A case of mistaken identity, thoughts on the Calgary Flames surprising season as well as that of the Columbus Blue Jackets (including defenseman Zach Werenski) and a visit from Vegas Golden Knights Spanish broadcaster Jesus Lopez is all featured in this week's episode of "NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers" podcast presented by iHeartPodcasts.

The Flames may take their unexpected hot start to the next level by making a trade for Sabres center Dylan Cozens, per a report.

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Blue Jackets forward Sean Monahan is on IR with an upper-body injury. He has had a great season in his first year with the team.

As the Blue Jackets hit the road for eight of their next nine games, we reflect on Zach Werenski's current 18-game home points streak.

Late Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau’s wife Meredith has been showered with birthday wishes this week.

Zach Werenski was slightly annoyed. The Columbus Blue Jackets were in a tailspin and on the way to another playoff-less spring. The defenceman was spending hour after hour at the team's practice facility searching for answers.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed center Sean Monahan on Injured Reserve and added center Owen Sillinger to the roster on emergency recall from the Cleveland Monsters, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today.

Sean Monahan has set a great example for the Blue Jackets' young centers to learn from. His wrist injury now forces them into more prominent roles.

The NHL is at the halfway mark of the season. And Adam Proteau says the Flames, Canadiens, and Flyers are among the big positive surprises thus far this year.