Posts About "Kerby Rychel"
Time for the Winnipeg Jets to Swim in the Trading Pool
January 5th, 2016 Apparently it was all the rage this week for young players to request trades from the teams that drafted them, and if the Winnipeg Jets play their cards right they stand to benefit in a big way. Not a day after it emerged that Jonathan Drouin had requested a trade out of Tampa Bay, news emerged that all wasn't well in Columbus...
Pittsburgh Penguins Weekly Rumor Roundup
January 4th, 2016 Trade rumors can be tricky business. The rumor mills are a hotbed for sparking controversy and debate among hockey fans. In this weekly piece, I look at the current marketplace and what rumors are circulating both with the Pittsburgh Penguins and the NHL abroad. Unless otherwise noted, these discussions are strictly rumors and not...
Report: Kerby Rychel Requested Trade From Columbus
January 3rd, 2016 The 19th draft pick in the 2013 draft, Kerby Rychel has struggled carving out a role for himself in the Columbus Blue Jackets organization. It was something that came out during development camp, when his "camp" -- likely his father, former NHLer Warren Rychel, and his agent -- met with the organization to discuss why Rychel hadn't risen...
Dear Blue Jackets: Don't Trade Kerby Rychel
November 2nd, 2015 After finishing the first month of the 2015-16 season with only two wins, it would be very tempting for the Columbus Blue Jackets to rush into a trade. A name that has been mentioned frequently since the offseason is young winger Kerby Rychel. Yes, he is one of Jarmo Kekalainen’s most tradable assets, but it would be a terrible...
Reflecting Upon the Blue Jackets, Rick Nash Trade
October 9th, 2015 It’s finally here! The Columbus Blue Jackets season opener approaches against Rick Nash and the New York Rangers. In honor of this, I would like to take a brief look at the infamous trade that sent the face of the Blue Jackets to New York. Some big names were moved, and some not so big. Let's find out where they all ended...
Reflections Of The Blue Jackets Preseason
October 3rd, 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 share? Feel free to leave your comments below or tweet me anytime @THWMark. Take One: The Kids Are Alright Especially Friday night against Buffalo, the Blue Jackets...
5 Little-Known Rookies You Hear About This Season
September 28th, 2015 With only a week and a half left until season opening night, the heat is on and camps are getting intense. First roster cuts have been made with some young prospects still having a chance to crack the opening night roster. With that being said, let’s have a look at some unsung rookies who are still in the mix to make the team and...
3 Blue Jackets Standouts From Traverse City
September 16th, 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 share? Feel free to leave your comments below or tweet me anytime @THWMark. Take One: Kerby Rychel Shines Remember him? His name has been at the center of many trade rumors...
The Player That Columbus Must Trade For
May 22nd, 2015 The trade winds are blowing. As we draw closer to the NHL Draft and free agency, the trade winds will get even stronger. Teams are looking for ways to improve their team in time for the start of next season. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, the trade winds are near hurricane force. As we wrote yesterday, Columbus has made it...
Are Blue Jackets Brewing A Blockbuster?
May 21st, 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. But there are several things we are not sure of yet. We don't know who is all involved. We also don't know how many trades could be coming. A closer look at the Blue...
Future Faces Of The Blue Jackets Franchise
March 17th, 2015 The month of March is usually known as the March to the Playoffs. For a majority of teams, they are either fighting for a playoff spot, or playoff positioning. For the others however, it's a bit of a grim reality that their seasons will come to an end in just a matter of weeks. Players in those situations are out there for...
Film Study: Jackets Reverse Third Period Struggles
December 2nd, 2014 Columbus is no longer the worst team in the league. Well, last night’s 2-1 win over Florida put the Jackets in a tie with Edmonton, but misery enjoys company. That win broke away from the many detrimental trends to which the Jackets have become accustomed. Columbus allowed only 25 shots to reach Sergei Bobrovsky after allowing 42...
Blue Jackets Outlook: A Columbus Q&A with Alison Lukan
September 23rd, 2014 We are continuing our Columbus Blue Jackets season preview series. In the first part, we asked 6 questions of Digital Content and Community Manager of the Blue Jackets Rob Mixer. If you missed that, you can read the interview here. This time, we asked a 6-pack of Blue Jackets questions of Alison Lukan, who covers the team for both...
