The Cannon Cast: For Columbus Blue Jackets Fans

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? Check out more from The Cannon on our new site [https://podcasts.google.com/jacketscannon.com] and our Twitter account [https://podcasts.google.com/twitter.com/cbjcannon]. Our site is now part of the For Hockey Fans [https://www.forhockeyfans.com/] network. Follow our podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network [https://www.fansfirstsports.com/]. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription [https://www.jacketscannon.com/?v=1681793698575#/portal/signup]. Or buy our new logo merch [https://swag.hockey/product-team/the-cannon/]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 [https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/short-shifts/columbus-fan-holds-up-adam-fantilli-sign-on-college-gameday] Check out more from The Cannon on our new site [https://podcasts.google.com/jacketscannon.com] and our Twitter account [https://podcasts.google.com/twitter.com/cbjcannon]. Our site is now part of the For Hockey Fans [https://www.forhockeyfans.com/] network. Follow our podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network [https://www.fansfirstsports.com/]. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription [https://www.jacketscannon.com/?v=1681793698575#/portal/signup]. Or buy our new logo merch [https://swag.hockey/product-team/the-cannon/]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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? Check out our Blue Jackets season preview [https://www.forhockeyfans.com/columbus-blue-jackets-2023-24-season-preview/] at ForHockeyFans.com Check out more from The Cannon on our new site [https://podcasts.google.com/jacketscannon.com] and our Twitter account [https://podcasts.google.com/twitter.com/cbjcannon]. Our site is now part of the For Hockey Fans [https://www.forhockeyfans.com/] network. Follow our podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network [https://www.fansfirstsports.com/]. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription [https://www.jacketscannon.com/?v=1681793698575#/portal/signup]. Or buy our new logo merch [https://swag.hockey/product-team/the-cannon/]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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? Check out more from The Cannon on our new site [https://podcasts.google.com/jacketscannon.com] and our Twitter account [https://podcasts.google.com/twitter.com/cbjcannon]. Our site is now part of the For Hockey Fans [https://www.forhockeyfans.com/] network. Follow our podcast host, the Fans First Sports Network [https://www.fansfirstsports.com/]. If you enjoy this episode and want to support our site, consider a paid subscription [https://www.jacketscannon.com/?v=1681793698575#/portal/signup]. Or buy our new logo merch [https://swag.hockey/product-team/the-cannon/]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]