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Mikhail Bryan

My name is Mikhail Bryan and I joined the THW team in June 2023 covering the Columbus Blue Jackets. I am originally from Ohio and have followed the Blue Jackets since their inception. I currently live in Boston where I am the Assistant Coach for men’s ice hockey at Tufts University (NCAA DIII) as well as a Scout for the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL. I played four years of college hockey at Suffolk University (NCAA DIII) and then got my Masters in Sports Leadership from Northeastern University. In addition to writing for THW, I co-founded a blog called Beyond The Glass (https://beyondtheglasshockey.com/) where we cover different legal, business and player development topics within hockey. Twitter: @m_bryan44 and @byndtheglass

Reviewing The Awesome Game by Dave Hill

Mikhail Bryan | October 10, 2023

Dave Hill’s newest book, The Awesome Game, lives up to its name…It’s an awesome read. Hill is an American author, rocker and stand-up comedian from Cleveland, Ohio. He is also…

Categories Hockey Books

Pascal Vincent Following Successful Path to NHL Head Coach

Mikhail Bryan | September 25, 2023

With the recent announcement of Pascal Vincent‘s promotion from assistant coach to head coach with the Blue Jackets, we’ll look at the path he’s taken to where he currently sits.…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets 2023 Offseason Review

Mikhail Bryan | September 13, 2023

With the start of the NHL regular season a little under one month away, we’ll take a look at the offseason changes that have taken place in Columbus. From coaching…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets’ 2023 Traverse City Tournament Roster

Mikhail Bryan | September 11, 2023

Later this week, the Columbus Blue Jackets will head north to Traverse City, Michigan, to partake in the annual Traverse City Prospect Tournament. Coached by Cleveland Monsters head coach Trent…

Categories Blue Jackets Prospects

Blue Jackets Will Make the Playoffs in 2023-24

Mikhail Bryan | August 18, 2023

As the NHL pre-season is set to begin in just over a month, and the regular season roughly two weeks after that, we’ll take a look at the Blue Jackets’…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Season Previews

Blue Jackets and University of Michigan Connection Runs Deep

Mikhail Bryan | August 8, 2023

The University of Michigan attracts some of the top hockey talent at the college level. Year after year, the Wolverines find themselves at the top of the Big 10 Conference…

Categories Blue Jackets Prospects

Blue Jackets’ Merzlikins Will Bounce Back in 2023-24

Mikhail Bryan | July 29, 2023

It’s no secret that Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins didn’t have the best season in 2022-23. The 29-year-old Latvian appeared in 30 games and started in 27. He posted a…

Categories Blue Jackets Goaltending, Season Previews

Mike Babcock Will Benefit From NCAA Coaching Detour

Mikhail Bryan | July 21, 2023

It’s a well-known reality that Mike Babcock’s time in Toronto came to an abrupt, fiery ending. Media reports about his treatment of certain players were not flattering, to say the…

Categories Blue Jackets Management, Editor's Choice

Blue Jackets Have Heavy Ties to New Cap City Elite League

Mikhail Bryan | July 16, 2023

Last week, a new summer league in Columbus dropped the puck on their inaugural season. The league was founded by four local hockey players/coaches in the Columbus area: Nick Petraglia,…

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Blue Jackets Center Depth Something to Watch in 2023-24

Mikhail Bryan | July 3, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed Adam Fantilli to an entry-level contract last week. This means Fantilli will not return to the University of Michigan for his sophomore year and will…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Season Previews

Blue Jackets Have Good Options for Defense Pairings in 2023-24

Mikhail Bryan | June 30, 2023

This summer has been an exciting one for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Hiring Mike Babcock as head coach and acquiring two big-name NHL defensemen highlight a few of the offseason…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets Getting Confidence & Experience With Texier’s Return

Mikhail Bryan | June 27, 2023

This past April, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Alex Texier announced he will be returning for the 2023-24 season after spending one season with ZSC Lions in the Swiss National League…

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