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 | ContinuedOther Recent Articles
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
The Klesla Situation
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 | Continued
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
