Recap: Blue Jackets Regain First By Hammering Hurricanes Mark Scheig | January 17, 2017 The Columbus Blue Jackets used a quick flurry of goals at the end of the first period to blow away the Hurricanes 4-1 at Nationwide Arena Tuesday night. The win gave…
Quick Starts Propel Blue Jackets To Success Mark Scheig | November 14, 2016 Jumping Out Early It took Boone Jenner just 1:23 Wednesday night against Anaheim. It took Nick Foligno just 2:29 Thursday in Boston. It took Sam Gagner just 2:34 Saturday night…
Blue Jackets Grinding Without Key Players Mark Scheig | November 7, 2016 The challenge was clear. One night after dismantling the Montreal Canadiens 10-0 at Nationwide Arena, the Columbus Blue Jackets had to play a team who has traditionally been tough on…
Blue Jackets Pressure Points: Top-Line Center Mark Scheig | August 14, 2016 We continue our summer series, titled Blue Jackets Pressure Points, on the Columbus Blue Jackets. We ask hard questions about the team and attempt to answer them as it relates to…
Blue Jackets Future Outlook: Concerned Excitement Mark Scheig | April 11, 2016 For the 13th time in 15 seasons, the Columbus Blue Jackets will not taste the sweet taste of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Given the level of expectation that the team had…
Are Blue Jackets In Danger Of Losing Seth Jones? Mark Scheig | March 28, 2016 This is a question that no Blue Jacket fan ever wants to think about. However, given the salary cap, it’s something that needs addressed. Is there a chance, even a small…
Boone Jenner Thriving In Tough Circumstances Mark Scheig | March 27, 2016 The finish line can’t come soon enough for the Columbus Blue Jackets. A promising season of hope and excitement faded into a dark abyss just eight games into the season.…
What Teams Have the Least Flexibility in an Expansion Draft? Dustin Nelson | March 22, 2016 The expansion draft may soon be coming to the NHL. With the league determined to make the draft deeper than previous expansion drafts, it could spell trouble for a couple…
Blue Jackets Slowly Gaining National Relevance Mark Scheig | March 6, 2016 Locally, the Columbus Blue Jackets have a loyal following that has endured some of the darkest of times in their brief history. Even with just two playoff appearances and no…
Hockey Headlines: Backstrom Traded; “Big” Moves for the Oilers Marcy Di Michele | February 29, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: How have mid-season trades helped to fuel recent Stanley Cup Champions? [National Post] So who won this years…
What Should the Ducks Look For on the Trade Front Marc Soumako | January 13, 2016 The Ducks must find some secondary scoring to add to the lineup With last week’s little trade frenzy behind us, I could’t help but notice that the Ducks still have…
Fantasy Fluctuation: Recency, Reputation and Your Roster Dustin Nelson | December 11, 2015 This week’s fantasy hockey risers and fallers fit a pattern that reveals a lot about how many think when they construct their rosters. I’m largely talking about keeper leagues here,…