Columbus Blue Jackets’ Erik Gudbranson

Associated PressColumbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44) in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Hockey season starts in Columbus this Thursday, October 12 when the Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Philadelphia Flyers at Nationwide Arena. CBJ Defenseman joins Torg & Elliott to talk about what The 5th Line can expect in the upcoming season.

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