Hey guys, great news as Ed Cmar who writes at InsideHockey.com has joined our team. This is a great news for our site and it helps improves our coverage of the Blue Jackets drastically. Here is a little about Ed as we welcome him to FireTheCannon.com I grew up a diehard Penguins fan, having grown [...]
June 26th, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 0 comments | ContinuedArchive for Devon Kunkel
I have always had an interested in the Blue Jackets since they have entered into the league. My interest in the Jackets organization has grown drastically ever since I went down to Columbus on a Road Trip. have a college diploma in Interactive Multimedia and simply love the sport of Hockey.
Player Profile: A look at Steve Mason
“How would you like it if, at your job, every time you made the slightest mistake a little red light went on over your head and 18,000 people stood up and screamed at you?” Hall of Fame Canadiens goalie Jacques Plante On May 29, 1988 the possible “second coming” of Martin Brodeur was well on [...]
June 22nd, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 0 comments | Continued
CBJ Sunday Stirrup #2
This week has be quite a week for the Blue Jackets, a lot is happening around the team and this should catch you up. I’ve decided to make Sunday Stirrup a weekly column. Every week I will recap the week that was for the Blue Jackets, go over any rumors, free agent updates and potential draft [...]
June 21st, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 0 comments | Continued
Draft Rumblings
Just got an email from someone who is really connected to the draft, he use to be apart of HockeysFuture team when Sirius/XM’s Shane Malloy was in charge “The Isles 2nd first round selection, 26th overall and their surplus second rounders are DEFINITELY going somewhere in a move up, and it will depend upon when they think that [...]
June 19th, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 1 comment | Continued
NHL Tweetup @ the Draft
The draft is only nine days away and Eric Smith has set up an NHLTweetup. Working with the Blue Jackets, Eric has coordinated with them and the people from Nhl Tweetup to get reserved seats at the draft unlike the general public. THANKS! We are currently working on a few things additional things like giveaways [...]
June 18th, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 0 comments | Continued
Latest Jacket News – NHL Awards Preview
The NHL awards are set for this Thursday evening and a couple of Blue Jackets have been nominated for three different awards. Super Rookie Steve Mason has the best shot at collecting some hardware as he is up for the Vezina (Top Goalie) and Rookie of the Year. Competing with Mason for the Vezina are [...]
June 15th, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 0 comments | Continued
Sunday Stirrup
The Stanly Cup has finally been awarded, Congratulations Detroit on their valiant effort and to Pittsburgh on their first cup since 92. Fleury came up with the save of his career in the dieing seconds of play and that is rightfully deserved. Fleury has came a long way since his disaster for Team Canada at [...]
June 14th, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 0 comments | Continued
Columbus Blue Jackets Wallpaper Set 1
Hey everyone, we are excited to release our first set of Columbus Blue Jackets desktop wallpapers. The first set consists of the teams 3 main logos plus Stinger being placed in the ice, pretty cool looking if you ask me. We are already working on our next set already, so stay tuned for more. You [...]
June 11th, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 1 comment | Continued
Fire The Cannon’s Team Grows
The team at FTC is proud to announce that Eric Smith and Rob Ogden have decided to join our team. Eric Smith has been a hockey fan his entire life. His roots for the game come from Fort Wayne where the Komets of the IHL play. They are the most successful minor league hockey program in the [...]
June 8th, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 2 comments | Continued
Deal or no Deal?
Following up from yesterdays post about trying to potentially land an established number one center to play along side Rick Nash, this got me thinking. What type of package would GM Howson have to put together to land a player of Jason Spezza or Patrick Marleau’s caliber. Between Marleau and Spezza, I believe Marleau would [...]
June 6th, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 4 comments | Continued
Whose on the block? Potential Trade Candidates
As we continue to dissect the Blue Jackets roster, today we will take a look at potential trade candidates. Next season is a long way from now so I fully expect GM Howson to explore every option to improve his club. Trades do happen in the offseason but mainly on draft weekend, once free agency [...]
June 5th, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 0 comments | Continued
Offseason Decisions – Free agents
Not only will crucial decision have to be made this year at the draft table but the Blue Jackets find themselves with 10 free agents (6 unrestricted, 4 restricted). If your General Manager Scott Howson what do you do? Your team has finally made it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time. You [...]
June 4th, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 0 comments | Continued
A look towards the Draft – Ryan Ellis
After a great regular season, which found the Columbus Blue Jackets in the playoffs for the first time ever, they enter the offseason with a positive outlook. This offseason will be different, no long will this team be choosing in the top 10. No longer will this franchise be known as “The only team not [...]
June 3rd, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 1 comment | Continued
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