Feature Article #1

Scott Howson fired, Jarmo Kekalainen hired

By now I am sure that you’ve heard that Howson is now no longer on the Blue Jackets books, and I for one am one happy fan! I for one am ready to see the team rebuilt and that means removing Howson. His tactics clearly weren’t working and I am glad that Davidson recognized that. [...]

| February 13th, 2013 | Continued

Feature Article #2

Rev up for a new season – CBJ Style!

I can understand there may still be some anger now that the lockout is over. That we had gone through all this nonsense, all this harm and suffering, to find a solution that should have been found before the season started, people lost out on wages, we lost out on the chance to see games, [...]

| January 12th, 2013 | Continued

Feature Article #3

Lockout update: Does anyone have a spare key?

Something is missing, their is a chill in the air, the leaves are falling, the shops are playing Christmas tunes, but something missing. A sport that generates 3.3 billion dollars of revenue, disappeared without a trace. I have been working on this blog on and off for the last 3 months, hoping vainly, maybe stupidly, [...]

| December 17th, 2012 | Continued

Feature Article #4

CBJ fans gather to simulate canceled game, announcers show up to call the game!

This morning I was catching up on my normal reading, and stumbled across this piece on the Dark Blue Jacket, and just HAD to share it with the world. While I’m not sure of all of the technical details, here is what I have gathered thus far: An X-Box tournament/simulation of the cancelled CBJ game [...]

| October 21st, 2012 | Continued

Feature Article #5

Community Service: CBJ Style

So after my first Pulitzer, Emmy, Noble Prize winning blog entry (I know, I admire my own modesty as well) I guess it is time for another one. Like my first one, this is going to be CBJ related, rather than talking about CBJ games. The off season makes that hard to do, and I [...]

| August 26th, 2012 | Continued

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Introducing: Dave Thomas

Hello My name is Dave Thomas, I am not a re incarnation of a certain founder of a fast food chain, nor to the best of my knowledge am I in any way related, unless my parents are saving that revelation for the Jerry Springer show. The similarities stop at the name, as. I am [...]

August 13th, 2012 | | Continued
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Dorsett Gets Extension

I was very excited to see the Blue Jackets reward Derek Dorsett with a new 3 year contract today. While the money isn’t known yet, he more than deserved it. Many CBJ fans are excited at the core of the team heading into next season with Wiz, Prospal, and Jack Johnson. I love those guys [...]

May 23rd, 2012 | | Continued
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Nash vs Howson: Who’s the bad guy?

Over the past few days, it has hit the fan in Blue Jackets land. While not much actually happened at the trade deadline, Howson let the cat out of the bag, that all of the Nash trade rumors were true. However, he didn’t stop at “we are trying to deal Nash.” He went on to [...]

March 1st, 2012 | | Continued
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Arniel Get’s the Ax

I am sure most of you CBJ fans have heard by now that Scott Arniel has been “relieved” of his duties with the CBJ. And if you havn’t heard, where the hell have you been all morning! Here is what I am seeing from the fan base on the subject. You can basically divide the [...]

January 9th, 2012 | | Continued
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Blue Jackets Pro/CHL Prospect Review for November

Folks after taking a month off(why I have no idea) I’m back so lets get this party started. Starting off in the AHL the Falcons went 4-5 in November with the little guys leading the way. 5’8″ Cam Atkinson and 5’9″ Martin St. Pierre both scoring 10 points, Atkinson put up 6 goals and 4 assists while [...]

December 2nd, 2011 | | Continued
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Fire the Cannon Show, TONIGHT!

‘Fire The Cannon’ show hosted by Eric Smith and Lori Schmidt have plenty to talk about tonight as the Blue Jackets continue to get blown out by opponents and now General Manager Scott Howson is starting to trade for players. We will talk about the Kris Russell trade and what Nikita Nikitin will bring. Also, [...]

November 11th, 2011 | | Continued
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October 24-29 CBJ Prospect Review

The Springfield Falcons appear to be alternating weekends after going 0-3 last weekend the team went 3-0 including 2 wins in overtime. Leading the way for the Falcons was leading scorer Nicolas Drazenovic with 5 points(1-4-5). David Savard and Martin St. Pierre both had 4 points with Savard having 4 assists and St. Pierre with [...]

November 4th, 2011 | | Continued
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NCAA CBJ Prospect October Review

Thomas Larkin, Colgate(ECAC) 2009 Draft 137th Overall Thomas has helped the Raiders get off to a 4-2-1 record scoring two goals and two assists. Larkin is a 6’5″ defenseman that according to the Raiders play by play man also plays as a forward on the power play. Colgate started the year in Omaha to take part [...]

November 1st, 2011 | | Continued