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Alex Stallings

Alex is a credentialed reporter covering the Columbus Blue Jackets. He is currently attending Western Governors University. He lives in Columbus with his wife and five children.

THW Power Rankings #3

Alex Stallings | October 20, 2011

The Capitals stay perched atop the rankings for the third-straight week.  They are being pushed by the Red Wings who are also undefeated and hot on their tails.  Luckily they…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, NHL News, Washington Capitals

Blue Jackets Week In Review

Alex Stallings | October 14, 2011

Hopes were high as the newly invigorated Columbus Blue Jackets roster, an energized fanbase, and a sold-out opening night were aligned to kick off the season.  Then the season started,…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets 2011-12 Season Preview Part 2: The Defense

Alex Stallings | October 7, 2011

The Columbus Blue Jackets have never had a true #1 defenseman in their franchise history.  They still don’t, but this season should see them ice the best group of blueliners…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Previews and Predictions

THW Power Rankings #1

Alex Stallings | October 7, 2011

Here it is: my first weekly power ranking of the season! Please note that I have taken everything possible into consideration and these are exactly correct so no arguing!  Actually…

Categories NHL News, Washington Capitals

Blue Jackets 2011-12 Season Preview Part 1: The Forwards

Alex Stallings | October 3, 2011

The Columbus Blue Jackets finished the 2010-11 season 24th in the league in goals-per-game, averaging 2.56 goals per contest.  Most of the Blue Jackets forwards that played in the top…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Previews and Predictions

Blue Jackets News & Notes

Alex Stallings | September 27, 2011

Wisniewski’s Suspension Following a 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals the Columbus Blue Jackets are 3-2-1 heading into their final home preseason game on Thursday with the Minnesota Wild.  Tensions…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL Prospects

2011 Blue Jacket’s Owners’ Tournament

Alex Stallings | September 18, 2011

On Sunday September 18th the Columbus Blue Jackets held their third-annual Owners’ Tournament.  The basic setup is the four primary owners of the Blue Jackets draft teams from the players…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Five Burning Questions for the 2011-2012 Columbus Blue Jackets

Alex Stallings | August 22, 2011

On September 16th the Columbus Blue Jackets open what might be the most anticipated training camp of their brief history.  Along with the seasoned team veterans and talented prospects, Blue Jackets…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets Off-season Recap

Alex Stallings | August 7, 2011

If you are a Columbus Blue Jackets fan that has been living under a rock since the middle of June I hope this article will give you a complete overview…

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