Brandon Saad, the Piece That Nobody Knew Was Missing Greg Thornberry | October 7, 2015 A group of young, emerging star forwards? Check. An abundance of organizational offensive talent? Check. An award-winning netminder? Check. A defense that was statistically among the worst in the league?…
Could another slow start be a fatal blow for Todd Richards Jon Rudder | October 7, 2015 A new season means a fresh start—a clean state with glimmering hope and endless possibilities. But as the records reset each October, the Columbus Blue Jackets once again find themselves…
Brandon Saad Knocked Out of Preseason Lineup Dustin L. Nelson | September 22, 2015 The Columbus Blue Jackets will be missing their big summer acquisition for at least the first preseason match. Brandon Saad took a puck to the face on Tuesday and is…
3 Reasons Why Columbus Will Surprise You Mark Scheig | September 20, 2015 Three Takes is a column that explores the world of the Columbus Blue Jackets and offers strong insights into the team and what to watch for. Have a strong take to…
Few Surprises Among Blue Jackets Camp Forward Groups Greg Thornberry | September 19, 2015 After a horrifically long offseason, hockey is back! The Columbus Blue Jackets opened training camp much to the excitement of the fans, as well as the players. From the moment…
Columbus Blue Jackets 2015-16 Season Preview Mark Scheig | September 9, 2015 The Columbus Blue Jackets find themselves in an oddly familiar spot. They ended the 2014-15 season on a very high note, going 16-3-1 in their last 20 games. They were the…
The 5 Players Most Crucial to Columbus’ Success in 2015-16 The Hockey Writers | August 31, 2015 With under a month to go before the start of the preseason, the Columbus Blue Jackets are gearing up for the 2015-16 campaign. After a season that saw them lose…
Ryan Johansen’s Next Big Step Is Into the Spotlight Jon Rudder | August 31, 2015 Ryan Johansen has collected 167 points in 271 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Since being selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2010 NHL draft, the blue-chip prospect…
Path to Postseason a Promising One for Blue Jackets Jon Rudder | August 28, 2015 The Columbus Blue Jackets failed to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2015– a disappointing result for a season that promised so much. After qualifying for the postseason for just…
Analytics of the Blue Jackets Top-Six Greg Thornberry | August 20, 2015 There are many who believe that the Columbus Blue Jackets have one of most talented top-six forward groups in the NHL. When that group features Ryan Johansen, Brandon Saad, and…
Pityk Predicts The Metropolitan Division Michael Pityk | August 18, 2015 August is one of the worst months for those of us who love hockey, news is slow and there usually isn’t much to entertain the masses. However, hockey fans are…
Defining Success for the Blue Jackets in 2015-16 Greg Thornberry | August 13, 2015 Despite the acquisition of Brandon Saad, there are still a lot of unknowns for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Injuries, a less than spectacular blueline, and last season’s inconsistent play are…