PODCAST · sports
Cannon Fodder
by Gannett
A roundtable discussion on Columbus Blue Jackets from The Columbus Dispatch.
Episodes
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Defrost the offense
Dispatch sports reporters Brian Hedger and Dan Aulbach talk the latest in everything Columbus Blue Jackets on the newest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast.
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Unlock the power
Dispatch sports reporters Brian Hedger and Dan Aulbach discuss the latest news in everything Columbus Blue Jackets on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast.
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Tricky transitions
Sports reporters Brian Hedger and Dan Aulbach talk the latest in everything Columbus Blue Jackets on the newest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast.
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Cannon Fodder breaking news edition: a blockbuster at the buzzer
Dispatch sports reporters Brian Hedger and Dan Aulbach talk everything Columbus Blue Jackets on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. In this edition, we discuss how the Jackets have traded Kirill Marchenko and others to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Finally, we provide our reactions,...
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Don’t stumble out of the gate
Dispatch sports reporters Brian Hedger and Dan Aulbach talk about the latest developments in everything Columbus Blue Jackets on the newest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast.
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Uncertainty reigns as camp begins
Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger talks with Dispatch sports reporter Dan Aulbach on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. In this edition, we discuss what’s happened during the Blue Jackets' crazy offseason and look ahead to what the 2026-27 season might hold.
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Breaking Points
Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger talks with Dispatch sports reporter Dan Aulbach on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. In this edition, we discuss what’s been happening with the Blue Jackets since the return from the Olympic break.
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Where the Blue Jackets sit at the Olympic break
Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger talks with Dispatch sports reporter Dan Aulbach on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. In this edition, we discuss where the Blue Jackets stand during the Olympic break and how this team has turned things around at this point in the...
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Dissecting Rick Bowness’ strong start with Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger talks with Dispatch sports reporter Dan Aulbach on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we talk about the new coach Rick Bowness and how the Blue Jackets have played recently.
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Evason out: 'Bones,' Wadds and Dean's disharmony
Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger talks with Dispatch sports reporter Dan Aulbach on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we discuss the surprising move to fire head coach Dean Evason and assistant Steve McCarthy and hire Rick Bowness as the team's...
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Planes, trades and more blown leads
Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger talks with Dispatch sports reporter Dan Aulbach on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we discuss what’s currently happening with the Columbus Blue Jackets at this point so far into the 2025-26 season.
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Was Don Waddell sneaky efficient?
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we recap what happened during the NHL draft and discuss the players the Blue Jackets acquired during this time.
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Roster palooza
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we preview the upcoming NHL draft, speculate about what the Jackets might do, and discuss the implications for the future.
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Monahan wins Masterton
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we talk about how center Sean Monahan was voted Masterton Trophy winner and provide other news and notes regarding the Blue...
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The Dean Evason effect
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we recap the 2025 NHL Draft and talk about everything that happened with the Blue Jackets.
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Setting up for an interesting offseason
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we discuss what has happened in the offseason and what we expect to see forthcoming.
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Blow us outta here
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we discuss how the Blue Jackets were eliminated from the playoffs and their hopes of making a run in the postseason.…
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Hedger, Buccigross on the stretch run
Dispatch sport columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we talk about where things currently sit with the Blue Jackets and what’s next as this regular season comes to an end....
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Down the stretch they come
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we discuss how the Philadelphia Fylers have fired head coach John Tortorella. Finally, we discuss the current skating lines and...
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Down the stretch in 26 minutes with Jody Shelley
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with broadcaster Jody Shelley on the latest Columbus Blue Jackets Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we hear Shelley’s thoughts on the final 15 games of the season and how the Blue Jackets have been performing as of late.
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The Gaudreaus’ court case, the Jackets wild card chase
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger and courts reporter Bethany Bruner on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we provide an update on where things currently sit with the court case regarding the...
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Talking trade deadline, outdoor game
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we talk about tomorrow’s trade deadline and recap everything that recently happened at the outdoor stadium series game against the...
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An hour into the break
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Columbus Blue Jackets Cannon Fodder podcast. This edition discusses the Blue Jackets performance before the NHL break and what we think will happen when play resumes.
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Rumors: Elias Pettersson to Columbus?
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we recap everything that’s been happening as of late with the Blue Jackets and speculate on some trade rumors circulating…
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Make or break time
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we recap the latest happenings with the Blue Jackets and talk about how it’s make or break it time for the Blue Jackets to...
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Calgary ceremony, David Jiricek trade
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap last nights Calgary ceremony that was held to remember the Gaudreau brothers, talk about the Blue Jackets performance...
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On Jiricek, POO-tia, KJ and other news
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we break down the Blue Jackets performance this far into the 2024-25 season, talk about how well the Jackets have been...
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November rain
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we breakdown what the Blue Jackets have currently been up to and provide our takeaways from the last few games.
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Right in the slot
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap how the start of season has gone for the Blue Jackets and preview tonight’s game against the Winnipeg Jets.
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Strong outta the gate
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap what happened in the first two games of the season against the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche and look ahead...
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Previewing the 2024-25 NHL season with ESPN’s John Buccigross
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with special guest John Buccigross on the latest episode of the Columbus Blue Jackets Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we break down the entire NHL and talk about what we can expect to see ahead of the upcoming season.
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Hockey talk
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap everything that’s been currently going on with the Blue Jackets and look ahead to what’s upcoming.
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RIP Johnny and Matthew
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger and staff photographer Adam Cairns on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we pay tribute to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau and recap everything that’s happened since...
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That’s a wrap on the offseason
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we provide updates on the Blue Jackets staffing changes and wrap up everything impactful that happened in the offseason.
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Waddell gets busy
Columbus sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we talk about the latest developments and what’s been happening with the Columbus Blue Jackets over the last two months.
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Summer is coming
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we discuss Don Waddell, the new Blue Jackets GM and president of hockey operations. Finally, we talk about the Blue Jackets...
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Coaches, GMs, and prospects
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we discuss NHL coaches, speculate who the next Blue Jackets GM could be and talk about player prospects. Finally, we recap...
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Putting a bow on it
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap what happened during the regular season for the Jackets, talk about offseason moves that might be made, and…
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The Final Furlough
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap how Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski has been nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy award, talk about how the...
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Wheels are off
Dispatch sports columnist Michael speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the newest edition of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap where the Blue Jackets sit in the standings, recap what happened during last night’s game, and predict how this team will...
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Down the stretch they drag
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we talk about how Blue Jackets prospect Jordan Dumais is dealing with a five-game suspension related to his recent arrest…
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Trade deadline looming
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we provide recent news and updates regarding this team. Finally, we talk about what former CBJ captain Nick Foligno and what...
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Farewell Jarmo. What’s next?
Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger regarding the firing of general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen on latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we break down what this means for the club going forward, provide our thoughts...
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Blue Jackets coach Pascal Vincent speaks on the firing of GM Jarmo Kekäläinen
Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent answers questions from the media on the news of Jarmo Kekalainen being fired as the general manager of this hockey organization.
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Bye bye bye week
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we discuss everything going on with the Blue Jackets and look ahead to what’s next for this team after the bye week is over.
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Ranting about rants
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the lates edition of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we talk about how the NHL All Start break is approaching, mention players David Jiricek and Adam Fantilli, and discuss the...
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Elvis’s new scenario
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest edition of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we talk about what’s going on with goaltender Elvis Merzļikins, how this team has a lot of young talent on it and discuss…
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The kids are alright
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest edition of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we talk how the Jackets are trying to rebuild their team this season, the latest performance on the ice, and discuss what’s...
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Brick by brick
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest edition of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we talk about the recent Blue Jackets' performance, speculate where we think this team is heading, and talk about the...
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What’s the plan?
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest edition of the Columbus Blue Jackets Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we recap the recent 5-3 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins, talk about some moves that are being…
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A roundtable discussion on Columbus Blue Jackets from The Columbus Dispatch.
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