A tough, tight, checking period for most of the time. The Jackets did a great job of keeping composure and pressure on. Umberger stepped to the front this period, with everyone chipping in. Although Mase was not busy, he made some key stops on the ocassional miscue. Even though we are not scoring a lot [...]
March 13th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 0 comments | ContinuedOther Recent Articles
1st Period Update — CBJ 1 Pittsburgh 0
What a crowd, what an effort!!!! After enduring the first five minutes of full frontal assault by the Penguins, the Jackets found their legs, got the puck deep, and got playing Hitch-Hockey. Mason was instrumental in keeping things at bay until we got into rhythm.Huselius threw a beautiful change-up through the 5 hole, and the [...]
March 12th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 0 comments | Continued
This Just In . . .
NHL.com fan poll results:FAN POLL: KEEPING HOPE ALIVEBesides the top five teams, which Western Conference squad has the best chance of making the playoffs?Blue Jackets: 41.67 %Oilers: 14.14 %Predators: 11.36 %Wild: 11.36 %Stars: 10.86 %Ducks: 10.61 %Nice!Also Puck-Rakers is reporting that Mason will play tonight, and will be in goal for the largest crowd in [...]
March 12th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 0 comments | Continued
Rooting Guide For Tonight
Almost forgot–for all of you scoreboard watchers out there, set your voodoo dolls as follows:New Jersey over PhoenixNew York Rangers over NashvilleSan Jose over St. LouisCarolina over DallasColorado over MinnesotaAtlanta over EdmontonAnd, of course, the CBJ over Pittsburgh! A win tonight gives us 76 points with 14 games left, which means that .500 hockey gets [...]
March 12th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 2 comments | Continued
Penguin Madness
Amid a busy day, I have found time to peruse the blogs and comments about tonight’s game vs. the very hot Pittsburgh Penguins. Based upon what I am reading — why even show up for the game? We are doomed! Life on the planet is ending!! This virtual hysteria began when Puck-Rakers broke the news [...]
March 12th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 0 comments | Continued
Nash Getting Love From NHL.com
Nice piece on our captain here at NHL.com! Penguins preview and some miscellany later today.Go Jackets!
March 12th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 1 comment | Continued
Boston Baked!!!!
The two best goalies in the NHL faced off in Nationwide Arena tonight, and this was right in the league of Palmer vs. Nicklaus and Borg vs. McEnroe. For every stop Thomas made, Mason did one better. Two + periods of standoff until one tiny little crack in the upper far corner of the Boston [...]
March 11th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 1 comment | Continued
Playoff Update
Here is the most recent playoff update, through the games of yesterday. This is based on every team playing at their overall pace for the remainder of the year, so that this takes ups and downs along the way into account. Division winners get top 3 seeds. 1. San Jose 120 points2. Detroit 117 points3. [...]
March 9th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 2 comments | Continued
Detroit Retrospective
With all of the wonderful stuff happening in Detroit yesterday, and the volumes already written on the game, decided to forego the usual game review for a retrospective on the whole experience. Detroit Traffic System — OK, first I need to get a rant out of the way. I have always thought that the Columbus [...]
March 9th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 2 comments | Continued
Nash Applauds Traveling Fans!!!
Not sure how many of the others who attended last night’s game experienced the Drive From Hell today on the way home, but kudos to all who attended. We made our presence known, and, for the most part, were well received by the Detroit fans.In answer to the question of whether the players notice a [...]
March 9th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 1 comment | Continued
Heading North
We will be on the road shortly, heading for Detroit and The Joe! No game preview here today, but I think we all know what needs to be done — stay out of the box, fire pucks on Osgood, and play Hitch Hockey from the goal out. I will provide periodic updates via Twitter on [...]
March 7th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 0 comments | Continued
Sanity Check
Our young guys got a taste last night of what happens if you play tentatively. Good lesson, and time to move on. Due to work commitments, I came in toward the end of the second period. Climbed in the car just as they announced Williams’ goal, and got home to see Nash’s goal and the [...]
March 6th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 2 comments | Continued
Trade Deadline Retrospective
Just a few thoughts about Trade Deadline Day before moving on to the business at hand — the stretch run to the playoffs. Howson Gets An A — Some are questioning the Leclaire/Vermette deal, but here is why it was the perfect deal at the perfect time: Whether or not he is “THE” center we [...]
March 5th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 0 comments | Continued
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