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William Espy

William Espy is a graduate of California State University, Stanislaus. He has been writing about hockey since 2016 on various platforms. He currently covers the Columbus Blue Jackets and San Jose Sharks but had a previous stint covering the Calgary Flames.

Pascal Vincent’s Future Shouldn’t Be Halted by Blue Jackets Stint

William Espy | May 12, 2025

Pascal Vincent’s time as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets didn’t go as he had hoped; that goes without saying. Now, he’s a member of the Montreal Canadiens organization…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Laval Rocket, Montreal Canadiens

Sascha Boumedienne – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

William Espy | May 7, 2025

Sascha Boumedienne 2024-25 Team: Boston University (NCAA)Date of Birth: Jan 17, 2007Place of Birth: Oulo, FINHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 183 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Boston University has…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Blue Jackets Should Move on From Daniil Tarasov This Summer

William Espy | April 29, 2025

Daniil Tarasov was meant to be the Columbus Blue Jackets’ goaltender of the future. Now, nearly eight years after former general manager Jarmo Kekalainen selected the Russian goaltender in the…

Categories Blue Jackets Goaltending, Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets’ James van Riemsdyk Was an Underrated Addition

William Espy | April 19, 2025

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed James van Riemsdyk late in the offseason, as teams were gearing up for training camp and the preseason rookie tournaments league-wide were underway.  Although van…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets Face Tough Road to Playoff Berth

William Espy | April 6, 2025

The Columbus Blue Jackets have only seven more games in the 2024-25 season, and their playoff chances are riding on their upcoming performances. Despite being seen as bottom-feeders by many…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets Add Depth, Potential With Jack Williams Signing

William Espy | March 27, 2025

On Tuesday (March 25), the Columbus Blue Jackets announced the signing of undrafted free agent Jack Williams from Northeastern University. An offensive threat in the very difficult Hockey East conference…

Categories Blue Jackets Prospects, Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets Should Prioritize Fabbro Extension Over Provorov’s

William Espy | March 21, 2025

When the trade deadline passed, the Columbus Blue Jackets kept two key members of their defensive corps who will be unrestricted free agents at the end of the season. General…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier Well-Deserving of New Contract

William Espy | March 5, 2025

When the Columbus Blue Jackets acquired Mathieu Olivier from the Nashville Predators during the summer of 2022, nobody truly thought much of it. Less than three years later, things have…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets’ Lindstrom Has Options at the NCAA Level

William Espy | February 24, 2025

Cayden Lindstrom, the Columbus Blue Jackets’ fourth overall pick this past summer, reportedly has an interesting decision ahead of him in the near future.  Lindstrom could be one of the…

Categories Blue Jackets Prospects, Columbus Blue Jackets, NCAA

Blue Jackets Are a Logical Trade Destination for Red Wing Vladimir Tarasenko

William Espy | February 11, 2025

The Columbus Blue Jackets are going to be buyers at the 2025 Trade Deadline; Don Waddell has already made that clear. With a considerable number of injuries to key forwards,…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Trade Deadline

Blue Jackets Reunion With Saad Would Benefit Both Sides

William Espy | January 30, 2025

It’s been nearly a decade since Brandon Saad took the ice as a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Pittsburgh, PA native is set to become an unrestricted free…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets’ Del Bel Belluz Making it Tough to Send Him to AHL

William Espy | January 29, 2025

Luca Del Bel Belluz has not stopped exceeding expectations this season. At 21 years old, Del Bel Belluz is already becoming an impact player for the Columbus Blue Jackets after…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets
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