Posts About "Jarmo Kekalainen"
Blue Jackets Happy With Return to Play Progress
May 28th, 2020 We have progress. Not only that, the Columbus Blue Jackets are happy with the current progress of the NHL's Return to Play plan. GM Jarmo Kekalainen and captain Nick Foligno took time on Wednesday to speak on a conference call to discuss their thoughts on the plan. While they are excited for things that could happen in the future,...
Blue Jackets: Jarmo Kekalainen's 3rd-Round Picks Ranked
May 28th, 2020 Ever since Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen was named Scott Howson's successor on Feb. 13, 2013, the franchise's fortunes have dramatically changed and they have slowly earned respect around the NHL. Kekalainen's focal point, among his many duties as GM, and what was missing from the early Blue Jackets' history,...
Columbus Blue Jackets: Put Some Respect on That Name
May 25th, 2020 Let's take a quick trip down memory lane, shall we? The date was May 6, 2019. Despite giving the Boston Bruins all they could handle in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Columbus Blue Jackets eventually lost Game 6 by a 3-0 score to send them into a whirlwind of an offseason. The question everyone wanted to know...
8 Potential Blue Jackets' First-Round Draft Targets
May 18th, 2020 For just the second time in the last four seasons, the Columbus Blue Jackets will make a selection in the first round of the NHL Draft. That will afford the team a chance to land one of the best players available in a loaded draft class. Take nothing away from the Blue Jackets though despite their lack of firsts in recent years. From...
Blue Jackets Have Assets but Lack Cap Space to Add Scoring Help
May 11th, 2020 NHL teams typically improve in two ways: through the draft and development of young players or trading for or acquiring through free agency experienced players who fill specific needs. The Columbus Blue Jackets are in a good position to promote from within and perhaps trade for scoring. The team’s depth in goal and on defense is...
Blue Jackets Goaltending in Luxurious Position
April 25th, 2020 What was once the biggest question for the Columbus Blue Jackets is suddenly now one of its biggest strengths. On Thursday, the Blue Jackets agreed to terms with goaltender Elvis Merzlikins on a two-year contract extension that will keep him in Columbus through the 2021-22 season. It's the same term that Joonas Korpisalo recently...
Blue Jackets' Signings Show Early Glimpse of Next Season
April 21st, 2020 There might not be hockey on the ice at this point. But the Columbus Blue Jackets spent Friday and Monday signing players for next season and beyond. On Friday, the Blue Jackets gave All-Star goaltender Joonas Korpisalo a two-year extension. Then on Monday, they signed former Sabre and Avalanche forward Mikhail Grigorenko to a...
Blue Jackets' Jarmo Kekalainen Finding Success Later in Drafts
March 30th, 2020 On Feb. 13, 2013, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced Jarmo Kekalainen as their third general manager in franchise history. Since taking over the role, he and his drafting team have been responsible for a total of seven drafts, all of which have had their expected ups and downs. Aside from the obvious first-round selections, his...
Blue Jackets Remain Confident Despite Quiet Deadline
February 25th, 2020 Unwavering confidence. That is what Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen showed when he spoke to the media on Monday after having a much quieter trade deadline than last season. They made just two moves on the day. However the team seems pleased with how things went. You can watch his availability...
Answering Blue Jackets' Fans Trade Deadline Questions
February 21st, 2020 We are near the end of the road to the NHL's Trade Deadline, finally. In just a matter of three days, teams will need to decide if they want to make additional moves. They have until 3 P.M. eastern on Monday to complete a trade. For the last few weeks here at the Hockey Writers, we've explored different elements of the Columbus...
Blue Jackets Quickly Becoming Goaltending Factory
February 15th, 2020 Bob who? That is the question many fans are asking of late. For them, that's a very good thing. How were the Columbus Blue Jackets going to move on from Sergei Bobrovsky after he left for South Florida? We were going to see the state of the goaltending depth play out. In this crazy 2019-20 season, one of the biggest positives has...
Blue Jackets Need to Make Season-Defining Decision
February 10th, 2020 We now continue our month-long series on the Columbus Blue Jackets and the NHL Trade Deadline. In part one, we discussed why the Toronto Maple Leafs make a perfect trading partner. In part two, we explored why the Blue Jackets have reasons they could trade Josh Anderson. Today, we get right to the heart of the matter. If you saw the...
Blue Jackets & Sabres Being Shaped by Different Cultures
February 1st, 2020 Welcome to the first day of February. You've made it through the long month of January. The days are getting longer. The hockey becomes more meaningful by each passing game. Most importantly, business starts to pick up around the NHL. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo Sabres open their February schedule with a matinee at KeyBank...
