Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we preview the start of the 2021-22 NHL season and talk about the Blue Jackets new coaching staff. Next, we discuss tomorrow night’s Blue Jackets' season opener against the Arizona Coyotes, talk about the lineups that we can expect to see, and discuss how Boone Jenner was named the Jackets’ captain. Finally, we mention Zach Werenski, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Gustav Nyquist and how they will each wear an ‘A’ as alternate captain.

<p>Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this episode we preview the start of the 2021-22 NHL season and talk about the Blue Jackets new coaching staff. Next, we discuss tomorrow night&rsquo;s Blue Jackets' season opener against the Arizona Coyotes, talk about the lineups that we can expect to see, and discuss how Boone Jenner was named the Jackets&rsquo; captain. Finally, we mention Zach Werenski, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Gustav Nyquist and how they will each wear an &lsquo;A&rsquo; as alternate captain.</p>

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