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Andrew is a professional student earning his Masters at WVU. He enjoys craft beer and watching open wheel racing. Find him on Twitter: @andrewroman.

Marian Gaborik: The Blue Jackets Best Rental Option

February 10, 2014 by Andrew Roman

The NHL has reached the Olympic break and the Columbus Blue Jackets find themselves three points out of a guaranteed playoff berth in the Metropolitan Division and one point shy …

Read moreMarian Gaborik: The Blue Jackets Best Rental Option

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, News Tags Marian Gaborik, Thomas Vanek

Fanning the Flames: Now Jack Johnson is Disappointed in USA Hockey

January 10, 2014 by Andrew Roman
Jimmy Howard goalie red wings

It has been more than a week since the announcement of the American Olympic roster, and despite repeated efforts in the media to stop the negative spin from GM David …

Read moreFanning the Flames: Now Jack Johnson is Disappointed in USA Hockey

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets Tags 2014 Winter Olympics, David Poile, Jack Johnson, Team U.S.A.

A Blue Jackets New Years Resolution

December 29, 2013December 29, 2013 by Andrew Roman
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Christmas is over, and the NHL is entering the second half of the 2013-14 season. The time for making holiday “wishlists” is now over. For the teams ready to compete …

Read moreA Blue Jackets New Years Resolution

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets Tags Brandon Dubinsky, James Wisniewski, Nathan Horton, Sergei Bobrovsky

Ryan Johansen: How to Have a Breakout Season in 3 Easy Steps

December 13, 2013 by Andrew Roman

The Blue Jackets have experienced a bit of a reversal of fortune so far in the month of December, having won 4 of their 5 contests this month. Even dating …

Read moreRyan Johansen: How to Have a Breakout Season in 3 Easy Steps

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets Tags 2010 NHL Draft, Brandon Dubinsky, Ryan Johansen

How Hot is Todd Richards’ Seat?

November 14, 2013 by Andrew Roman

The Columbus Blue Jackets have not been very good lately, after jumping out to a respectable, if unspectacular 5-5-0 record the Jackets have since dropped 6 of their last 7 …

Read moreHow Hot is Todd Richards’ Seat?

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets Tags Brandon Dubinsky, James Wisniewski, Jarmo Kekalainen, Scott Howson, Todd Richards

Penguins-Blue Jackets Rivalry? Not Yet

November 4, 2013 by Andrew Roman

The first two games of the newest “vaunted” rivalry in the NHL–between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets–have come and gone, and to say the least, the teams left …

Read morePenguins-Blue Jackets Rivalry? Not Yet

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Evgeni Malkin, Rick Nash, Rivalries

4 Mini-Headlines to Define the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Season So Far

October 26, 2013 by Andrew Roman

The Columbus Blue Jackets are ten games in to their 2013-14 season and so far they look very much like an average team. They are 5-5-0, owners of a 4th …

Read more4 Mini-Headlines to Define the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Season So Far

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets Tags Cam Atkinson, Corsi, Fenwick, Jack Johnson, Marian Gaborik

Blue Jackets Play First Measuring Stick Game, Fall to Bruins

October 14, 2013 by Andrew Roman
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The Columbus Blue Jackets played their first measuring stick game of the 2013-14 season at home, during the day, against the reigning Eastern Conference Champion Boston Bruins, and in a …

Read moreBlue Jackets Play First Measuring Stick Game, Fall to Bruins

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets Tags Brandon Dubinsky, Jack Johnson, Puck Possession, RJ Umberger

Blue Jackets Finalize Roster, Murray and Jenner Make the NHL Team

September 29, 2013 by Andrew Roman
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The Blue Jackets made their final roster moves today placing 5 players on waivers and passing 3 players directly through to the minors. Two players not assigned to the minors …

Read moreBlue Jackets Finalize Roster, Murray and Jenner Make the NHL Team

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets Tags Boone Jenner, Calder Trophy, NHL Rookies, Ryan Murray

Why Don’t More Defensemen Win the Calder Memorial Trophy?

September 22, 2013 by Andrew Roman

Since 1931-32, the Calder Award has been handed out to the NHL’s best first-year player. In 1937-38 it was immortalized in the Calder Memorial Trophy and in that time the …

Read moreWhy Don’t More Defensemen Win the Calder Memorial Trophy?

Categories Hockey History, Prospects Tags Calder Trophy, NHL Rookies, Ryan Murray, Seth Jones

The Blue Jackets and the Cost of Living in the Metropolitan Division

August 22, 2013 by Andrew Roman

While you were not following hockey this summer the Blue Jackets amassed one of the top 10 salary totals in the NHL for next season. Now surely, the large cap …

Read moreThe Blue Jackets and the Cost of Living in the Metropolitan Division

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets Tags Jarmo Kekalainen, John Davidson, Marian Gaborik, Nathan Horton, Sergei Bobrovsky

Positive Puck Possession Can Get the Blue Jackets into the Playoffs

August 10, 2013 by Andrew Roman

When you look past the “magic” in the Columbus Blue Jackets’ surprise push towards the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2013 the reality is that this is a team that capitalized …

Read morePositive Puck Possession Can Get the Blue Jackets into the Playoffs

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets Tags Corsi, Nathan Horton, Puck Possession, Sergei Bobrovsky

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