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The Inside Edge

97.1 The Fan
Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL
Dean Evison
Denton Matejchuk
Sean Monahan
National Hockey League
Jack Johnson
Johnny Goudreau
Detroit Red Wings
Ohio Stadium
Ice Hockey
Johnny Gaudreau
Pittsburgh Penguins
Buffalo Sabres
San Jose Sharks
Boone Jenner
Training Camp
Adam Fantilli
Scott Ford
Don Waddell

The ultimate on and off ice look at the Columbus Blue Jackets. Catch the live experience Wednesdays at 7pm during the NHL season on 97.1 FM in Columbus, on The Fan App, or at 971thefan.com. The Fan, Ohio's Sports Destination.

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Recent Guests

Oscar Hemming
Blue Jackets first-round pick (14th overall)
Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: The Inside Edge June, 26, 2026
Zach Warenski
Player on the Columbus Blue Jackets, interviewed about the season and playoff push
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Episode: The Inside Edge April, 15, 2026
Danton Heinen
Blue Jackets forward
Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: The Inside Edge April, 1, 2026
Lyle Odlein
First captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets, alumni guest for Alumni Weekend
Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: The Inside Edge March, 18, 2026
Jeff Saboda
Jackets Insider
Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: The Inside Edge March, 11, 2026
Adam Fantilli
Blue Jackets centerman, Olympic hopeful
Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: The Inside Edge February, 25, 2026
Isaac Lundström
Blue Jackets forward
Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: The Inside Edge February, 18, 2026
Rick Bonus
Head coach, Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: The Inside Edge January, 14, 2026
Mike Harrington
Columnist for The Buffalo News
Buffalo News
Episode: The Inside Edge December, 17, 2025

Hosts

Bob McElligott
Host of The Inside Edge; long-running play-by-play and studio host with deep ties to the team and local market media.
Jody Shelley
Co-host; former Blue Jackets player and current color commentator/analysis with strong team insights and guest-ready perspectives.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • More CBJ talk, love this

    Bob and Jodie are excellent. I wish we had a nightly CBJ show on the station (similar to the Buckeye Show).

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Guest selections consistently bring fresh, insider perspectives.
Fans praise deep Jackets insights and guest variety.
Hosts deliver candid, locker-room level honesty with team context.

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The Inside Edge June, 26, 2026
Q: Don, you've done this for a long time. How different is it in the social media era, especially this week with all the questions floating around?
It's annoying because information leaks and you can't keep things private; social media makes it harder to conduct business quietly, and it creates extra questions that aren't always accurate.
The Inside Edge June, 27, 2025
Q: What does the team hope Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood bring to the Jackets immediately?
They bring size, physicality, playoff experience, and the ability to win faceoffs, helping the team in the bottom six and providing veteran leadership as Columbus transitions into a more competitive window.
The Inside Edge August, 27, 2025
Q: What stood out about Columbus culture and the team's direction as you prepared for training camp?
Wood noted the franchise's recent strides, a strong core, and a player-first environment, with an emphasis on becoming a consistent playoff contender and integrating him into that vision.
The Inside Edge August, 27, 2025
Q: What was your path to joining the Blue Jackets, and how did the trade come together?
Wood explained that he was traded on draft night from Colorado to Columbus along with Charlie Coyle, and that the opportunity to join a team rebuilding and improving its core was appealing, especially with the chance to work under a GM who valued him.
The Inside Edge September, 17, 2025
Q: What changes are you implementing in the scouting department this year?
We are implementing player profiles that cover an entire season per player, with ongoing ratings, projections, and continuous updates to their overall skills, not just game-by-game notes.

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A sports-focused, on-ice and off-ice conversation about the Columbus Blue Jackets, with frequent player interviews, insider analysis, and leadership/culture discussions. Episodes mix game-by-game breakdowns, roster moves, coaching changes, and long-form chats with current players, alumni, and team executives. Noteworthy elements include candid locker-room moments, leadership dynamics, and a strong emphasis on accountability, development, and the off-season strategic reset. The show often weaves in local market context, sponsor integrations, and fan engagement, making it a go-to for Columbus hockey fans and professionals seeking frontline team insights alongside broader NHL context.

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2. Zach Warenski
3. Danton Heinen
4. Lyle Odlein
5. Jeff Saboda
6. Adam Fantilli
7. Isaac Lundström
8. Rick Bonus

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