About this episode

Aaron Portzline returns to discuss the Columbus Blue Jackets' playoff surge and various hockey topics with host Michael Arace.

Can the Columbus Blue Jackets sustain their heater? Is Denton Mateychuk the best skater since Paul Coffey? Aaron Portzline of The Athletic rejoins host Michael Arace of TheDisrespected.com to talk about an amazing playoff push, what books they haven't read and how much Charlie Coyle should fetch on his next contract.

People in this episode

Host: Michael Arace

Guest: Aaron Portzline

Topics covered

• Columbus Blue Jackets
• hockey
• playoff push
• skating
• NHL contracts

Keywords

• Columbus Blue Jackets
• Aaron Portzline
• Michael Arace

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Athletic, TheDisrespected.com

Places: Columbus Blue Jackets

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