Posts About "Zach Werenski"
What Avalanche Defenseman Cale Makar’s Next Contract Could Look Like
January 5th, 2021 It’s hard to believe that just one year after winning the Calder Trophy, given each year to the NHL’s most outstanding rookie, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is going to be in need of a new contract. After being selected fourth overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, Makar decided to honor his commitment to the University...
Blue Jackets' Defensive Depth Has Questions to Answer
October 29th, 2020 With the activity of the NHL offseason slowing down considerably, the Blue Jackets have done quite a bit to reshape their team, but still have a ways to go before the 2020-21 season starts, whenever that may be. The Columbus Blue Jackets addressed the need for centers by acquiring Max Domi and signing veteran forward Mikko Koivu...
Blue Jackets' Potential Trade Partners: Winnipeg Jets
September 8th, 2020 We continue our September Columbus Blue Jackets mini-series on Trading Partners with our look at the Winnipeg Jets. In case you missed the first two parts, you can catch up on both the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs. The Jets are one of the most interesting teams this offseason not only for the Blue Jackets, but for the...
Blue Jackets Inconsistent Power Play Finally Powering Up
August 15th, 2020 Baby steps. When it comes to the Columbus Blue Jackets power play, any sort of breakthrough seems like a major accomplishment. It's wild inconsistency has been a sore spot amongst fans and the team for several seasons now. But maybe, just maybe, we might finally have some tiny signs of life. After going through the qualifier...
5 Blue Jackets Things To Watch For In Game 5
August 9th, 2020 It all comes down to this. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs will play Game 5 of their Stanley Cup Qualifer series Sunday night. This marks the first time in Blue Jackets' franchise history that they are playing in a true elimination game. They've never played in a Game 7 before. What are we watching for? 1. Zach...
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Blue Jackets, Predators, Hurricanes, More
August 9th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Blue Jackets got good news when it comes to a couple of potentially injured players, while the Tampa Bay Lightning got potentially bad news when it comes to their star defenseman. The New Jersey Devils officially picked up two extra draft picks and the Nashville Predators are looking at ways to improve...
5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs' Game 4 Comeback Win
August 8th, 2020 Speechless. Whether you’re a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs or the Columbus Blue Jackets, my guess is that you’re speechless right now. Three goal leads are not safe in this series and Game 4 was no different as the Maple Leafs mimicked their opponents win in Game 3 with a comeback of their own. This time, the Maple Leafs tallied...
Blue Jackets' Cam Atkinson Knows His Time Is Now
July 28th, 2020 Cam Atkinson knows he has a lot more in him. This season wasn't his best by any standards. Coming off of six straight 20-goal seasons, Atkinson played in just 44 games in 2019-20 scoring just 12 goals and 26 points while battling through injuries like most of his teammates. Atkinson hasn't played in a game since he suffered an...
Power Play Is Key for Blue Jackets' Postseason Success
July 22nd, 2020 The Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off the impossible during the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They swept the Presidents' Trophy-winning Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round. The key to the upset was their power play, which struggled during the regular season with a 15.4 percent success rate. In the Lightning series, however, the power...
Pick One Blue Jacket: Pierre-Luc Dubois or Zach Werenski
June 8th, 2020 The National Hockey League is renowned for parity. Commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly wouldn’t have it any other way. This parity comes with the fact that each and every season sees the emergence of new clubs vying for a legitimate shot at Lord Stanley. Parity also appears in the form of elite-level players on...
2019-20 Blue Jackets Report Card
June 6th, 2020 The 2019-20 NHL regular season has come to a close. With the regular season wrapped up and a play-in round matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs looming, it’s time to evaluate the Columbus Blue Jackets on their performance this season. The defense, offense, goaltending, and coaching all have been given a letter grade based on...
Blue Jackets Facing Life Without Seth Jones
February 13th, 2020 The playoff race for the Columbus Blue Jackets was going to be a grind anyway. But I'm not sure they planned on something like this. Seth Jones, their all-world defenseman and best player, will be gone for 8-10 weeks. The Blue Jackets have played most of the season injured anyway so that's not new. But they haven't had to deal with...
Blue Jackets More Close-Knit Than Ever
February 8th, 2020 It was a very historic night for the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night for multiple reasons. Elvis Merzlikins did it again. He pitched his fifth shutout in his last eight games to help the Blue Jackets to their 19th win in their last 26 games. He only had to make 16 saves in the 2-0 win, but he became the first rookie goaltender...
