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 | ContinuedTeam News
Nash a Major Impact On, Off Ice
With only one year remaining on his five-year, $27 million dollar contract, the Columbus Blue Jackets will be looking to resign captain and NHL all-star Rick Nash come July 1. Nash is the face of the franchise in Columbus and was the primary building block for the current team. Nash was drafted number one overall [...]
June 23rd, 2009 | Rob Ogden | 0 comments | Continued
CBJ Sunday Stirrup #2
This week has be quite a week for the Blue Jackets, a lot is happening around the team and this should catch you up. I’ve decided to make Sunday Stirrup a weekly column. Every week I will recap the week that was for the Blue Jackets, go over any rumors, free agent updates and potential draft [...]
June 21st, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 0 comments | Continued
Mason, Nash Honored at NHL Awards
In his first year in the NHL, Columbus Blue Jackets rookie Steve Mason took the league by storm, and Thursday night in Vegas he was recognized for it. Mason took home the 2009 Calder Memorial Trophy as the league’s top rookie beating out Chicago’s Kris Versteeg and Anehiem’s Bobby Ryan. In only his first year, [...]
June 19th, 2009 | Rob Ogden | 0 comments | Continued
Latest Jacket News – NHL Awards Preview
The NHL awards are set for this Thursday evening and a couple of Blue Jackets have been nominated for three different awards. Super Rookie Steve Mason has the best shot at collecting some hardware as he is up for the Vezina (Top Goalie) and Rookie of the Year. Competing with Mason for the Vezina are [...]
June 15th, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 0 comments | Continued
The Arena Issue
A little more than one month after the completion of the greatest season in Columbus Blue Jacket history, the team announced that it had lost over $80 million since the 02-03 season. The apparent cause of the losses is the deal that the Blue Jackets Organization has with Nationwide and the arena. Since the arena [...]
June 15th, 2009 | Rob Ogden | 3 comments | Continued
Sunday Stirrup
The Stanly Cup has finally been awarded, Congratulations Detroit on their valiant effort and to Pittsburgh on their first cup since 92. Fleury came up with the save of his career in the dieing seconds of play and that is rightfully deserved. Fleury has came a long way since his disaster for Team Canada at [...]
June 14th, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 0 comments | Continued
Deal or no Deal?
Following up from yesterdays post about trying to potentially land an established number one center to play along side Rick Nash, this got me thinking. What type of package would GM Howson have to put together to land a player of Jason Spezza or Patrick Marleau’s caliber. Between Marleau and Spezza, I believe Marleau would [...]
June 6th, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 4 comments | Continued
Whose on the block? Potential Trade Candidates
As we continue to dissect the Blue Jackets roster, today we will take a look at potential trade candidates. Next season is a long way from now so I fully expect GM Howson to explore every option to improve his club. Trades do happen in the offseason but mainly on draft weekend, once free agency [...]
June 5th, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 0 comments | Continued
Offseason Decisions – Free agents
Not only will crucial decision have to be made this year at the draft table but the Blue Jackets find themselves with 10 free agents (6 unrestricted, 4 restricted). If your General Manager Scott Howson what do you do? Your team has finally made it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time. You [...]
June 4th, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 0 comments | Continued
A look towards the Draft – Ryan Ellis
After a great regular season, which found the Columbus Blue Jackets in the playoffs for the first time ever, they enter the offseason with a positive outlook. This offseason will be different, no long will this team be choosing in the top 10. No longer will this franchise be known as “The only team not [...]
June 3rd, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 1 comment | Continued
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