Blue Jackets’ ‘Untouchable’ Players & Prospects Pete Bauer | December 11, 2020 Who are the “untouchable” players and prospects – those who should not be traded by a franchise to protect their future? The true answer is “nobody.” Any player on any…
Cam Atkinson’s Community Work Deserves More Attention Mark Scheig | December 5, 2020 The pandemic is impacting many things beyond the scope of the hockey world. Imagine being a business that depends on the hockey season in this current environment. In Columbus, the…
Rick Nash Belongs in the Hockey Hall of Fame Darren Winkler | November 30, 2020 There is one magical play, a flash of eight seconds, which encapsulates everything Rick Nash. It’s one of the best sequences of dangles hockey has ever seen. To me, it’s…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Canucks, More Jim Parsons | November 28, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, one scribe looks at the likelihood that the Anaheim Ducks might pick up Tyler Johnson. Meanwhile, are the Columbus Blue Jackets trying to trade another…
Columbus Blue Jackets’ Fantasy Sleepers for 2020-21 Darren Winkler | November 25, 2020 Here’s my secret, my key to winning your fantasy hockey pool, if you promise not to tell anyone. Like in the NHL, it’s not your high draft picks that matter…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Bruins, Sharks, Hoffman’s Status, More Jim Parsons | November 22, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the injury status of Dallas Stars’ goaltender Anton Khudobin. Is the coach of the Boston Bruins hinting to the GM that…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs, More Jim Parsons | November 19, 2020 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, two Ottawa Senators prospects got different types of news (one good and one bad) heading into the World Junior Championships. In Toronto, one NHL scribe…
Maple Leafs Loss to Blue Jackets Was For the Best Mark Scheig | November 16, 2020 It was an embarrassing loss. The Toronto Maple Leafs had the opportunity in front of them. They got to play in their home rink. They made an incredible comeback in…
Blue Jackets’ Texier Steps Into the Spotlight Mark Scheig | November 9, 2020 The Columbus Blue Jackets entered the 2020 offseason with one big question in their top-six. Thanks to Gus Nyquist’s surgery, they now have two big questions. Is Alex Texier ready…
Blue Jackets Need Plan B Following Nyquist Surgery Pete Bauer | November 5, 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets winger Gustav Nyquist has undergone surgery on his left shoulder and is expected to need five to six months to recover. In addition to repairing a torn…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Blue Jackets, Ovechkin Not Retiring With Capitals Jim Parsons | November 5, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Alex Ovechkin has said he doesn’t plan to finish his hockey career with the Washington Capitals. Who else would he consider playing for? Elsewhere, in…
Blue Jackets 2020-21 Roster: Our Writers Debate the Options Pete Bauer | November 3, 2020 The NHL’s 2020-21 schedule is not yet set. Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen may do some more wheeling and dealing. First-line center Pierre-Luc Dubois is still a restricted…