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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.

Blue Jackets Trending Up: Bjorkstrand

Kristyn Repke | May 17, 2018

The 2013 National Hockey League (NHL) Entry Draft was one of the most successful drafts in recent Columbus Blue Jackets history. That Blue Jackets draft class has amassed a combined…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Playoff Experience Key for Blue Jackets’ Future

Kristyn Repke | April 12, 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…

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Comparing Blue Jackets’ Double-Digit Win Streaks

Kristyn Repke | March 24, 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…

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Blue Jackets Mailbag: March 2018 Edition

Kristyn Repke | March 13, 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…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Commentary

What Makes Jones and Werenski A Dynamic Duo

Kristyn Repke | March 10, 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…

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Blue Jackets Playoff Push Powered by Cole & Panarin

Kristyn Repke | March 7, 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…

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Vanek and Letestu Finding Their Way

Kristyn Repke | March 6, 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…

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Blue Jackets Discuss Deadline & Beyond

Kristyn Repke | February 25, 2018

With the National Hockey League trade deadline rapidly approaching, it’s the topic that is top-of-mind for everyone involved: the front office, team locker rooms and fans alike. While players say…

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“Not the Blue Jackets of Old”: Will Win Get Team on Track?

Kristyn Repke | February 11, 2018

The past week or two have been rough on the Columbus Blue Jackets. Solidly in Stanley Cup Playoff contention – or so it seemed – their 0-4-1 slide took the team…

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Blue Jackets Need to Skip the Seconds

Kristyn Repke | February 3, 2018

Second periods. They can make or break teams if they are not careful. Teams often talk about their focus on starting out or finishing games strong. You don’t often hear…

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Blue Jackets Power Play Turnaround

Kristyn Repke | January 31, 2018

The Columbus Blue Jackets power play was the talk of the National Hockey League early on in the 2016-17 regular season. Their success rate was sky-high and teams could not…

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Best Time for a Blue Jackets Break

Kristyn Repke | January 13, 2018

The National Hockey League-mandated five-day “bye week”: every team has one in January. With the way they are staggered, expect the standings to be an interesting mix throughout the next…

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