What’s Missing From These Columbus Blue Jackets? Jon Rudder | November 17, 2015 They’ve built a roster to rival any in the Metropolitan division. They’ve targeted, and landed prized free agents. They’ve spent money on home grown talent. They’ve got a Vezina caliber…
Report: Blue Jackets Hunting for a Defenseman Dustin L. Nelson | October 20, 2015 The Blue Jackets early season woes are well documented. They’re off to a 0-6-0 start and will face the New York Islanders on Tuesday, hoping not to fall to 0-7-0,…
Blue Jackets Trade Talk, and Todd Richards Greg Thornberry | October 20, 2015 So let’s fire Todd Richards, and trade Kerby Rychel for P. K. Subban, Kris Letang, and Drew Doughty. No? If you follow the Blue Jackets talk on Twitter, this is…
Mistakes At All Levels Dooming Blue Jackets Mark Scheig | October 18, 2015 When your team starts a season with the highest expectations they’ve ever had, an 0-6 record is completely unacceptable. Yet, that’s where the Columbus Blue Jackets find themselves after a…
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…
Jarmo Kekalainen: Draft Expert Mark Scheig | August 26, 2015 The Columbus Blue Jackets started to turn a corner when John Davidson became president of hockey operations. When Davidson named Jarmo Kekalainen the team’s new general manager, the Blue Jackets…
The Blue Jackets Should Trade Jack Johnson Greg Thornberry | August 7, 2015 The Blue Jackets should trade Jack Johnson. It sounds really easy doesn’t it? The problem with Johnson is that he is a bit of an enigma. He is the worst,…
In Search of Defensive Muscle The Hockey Writers | August 2, 2015 Despite Blue Jackets’ General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen’s boisterous optimism with the club’s current defensive line-up, make no mistake: Columbus’ defensive blue line will need to be revamped to…
3 Takes: The Draft, The Defense & The Division Mark Scheig | July 23, 2015 Three Takes is a weekly feature that explores the world of the Columbus Blue Jackets and offers strong insights into the team and what to watch for. Have a strong…
Blue Jackets Kekalainen Helping Change Culture In Columbus Mark Scheig | July 12, 2015 The Columbus Blue Jackets are in unchartered territory. Never before in their franchise history have the Blue Jackets had three consecutive winning seasons or back-to-back 40-win seasons. They now have…
Reilly’s Decision Leaves Blue Jackets Defense In Dire Straits Mark Scheig | June 22, 2015 Finally, the inevitable happened. Mike Reilly has informed the Blue Jackets that they are out of the running for his services. It comes as no surprise. He was expected to…
Are Blue Jackets Brewing A Blockbuster? Mark Scheig | May 21, 2015 All is quiet in Columbus for now. That may not last much longer. It’s no secret that the Blue Jackets are in the market to make some trades this offseason. …