Columbus Blue Jackets Fall Short In Comeback Effort; The Kids Are Alright?

The Columbus Blue Jackets show resilience in a narrow 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Can Denton Mateychuk and the youth on the roster spark a turnaround for Columbus this season? The conversation focused on the Blue Jackets’ strong third-period push, improvements on special teams, and the evolving roles of key players like Adam Fantilli, Zach Werenski, and Charlie Coyle. One concept discussed was the need to optimize second-line combinations—with questions swirling around Mathieu Olivier, Sean Monahan, and Cole Sillinger. The discussion explored Mateychuk’s breakout performances and leadership potential, as well as the team’s struggles with second-period lapses and underperforming offense. Several points were raised, including sudden trade speculation involving Nikita Kucherov and whether Jet Greaves can anchor the crease moving forward. Can this youthful Blue Jackets squad build on recent progress and challenge the league’s elite? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . Navy Federal Credit Union If you've served in any branch of the military, are serving now or are part of a military family, you could become a member of Navy Federal, too. To find out more and see if you're eligible, visit https://navyfederal.org . Federally insured by NCUA . Bauer Bring your game to life with the BAUER PULSE 2 stick, available at your local Bauer retailer or online at https://bauer.com . Use promo code LOCKEDON26 to get free standard shipping on your order. One code use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discount codes. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. FanDuel Make this your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Download the app or visit http://FanDuel.com to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit