After the ass-kicking the Blue Jackets gave to the Blues on Wednesday, I am sure that there are at least a few more fans interested in tonights game than usual. I predict at least a small rise in attendance at Nationwide. Now tonights game is going to be very interesting, for several reasons. The Jackets [...]
November 12th, 2010 | Craig Layne | 0 comments | ContinuedArchive for Craig Layne
I am Craig Layne, owner and operator here at FireTheCannon.com. I am located in Southern Ohio (right across the river from West Virginia). I never was a big sports fan, until the day I saw my first hockey game (The Huntington Blizzards), I have been a fan of the sport ever since. As an Ohioan, I feel obligated, and privileged to support the home team, The Columbus Blue Jackets. Feel free to get in touch with me: Craig@FireTheCannon.com or @FireTheCannon on Twitter.
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November 10th, 2010 | Craig Layne | 0 comments | ContinuedBlue Jackets Suffer a 5-1 Loss
“WE’VE GOT TO GET THAT MENTALITY THAT WE’RE PLAYING HARD NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS. I’D LIKE TO HAVE A SITUATION WHERE WE LOSE A GAME PLAYING OUR BUTTS OFF.” -Coach Scott Arniel For many Blue Jacket’s fans (myself included), Saturday night’s game against the Avalanche was the first game of the season that we could [...]
October 31st, 2010 | Craig Layne | 0 comments | ContinuedWant to join the FireTheCannon.com team?
Here at FireTheCannon.com we are looking for new writers, forum posters, and possibly podcasters to help us in the 2010-2011 season (and maybe longer!). The requirements are simple, you must have some basic writing skills (don’t worry, we aren’t too strict here), have a love for the game, and most importantly of all, be a [...]
September 5th, 2010 | Craig Layne | 0 comments | ContinuedBlue Jackets – Devils preview
With just ten games remaining, the Columbus Blue Jackets have resorted to the role of the spoiler. On Tuesday, the Blue Jackets will head East and take on the New Jersey Devils. This will be the first and only time these two teams play during the 2009-2010 season. The New Jersey Devils are in second [...]
March 22nd, 2010 | Craig Layne | 0 comments | ContinuedJackets – Predators Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets will head to Nashville on Saturday to take on the Predators. The Predators are looking to secure a berth into the Western Conference play-offs. Nashville, at 40-26-5, has 85 points, which is tied in sixth with Los Angeles. The Predators and Kings are just one point behind fifth seeded Colorado. Nashville [...]
March 20th, 2010 | Craig Layne | 0 comments | ContinuedRick Nash Returns for a Win
Rick Nash returned for the Columbus Blue Jackets Friday night and led an effort to badly hurt the playoff chances of the Minnesota Wild. Nash scored two third period goals to lead the Blue Jackets to a 4-2 win in front of 16,419 at Nationwide Arena. The Wild got off to a fast start, scoring [...]
March 20th, 2010 | Craig Layne | 0 comments | ContinuedBlue Jackets – Wild (3/19/2010)
The Columbus Blue Jackets, at three games under .500, will seek to climb a little closer on Friday night when they host the Minnesota Wild. The Blue Jackets are coming off their 5-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night, while Minnesota edged St. Louis 4-2 on Sunday. Minnesota has a home game with [...]
March 19th, 2010 | Craig Layne | 0 comments | ContinuedBlue Jackets lose to the Blues
The St. Louis Blues took another step towards their second straight playoff berth by scoring five goals in the final two periods to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1. Andy McDonald scored two goals and dished out an assist for the Blues. David Backes, David Perron, Alexander Steen and B.J. Crombeen also scored goals to [...]
March 15th, 2010 | Craig Layne | 0 comments | ContinuedBlue Jackets – Blues Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets will look to extend their winning streak to three games on Saturday when they host divisional rival St. Louis. The Blue Jackets garnered wins at Anaheim and at home over Atlanta, following a five game losing streak. Columbus will play two more home games following the Blues trip to town. The [...]
March 13th, 2010 | Craig Layne | 0 comments | ContinuedColumbus beats Atlanta
The Columbus Blue Jackets picked up their second straight win on Thursday night, edging the Atlanta Thrashers 2-1. In front of just under 13,500 at Nationwide Arena, despite being out scored 29-21, the Blue Jackets were able to grab the first two goals of the game to pick up a win. R.J. Umberger scored the [...]
March 13th, 2010 | Craig Layne | 0 comments | ContinuedBlue Jackets – Thrashers preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets will come back home to Nationwide Arena to host the Atlanta Thrashers on Thursday evening. The Blue Jackets are 15-10-7 at home this season. The Thrashers are in a dog fight for the 8th and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta is 28-27-10 overall, for 66 points. The New [...]
March 11th, 2010 | Craig Layne | 0 comments | ContinuedBlue Jackets end their losing streak
The Columbus Blue Jackets came away with a 5-2 win Tuesday night in Anaheim. The win for the Blue Jackets was without top point scorer Rick Nash. Mathieu Garon played between the pipes for Steve Mason, who allowed four goals on 12 shots Monday night. The loss for Anaheim was their third straight at home. [...]
March 11th, 2010 | Craig Layne | 0 comments | Continued

