Posts About "Joonas Korpisalo"
Joonas Korpisalo Sparking Blue Jackets
December 21st, 2017 Imagine going days or even weeks at a time between starts. For Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo, this is a way of life. That's the life of a backup goaltender. They have to stay ready in the event something happens or when it's their turn. They may not get that call for weeks. But when coach calls his name, he's gotta step in...
Blue Jackets 3 Takeaways: Wennberg, Contributions & Confidence
December 21st, 2017 This season, The Hockey Writers will have a recurring “Three Takeaways” feature after Columbus Blue Jackets match-ups, meant to serve as postgame quick hits. 1) Alexander Wennberg Gets Going In his first 24 games, Blue Jackets center Alexander Wennberg tallied only two goals and 11 points. It was way below the expectations he set...
Blue Jackets 3 Takeaways: Dubois, Adding Atkinson & Korpisalo
November 8th, 2017 This season, The Hockey Writers will have a recurring “Three Takeaways” feature after every Columbus Blue Jackets matchup, meant to serve as postgame quick hits. 1) Dubois Breaks Out Pierre-Luc Dubois had not scored a goal in 14 games. That changed with an impressive play to strip the puck from Nashville Predators defenseman P.K....
Blue Jackets Three Takeaways: Confidence, Streaking & Speed
October 18th, 2017 This season, The Hockey Writers will have a recurring “Three Takeaways” feature after every Columbus Blue Jackets matchup, meant to serve as postgame quick hits. 1) Korpisalo's Renewed Confidence The normally cool, calm and collected Joonas Korpisalo forfeited an uncharacteristic five goals to the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct....
Blue Jackets Three Takeaways: Foligno, Anderson & Goaltending
October 8th, 2017 This season, The Hockey Writers will have a recurring “Three Takeaways” feature after every Columbus Blue Jackets matchup, meant to serve as post-game quick hits. 1) A Different Role for Nick Foligno At the start of the season, Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella said he would move Nick Foligno off the wing and into...
Blue Jackets Preseason Thoughts
September 23rd, 2017 The Columbus Blue Jackets played their first preseason game on Tuesday night, losing to the Chicago Blackhawks at home 5-2. Since then, they've lost 3-2 in overtime to the St. Louis Blues and lost 4-3 to the Pittsburgh Penguins. So, the record isn't good for the Jackets so far but there are some positive takeaways. NHL preseason is...
