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Rick Gethin

Rick Gethin was an Associate Editor of TheHockeyWriters.com.

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It's A Good Fit For Upshall/Columbus

It's A Good Fit For Upshall/Columbus

March 16th, 2011 Columbus, OH - By Rick Gethin        Eight games after he was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets from the Phoenix Coyotes, forward Scottie Upshall has quickly become a fan favorite. He's put up 4 goals in 8 games with Columbus, bringing his season total to 20 and a new career high. His combination of speed, skill...
For Columbus, It's An Uphill Climb

For Columbus, It's An Uphill Climb

March 14th, 2011   "Our goal is still to make the playoffs. We need to pull off some huge wins." ~ Columbus Blue Jackets Captain, Rick Nash     With just 14 games to go in the regular season and 8 points back from the 8th (and final) playoff position, the Columbus Blue Jackets still have an upbeat attitude about them. In...
There Is No "Easy Button" For Blue Jackets

There Is No "Easy Button" For Blue Jackets

January 8th, 2011 Columbus, OH      At the halfway point of the season, the angst in Columbus is palpable. Just in the last few days it was revealed that Mike Commodore requested a trade out of Columbus and that a "big" trade was in the works. I won't rehash that, as my colleague Jeff Little has penned a couple of excellent articles...
Toe To Toe With The Boogieman

Toe To Toe With The Boogieman

December 17th, 2010 Columbus, OH      His NHL career spanned 12 years and included 630 games played, 15-57-72 and 1449 PIM. He's gone toe to toe with some of the best players in the league and was involved in the notorious line brawls between the Buffalo Sabres/Philadelphia Flyers in both 1996 and 1997. It's no wonder that Bob Boughner earned...
One On One With CBJ Asst. Coach Dan Hinote

One On One With CBJ Asst. Coach Dan Hinote

October 25th, 2010 By Rick Gethin You'd never guess that Dan Hinote is an NHL assistant coach with the Columbus Blue Jackets. He has the exuberance of a 20 year old and a perpetual smile plastered on his face. With just one look, you can tell that he's really happy to be here. He was born in Florida and raised in Minnesota. After accepting an...
Not Satisfied? You Might Want To Stick Around

Not Satisfied? You Might Want To Stick Around

October 14th, 2010 By Rick Gethin There was an undercurrent of discontent rippling through Columbus this past summer at the "supposed" non-moves made by Scott Howson and the club. The message boards and comments said that no "star" player was picked up via Free Agency and consequently the Columbus Blue Jackets were an already "has-been, bottom...
Off-Season Conditioning With Marc Methot

Off-Season Conditioning With Marc Methot

August 7th, 2010 By Rick Gethin Ah, summer. A time for vacations and grilling out with family and friends, day trips to a magical place and relaxation abounds. It's a time to enjoy a slower pace of life. Hockey players are no different in that they want to enjoy these same things. Contrary to what many people think,  that doesn't mean that...
Scott Arniel - The Man For The Job?

Scott Arniel - The Man For The Job?

June 2nd, 2010 By Rick Gethin The search for a new man behind the Blue Jackets bench is entering it's final phase. Manitoba Moose head coach Scott Arniel was the first of five to interview for the vacant coaching position in Columbus. He's had a second meeting with the management team and is waiting for the word from Blue Jackets GM Scott...
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