Perhaps the most perplexing development with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season is the lack of playing time given to forward Nikita Filatov. Since the season began, Filatov has seen his Time On Ice (TOI) go from a small amount, to virtually non-existent, to a series of healthy scratches – this, predicated by quite an [...]
November 9th, 2009 | Ed Cmar | 7 comments | ContinuedArchive for Ed Cmar
The “Go To” Guy?
When it comes to rising powers in the NHL, the Chicago Blackhawks are definitely on the short list of those teams. It was only 3 years ago when the ‘Hawks finished 5th (last) in the NHL’s Central Division – during the time when the division was nicknamed “Comedy Central”. But, much like the rise in [...]
November 3rd, 2009 | Ed Cmar | 0 comments | Continued
On Their Way?
While there is reason for optimism for Blue Jacket fans with their best start ever at 6-4-0, I am of the opinion that it doesn’t mean that all bodes well. With recent performances, injuries and the constant tinkering with lines and their cadre of young phenoms – specifically, Derek Brassard and Nikita Filatov – the [...]
October 29th, 2009 | Ed Cmar | 0 comments | Continued
The Evil Empire?
In providing you with the most comprehensive Blue Jackets coverage, we are starting a new feature, covering the Central Division, and its other teams. We begin with the reigning Western Conference and Central Division champions, the Detroit Red Wings (hold off on the boos, please)… Cause for Concern? There is no doubt that the Detroit [...]
October 20th, 2009 | Ed Cmar | 0 comments | Continued
Fearful – err, Fearless Predictions – Blue Jackets
Much unlike my counterparts, who generally go conventional wisdom when making pre-season prognostications, I am neither conventional, nor wise, so, I’m going to offer my predictions for the CBJ’s playoff chances. To begin with, you can all no longer insert the following lead phrase when describing the Columbus Blue Jackets, and their chances: “You know, [...]
September 11th, 2009 | Ed Cmar | 0 comments | Continued
Heater – Out? Zubov – In?:
Well, apparently, the Dany Heatley rumors didn’t last very long. Now, it appears the Sens are eyeing the SJ Sharks as their next/new trading partners for Ottawa’s new villain. As Devon knows all too well, Sens’ nation loves to cast out villains and heroes – see Jason Spezza, during Calendar Year 2009. Now that this [...]
July 10th, 2009 | Ed Cmar | 3 comments | Continued
The UFA Acquisitions: A closer look
As many of you know, the CBJ made a splash into the Unrestricted Free Agency (UFA) pool. Personally, that they participated on the very first day surprised me somewhat, particularly after I’d been hearing that Scott Howson was going to wait to see what went down with the initial signings, and the terms and dollars [...]
July 2nd, 2009 | Ed Cmar | 3 comments | Continued
The CBJ Draft – My Scientific “Guess”
Tonight, as many of you in CBJ nation know, is the NHL draft. Much unlike the prior 8 drafts, the CBJ are NOT a lottery team – I was starting to believe the CBJ were becoming the NHL’s version of the LA Clippers, or – sorry, Ohio fans – the Cincinnati Bengals. However, that is [...]
June 26th, 2009 | Ed Cmar | 0 comments | Continued
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