Last-Place Blue Jackets Still Producing Sellout Crowds Mark Scheig | January 22, 2023 18,807. Let that number sink in for a minute. That was the announced crowd at Nationwide Arena Saturday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets hosted the San Jose Sharks. Not…
How NHL Teams Fall From the Top Mike Fink | January 18, 2023 The goal in the NHL is to win the Stanley Cup. A few teams come close, but those that win the Cup or put together great seasons worthy of winning…
Blue Jackets’ Lack of Energy Cause For Great Concern Mark Scheig | January 17, 2023 The Columbus Blue Jackets enjoyed a nice Sunday off after perhaps one of their best games of the season Saturday night in Detroit. They had energy. They controlled the game.…
Oilers Must Reverse Disturbing Trend of Wasting McDavid’s Prime Mark Scheig | January 11, 2023 Connor McDavid is hands down the best hockey player in the world. He’s on track to win his first Rocket Richard Trophy this season on top of everything else he’s…
NHL’s Top 5 Defenses – Midseason Updated Eugene Helfrick | January 10, 2023 Defense wins championships. It’s a saying as old as hockey itself, but there is truth to this wisdom. A stout defense can both limit the opponent’s scoring chances while placing…
Maple Leafs Offer Perfect Tanking Strategy For Everyone to Follow Mark Scheig | January 8, 2023 The Toronto Maple Leafs actually did something to perfection. Seriously. Because of this, smart teams and their fans need to follow their lead. It seems strange, doesn’t it? The Toronto…
A Guide to NHL Arena Traditions Mike Fink | January 2, 2023 Every team has its unique traditions and fan participation aspects that make each NHL arena special. It’s what makes attending games cool for fans of their respective teams and hockey…
Maple Leafs Exposing Fatal Flaw in Current Playoff Format Mark Scheig | January 1, 2023 The Toronto Maple Leafs are enjoying life these days. After their latest win, a 6-2 triumph over the defending Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche, they find themselves in third place…
Blue Jackets’ Christmas Mailbag: Where Do They Go From Here? Mark Scheig | December 23, 2022 The Columbus Blue Jackets have one more game to play before Christmas against the Chicago Blackhawks. We thought this would be a good time to gather around one last time…
Blue Jackets’ Fans Already Coping With Another Awful Season Mark Scheig | December 18, 2022 The Columbus Blue Jackets ended their three-game road trip with an afternoon affair in Boston. Despite hanging in the game until later in the third period, the result was the…
The NHL Blueprint for Goaltending Success in 2022-23 Mike Fink | December 16, 2022 In the NHL, teams need reliable goaltending to see success and good goaltenders are pivotal to a strong regular season and playoff run. However, how goaltenders are used and how…
Canadiens Able to Trade Anderson with Slafkovsky’s Emergence Trege Wilson | December 11, 2022 The Montreal Canadiens are in a transition period where they are trying to build a team for long-term success. This is a complete 180 from what the previous management accomplished,…
