Nicholas Arnold

CBJ Union Junction Podcast: Schedule Easing, Fantilli Shines & More

Nicholas Arnold | January 30, 2025

In this edition of the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Union Junction Podcast, Mark Scheig and Nicholas Arnold discussed the Columbus Blue Jackets, who are squarely in the playoff race, the play of the team…

Trade Destinations for Blue Jackets’ Ivan Provorov

Nicholas Arnold | January 26, 2025

The March 8 NHL trade deadline looms large and we’re starting to see some movement on the trade front. The mammoth trade of Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes sent…

CBJ Union Junction Podcast: Interview with Waddell, Wild Card Spot & More

Nicholas Arnold | January 9, 2025

In this edition of the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Union Junction Podcast, Mark Scheig and Nicholas Arnold discussed how the team is in a wild-card spot for the first time in…

Blue Jackets’ Voronkov Avoiding the Sophomore Slump

Nicholas Arnold | January 7, 2025

The Columbus Blue Jackets have seen a vast improvement in the 2024-25 season. After spending the last couple of seasons solidly out of the playoff picture by American Thanksgiving, they’ve…

Blue Jackets Must Answer Key Question in Ivan Provorov Dilemma

Nicholas Arnold | December 23, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a lot of key decisions ahead of them. As they continue to build their core of the future, they will be making a ton of…

Blue Jackets’ Dante Fabbro Playing His Way Into An Extension

Nicholas Arnold | December 17, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ season continues and there has been no shortage of news from Ohio’s team. New head coach Dean Evason has been making an impact. The goaltending situation…

CBJ Union Junction Podcast: Jiricek Trade, Werenski 4 Nations & More

Nicholas Arnold | December 9, 2024

Another edition of The Hockey Writers’ Union Junction Podcast covering everything Columbus Blue Jackets. Mark Scheig and Nicholas Arnold start with the Johnny Gaudreau memorial game in Calgary that happened…

Why the Blue Jackets Would Consider Trading Top Prospect David Jiricek

Nicholas Arnold | November 30, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets have seen a lot of changes over the past several seasons. Four different head coaches, two general managers, and a lot of shuffling through their roster…

Blue Jackets’ Defense or Goaltending: Which Is Their Achilles Heel?

Nicholas Arnold | November 15, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets continue another tough start to the NHL season. After a decent month of October in which the team sat in a wild card spot with a…

CBJ Union Junction Podcast: Blue Jackets’ Losing Streak, Jiricek Drama & More

Nicholas Arnold | November 14, 2024

Another Union Junction from The Hockey Writers’ Mark Scheig and me – Nicholas Arnold. In 47 minutes, we covered a myriad of topics, including a tough stretch for the Columbus…

Blue Jackets Need to Nip This Losing Skid in the Bud

Nicholas Arnold | November 8, 2024

Twelve games into the 2024-25 season, the Columbus Blue Jackets are ahead of where many pundits thought they would be. After a strong start, the team has begun to slide…

Blue Jackets’ Start Could Have Them Playing More Meaningful Games

Nicholas Arnold | November 1, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets have gotten off to a good start in the 2024-25 season. Their 5-3-1 record through their first nine games may not seem overly impressive on paper,…