This week’s announcement that original Columbus Blue Jacket (and Cannon Cast guest/fan) Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre would join Fox Sports Ohio as Bill Davidge’s replacement was met with universal acclaim across the fanbase. Grand-Pierre’s a talented analyst who embraced Columbus early and clearly cares about the team and community. He’s also the latest former Blue Jacket to re-join the organization after his playing days, a natural development from a franchise reaching two decades of existence and a feel-good payoff for longtime fans.
Over the summer, I watched a YouTube video from CBJ development camp in July featuring Grand-Pierre, Rick Nash and Jody Shelley.