Three Years in Charge: Todd Richards Brad Friedman | January 9, 2015 On Jan. 9, 2012, the Blue Jackets were the worst team in the league with only 27 points through 41 games. They trailed Nashville by 21 points for fourth place…
Seriously Watch the Blue Jackets – Maple Leafs Game: Here’s Why Brad Friedman | January 8, 2015 First, it’s hockey. OK, that’s a given. In all seriousness, even though Friday’s match-up stands months away from the playoffs, it carries much significance for both sides. Columbus and Toronto…
Film Study: Columbus and Colorado Combine for Seven Brad Friedman | January 5, 2015 Goals, anybody? Colorado and Columbus combined for seven of them in last night’s game at the Pepsi Center. The teams registered four scores in the second period, but David Savard’s…
Columbus’ Push Forward – January’s Must-Watch Games Brad Friedman | January 2, 2015 Anybody up for a road trip? After hosting eight games in December, the Jackets will hit the road for nine match-ups, traveling approximately 12,424 miles along the way. Columbus begins…
All We Want for Christmas are New Contracts in Columbus Brad Friedman | December 23, 2014 Much like our gifts, the Blue Jackets need to wrap up these players. If general manager Jarmo Kekӓlӓinen is Santa Claus, or Joulupukki if you subscribe to Finnish Christmas traditions,…
Comparisons Know No Boundaries: The Blue Jackets of Other Leagues Brad Friedman | December 19, 2014 Yes, even sports teams can have doppelgangers. Every team has its role players and these roles can hold similarities across various sports. Hockey shares basketball’s schedule length, football’s physicality, soccer’s…
Exploring Options: Five Possible Venues for Future Outdoor NHL Games Brad Friedman | December 17, 2014 Outdoor NHL games have allowed the game to return to its original form. Over the past eight years, the NHL held games in 11 of the continent’s most notable stadiums,…
Boone Jenner: Goal-scoring Machine and Stick Aficionado Brad Friedman | December 11, 2014 Boone Jenner has been on quite the tear lately. The 21-year old is currently riding a four-game goal-scoring streak and has fired off 12 shots during the stretch. His third…
Expanding the Beautiful Game: Hockey’s Southern Shift Brad Friedman | December 7, 2014 Pay respect to your elders, they always say. Hockey’s history is as rich and respected as any major North American league. Its ultimate prize, Lord Stanley’s Cup, is covered with…
Film Study: Jackets Reverse Third Period Struggles Brad Friedman | December 2, 2014 Columbus is no longer the worst team in the league. Well, last night’s 2-1 win over Florida put the Jackets in a tie with Edmonton, but misery enjoys company. That…
Kick Save and a Beauty: McElhinney Shines Brad Friedman | November 30, 2014 It was his best performance of the season and possibly the best of his Blue Jackets career. Curtis McElhinney has had a lot thrown at him the season because of…
A Closer Peek: Columbus Vs. Vancouver Brad Friedman | November 28, 2014 It has been over a year since Vancouver and Columbus have met… Columbus had won two of its previous three games while Vancouver was in the midst of a five-game…
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