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Q & A With Rob Mixer Of The Columbus Blue Jackets

Welcome back to our summer preview series.

This is the second part of a two-part series we are doing with the Blue Jackets. We are going to ask 10 burning Blue Jackets questions. Helping us do that are two people that know the Blue Jackets about as good as anybody.

In Part One, Alison Lukan from Bluejackets.com and Buckeye State Hockey joined us to help answer these burning Blue Jackets questions. You can listen to that conversation here.

This time Rob Mixer, the man behind the Blue Jackets Twitter account, stopped by to give his perspective on the same questions. What will the Top Nine look like come opening night? Who will play with Ryan Johansen and Brandon Saad? Which prospect will end up in Columbus first? Click below to hear our entire conversation with Rob.

10 Burning Blue Jackets Questions, Answered

Welcome back to our summer preview series.

In case you missed our first two previews, we previewed the Metropolitan Division with TSN’s Frank Seravalli. We also previewed fantasy hockey with NHL.com’s Matt Sitkoff. Today, we focus on the Columbus Blue Jackets.

This is the first part of a two-part series we are doing with the Blue Jackets. We are going to ask 10 burning Blue Jackets questions. Helping us do that are two individuals that know the Blue Jackets about as good as anybody.

In Part One, Alison Lukan from Bluejackets.com and Buckeye State Hockey joined us to help answer these burning Blue Jackets questions. Can the Jackets win the Metro? What is the state of the defense given no new acquisitions? Why is Sergei Bobrovsky the NHL’s second highest paid goalie? How much pressure is Todd Richards under to win this season? That is just some of what you’ll get.

Stay tuned for Part Two of 10 burning questions, when Rob Mixer from Bluejackets.com stops by to give his perspective on the same questions. Click below to hear our entire conversation with Alison.

The 4th Line Podcast: Episode 39

Episode 39 of The 4th Line Podcast presented by The Hockey Writers is here, and it’s sure to be one of the more fun episodes of the cast.

The guys talk about the Voracek and Galchenyuk contracts, the Bonino/Sutter trade, talk to Dan Rice from The Hockey Writers about the New Jersey Devils and realignment, share some of their fantasy hockey history and read your feedback about Space Jam.

About The 4th Line Podcast:

The 4th Line Podcast Presented By The Hockey Writers comes out of Calgary, Alberta, bringing a no finesse take on the world of hockey.

Started by Carl, Dave and Gary in October 2014, the guys share their thoughts on the news of the week and air their grievances in the Kangaroo Court.  With a variety of opinions, The 4th Line provide their own unique and fun view of hockey. So, tune in every week to hear the latest from the guys and their guests, and get a view on the game you can’t find anywhere else.

You can also find The 4th Line on Soundcloud, iTunes and Twitter.

The 4th Line Podcast: The Greatest Thing About Hockey

Carl and Joel are back with episode 36 of The 4th Line Podcast presented by The Hockey Writers. This week features talk about what makes the game so great.

Synopsis:

The guys take their top 32 things that make hockey great and try to decide which one is ultimately The Definitive Greatest Thing About Hockey. They take the time to disagree on just about every pick as they attempt to mutually decide which is best.

About The 4th Line Podcast:

The 4th Line Podcast Presented By The Hockey Writers comes out of Calgary, Alberta, bringing a no finesse take on the world of hockey.

Started by Carl, Dave and Gary in October 2014, the guys share their thoughts on the news of the week and air their grievances in the Kangaroo Court.  With a variety of opinions, The 4th Line provide their own unique and fun view of hockey. So, tune in every week to hear the latest from the guys and their guests, and get a view on the game you can’t find anywhere else.

You can also find The 4th Line on Soundcloud, iTunes and Twitter.

THW Video: Jack Eichel Speaks With The Media

It’s no secret that Jack Eichel has been the center of attention at this year’s Buffalo Sabres Prospect Development Camp at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo. After all, he was the number two overall pick in the 2015 NHL Draft, and is expected to be a major player for the Sabres going forward.

Other than his stint with Team USA at the World Championships earlier this year, the development camp has been the first taste of professional hockey for the 18-year old from Boston; his first taste of what his coaches expect from him going forward.

Thursday proved to be the toughest on-ice session of the week due it being more conditioning and testing than any individual skill drills. Still, it was important for players to show what they can do in these types of situations, including speed, acceleration and cutting.

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Eichel spoke with the media after the session, giving his thoughts on conditioning, what he’s learned during his first week with the Sabres, his teammates and the anticipated record crowd for the team’s Blue and Gold Scrimmage on Friday Night.

For more on the Buffalo Sabres and their prospect camp, keep it locked to The Hockey Writers.

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