Blue Jackets 2025-26 Season Preview: Portzline Talks Roster, Goalie Battle & Chinakhov Drama

Jeff "Tito" Thitoff is joined by The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline to break down the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 2025-26 regular season roster. We cover all things CBJ — from the most stable training camp in years to the goaltender battle between Elvis Merzlikins and Jet Greaves, Damon Severson’s outlook, and the Chinakhov trade drama.If you're a fan of the Blue Jackets or love NHL roster talk, this is the episode for you!🔹 Topics Covered:Roster stability & surprise cutsDefensive pairings breakdownJet Greaves vs. Elvis in goalWhy Severson has to workProvorov’s contract valueWhat’s really going on with Yegor ChinikhovSeason expectations vs. realityCan this team make a playoff run?Subscribe for daily Blue Jackets content, honest takes, and insider insight — Welcome to the Daily Blitz.📲 Follow Tito on X: @thithappens📲 Follow Aaron Portzline: @Aportzline🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & all major platforms