With less than six minutes remaining in regulation and up two goals against Calgary the feeling in Nationwide Arena was all too familiar. After all, the Blue Jackets had been outscored 30-16 in the third period on the season and already dropped three games with the lead heading into the final stanza. But this was [...]
November 30th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 3 comments | ContinuedArchive for Bart Logan
My name is Bart Logan. I am a Columbus native and journalism major at Ohio University. My love for the game of hockey dates back to my days as a youngster watching the Columbus Chill play at the Ohio State Fairgrounds Coliseum. I've been hooked ever since. I have previously held press credentials and covered the Blue Jackets for WVKO 1580 AM in 2008. In addition to the covering the Blue Jackets, I also work as a play-by-play announcer for the Ohio University Bobcats Hockey Team.
Phoenix and notes
The Blue Jackets’ recent woes against the Phoenix Coyotes continued last night with an embarrassing 4-1 loss in Nationwide Arena. Derick Brassard scored the lone Jackets goal, a power play tally late in the first off assists from Raffi Torres and Kris Russell. But Phoenix backup Jason LaBarbera turned away 31 of 32 shots and [...]
October 29th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 0 comments | Continued
FTC Power Rankings Through 10/19/09
1. Pittsburgh Penguins (2): At 7-1-0, the Stanley Cup champs are playing like the champs. Marc-Andre Fleury appears to have solidified his spot the short list of elite goaltenders in the league. His seven wins lead all NHL goaltenders and his .922 save percentage ain’t to shabby either. 2. Colorado Avalanche (8): The Aves added [...]
October 20th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 0 comments | Continued
FTC Power Rankings through 10/12/09
1. New York Rangers: The Blueshirts are 5-1 on the season. Free agent signing Marian Gaborik as 5 goals and 9 points in those games but can he stay healthy? 2. Pittsburgh Penguins: It’s hard to pick against the defending champs at 4-1. They were shutout in their one loss by a Phoenix team flying [...]
October 13th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 0 comments | Continued
Rusty Klesla
It may come as somewhat of a surprise to see one of the names atop the Blue Jackets points leaders. Of course Rick Nash is there with the three helpers he dished out last night in Vancouver, but there’s a name above that: Rostislav Klesla. “Rusty”, as he is affectionately known by teammates and fans [...]
October 7th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 0 comments | Continued
Notes for tonight’s game
Anton Stralman will not dress for tonight’s match-up with the Canucks. He has been practicing with the team but is not game-ready. He will likely be ready for Thursday’s game in San Jose. For those who are curious he is wearing #5. Mike Commodore will sit out the second game of the season as well. [...]
October 5th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 0 comments | Continued
Game 1 in the books
The ink was barely dry on defenseman Rostislav Klesla’s new four-year contract extension by the time the puck was dropped on the new season. With a little less than ten minutes remaining in the Jackets’ home opener, Rusty showed his commitment to the only club he’s ever known in the form of a game-winning goal. [...]
October 4th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 0 comments | Continued
Breaking down the Stralman trade
Blue Jackets General Manager found himself between a rock and a hard place this training camp. The issue: the CBJ had not brought anyone in to help improve the league’s worst power play last season. Going into training camp, Howson seemed to be in prime position to strike a deal for that coveted offensive defenseman [...]
September 29th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 1 comment | Continued
Skoula in camp on a invite
The Blue Jackets have invited former Minnesota Wild defenseman Martin Skoula to take part in a preseason tryout. The 6’3”, 225-pound Czech defender has not been able to find a home this off-season after spending the better part of four seasons in St. Paul. Skoula, who will turn 30 in October, had previously signed a [...]
September 25th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 2 comments | Continued
Brassard signs extension *UPDATE*
People are expecting big things this season from Derick Brassard. Many project Brassard as a franchise center and “the guy” that Rick Nash has been waiting to play with his entire career. The Blue Jackets seem to share those opinions and, with the threat of restricted free agency looming in the summer of 2010, the [...]
September 4th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 0 comments | Continued
Blue Jackets & Gladiators become ECHL Affiliates
As expected, after The Dispatch broke the news over the weekend, the Blue Jackets officially announced Tuesday a new affiliation with the Gwinnett Gladiators of East Coast Hockey League. The Gladiators will become the third different ECHL affiliate in three seasons for the Blue Jackets and the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch. The Blue Jackets were affiliated [...]
August 25th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 0 comments | Continued
FiretheCannon Podcast has been moved to THURSDAY at 7PM
The Fire the Cannon Podcast has been moved to THURSDAY at 7PM. Eric and I will continue to preview the Central Division with this week’s focus on the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks have had a very eventful off-season and we’ll be sure to hit on a wide array of topics related to the CBJ. Join [...]
August 25th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 0 comments | Continued
No Kaberle? No problem.
The Tomas Kaberle saga appears to have come to an end with the kick-in of a non-movement clause in his contract. How interested the Blue Jackets brass was in Kaberle, will likely never be known. Some reports linked right winger Jake Voracek to a potential deal, but trading away young talent isn’t exactly Blue Jackets [...]
August 17th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 1 comment | Continued
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