In the Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast’s 31 Beats series, Elan and Brian are on a league-wide odyssey to explore the fantasy present and future landscapes of each of the NHL’s 31 teams, gathering info by interviewing the people who know them best: beat writers!

Today, The Athletic’s Alison Lukan spares some time in her busy schedule to talk about one of the most content-rich teams in the NHL, the 2019-20 Columbus Blue Jackets! Our conversation spans the rise of Oliver Bjorkstrand, the stumble of Cam Atkinson, the future of Pierre-Luc Dubois, the goals of Zach Werenski and the trophies that should one day belong to Seth Jones. Also, Elan really needs an answer as to which Columbus goalie he should be drafting, and is finally put in his place on all matters relating to Boone Jenner.

Follow Alison on Twitter @AlisonL, and check out:

• Her work at The Athletic
• Hockey Analytics Night in Canada
• Too Many Men Podcast

Players discussed on this episode include Oliver Bjorkstrand, Cam Atkinson, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Alex Texier, Emil Bemstrom, Liam Foudy, Josh Anderson, Joonas Korpisalo, Elvis Merzlikins, Zach Werenski, Seth Jones, not Artemi Panarin, and more.

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