Posts About "Alexander Wennberg"
Blue Jackets Three Takeaways: Milano, Face-Offs & Ugly Hockey
October 11th, 2017 This season, The Hockey Writers will have a recurring “Three Takeaways” feature after every Columbus Blue Jackets matchup, meant to serve as post-game quick hits. 1) Milano and Bobrovsky Keep Rolling Raise a hand if you predicted Sonny Milano would be the first Columbus Blue Jackets youngster to break out in the early going of the...
25 Blue Jackets Questions for 2017-18
October 4th, 2017 The Columbus Blue Jackets finalized their roster on Tuesday with 13 forwards, eight defensemen and two goaltenders. They can now turn their attention to Friday's season opener against the New York Islanders. Before the games begin, we have questions. How will this season go? What kinds of things can we expect? What storylines are we...
Wennberg Deal a Comparable for Red Wings, Larkin & Mantha
September 6th, 2017 Now that the ink is dry, the Detroit Red Wings should take note of the contract that was recently agreed to between the Columbus Blue Jackets and budding star Alexander Wennberg. Why? Because Dylan Larkin and Anthony Mantha will need new deals next offseason, and they’re both due for a hefty raise. Last week, I dove into how Larkin,...
Blue Jackets Unzipped: Wennberg Signed, Panarin Introduced
September 2nd, 2017 This is the début of a new column for the 2017-18 season called Blue Jackets Unzipped. Once a week or as needed throughout the season, we will discuss the latest happenings around the Columbus Blue Jackets mixed in with my deeper thoughts. Today, we recap a busy week in Columbus. Wennberg Finally Signs The calendar has turned to...
Blue Jackets Sign Alexander Wennberg to Contract Extension
September 1st, 2017 The Columbus Blue Jackets and center Alexander Wennberg have agreed to terms on a six-year contract extension worth $29.4 million that will keep the 22-year-old with the team through the 2022-23 season, the Blue Jackets announced Friday. The deal comes with a cap hit of $4.9 million per season and will eat one year of Wennberg's...
NHL's Top 5 Breakout Candidates for 2017-18
August 15th, 2017 Each year, a small group of individuals take a giant leap towards stardom in the NHL. While top tier prospects like Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine are able to have an immediate impact upon arriving in the league, many players take upwards of three years before establishing their true mark on the NHL. The 2016-17 edition of the...
