With the end of 2009 in sight, a year of historic highs and lows for the Blue Jackets is coming to a close. Certainly the thrill of the club’s first playoff appearance, albeit a short one last Spring, led to a season of unbridled optimism in 2009-2010. However, the latter half of 2009 has not [...]
December 31st, 2009 | Bart Logan | 0 comments | ContinuedFeatured
And the Streak is Over!
The Blue Jackets franchise worst nine-game losing streak has finally come to an end! Steve Mason and the Union Blue shutout the Detriot Red Wings tonight, but needed extra time to get one on the board themselves. Fredrik Modin scored the game-winner with 1:48 left in overtime to give the Jackets just their second win [...]
December 29th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 0 comments | Continued
Breaking Down the Trade
Where there’s smoke, there actually was fire this time. Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson announced today that the club has traded left wing Jason Chimera to the Washington Capitals for defenseman Milan Jurcina and right wing Chris Clark. “We are pleased to add Chris Clark and Milan Jurcina to our hockey club. Both are veteran [...]
December 28th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 2 comments | Continued
Done Deal: Jurcina and Clark for Chimera
UPDATE (3:53PM) According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, the Jackets have acquired Milan Jurcina and right wing Chris Clark from the Washington Capitals. The CBJ have sent left winger Jason Chimera the other way. Still awaiting conformation from the team. ———– It’s no secret Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson is looking to make some changes [...]
December 28th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 0 comments | Continued
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
The Columbus Blue Jackets are reeling, having lost 15 of their last 17, and seeing themselves slide closer to last place in the Western Conference than the last seed of the playoffs.
Here is a look at what the team is doing well, what needs work, and what is just downright awful.
December 23rd, 2009 | Rob Ogden | 0 comments | Continued
Jackets Still Searching for a Spark
After weeks of players’ meetings, intense practices, line jumbles and just about everything short of a trade, Blue Jackets coach Ken Hitchcock has played about the last card in his hand to try to spark this team. Steve Mason is no longer the starter in goal for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Starting with tonight’s game [...]
December 21st, 2009 | Bart Logan | 2 comments | Continued
FTC Podcast Tonight at 7PM
Tune in tonight at 7PM EST for the Fire The Cannon Podcast. I will be joining host Eric Smith from HockeyBuzz as we address the Blue Jackets slide in the standings. We will be examining issues at the core of this team and searching for the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. You [...]
December 16th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 0 comments | Continued
Same Old Jackets?
It’s a phrase that dominated post game conversations for the better part of eight seasons in Columbus, one that I’ve tried to refrain from as long as possible: “Same old Jackets.” But yet, after another gut-wrenching loss, it has forced its way back into common vernacular. The Jackets fell to the Minnesota Wild last night [...]
December 16th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 2 comments | Continued
We’re Talkin’ About Practice!
After two days of intense practice, Steve Mason Blue Jackets shutout the Florida Panthers last night in Nationwide Arena. Tonight they head down to Nashville, where they have lost 12 straight, to take on the Predators.
December 10th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 0 comments | Continued
Falling Hard
After getting off to the best start in franchise history, the Columbus Blue Jackets have lost eight of their last nine, and have been outscored 37 to 27 over the same span.
December 9th, 2009 | Rob Ogden | 2 comments | Continued
The Game’s A-Foote
The Blue Jackets will look to get back on track tonight when they take on the Colorado Avalanche. The Aves bring with them the fifth best record in the West, but have been struggling as of late losing five of their last six. They also bring with them their new captain, who’s no stranger to [...]
December 5th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 0 comments | Continued
Tune in Tonight for the Fire The Cannon Podcast
Join host Eric Smith of HockeyBuzz tonight at 7PM for the Fire The Cannon Podcast. I’ll be joining Eric and we’ll be recapping past games, previewing the upcoming matchups, discussing the loss of Rostislav Klesla and hitting on all the latest Blue Jackets news and stories. Tune in tonight at 7PM or better yet, join [...]
December 2nd, 2009 | Bart Logan | 0 comments | Continued
Blown Leads Haunt Jackets
After a disappointing five game road trip, Columbus returned home for a quick two-game home stand, and lost a top defenseman to injury.
December 2nd, 2009 | Rob Ogden | 0 comments | Continued
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