The Hockey Writers Columbus Blue Jackets writing crew of Mark Scheig and Nicholas Arnold welcome in Aaron Portzline of The Athletic to discuss the state of the Blue Jackets right now, the future of the young defense core, bright spots on the team so far this season, Emil Bemstrom, Brad Larsen's coaching, and the futures of Patrik Laine, Max Domi and Jack Roslovic.
In the Lightning Round, they answer questions about the Blue Jackets' upcoming week, their take on key trade deadline decisions, whether Laine will re-sign or be traded in the offseason, favourite Blue Jackets of all time, future number-one centers and much more.
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The Hockey Writers Union Junction - Blue Jackets Talk With Aaron Portzline