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PD and Seeds are back to discuss:
What is responsible for the recent 1-5-4 skid?
The baffling decision to send David Jiricek back to the AHL
Is "load management" a smart decision for young players, like Leo Carlsson in Anaheim?
Let Adam Fantilli cook!
How does this first 15 games compare to the start of last season? (Hat tip to Dark and Stormy for the stat that inspired this segment)
Is there a good system? Can it work?
What should we expect from the next four games?
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Burkus got a sign on Gameday again! He joins PD to briefly discuss that, then they break down:
Adam Fantilli's first five games
How is the Laine-at-center experiment going? How does the center depth look?
Early impressions of Pascal Vincent as head coach
Are the Blue Jackets fun to watch again?
Stand-outs, disappointments, and surprises in each position group so far
READ MORE: Burkus interviewed by NHL.com
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Didn't want to leave you hanging without an episode this week, so PD recorded one in his car while driving home from the Detroit game. Turns out there's less traffic when the stadium empties out early!
Don't worry, Mom, we set the phone down when we had to be alert, and edited out those gaps.
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The 23-man active roster has been set for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and PD and Seeds are here to break down some of the final decisions.
Which defensemen were snubbed?
Is the Patrik Laine-at-center experiment working? Is there room to add another veteran center?
How soon will Adam Fantilli move up the lineup?
What is the best way to deploy the roster, as currently constructed?
OPTIMISTIC SEEDS!
Compare this roster to last year's opening game. Are the replacement players better? (Spoiler: Yes)
Previewing the opening fortnight: how many points will the Jackets earn in the first 5 games?
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PD and Dale discuss:
What does Mark Recchi bring to the coaching staff, and should we be concerned about the power play struggles under his watch in New Jersey?
Are Denton Mateychuk and Jordan Dumais ready to play in a pro league?
Is Adam Fantilli a great prospect or the greatest prospect?
How good can the power play be?
Is David Jiricek ready for the NHL?
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We're back to kick off a new season of The Cannon Cast, with a special emergency episode about the Mike Babcock controversy and his quick resignation. PD, Dale, and Burkus discuss:
What did Babcock actually do? Why did it lead to this fallout?
Should management have known better?
Does this jeopardize Boone Jenner's captaincy?
What should we expect from new head coach Pascal Vincent? Did he deserve to immediately lose the "interim" tag?
Finally, some positive thoughts about the prospects' impressive performance in Traverse City.
We're also pleased to announce the launch today of The Cannon's new network, For Hockey Fans! Check it out for written content from fans like us all around the NHL.
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This week, PD breaks down the 11th through 25th ranked players in the Top 25 Under 25 countdown. which ones are most likely to make the NHL, and which have the highest ceiling?
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There's still no CBJ news to discuss, so PD and Seeds borrow liberally from Immaculate Grid, Puckdoku, and a Puck Soup Patreon episode to play a few rounds of Reverse Puckdoku, where we try to figure out the connection between groups of players. Play along while you listen!
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It has been quiet since the draft, so we asked for questions and our listeners delivered. In this episode, PD and Dale discuss:
Will any trades be made to clear out some roster depth?
Who has in the inside edge in certain position battles at defense and center?
What can we expect this season from Adam Fantilli, David Jiricek, and Kirill Marchenko?
Which RFA will get the big extension next summer?
Read more: Projecting the opening night lineup
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Adam Fantilli is a Blue Jacket! PD and Seeds discuss
What this means for the organization
Which picks stand out from Day 2 of the draft?
Observations from Development Camp: Fantilli, Brindley, Dumais, and Del Bel Belluz
Has Mike Babcock changed in his time away from the NHL?
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This week's topics include:
Recapping recent CBJ moves: Babcock, Provorov, Severson, Backstrom, and RFA re-signings
Which center will the Blue Jackets take at #3 on Wednesday night?
Are there more moves to be made when free agency starts on Saturday?
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In Part 2 of our interview series regarding the two new Columbus Blue Jackets defensemen, PD sits down with John Fischer of All About the Jersey to discuss:
Did Columbus overpay for Severson?
Severson is an all-around defenseman, but prone to big mistakes
Where does Severson fit in a very deep right side of the blue line?
An outsider's perspective on the Columbus roster and prospects
Read More: AATJ Trade Recap and Severson UFA profile, featuring the underlying stats discussed in the episode.
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It was a huge week for the Columbus Blue Jackets, as they swung big trades for defensemen Ivan Provorov and Damon Severson. Stay tuned later this morning for Part 2 about the Severson trade.
In this episode, topics include:
Why was he disgruntled, even before the Pride Night controversy?
Where could he fit in the Columbus lineup?
What is the timeline of the Flyers' new rebuild?
Some news about a potential Kevin Hayes trade
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PD, Seeds, Dale, and Josh convene to discuss the on- and off-ice implications of the Columbus Blue Jackets planning to hire Mike Babcock.
WATCH: Mike Babcock addresses his past incidents in a February 2021 Sportsnet interview
READ: What Babcock's stats in Toronto could mean for Columbus next season
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PD and Dale address how Columbus fans should grasp with Sergei Bobrovsky having a great playoff run with Florida. But first,
The coaching search carries on. Some new candidates have surfaced in Kirk Muller, Travis Green, and...Patrick Roy?
Did the draft stock for Adam Fantilli and Leo Carlsson change in the World Championships?
Should Florida or Vegas be favored in the Stanley Cup Final?
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The Columbus Blue Jackets still don't have a head coach and PD is uneasy about that. He muses on
Staying away from Mike Babcock and Joel Quenneville
Who are some interesting assistant coaches we should consider?
Experienced coaches are having immediate success on new teams in these playoffs
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PD answers your reader questions about the coaching search, Carlsson vs. Smith, tanking next year, and complaining about recent expansion team success.
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Minutes after Monday night's NHL Draft Lottery, the gang gathered to share their feelings. PD, Seeds, Dale, and Josh discuss:
ESPN botching the reveal
Chicago wins the Bedard Sweepstakes, and that sucks!
Carlsson, Smith, or Michkov: what are the positives and negatives of each at #3?
Could we trade with Anaheim for #2? What would that take?
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PD and Josh cover a wide range of topics including:
The Cleveland Monsters fall short of the playoffs
Is there room for Trey Fix-Wolansky in the NHL next season?
Could Will Smith rise to #3 in the draft?
Alexandre Texier announces his return; where does he fit in the lineup?
Bad officiating and bad hits in the playoffs
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The Cannon Cast is back! PD is joined by Seeds, Dale, and Burkus to discuss the firing of head coach Brad Larsen and goaltender coach Manny Legace. What went wrong? What do the Blue Jackets need from their new coach?
Then, we finish the episode with our picks for all 8 first round series in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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