Kristyn Repke
After living in two NHL cities (Orange, CA and Raleigh, NC), Kristyn graduated from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and worked in the Columbus Blue Jackets' Digital Media department. She currently resides in Columbus and has been an NHL-credentialed reporter since the 2013-14 season.
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Playoff Experience Key for Blue Jackets' Future
April 12th, 2018 For the first time in franchise history, the Columbus Blue Jackets have qualified for the postseason in back-to-back seasons. This year's playoff berth also marks the third time in the past five seasons that the Blue Jackets have played beyond the regular season. This "consistency" is a step in the right direction. However, Blue...
Comparing Blue Jackets' Double-Digit Win Streaks
March 24th, 2018 Now that the Columbus Blue Jackets’ win streak is in the double-digits, it has understandably drawn parallels to their 16-game win streak from the 2016-17 season. With Thursday night’s commanding 4-0 victory over the surging Florida Panthers, the 10 consecutive wins tied the Blue Jackets for the longest win streak in the NHL this...
Blue Jackets Mailbag: March 2018 Edition
March 13th, 2018 Welcome to our Columbus Blue Jackets monthly mailbag. Once a month (or more, if warranted), Blue Jackets writers Kristyn Repke and Mark Scheig will answer both fan questions and questions from each other about the team or anything else. This month, they analyze the trade deadline, discuss upcoming roster decisions and provide playoff...
What Makes Jones and Werenski A Dynamic Duo
March 10th, 2018 When people debate the best defensive pairings in the National Hockey League, there's no denying that Columbus Blue Jackets defensemen Seth Jones and Zach Werenski have to be included in the conversation. How have they succeeded so far this season? Let's take a look. Shutting Down Teams' Top Lines 23-year-old Jones and 20-year-old...
Blue Jackets Playoff Push Powered by Cole & Panarin
March 7th, 2018 The Columbus Blue Jackets made two key acquisitions in the last few months in order to boost their playoff power and add experience. Those two names? Left-winger Artemi Panarin, acquired by trade in the offseason from the Chicago Blackhawks, was brought in add skill and improve the offense. More recently, the Blue Jackets picked up Ian...
Vanek and Letestu Finding Their Way
March 6th, 2018 Two of the newest faces on the Columbus Blue Jackets, acquired at the NHL trade deadline, are forwards Thomas Vanek and Mark Letestu. Both were brought in to bolster big needs as the Blue Jackets searched for point production (Vanek) and center depth with special-teams experience (Letestu). As with any new acquisition, players have to...
