Posts About "Alexandre Texier"

French Newcomer Alexandre Texier Making a Splash with Blue Jackets

April 9th, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Fortunately for the Columbus Blue Jackets, a team called KalPa in the Finnish hockey league completed its season last month well below the line to make the playoffs. Alexandre Texier, a 19-year-old centre, scored in overtime to win Kal...

NHL News & Notes: Sather, Marlies Sign Brazeau & More

April 4th, 2019 In today's News & Notes, Glen Sather is transitioning roles with the New York Rangers, the Toronto Marlies have signed Justin Brazeau and the Columbus Blue Jackets recalled Adam Clendening and Alexandre Texier from the AHL. Related: NHL News & Notes: Senyshyn, Frederic, Karlsson & More Sather to Transition Away From...

Alexandre Texier: The Changing Face of European Hockey

June 29th, 2017 Nico Hischier made history for his country at the 2017 NHL Draft. Chosen first overall by the New Jersey Devils, he became the highest drafted Swiss player ever. In a year in which three in five players selected were from North America, another European player had an even greater breakthrough. Selected 45th by the Columbus Blue...

Blue Jackets Making Big Offseason Statement

June 26th, 2017 Who saw that trade coming? I sure didn't. The Columbus Blue Jackets made an enormous splash on Friday by acquiring Artemi Panarin from the Chicago Blackhawks. He along with Tyler Motte and a sixth-round pick came to Columbus in exchange for Brandon Saad, Anton Forsberg and a fifth-round pick in 2018. In a word, woah. Where did that...