, including, but not limited to, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun of Twenty One Pilots, Walk the Moon, Ryan Cabrera, and most importantly, Columbus Blue Jackets Jack Roslovic and Oliver Bjorkstrand, and CBJ Alum, Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre. We talk about the game, and Jack Roslovic’s walk off homerun that won the game – his thi...
Aug 06, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 56
In this episode, we discuss the Columbus Blue Jackets’ week from hell! No one was safe as players were traded, signed, re-signed, and drafted. We discuss the departure of Seth Jones to the Chicago Blackhawks, the addition of Adam Boqvist, first-round draft picks Kent Johnson, Cole Sillinger, and Corson Ceuelmans. We pay homage to Cam Atkinson, long-time Columbus Blue Jacket and community leader, as he is traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Jakub Voracek. You won’t want to miss Laur...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 55
In this episode, we discuss Max Domi being left unprotected by the Columbus Blue Jackets, Luke Prokop becoming the first NHL prospect to come out as gay, and the Columbus Blue Jackets' potential First Round Draft Picks! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CBJectivelyPod, find us on Facebook by searching "CBJectively Speaking", and check out our website cbjectivelyspeaking.com. You can also access our merch store by heading to cbjectivelyspeaking.threadless.com. Be sure to rate, review, a...
Jul 20, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In this episode, we reveal our Expansion Draft Protection List. You may be surprised by the end result - we know we were! We also touch on the media rehashing the Patrik Laine benching drama. You won't want to miss our exclusive interview with Jen Kuhn, Director of Community Partnerships and External Relations for the Kaleidoscope Youth Center, discussing how our listeners can give back to the LGBTQIA+ youth community in Central Ohio. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CBJectivelyPod, f...
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 53
We usher in Season 2 of CBJectively Speaking! In this episode, we discuss the 2021 Free Agency class, who makes sense for the CBJ to pursue, and who the CBJ should steer clear of - plus we touch on the Lightning winning their second Stanley Cup in as many years. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CBJectivelyPod, find us on Facebook by searching "CBJectively Speaking", and check out our website cbjectivelyspeaking.com. You can also access our merch store by heading to cbjectivelyspeaking...
Jul 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode, we process the loss of Columbus Blue Jackets Goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks, and reflect on the last couple of days of 5th Line support.
Jul 08, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Join us as we celebrate CBJectively50, our 50th Episode! We welcome in Matt Pfeffer, the creator of 614Hockey and one of the Founding Members of The 5th Line and talk all things 614Hockey, CBJ, and more. You won't want to miss this one - if you're looking for your motivation to get involved in the Columbus Hockey Community, this episode is for you! Plus, we show some love to the folks that have made 50 episodes possible - we love our CBJectively Speaking Family! You can follow us on Twitter and ...
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In this episode, we feature trade proposals for Seth Jones sent to us by fellow members of The Hockey Podcast Network! We also discuss the Blue Jackets hiring Pascal Vincent as Associate Coach and the Blue Jackets reportedly being out on Jack Eichel. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CBJectivelyPod, find us on Facebook by searching "CBJectively Speaking", and check out our website cbjectivelyspeaking.com. You can access our merch store by heading to cbjectivelyspeaking.threadless.com -...
Jun 25, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In this episode, we discuss the re-signing of CBJ F Kevin Stenlund, changes to the Hockey Operations staff, our thoughts on the changes coming to the CBJ through some looming trades, and more! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CBJectivelyPod, find us on Facebook by searching "CBJectively Speaking", and check out our website cbjectivelyspeaking.com. You can access our merch store by heading to cbjectivelyspeaking.threadless.com - use promo code FREESHIP621 for free shipping on orders ov...
Jun 18, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Did you miss our first ever livestream? Don't worry about it! Listen to our live reaction of Brad Larsen's hiring from June 10, 2021. Of course, some things, such as players attending Brad Larsen's press conference, may have changed some minds, but enjoy this live take! We interact with our listeners, discuss our initial reactions, and more! You won't want to miss it. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CBJectivelyPod, find us on Facebook by searching "CBJectively Speaking", and check ou...
Jun 14, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 47
In this very special episode, we interview the In-Arena Host of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Mike Todd! Learn about how he scored his role as the In-Arena Host, his favorite moments in his role, his favorite Dairy Queen sweet treats, hot eats and more! We also announce that we are proud members of The Hockey Podcast Network! For updates on all the network's shows, follow @hockeypodnet. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CBJectivelyPod, find us on Facebook by searching "CBJectively Speakin...
Jun 11, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 46
