The Blue Jackets snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues last night. RJ Umberger had a hat trick and added an assist for good measure. Steve Mason turned away 27 of 29 shots to record his first win in five starts. However, the most significant story from last [...]
December 1st, 2009 | Bart Logan | 0 comments | ContinuedFeatured
Time for a Gut Check
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 | Continued
On the Road Again
A road-trip that began with much promise has quickly gone downhill. Blown leads in all three losses has been the problem. One more chance to salvage a win in Ottawa.
November 25th, 2009 | Rob Ogden | 0 comments | Continued
Filatov’s Move Has Been Coming For a While
After rumors started circulating yesterday, the Blue Jackets announced this afternoon that winger Nikita Filatov has been loaned to CSKA Moscow for the remainder of the season. The prize Russian prospect will play out the rest of the year in the KHL. While the move may have materialized quickly, the ground works have been set [...]
November 18th, 2009 | Eric Smith | 6 comments | Continued
Live Fire Tonight!
Tonight the Blue Jackets take on the Detroit Red Wings! Check out the live game day blog with our host ERIC SMITH entitled LIVE FIRE! Just click on the button in the nav to tune in tonight!
November 11th, 2009 | Eric Smith | 0 comments | Continued
Back on Track – Mid week reports
The Columbus Blue Jackets played their third straight overtime game last Wednesday night when they fell to the Sharks in a shootout. The San Jose loss came in the middle of what has turned into a five game point streak for Columbus, their longest of the season. This is the midweek report. Last Three: San [...]
November 11th, 2009 | Rob Ogden | 0 comments | Continued
The Filatov Quandry
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 | Continued
Eastern Conference Overtime
The Columbus Blue Jackets faced their first Eastern Conference foes of the season, and went to overtime in both games, including a shootout loss to Pittsburgh. This is the Midweek Report. Last Three: Phoenix: After a five-game western road-trip, the Jackets returned home to face Shane Doan and the Phoenix Coyotes. Columbus struck first, on [...]
November 4th, 2009 | Rob Ogden | 0 comments | Continued
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
BLUE JACKETS ‘LEARNING TO WIN’
It may be a good thing that Ken Hitchcock’s hair is already a steely shade of grey, as the twists and turns the young season has taken would surely have otherwise accomplished the task. Just two days after surrendering a 2 goal third period lead en route to a shootout loss to Pittsburgh, the Blue [...]
November 2nd, 2009 | Jeff Little | 0 comments | Continued
Blue Jackets Looking To Rediscover Winning Formula
Wednesday night’s 4 – 1 loss to the Phoenix Coyotes was a microcosm of what the young season has offered up for the young, talented franchise. The first period consisted of 20 minutes of sound, fundamental hockey. The team played a unified, tough defense, while the offense created numerous chances. They significantly outshot and outplayed [...]
October 31st, 2009 | Jeff Little | 0 comments | Continued
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
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
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