Just talked to Scott Howson, “Vermette is done. 5 year extension.” More to come as I am getting ready to interview Vermette. Check back. Quotes from Vermette “With Nash resigning, it definitely makes it a lot more attractive to stick around… It’s very exciting to be a part of this.” “I like it here. I [...]
September 15th, 2009 | Eric Smith | 0 comments | ContinuedArchive for Eric Smith
My 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 U.S. drawing on average of over 10,000 people. Then as I have moved to the Columbus region and the Blue Jackets opened up shop, my passion for the sport as well as the NHL grew even more. I am credentialed by the Blue Jackets and have been covering the team and continue to do so for Hockeybuzz.com since 2007. I have developed some great relationships with the team including front office, coaches and players. I continue to drive to give the Blue Jacket fanbase an inside view that is critical but fair.
Special Round Table Podcast with Umberger & Agnew as Guests
Your not going to want to miss this weeks “Fire The Cannon” podcast on Wednesday at 7pm ET. We have worked our way all the way through the Central Division and now it is time to take a look at the Blue Jackets. We will be having R.J. Umberger as a special guest. Umberger has [...]
September 8th, 2009 | Eric Smith | 0 comments | Continued
The Red Army Invades FTC Podcast Tonight at 7pm
As we continue our review of the Central Division, we make our way up north and cover the dreaded Red Wings of Detroit. The Winged Wheel looks like they are going to be seriously challenged this year for the Central Division crown as the team has had some important loses of Kopecky, Hossa, Samuelsson and [...]
September 2nd, 2009 | Eric Smith | 0 comments | Continued
St. Louis Anything But Blue
This week on the “Fire The Cannon” podcast, we continue with our Central Division review with the St. Louis Blues. The Blues had an impressive close to the season last year as they pushed their way into the playoffs. The injury bug set up shop in St. Louis last year and wouldn’t leave which made [...]
August 18th, 2009 | Eric Smith | 0 comments | Continued
Visiting The Evil Empire
As we start our review of the Central Division on Fire The Cannon podcast, we start with the Nashville Predators. Even though they were the only team out of the Central that didn’t make the playoffs, the Preds always have given the Blue Jackets fits. I will be having Buddy Oakes from PredsOnTheGlass.com join us [...]
August 12th, 2009 | Eric Smith | 0 comments | Continued
Time To Load The Cannon!
The off season has been long and many things have happened over this period since the CBJ was bounced out of the post-season by the Red Wings. The draft, Rick Nash & Marc Methot signing, Samuel Pahlsson and Mathieu Garon free agent signings and the exits of several Blue Jackets players from last year such [...]
August 1st, 2009 | Eric Smith | 3 comments | Continued
Who Must Go?
Let’s start with these assumptions (I know what happens when you assume but…). The Blue Jackets must, not like to or would help or anything else, have a offensive defenseman that can quarterback the power play. The other assumption is that the CBJ have too many quality wingers and would like to move one or [...]
July 12th, 2009 | Eric Smith | 1 comment | Continued
Free Agent Blue Jackets Still Looking For Work!
Who would have thought going into this free agency period that the only Blue Jacket free agent to find work as of July 3rd morning was Aaron Rome? Rome signed a 1 year contract with Vancouver early on the first day worth $550,000. Some of the free agents you knew were going to have to [...]
July 3rd, 2009 | Eric Smith | 0 comments | Continued
Roster Holes And How To Fill Them
Going into this free agent period, the Blue Jackets have far more answers than they did this time last year. That being said, there are still some questions that will need to be answered. I will go line by line and then discuss possible answers for them. 1st Line: Nash – Brassard – Huselius — [...]
June 30th, 2009 | Eric Smith | 4 comments | Continued
Customer Service Announcement
Being that, most likely, you are a Blue Jackets fan if you are reading this, that makes you a customer of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Now that we are clear on that, I, being a writer on the Blue Jackets and also getting credentials from the team, I feel that it is my duty from [...]
June 24th, 2009 | Eric Smith | 0 comments | Continued
What Can The Blue Jackets Expect At #16?
Since the Blue Jackets have never picked outside the top 10, I was wondering what kind of players are selected at the #16 slot of the first round. Here is the list:
June 16th, 2009 | Eric Smith | 1 comment | Continued
2009 NHL Mock Draft
As the NHL Draft quickly comes upon us, I have put together a mock draft of what fans can expect when the picks are made. Know this though, there will be trades of picks and some selections that will make you scratch your head but here is my best guess. #1 – New York Islanders [...]
June 8th, 2009 | Eric Smith | 2 comments | Continued
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