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Pittsburgh PenguinsWhile the Columbus Blue Jackets and the rest of the NHL continue to sit idle during the lockout, the Jackets’ American Hockey League affiliate Springfield Falcons sit at the top of the Eastern Conference standings after seven games with 11 points and a 5-1-1 record. Leading the way for the team’s strong start are some ...
With the NHL and NHL Players Association still failing to come to an agreement, and not only the entire pre-season but also the first two weeks of the NHL Regular season canceled, what are Blue Jackets’ players doing while hockey’s biggest stage sits idle? One of the most anticipated additions to the Blue Jackets over ...
The National Hockey League came to Columbus, Ohio in the form of the Blue Jackets for the 2000-01 season. Now, 12 years later, what is the mindset of the team’s fanbase? With just 342 wins in 902 contests, and only a single playoff appearance, you could say the fans have been frustrated. Even with the lack of results, ...
During the NHL off-season, players take part in exercise programs and hobbies such as golf while the upcoming season approaches. For teams and their management, the work never really stops. This past two weeks especially have been a busy time for the Columbus Blue Jackets and just about every NHL team. With the NHL Entry Draft out of the ...
The Columbus Blue Jackets went into the NHL Draft in Pittsburgh with several question marks surrounding their future. One of the biggest unknowns in the Buckeye State’s capital was goaltending, and Friday before the draft, the Blue Jackets made a move that could solidify their future between the pipes by trading three draft picks to ...
Fans in the Buckeye State’s Capital City have a lot to look forward to next season with the home town Blue Jackets and Nationwide Arena hosting the NHL All-Star Game. However, the lack-luster performance from the team last season has many wondering just how much they have to be excited about. With the NHL Draft and free ...
(Matt Kartozian-US PRESSWIRE) Headed in to the post season, the Nashville Predators were considered a serious threat, but for the second straight year they failed to get past the second round. What went wrong? How did a team that looked so good coming in come apart in the post season? How can the problems be fixed? ...
Just as it seemed the Nashville Predators had clawed their way back into their best of seven series with the Phoenix Coyotes by taking game three on home ice, the Coyotes snuck out of town with 1-0 win in game four and a 3-1 series lead. Phoenix has a chance to end the series in the desert ...
When the Nashville Predators returned home for game three of their best of seven series with the Phoenix Coyotes, they found themselves down two games to none, and in desperate need of a win to avoid being pushed to the brink of elimination by Coyotes. They needed their star players to step up and lead ...
The Nashville Predators American Hockey League affiliate, Milwaukee Admirals were swept in round one of the Calder Cup Playoffs. Looking back on what was a successful season for Milwaukee, a few of the Preds prospects emerged with strong performances this season. Nashville’s 2007 second round draft pick Jeremy Smith had a solid season between the ...
