Game 8 (X) Preview: Final Tune Up
The Jackets close out their exhibition schedule without Ryan Johansen, as the Predators come calling.Nashville Predators at Columbus Blue JacketsSaturday, October 4, 2014 - 7:00 EDTNationwide Arena -...
View ArticleGame Day 8 (X): Predators at Blue Jackets
The Jackets close out their exhibition schedule without Ryan Johansen, as the Predators come calling.Nashville Predators at Columbus Blue JacketsSaturday, October 4, 2014 - 7:00 EDTNationwide Arena -...
View ArticleGame 8(X) Recap: Jackets Edge Predators in Final Warm-up
The Blue Jackets ended the pre-season at 7 - 1, but had to lean heavily on Nick Foligno and Sergei Bobrovsky for an ugly win.Somehow it's fitting that the final game of the pre-season came down to the...
View ArticleJackets claim Skille off waivers
The Blue Jackets have claimed former Blue Jacket Jack Skille off waivers from the Islanders, which makes complete sense. Wait, what?Well, I hope Jack Skille didn't put down too much money on a Long...
View ArticleWaivers: Columbus claims Jack Skille; Aaron Ness, others clear; Hawks waive...
We thank Jack Skille and TJ Brennan for their contributions to the master plan.More record-keeping from waiver-and-tradenado weekend on Long Island: The Columbus Blue Jackets have (re)claimed forward...
View ArticleSeason Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets
We catch up with the Columbus Blue JacketsIn the next installment of our season preview, we look at the Columbus Blue Jackets and our friends at Jackets Cannon.#1: The Ryan Johansen contract situation...
View ArticleJohansen Signs New 3 Year, $12 Million Deal
The Summer of Johan has come to an end. After both sides seemed to be at an impossible impasse, they've finally come together on a three year, $12 million deal to get the 2010 1st round pick back on...
View ArticleCooler heads prevail in contract mess between Blue Jackets, Ryan Johansen
Cooler heads finally prevailed in Columbus as the Blue Jackets and Ryan Johansen agreed to a new three-year contract for the restricted free agent center. After a very public and at times very...
View ArticleSo, 7-1-0: What Does It *Really* Mean?
Let's reflect back on the exhibition season, and think about what it really means in the grand scheme of things.I got a text from a friend last week who used to live in Columbus and who has since moved...
View ArticleJackets Make Final Cuts
The Blue Jackets have made their final roster moves to prepare for the opening of the 2014-2015 NHL season. The only question now is how those players will be lined up.After the news that Ryan Johansen...
View ArticleMeet Your 2014 / 2015 Columbus Blue Jackets
The final roster is set, now meet the players who will suit up for the Jackets on opening night. The final roster is set.Though there was some serious drama getting to this point, the final roster...
View ArticleDissecting The Deal: The Dollars and Sense
The long, tortuous Ryan Johansen saga finally reached its climax on Monday. Here's a look at what the deal does for each side.The thunderstorm that blew through Columbus on Monday evening had some...
View ArticleAdam Cracknell Claimed by Blue Jackets
Tragic news today, as forward Adam Cracknell was claimed on waivers by the Columbus Blue Jackets. This is a pretty good opportunity for Cracknell to actually see playing time. Columbus badly needs...
View ArticleWhy Can't We Have Nice Things?!? Dubinsky Sidelined Indefinitely
In yet another stinging blow, the Blue Jackets have placed center Brandon Dubinsky on IR with a lower body injury.As if going the entire pre-season without Ryan Johansen, Ryan Murray, and Nathan Horton...
View ArticleDevils in the Details - 10/8/2014: 23 Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 10/8/14Your links for today:Devils LinksThe Devils have a 23-man roster. [Fire and Ice] [Star-Ledger]No more Ryan Carter. :( He was tired of waiting for...
View ArticleQuick Strikes for Wednesday, October 8
The return of the Syracuse Crunch, the lack of star power in hockey broadcasts, and a tutorial on how to use one of the Extra Skater replacements are just some of the things in our Quick Strikes for...
View ArticleQuick Hits: Red Wings' Hockey Season Has Officially Arrived!
Due to scholastic endeavors, today's Quick Hits is going to be a bit shorter than usual.Red Wings NewsPavel Datsyuk officially out for Red Wings opener; Andrej Nestrasil likely to make NHL debut |...
View ArticleThursday Habs Links: A brand new start for the Canadiens
Here are your daily links, including all of the pregame interviews and stories before opening night in Toronto, what Bob McKenzie thinks of the Habs, the opportunities available for non-roster Habs,...
View ArticleBuffalo Sabres vs. Columbus Blue Jackets preview: The season begins
The 2014-15 Sabres hockey season gets underway tonight at home against the Blue Jackets. Hockey is back, people!Game #1!Buffalo Sabres (0-0-0) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets(0-0-0)Puck Drop -7:00pm EST |...
View ArticleOpening Day Musings
Hockey is back for real, including all of the little things that we tend to overlook in the hunt for wins and losses.Hockey is back. After 117 days with only trades, free agent signings and injuries...
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