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 | ContinuedOther Recent Articles
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
More Arena News On The Way
As many of you may have heard, the Blue Jackets held a Roundtable last night for members of the blogging community that regularly cover the CBJ. While I was tied up in meetings, and did not become aware of the invitation until the event was underway, the Blue Jackets have come to the rescue. Todd [...]
June 3rd, 2009 | Jeff Little | 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
Welcome to FiretheCannon.com
Few months back I went on a NHL road trip where I saw Detroit, Columbus, Carolina, Washington and Pittsburgh. Anyways I have always had an interested in the Blue Jackets since they have entered the league, which is why I included them on the roadie. I am originally a Leaf fan but since seeing that [...]
June 3rd, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 1 comment | Continued
Looking for Writers!
Fire the Cannon.com are currently looking to fill out our staff with a few weekly writers. If you have an interest in the Blue Jackets / Journalism please email us at apply@firethecannon.com Thanks
June 3rd, 2009 | Devon Kunkel | 0 comments | Continued
The Sky Is Not Falling . . .
With the revelation that the Blue Jackets have lost in the neighborhood of $80 million since 2002, and that discussions were afoot to transfer ownership of Nationwide Arena to Franklin County, utilizing a “sin tax” increase, the full range of doomsayers, conspiracy theorists and panic-mongers are emerging and forecasting imminent Armageddon at the hands of [...]
May 29th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 4 comments | Continued
Stop Me If You Have Heard This One Before . . .
Work has been a nightmare for the past few weeks, so I have been unforgiveably absent from the blogosphere for that period of time. For better or worse, I am back, and am working on several pieces on the draft, broadcasters, etc. Watch this space! Anyway, could not resist the opportunity to point everyone to [...]
May 22nd, 2009 | Jeff Little | 1 comment | Continued
Ryan Salmons Loses His Battle
The CBJ family lost one of their most ardent and courageous followers yesterday, when Ryan Salmons succumbed to the cancer that he had so valiantly battled for the past year.Ryan’s death comes just eight days after I saw him in the locker room after the Jackets’ Game 4 elimination at the hands of the Detroit [...]
May 2nd, 2009 | Jeff Little | 0 comments | Continued
Another Level
In the aftermath of Game 4 vs. the Red Wings, my gut instinct was to pounce on the keyboard, vent about the officiating, decry the injustice and gush about the energy and atmosphere in the arena. Somehow, I thought better of it. Instead, I decided to take a bit of a breather, let the immediate [...]
May 1st, 2009 | Jeff Little | 0 comments | Continued
Support Your Local Broadcasters!!!
According to the Dispatch folks, the broadcasting contracts with Matthews, Davidge, Gare and Rimer are all in limbo, though Rimer appears to be safe. Check out the article here. Now, I can’t speak for everyone, but I think this is a bad time to do a shakeup. I, for one, think that the radio [...]
April 29th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 7 comments | Continued
Out But Not Down . . .
The Blue Jackets may have lost a game tonight, but they gained far more than that. In trading scoring blows with the Detroit Red Wings, taking the best they had and giving it right back to them, the Jackets climbed far up the ladder in seasoning, respect and character.There will be plenty of time to [...]
April 24th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 2 comments | Continued
An Amazing Piece Of History . . .
I may have just witnessed the most amazing period of hockey in Bluejackets history. In the playoffs for the first time . . .at home . . .against the Red Wings . . . elimination game . . . trailing 3 – 1 entering the period. First, under 2 minutes in, Nash on the [...]
April 24th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 0 comments | Continued
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