The Hockey Writers Columbus Blue Jackets credentialed writer Mark Scheig welcomes in Blue Jackets insider Jeff Svoboda as they discuss the Blue Jackets condensed schedule, the Rick Nash jersey retirement ceremony and Nick Foligno's return to Nationwide Arena, Boone Jenner's evolution into a top-line center, Patrik Laine's ceiling in the NHL, what the team might do at the trade deadline and more.
Finally, they finish the show with the Lightning Round where they answer more questions about Laine, Jenner, Kent Johnson, the trade deadline and more.
Time Stamps
1:50 Recent Poor Performances Tied To Condensed Schedule?
4:16 Different Strategies To Battle Fatigue
6:42 Reflecting on the Rick Nash Ceremony & Nick Foligno's Return
13:45 Boone Jenner's Evolution into a Top-Line Center
16:57 What is Patrik Laine's Ceiling?
19:17 Any Recent Improvements Defensively?
23:36 How different will the Blue Jackets look after the trade deadline?
26:50 Lightning Round
27:00 Will the Blue Jackets acquire another first-round pick?
27:25 Will the Blue Jackets weaponize their cap space?
28:06 Will Kent Johnson play with the Blue Jackets this season?
28:33 Will Boone Jenner finish the season as the top point-getter?
29:11 Will Patrik Laine score 40 goals in 2021-22?
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