The Blue Jackets' goaltending woes continue as the club announced on Thursday that Joonas Korpisalo underwent season ending hip surgery and that he would be out for the next six months. We discuss the return of Elvis Merzlikins and Adam Boqvist - are they rushing back into the lineup? We also discuss the Blue Jackets' strategy moving forward with Kent Johnson at the conclusion of his season at Michigan. Finally, we preview this weekend's matchups between the CBJ and the Jets and Wild, respective...
Mar 25, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 105
The Trade Deadline has come and gone, and Max Domi has been traded to the Carolina Hurricanes. The return was... a return, and we discuss it on the show. Joonas Korpisalo and Dean Kukan, two players expected to potentially move, stayed put prior to the NHL Trade Deadline. You won't want to miss our analysis of the today's move by the Blue Jackets! In other news, the Blue Jackets announced the Safelite would be the jersey partner during the 2022-2023 season, making them the first team in the NHL ...
Mar 22, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 104
On this very special episode, we talk ALL things CBJ Trade Deadline with special guest, Dylan Tyrer, Radio Host and Broadcast Coordinator for the Columbus Blue Jackets. What could happen to Max Domi? Are the Blue Jackets in on Dylan Strome? What can the team fetch in return for Joonas Korpisalo? Is Dean Kukan on the move? All of these questions, plus some questions from our amazing Twitter followers, make for an episode that you won't want to miss. With answers like this, it's only a matter of t...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 103
On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets' victories against the Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights, as well as Cole Sillinger's incredible performance against Vegas. Fueled by great performances by Oliver Bjorkstrand, Max Domi, and Cole Sillinger, the Jackets took four points from a challenging weekend and did it all without Jakub Voracek and Boone Jenner. We touch on Marcus Foligno's dirty knee-to-knee hit on Jakub Voracek and the outlook for Boone Jenner moving forward. You can follow...
Mar 15, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 102
On this episode, we discuss the week that was for the Columbus Blue Jackets, which included retiring Rick Nash's No. 61 and welcoming back former Captain, Nick Foligno. Unfortunately for the Jackets, they weren't able to find their way into the win column, going 0-1-2 during a three game stretch against the LA Kings, Boston Bruins, and Toronto Maple Leafs. We discuss the workload for Elvis Merzlikins, highlight some key players such as Max Domi and Gus Nyquist who had a great weekend, and so muc...
Mar 09, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 101
WELCOME TO OUR 100TH EPISODE! On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday and reflect on Hockey is for Everyone and the importance of the evening. We agree with the three stars of the game named by the team and discuss Patrik Laine's beautiful goal. The girls are fighting, and this week, it's over the Super 16 - should the Blue Jackets be getting love? Finally, it's going to be a weekend to remember for a long time in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jacket...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 100
On this episode, we welcome Peter Lovins, Associate General Counsel for the Columbus Blue Jackets to discuss his role with the team, as well as the importance of representation of LGBTQIA+ folks in NHL Front Offices such as himself. We talk about the idea of Hockey is For Everyone and have meaningful conversation about how the sport of hockey can be better for folks of marginalized communities. We cover on-ice topics, such as the Blue Jackets successful four game stretch against four of the leag...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 99
On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets' 7-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres, which featured J-F Berube's first NHL win since 2018! The day didn't start without some fun dramatics, which included Jet Greaves being signed to his Entry-Level Contract and backing up J-F Berube. Could Greaves see NHL ice sometime soon? We discuss that as well as breakout performances by Brendan Gaunce and Dean Kukan. Finally, you know we're here for the snacks - join us as we react to unpopular food opinions posted...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 98
On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets' 7-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, which featured a hat trick performance by none other than the Finnish Finisher himself, Patrik Laine. We recap the Blue Jackets five-game road trip, which resulted in eight points, touch briefly on the CBJ loss to the Calgary Flames, and finally answer some of our listener's questions! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CBJectivelyPod, find us on Facebook by searching "CBJectively Speaking", and check out...
Feb 18, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 97
In this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets win over the Montreal Canadiens, thanks to a last second Patrik Laine goal! We celebrate Patty being named the NHL's Second Star of the Week and unpack his point-per-game season. Finally, we discuss the Blue Jackets, past and present, at the Olympics and Laura has her guess for the mystery Fun Dip flavor! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CBJectivelyPod, find us on Facebook by searching "CBJectively Speaking", and check out our website cbjec...
Feb 15, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 96
In this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets' two-game winning streak, recapping wins against the Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres. The Blue Jackets came back from two-goal deficits to secure both wins, and Trey Fix-Wolansky and Brendan Gaunce both registered goals in their call-ups! We give you our three stars and talk about just how hot Patrik Laine's point streak is. Finally, we preview the CBJ trip to Montreal to take on the spiraling Canadiens. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagr...
Feb 11, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 95
In this episode, we discuss Zach Werenski's trip to the NHL All-Star game, which earned him a share of $1,000,000 and a championship title as the first, and likely only person, to win the NHL Fountain Face-Off on Bellagio Lake. We touch on Kent Johnson being moved to Canada's active Olympic roster and talk about other CBJ Olympians, Kirill Marchenko and Stanislav Svozil. Injuries and COVID have led to Trey Fix-Wolansky and Brendan Gaunce being called up - we talk about their potential debut on T...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 94
On this episode, we briefly discuss the Blue Jackets' recent performances against the Montreal Canadiens and the Florida Panthers, while also looking ahead to the NHL All-Star Game taking place Saturday in Las Vegas. We stick to the theme and compare the team to casino games and discuss which Blue Jacket we're putting our money on for the rest of the season. Of course, Jeremy also celebrates the Bengals winning the AFC and advancing to the Super Bowl. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @...
Feb 04, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 93
On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets 5-3 win against the New York Rangers and also spend an absurd amount of time discussing the return of the Reverse Retro Jersey. We have our ideas, share yours with us on Twitter! We also discuss regional fast food and debate and talk about our favorites. 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 s...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 92
On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets weekend, which resulted in two losses to the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Ottawa Senators. Although the Blue Jackets played well in both, they were unable to get a win, which we identify as the new normal for the Blue Jackets' season. What can fans look forward to in these moments of inconsistency? Where do things go from here? We discuss this, the Cincinnati Bengals, what it will mean in Columbus when the Jackets make a Conference Championship, and mo...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 91
On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets 2-1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers, where the Blue Jackets played Cam Atkinson for the first time since the summer trade that brought Jakub Voracek to Columbus. Elvis Merzlikins was outstanding and the Jackets weren't afraid to block shots, leading to quite the rebound from Saturday's 9-2 loss to the Florida Panthers. We unpack the Jackets' upcoming schedule, as well as the league's release of a February schedule. You can follow us on Twitter and...
Jan 21, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 90
On this LIVE episode, we celebrate CBJectively Speaking's First Birthday! We bring on our friends Steven Schroeck, Kelly Blaine, Stephen Kanicki (our graphic designer), and Megan Powell to discuss the last year of the show, the journey of the last year, and more! We also have fun engaging with our loyal listeners, and you get an uncensored, purely chaotic view of CBJectively Speaking! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CBJectivelyPod, find us on Facebook by searching "CBJectively Speaki...
Jan 18, 2022•2 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 89
On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets 4-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks and the Blue Jackets 6-0 win over the Metropolitan leading Carolina Hurricanes. The boys showed up for their ESPN+ debut, and Elvis Merzlikins picked up his second shutout of the season. Yegor Chinakhov showed up and showed out, securing his first multi-goal game in his young NHL career, while Alexandre Texier made his return to the lineup. Breaking News: Laura loves goalies, and we discuss our three stars of the wee...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 88
On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets avenging their previous loss to the New Jersey Devils, defeating them 4-3 at Nationwide Arena on Saturday. On First Responder's Night, the Blue Jackets celebrated Jakub Voracek's 1,000th game by presenting him with a silver stick, a jewel, a painting, and a watch from his teammates. Voracek started the game with an awesome assist on Oliver Bjorkstrand's first goal, as Voracek, Bjorkstrand, and Korpisalo excelled on Saturday. The Blue Jackets will welc...
Jan 11, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 87
On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets' 7-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, as well at the Blue Jackets' 3-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils. We spend the beginning of the show catching up, chatting about the snow, and tell some fun stories about Jeremy's move to Grand Rapids. Could the Blue Jackets be onto something with the Domi-Sillinger-Chinakhov line? We discuss the unpredictable journey that lays ahead, and discuss missing key players such as Zach Werenski, Elvis Merzlikins, and Alexa...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 86
We return after a holiday break of our own to discuss the Blue Jackets win over the Nashville Predators, as well as a gut wrenching collapse against the Carolina Hurricanes. Jeremy is a poor sport when it comes to fantasy hockey, we got new tattoos, and we discuss our resolution for the CBJ in 2022! 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 ...
Jan 04, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 85
On this episode, we re-release our interview with Columbus Blue Jackets In-Arena Host, Mike Todd! You won't want to miss our conversations about the Mike Todd story, his DQ recommendations, his favorite CBJ moments, and more! We also discuss the extension of the NHL Holiday Break and the cancellation of the NHL sending players to the Olympic Games. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CBJectivelyPod, find us on Facebook by searching "CBJectively Speaking", and check out our website cbject...
Dec 23, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 84
On this episode, we start by discussing some exciting life changes for Jeremy before diving into discussing the Blue Jackets' two losses to the Canucks and the Oilers. We spend a majority of the show discussing the recent COVID outbreak in the NHL, including within the Columbus Blue Jackets organization. We discuss what it means to move forward, and analyze if the Jackets should play Buffalo on Monday. All this and more on the episode of CBJectively Speaking! You can follow us on Twitter and Ins...
Dec 20, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 83
On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets 2-1 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks, and talk about why we think shootouts shouldn't be a thing. We also discuss the Blue Jackets first ever trip to Seattle, where they took a 4-1 lead, only to lose the lead and be forced into OT, where they beat Seattle for the second time this season in overtime by a score of 5-4. Max Domi and Jack Roslovic's chemistry has been outstanding - does it keep up? The CBJ Top 4 D are playing big minutes in response to ...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 82
On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets failed attempt to come back from a 5-1 deficit against the Toronto Maple Leafs, as the Union Blue suffered a 5-4 loss in their first trip back to Ontario since the 2020 Bubble. Goals by Oliver Bjorkstrand, Sean Kuraly, and Max Domi weren't enough, and Daniil Tarasov was called in to relieve Elvis Merzlikins after giving up five goals. We start this one talking about meeting celebrities like Tyga, our fandom of One Direction, and more! You can follow u...
Dec 09, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 81
The Blue Jackets have finally won another game, and it's time for Blue Jackets fans to exhale! Following losses to the Dallas Stars and Washington Capitals, the team returned home for a matchup with the San Jose Sharks. Daniil Tarasov made his NHL debut, going 0-2-0 with a 2.55 GAA and .926 save percentage in losses against the Stars and Capitals, while Adam Boqvist scored twice, including the game winner, to beat the Sharks 6-4. For the first time ever, our three stars were the same - can you g...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 80
On this episode, we look back at the Blue Jackets previous three games against the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, and St. Louis Blues. While the Jackets captured two wins against the Jets and Canucks, they fell short against the Blues on Saturday. Max Domi, Elvis Merzlikins, Adam Boqvist, and Jack Roslovic were the four players in our three stars category - find out who picked who! Jeremy unboxes a CBJ relic and commits to getting an Elvis Merzlikins tattoo when he scores his goalie goal - yo...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 79
On this Wednesday drop of CBJectively Speaking, we discuss the Blue Jackets' recent road trip, in which they went 2-1-0 with wins over Arizona and Buffalo, and a hard to watch loss against Vegas. Max Domi returned to the lineup, Jack Roslovic scored his first goal(s) of the season, Boone Jenner had a hat-trick, and then he didn't. Four points out of six is never something to be upset about, and we discuss our three stars of the trip. Columbus has matchups against Winnipeg (when they'll welcome b...
Nov 24, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 78
On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets' come-from-behind win against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday. After going down 2-0, the Jackets were finally able to tie the game after Captain Boone Jenner scored his seventh of the season, and Adam Boqvist scored his first as a Blue Jacket. Not to be outdone, Yegor Chinakhov collected his first career NHL goal to tie the game at 3-3, and Zach Werenski netted the game-winner against his hometown squad. As we wrap up the show, we discuss what could b...
Nov 18, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 77
On this episode, we take a look at a (insert adjective here) hockey weekend that resulted in the Blue Jackets dropping two in a row for the first time this season. We recap Friday's 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals and Saturday's 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers. No line looked better than the line of Alexandre Texier, Sean Kuraly, and Eric Robinson - can they keep up the good work? Who starts on Monday against Detroit? What's the deal with Artemi Panarin? All that and more on this episode of...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 76
