Domenic Lunardo
My name is Domenic Lunardo, and I cover all things Blue Jackets here at The Hockey Writers. I am an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan living in Toronto, with an unmatched passion for the beautiful sport of hockey.
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Blue Jackets Can Expect Reinforcements When NHL Season Resumes
May 22nd, 2020 When the 2019-20 season kicked off in October, many across the NHL landscape didn’t think much of the Columbus Blue Jackets. In fact, some experts wrote them off as a potential playoff team. After shocking the hockey world last spring with their four-game sweep of the Presidents' Trophy-winning, Tampa Bay Lightning, the Jackets were...
Pick One Senator: Brady Tkachuk or Thomas Chabot
May 15th, 2020 Everyone involved in the NHL possesses varying opinions on how to build a team capable of competing for and ultimately winning the Stanley Cup. If granted the opportunity, how would you construct an NHL franchise? Would you start in goal? Behind the bench? Down the middle? A horse on the blue line? Or would you opt for a unicorn-type...
Blue Jackets’ All-Time Worst First-Round Draft Picks
May 7th, 2020 The NHL Entry Draft. For many owners, general managers, presidents, scouts, coaches, players, and prospects, the annual NHL Draft is one of the most exciting days on the calendar. It provides hope, a fresh start, and the chance to land the next great talent. If history is any indication, many of these great talents are found in the...
Senators' Bernard-Docker Poised for a Bright Future
April 28th, 2020 When you look at the NHL landscape, all 31 teams emphasize drafting and development in today’s salary cap era. Perhaps more than ever, we see franchises accumulate and stockpile first, second, third, and even late-round picks in hopes of finding the next great talent, the “diamond in the rough”, or any who might fall through the...
Karlsson and the 2017 Playoffs: A Performance for the Ages
April 22nd, 2020 Every NHL season is filled with “feel-good” stories. From individual moments of sheer brilliance to tear-jerking fan interactions or simply a team having a mesmerizing season, these moments make up the dynamic and beautiful game of hockey. During his tenure with the Ottawa Senators, Erik Karlsson’s moment came during the 2017...
Blue Jackets Top Prospect Foudy Ready for Prime Time
April 13th, 2020 Every once in awhile a prospect comes along who is the picture-perfect “fit” for a hockey club. That prospect for the Columbus Blue Jackets is Liam Foudy. Toronto native. Two-time OHL All-Star. First-round, 18th overall draft pick by the Blue Jackets. Captain of the London Knights. Member of the gold medal-winning Team Canada at the...
