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Good news on the arena front

In a summer that has been short on news in general, it was nice to hear some positive words about Nationwide Arena from Columbus Blue Jackets President Mike Priest last night. The Blue Jackets lease the arena from Nationwide Insurance, which privately funded the construction of the approximately $106 million facility after voters stuck down [...]

Bart Logan | July 15th, 2010 | Continued

Berry officially named assistant coach

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Berry officially named assistant coach

As expected, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced Wednesday that Brad Berry will join Scott Arniel’s staff behind the bench beginning this season.

Berry spent two years under Arniel in Manitoba from 2006-08 before leaving the team for family reasons.

Rob Ogden | June 23rd, 2010 | Continued

CBJ Draft Preview

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CBJ Draft Preview

If the Blue Jackets stick with the fourth overall pick, they will have the chance to fulfill one of the franchise’s perennial needs: a number one defenseman.

Bart Logan | June 22nd, 2010 | Continued

Blue Jackets Clean House

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Blue Jackets Clean House

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that former interim head coach Claude Noel and assistants Gary Agnew and Gord Murphy as well as strength and conditioning coach Barry Brennan will not return behind Columbus’ bench in 2010-2011.

Rob Ogden | June 15th, 2010 | Continued

Arniel Accepts Coaching Job, Boucher Remaining In Hamilton For Now

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Arniel Accepts Coaching Job, Boucher Remaining In Hamilton For Now

Scott Arniel is set to become the fifth head coach in Columbus Blue Jackets history. No false alarms this time. Blue Jackets general managerĀ Scott Howson will introduce the new head coach tomorrow at a press conference scheduled for 3 p.m. at Nationwide Arena. Arniel accepted the CBJ coaching gig shortly after first choice Guy Boucher [...]

Bart Logan | June 7th, 2010 | Continued

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Boucher offered CBJ coaching job

The Columbus Blue Jackets have offered their head coaching position to Guy Boucher, as broken by theĀ Columbus Dispatch. Boucher will reportedly take the weekend to mull over the offer before making his decision early next week. Boucher, 38, spent this past season coaching the Hamilton Bulldogs, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens. [...]

June 5th, 2010 | Bart Logan | Continued
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Dineen, Arniel given second interviews, MacLean out

The Columbus Dispatch reported yesterday that former Blue Jacket player Kevin Dineen and current Manitoba Moose head coach Scott Arniel have been granted second interviews by Blue Jacket’s General Manager Scott Howson.

May 18th, 2010 | Rob Ogden | Continued
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Coaching Search Heating Up

Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Scott Howson has created a short list of names to be considered for the vacant head-coaching position on the Columbus bench and has begun seeking permission to speak to said names.

April 28th, 2010 | Rob Ogden | Continued
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The History of the Playoff Beard

It is one of the greatest traditions in hockey. It is a rite of passage for players, and the best way to track progress during a run for the cup.

The orgins of the playoff beard can be traced back to the 1980′s and the New York Islander dynasty. From 1980-1983 the Islanders won four straight Stanley Cup titles and did it while sporting some beards that would make Chuck Norris blush.

April 20th, 2010 | Rob Ogden | Continued
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Columbus to Pick Fourth in Draft

After a much anticipated NHL draft lottery Tuesday night, everyone stayed put as last-place Edmonton won the lottery and retained the rights to the number one overall pick in this June’s draft.

April 13th, 2010 | Rob Ogden | Continued