The Hockey Writers Columbus Blue Jackets writing crew of Mark Scheig and Nicholas Arnold get together to discuss Nick Blankenburg and Kent Johnson's time in the NHL so far, takeaways from the last few weeks, players that have stood out with more opportunities and who has stepped up since the Blue Jackets were eliminated from the playoffs.
They also look ahead to the 2022 NHL Draft in July, the potential of adding another two high-end prospects, Kirill Marchenko's impact on the team once he signs and comes over to North America and the current log jam on the wings. Finally, the guys finish off the show by answering a fan question about the likelihood of trading Jake Voracek and/or Gustav Nyquist in the offseason.
Time Stamps
1:12 Kent Johnson & Nick Blankenburg
5:44 Takeaways From Blue Jackets' Last Few Weeks
7:06 Players That Have Taken Advantage of the Extra Ice Time
8:39 Does Jack Roslovic's emergence complicate things in the long term?
9:46 What does the center position look like next season?
10:57 Where did the 2021-22 season go wrong?
16:10 Kirill Marchenko Signing Soon?
16:48 What type of impact could Marchenko have on the Blue Jackets?
18:09 Log Jam on the Wings
20:35 2022 Draft & the Blue Jackets
25:11 Other Players Who Have Made an Impression After Missing the Playoffs
28:53 Watching the Playoffs From a Blue Jackets' Perspective
32:54 Fan Question: Will the Blue Jackets trade Voracek or Nyquist?
35:24 Mark's Theory: The Blue Jackets Will Re-Sign Patrik Laine
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