Posts tagged with "Nick Foligno"
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 Early Season Watchlist
October 6th, 2017 Well Blue Jackets fans, you've made it. Your team is now just hours away from their opening night puck drop. After a pretty eventful offseason, training camp and preseason, it's time for the real stuff.Before their season kicks off though, I'd like to present a handful of Jackets players to keep a close eye on in the early goings....
Oliver Bjorkstrand's Ready For Launch
August 27th, 2017 Welcome to part eight of Blue Jackets' Pressure Points, our summer review of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Our focus today turns to a player that could help decide the fate of this team.Gone are players like Scott Hartnell and Brandon Saad. Between them, they scored 90 points including 37 goals to help the Blue Jackets to their best...
Columbus Blue Jackets: Replacing William Karlsson
August 5th, 2017 Blue Jackets' Pressure Points rolls into the month of August by asking a very important question. Who will replace William Karlsson in the lineup?This story doesn't get enough attention. If the Blue Jackets want to build off the success they had last year, they must find the right player to replace Karlsson. The things that Karlsson...
Tortorella Addresses Major Concern Prior to Playoffs
April 2nd, 2017 Imagine for a minute the teams that will take part in this season's Stanley Cup Playoffs. You will see teams like the Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins among others who have been to the dance before. These teams have years of playoff experience behind them. They know what to expect. They know what it takes...Blue Jackets Still Looking for Offensive Answers
March 31st, 2017 The Columbus Blue Jackets entered Thursday hoping to find their offense. By the time the dust settled on a 2-1 overtime win for the Carolina Hurricanes, the Blue Jackets were still looking for answers. A Decent Start In a game where both teams struggled to take control for long stretches, the Blue Jackets drew first blood in the second...
