Upgrade Options for Devils’ Offense Jesse Kinney | June 8, 2017 Two weeks ago, I detailed how the New Jersey Devils could improve their defense, as it was a major problem last season. The offense was not much better, some could…
Blue Jackets’ Tame Offseason Making Impact Jeff Schaffer | February 3, 2017 Sometimes less is more, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are proving that saying can apply to offseason acquisitions. Columbus finished 27th in the NHL in 2015-16, but the months following…
What Happened to the Oilers 2007 Draft Picks? Shane Sander | January 23, 2017 When the Edmonton Oilers showed up on draft day in June 2007, they had six picks, three of which were first-rounders. In fact, they had three selections in the first 21…
Gagner Is League’s Best Bargain Shane Sander | January 4, 2017 When Sam Gagner was a member of the Edmonton Oilers, fans were in one of two camps. On the one hand, he was a fan favorite, but the team needed…
Preview: Blue Jackets Looking for 14th Against Jets Judson Rempel | December 29, 2016 The Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to win a 14th straight game as they take on the Winnipeg Jets tonight. The Blue Jackets have soared over the last 14 games.…
Recap: Blue Jackets Take NHL’s Top Spot By Trampling Penguins Mark Scheig | December 23, 2016 The Columbus Blue Jackets made a bold statement Thursday night, even if it’s just game 31 for them. Scott Hartnell scored a hat trick. Sam Gagner, Alexander Wennberg, Brandon Saad…
Preview: Jackets Look to Stay Hot Against Flames Mark Scheig | December 16, 2016 The Columbus Blue Jackets continue on their journey through Western Canada Friday when they take on the Calgary Flames. Both teams come in as two of the hottest in the…
Do the Oilers Ruin Players? Marcy Di Michele | December 15, 2016 It’s an oft-heard narrative surrounding the Edmonton Oilers. They rush players to the NHL, they destroy their confidence, they trade them for peanuts and then that player goes on to have…
Recap: Blue Jackets Big 3rd Period Extends Streak Mark Scheig | December 14, 2016 The Columbus Blue Jackets found themselves in familiar territory Tuesday night in Edmonton. After two periods, they found themselves tied with the Oilers. Turns out the Blue Jackets had the…
Foligno & Gagner Proving Worth Michael Mallory | December 6, 2016 The 2015-16 season was a major disappointment for the Columbus Blue Jackets for many reasons including their sluggish start, their coach being fired, and their captain’s disappointing season. The Jackets…
Blue Jackets Playing Defensive Mark Scheig | November 19, 2016 Coming into this new season, the Columbus Blue Jackets had a checklist of things they needed to do to make sure they got off to a better start. Whatever they…
Re-Visiting the Nugent-Hopkins Question Marcy Di Michele | October 27, 2016 It’s still early. Four points in seven games are not terrible. But although it may be early in the NHL season, it’s not early in Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ season. Between the…
