When Coaches Pay The Price Jeff Little | January 10, 2010 As the ongoing debate in Columbus demonstrates, contemplated coaching changes are complex affairs invoking strong emotions.
The Winter Of Discontent — Hitchcock’s Precarious Throne Jeff Little | January 7, 2010 With Andy Murray already gone in St. Louis, the drums are beating for Ken Hitchcock in Columbus. Recent events require a change.
Blue Jackets, Hitchcock Seek Common Ground Jeff Little | December 15, 2009 It is well known that Columbus shares the distinction of having just about the youngest franchise in the league, averaging just about 26.5 years of age. Their roster includes only…
A Counter-Point View to “Filatov and The System” Rick Gethin | November 19, 2009 By Rick Gethin “CSKA can give me more right now than Columbus, to whom I am thankful. And all I need is to get playing time.” ~ Blue Jacket…
Filatov and The System Jeff Little | November 19, 2009 Long before Nikita Filatov was born, his parents and fellow Russian citizens were intimately familiar with the аппарат (apparat) – the Russian term for the bewilderingly massive and complex Soviet…
One on One with Blue Jacket Derek Dorsett Rick Gethin | November 3, 2009 By Rick Gethin Agitator, gritty, plays with sandpaper, energy guy, Tazmanian Devil. These are but a few terms that describe Derek Dorsetts’ style of play. Having made his mark…
The Learning Curve Rick Gethin | April 22, 2009 By Rick Gethin The Hockey Writers “There’s something about experience. In life, when you don’t have it, you think it’s overrated. When you have it, it’s obviously very, very…
Blue Jackets On The Verge Rick Gethin | March 20, 2009 Rick Gethin Staff Writer It’s been eight years since the Columbus Blue Jackets came into being as an NHL franchise. Eight long years filled with hope, only to see that…
Be Massive Rick Gethin | March 8, 2009 Rick Gethin, Staff Writer “I wasn’t comfortable at 5-1. When it got to 6-1, I was a little more comfortable.” ~ Blue Jackets Coach, Ken Hitchcock Two days after losing…