Penguins’ Depth Overwhelm Blue Jackets Mark Scheig | February 19, 2018 John Tortorella had one thing on his mind Sunday afternoon in preparation for the Pittsburgh Penguins. “We have to stay out of the box.”, Tortorella said. It’s wise advice. When…
“Not the Blue Jackets of Old”: Will Win Get Team on Track? Kristyn Repke | February 11, 2018 The past week or two have been rough on the Columbus Blue Jackets. Solidly in Stanley Cup Playoff contention – or so it seemed – their 0-4-1 slide took the team…
Blue Jackets’ Mailbag: February Edition Mark Scheig | February 6, 2018 Welcome to our début of the Columbus Blue Jackets monthly mailbag. Once a month (or more if warranted) our Blue Jackets’ writers Kristyn Repke and Mark Scheig will answer both…
Blue Jackets Primed for Big Rebound Mark Scheig | January 20, 2018 For all the challenges that the Columbus Blue Jackets have faced this season, they find themselves in a playoff spot. Despite a less than stellar December, they’re right in the…
Best Time for a Blue Jackets Break Kristyn Repke | January 13, 2018 The National Hockey League-mandated five-day “bye week”: every team has one in January. With the way they are staggered, expect the standings to be an interesting mix throughout the next…
Blue Jackets 3 Takeaways: Foligno, Consistency & Coaching Kristyn Repke | January 8, 2018 This season, The Hockey Writers will have a recurring “Three Takeaways” feature after Columbus Blue Jackets match-ups, meant to serve as postgame quick hits. 1) Nick Foligno Breaks the Ice…
It’s Gut-Check Time For the Blue Jackets Mark Scheig | December 30, 2017 It was 3-1 Blue Jackets. They proceed to lose in a shootout to the Pittsburgh Penguins. At least the Blue Jackets got a road point despite the disappointing result. It…
5 Blue Jackets Storylines to Watch – January Edition Mark Scheig | December 27, 2017 Christmas Break is over. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, it’s time to get back to business. They open their post-Christmas schedule and finish calendar-year 2017 with three tough games. They…
Pierre-Luc Dubois Steals the Show, Again Mark Scheig | December 24, 2017 Where would the Columbus Blue Jackets be without Pierre-Luc Dubois? It seems no matter what situation he finds himself in, he comes through. Dubois scored the only goal of the…
Joonas Korpisalo Sparking Blue Jackets Mark Scheig | December 21, 2017 Imagine going days or even weeks at a time between starts. For Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo, this is a way of life. That’s the life of a backup goaltender.…
Blue Jackets 3 Takeaways: Wennberg, Contributions & Confidence Kristyn Repke | December 21, 2017 This season, The Hockey Writers will have a recurring “Three Takeaways” feature after Columbus Blue Jackets match-ups, meant to serve as postgame quick hits. 1) Alexander Wennberg Gets Going In…
Blue Jackets 3 Takeaways: Lacking Offense, Werenski & Bobrovsky Kristyn Repke | November 15, 2017 This season, The Hockey Writers will have a recurring “Three Takeaways” feature after every Columbus Blue Jackets matchup, meant to serve as postgame quick hits. 1) Where’s the Jackets’ Offense?…