Finally, after months and months of everyone involved being morons, causing 113 days, 625 games, and the biggest outdoor hockey game in history to be cancelled, hockey fans can finally say "Game On!" The NHL has a new 10-year labor agreement, and is set to start the shortened, 48 game 2013 season on Saturday, January 19. Find out what you need to know about every … [Read more...] about 2013 NHL PREVIEW: CENTRAL DIVISION
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Columbus trading Rick Nash: it’s complicated!
It’s expected that the Columbus Blue Jackets will trade their only true All-Star player and face of the franchise Rick Nash on or before the upcoming NHL Entry Draft on June 22nd. Rumored trade discussions and speculated trading partners have been flying almost as quickly as trying to keep the hottest of DVDs on a Blockbuster ™store shelf. And while some pundits and local … [Read more...] about Columbus trading Rick Nash: it’s complicated!
‘Occupy’ Movement Has Carried Over To Columbus Blue Jackets Fans
It is said that if you push a person so far, they will eventually push back - that believe has now become reality for Columbus Blue Jackets fans. The Blue Jackets easily occupy the 30th position in the National Hockey League (NHL), posting a horrid record of 13-30-6. Were the Blue Jackets a rebuilding team with a limited team payroll that would be understandable. However, … [Read more...] about ‘Occupy’ Movement Has Carried Over To Columbus Blue Jackets Fans
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets have to ‘Blow it up’
The Columbus Blue Jackets currently sit at an abysmal 2-11-1 which not only represents the NHL’s fewest point totals, but with 14 games already played, easily represents its worst record. The Blue Jackets have been mercilessly pounded during its last two games, 4-1 by the Toronto Maple Leafs and 9-2 by the Philadelphia Flyers, last night. Calls to fire the Blue … [Read more...] about Why the Columbus Blue Jackets have to ‘Blow it up’
Blue Jackets to Have New GM and Coach in Place by Monday?
It’s being reported by multiple NHL sources, that Columbus Blue Jackets team President Mike Priest has contacted Ken Hitchcock about returning to coach the Jackets. Priest has also contacted former Calgary Flames General Manager (GM) Craig Button about assuming the reigns as the Blue Jackets GM. For a team that’s off to a woeful 1-9-1 record, particularly ironic when you … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets to Have New GM and Coach in Place by Monday?
Too Soon For Columbus Blue Jackets to Push the Panic Button?
Coming off of another disappointing season, their second season of not making the Stanley Cup playoffs after making it for the first time in their history (2008-2009 season), Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager (GM) Scott Howson realized that the recurring themes of patience, building from within, the status quo and sub-mediocrity had worn completely thin with their fan … [Read more...] about Too Soon For Columbus Blue Jackets to Push the Panic Button?
A Plan for Complete Columbus Blue Jackets Overhaul
In my previous article, I expressed my skepticism over whether a much-needed overhaul of the Columbus Blue Jackets would take place: However, if Blue Jackets On-Ice personnel–Scott Howson and his staff–were truly ardent and sincere in acknowledging this dire need to change the landscape and foundation of this organization seemingly and perennially stuck in limbo , I … [Read more...] about A Plan for Complete Columbus Blue Jackets Overhaul