Geoff Hammersley

Fighting the Riptide With (Three Straight) Wins

Geoff Hammersley | December 8, 2014

After a historically bad November (where the Columbus Blue Jackets managed to go 2-9-2), December seems to be treating the Blue Jackets a lot better. So far this month, three…

It’s Only a Flesh Wound: The Injured Blue Jackets Will Be OK

Geoff Hammersley | November 6, 2014

Before the season started, there were high hopes for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Would they make the playoffs again? Would Johansen recreate his point totals from last season? Will you…

The Password Is Foligno

Geoff Hammersley | October 20, 2014

For the Columbus Blue Jackets, the season is only five games young. In these five games, the Jackets have managed to get off to a modest 3-2-0 start. Ryan Johansen…

We Got A Situation in the East: The Blue Jackets Are Legitimate

Geoff Hammersley | October 12, 2014

The Columbus Blue Jackets played their first home game of the 2014-2015 season last night against the New York Rangers, and showed off to the hockey world who they really…

Quick Read: What Could Johansen Buy with $12 Million Dollars?

Geoff Hammersley | October 11, 2014

Earlier this week, the summer standoff between Ryan Johansen, his agent, and the Columbus Blue Jackets front office ended. The breakdown of Johansen’s windfall looks like this: Johansen terms: $3M…

The Blue Jackets Are on the Road to Success

Geoff Hammersley | September 25, 2014

So far, so good. The Columbus Blue Jackets have gone through three preseason games, and have walked out as winners in every contest. Yes, I know, the preseason doesn’t count,…

Will the NHL Ever Be Big in the US?

Geoff Hammersley | August 1, 2014

[Editor’s Note: The views in this post are those of the Author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Publisher.] A couple of nights ago, I had…

How the Senators Will Make the Playoffs This Year

Geoff Hammersley | July 31, 2014

The Ottawa Senators did some summer cleaning. By shipping long-time superstar Jason Spezza to the Dallas Stars, the Senators reaped a return of players and a 2015 draft pick. While…

What If Derick Brassard Stayed in Columbus?

Geoff Hammersley | July 29, 2014

Not too long ago, Derick Brassard was part of the Columbus Blue Jackets. However, in a trade in the 2012-2013 season, Marian Gaborik went to the Blue Jackets, while Brassard…

Belief is the Blue Jackets Catalyst This Season

Geoff Hammersley | July 27, 2014

Last season, the Columbus Blue Jackets went through a roller-coaster of a regular season — stumbling out of the gate, then going on an 8-game win streak, followed by a…

It’s Only a Matter of Time, Before Johansen Re-Signs

Geoff Hammersley | July 25, 2014

To the Columbus Blue Jackets faithful: the standoff with Ryan Johansen is still active, but it will soon will be over. Trust me. Ever since the Blue Jackets got bounced…

Well, The Blue Jackets Have Been Busy

Geoff Hammersley | July 19, 2014

The Columbus Blue Jackets have spent the month of July in the re-signing phase. Let’s take a look at the key re-signings, and the lone superstar who has yet to…

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