Columbus Blue jackets News & Opinion

Ten Fantasy Thoughts: Jeff Carter’s struggles, Joe Morrow’s potential and more

Brandon Landry | December 9, 2011

Each Friday, Ten Fantasy Thoughts brings you valuable insight to line changes, buy-low candidates and updates on why a player may be struggling or surging for the past few weeks. This week, Ten Fantasy Thoughts will be discussing Jeff Carter’s offensive woes, the return of a few Stars and much more.

Blue Jackets hire Craig Patrick

Darren Coslov | December 7, 2011

COLUMBUS,OHIO– The Columbus Blue Jackets have named former General Manager and two time Stanley Cup champion Craig Patrick as Senior Advisor of Hockey Operations. It was announced today by Executive…

Current NHL Standings Using New Realignment

Brendan Ross | December 6, 2011

On Monday afternoon the NHL’s Board of Governors agreed to implement the proposed four conference re-alignment beginning for the 2012-2013 National Hockey League season. The new format will divide the…

What Does the new NHL Alignment Mean for the Winter Classic?

Monica McAlister | December 6, 2011

There is a great deal more in creating or reestablishing old rivalries between teams. One of the most heated sports rivalries took place between the Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanche; however, these two teams were not selected to be in a conference together.
How great would a Red Wings vs. Avalanche Winter Classic be though?

Columbus Blue Jackets Getting it Together

Alex Stallings | November 22, 2011

Headed into the November 12 meeting with the Winnipeg Jets the Columbus Blue Jackets were mired in a horrible slump. With a record of 2-12-1 and coming off losses of 9-2 and…

Blue Jackets win in Nashville

Darren Coslov | November 20, 2011

It’s about time two points are awarded to the win column, in Nashville that is. While the Blue Jackets had won just one game in the month of November leading…

Horrible drafting has cost the Columbus Blue Jackets

Tom Yawney | November 14, 2011

It is not unprecedented to see the Columbus Blue Jackets toiling at the bottom of the NHL’s standings. In their 11 year history, they have qualified for the playoffs only…

Rookie Ryan Johansen Sparks Blue Jackets

Alex Stallings | November 13, 2011

How does one go from a mid-round selection in the Bantam draft to a top-5 pick in the NHL draft? If you are Ryan Johansen of the Columbus Blue Jackets…

Blue Jackets Trade Defenseman Kris Russell

Darren Coslov | November 12, 2011

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets have swapped defensemen with St. Louis, sending Kris Russell to the Blues in exchange for Nikita Nikitin. The trade was announced on Friday…

Blue Jackets acquire center Mark Letestu from Pittsburgh

Darren Coslov | November 9, 2011

COLUMBUS,Ohio- Yesterday the Columbus Jackets acquired center Mark Letestu from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 4th round pick in the 2012 NHL entry draft. It was announced by…

Penguins Mark Letestu Traded to Columbus

Mike Colligan | November 8, 2011

The Pittsburgh Penguins spent Tuesday off the ice at a team-building event. When they return to practice on Wednesday they’ll be missing three players. Center Mark Letestu was traded to…

Scrutinizing The Columbus Blue Jackets Roster

Alex Stallings | November 7, 2011

Nobody saw this coming. Not the fans, not the media, and certainly not the players, coaches, and management of the Columbus Blue Jackets. A record of 2-11-1, five points…