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We're back to kick off a new season of The Cannon Cast, with a special emergency episode about the Mike Babcock controversy and his quick resignation. PD, Dale, and Burkus discuss:

What did Babcock actually do? Why did it lead to this fallout?

Should management have known better?

Does this jeopardize Boone Jenner's captaincy?

What should we expect from new head coach Pascal Vincent? Did he deserve to immediately lose the "interim" tag?

Finally, some positive thoughts about the prospects' impressive performance in Traverse City.


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This week, PD breaks down the 11th through 25th ranked players in the Top 25 Under 25 countdown. which ones are most likely to make the NHL, and which have the highest ceiling?
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There's still no CBJ news to discuss, so PD and Seeds borrow liberally from Immaculate Grid, Puckdoku, and a Puck Soup Patreon episode to play a few rounds of Reverse Puckdoku, where we try to figure out the connection between groups of players. Play along while you listen!
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It has been quiet since the draft, so we asked for questions and our listeners delivered. In this episode, PD and Dale discuss:

Will any trades be made to clear out some roster depth?

Who has in the inside edge in certain position battles at defense and center?

What can we expect this season from Adam Fantilli, David Jiricek, and Kirill Marchenko?

Which RFA will get the big extension next summer?


Read more: Projecting the opening night lineup

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Adam Fantilli is a Blue Jacket! PD and Seeds discuss

What this means for the organization

Which picks stand out from Day 2 of the draft?

Observations from Development Camp: Fantilli, Brindley, Dumais, and Del Bel Belluz

Has Mike Babcock changed in his time away from the NHL?


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This week's topics include:

Recapping recent CBJ moves: Babcock, Provorov, Severson, Backstrom, and RFA re-signings

Which center will the Blue Jackets take at #3 on Wednesday night?

Are there more moves to be made when free agency starts on Saturday?


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