Paul Stastny Debuts: Preseason Preview - Blue Jackets At Blues
Finally Blues fans are seeing the the big guns play during the pre-season, as Paul Stastny, David Backes, and most of the rest of the Blues' core are back out on the ice.Hey! Have you heard that Paul...
View ArticleGame 4 (X) Preview: First Big Test
The Jackets head to St. Louis tonight to face a tough team on the road.Columbus Blue Jackets at St. Louis BluesThursday, September 25, 2014 - 8:00 PM EDTScottrade Center - St. Louis, MissouriOpponent...
View ArticleGame Day 4 (X): Blue Jackets at Blues
The Jackets head to St. Louis tonight to face a tough team on the road.Columbus Blue Jackets at St. Louis BluesThursday, September 25, 2014 - 8:00 PM EDTScottrade Center - St. Louis, MissouriOpponent...
View ArticleDevils in the Details - 9/26/2014: Forgettable Night Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 9/26/14Your links for today:Devils LinksIt was a forgettable night for the Devils in a 4-0 preseason loss to the Flyers. [Fire and Ice]...
View ArticleDevil's Advocate: The Pessimistic View Of Derek Stepan's Injury
Looking at the negatives of Derek Stepan's injury, and how it affects the Rangers' playoff chances.When Derek Stepan went down with a broken fibula, my immediate response was to search for how long...
View ArticleGame 4(X): Jackets Power Past Blues 5-4
Despite facing a St. Louis line-up that was deep in NHL regulars, the Blue Jackets relied on special teams to build a big lead, then hung on for a 5-4 win.Pre-season is not the time you expect to see...
View ArticleNew York Rangers Analysis: Rick Nash and Derick Brassard? It makes more sense...
With Derek Stepan out, the Rangers will need to figure out their line combinations moving forward. But an old relationship could be the key to how Alain Vigneault approaches things.The old saying goes,...
View ArticleWho Will Be The Next Man Up?
With Ryan Johansen still unsigned, and the news that Nathan Horton's back issues are likely to keep him out of the lineup indefinitely, what are the Blue Jackets going to look like on opening night?...
View ArticleThe Report - Episode 7: Evan Sporer
In which Evan Sporer of Blue Shirt Banter joins The Report to break down the Rangers...Our trip through the Metro continues today with guest Evan Sporer of the SBNation Rangers site Blue Shirt Banter....
View ArticleGame 5 (X) Preview: A National TV Matinee
The Jackets and Penguins tangle again, this time on TV!Columbus Blue Jackets at Pittsburgh PenguinsSaturday, September 27 - 4:00 PM EDTCONSOL Energy Center - Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaTV - NHL...
View ArticleGame Day 5 (X): Blue Jackets at Penguins
The Jackets and Penguins tangle again, this time on TV!Columbus Blue Jackets at Pittsburgh PenguinsSaturday, September 27 - 4:00 PM EDTCONSOL Energy Center - Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaTV - NHL...
View ArticleQuick Strikes for Sunday, September 28
In this Sunday morning edition of Quick Strikes, the Bolts have something to prove this season, hockey talk returns on the local airwaves, and a feature on Jeff Vinik's plans for downtown Tampa.Follow...
View ArticleNHL Season Preview 2014-15: Three Big Questions Facing the Blue Jackets
Here are three questions that will be on the minds of Jackets fans this upcoming season. Will Ryan Johansen improve on his breakout 2013 / 2014 season?The story that has dominated the headlines for the...
View ArticleThe Report - Episode 8: Jim Rixner (aka Hooks Orpik)
In which the one and only Hooks Orpik of PensBurgh joins The Report to break down the Penguins...Our trip through the Metro continues today with now four-time guest Jim Rixner, who also goes by the...
View ArticleDallas Stars Daily Links: Brenden Dillon Negotiations Becoming Tense
Dillon's agent claims that the Stars declined an offer to sign Brenden Dillon for the same 2-year deal as Cody Eakin, while Jim Nill simply said he refuses to negotiate in public. In less interesting...
View ArticleThe Days Of Whine and Roses
Lady Luck has not smiled upon the Blue Jackets thus far in the ramp-up period to the 2014-15 season. Is it time to panic and pull the ripcord? Nah.Let's see, Ryan Johansen is not signed. Check....
View ArticleGame Day: Hurricanes at Blue Jackets 10-1-14
Youth will be served, as the Canes coaching staff gets a last hard look at a few players fighting for a spot on the Opening Night roster.Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue JacketsOctober 1, 2014 -...
View ArticleGame 7 (X) Preview: Getting Closer
The Jackets continue in their loaded exhibition schedule by welcoming the Hurricanes to Nationwide.Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue JacketsWednesday, October 1, 2014 - 7:00 EDTNationwide Arena -...
View ArticleGame Day 7 (X): Hurricanes at Blue Jackets
The Jackets continue in their loaded exhibition schedule by welcoming the Hurricanes to Nationwide.Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue JacketsWednesday, October 1, 2014 - 7:00 EDTNationwide Arena -...
View ArticleBlue Jackets 6, Hurricanes 3
Victor Rask scores twice in Carolina lossThe Columbus Blue Jackets exploded for four goals in the third period to take over a close game and defeated the Carolina Hurricanes, 6-3 in preseason action in...
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