The boys in Blue are just not able to get a bounce their way. After dropping an away game on Thursday night to the Blackhawks 3-0, the Blue Jackets came from behind 3-1 and went up 4-3 going into the third. The Hawks scored two unanswered goals in the final period to seal the final [...]
January 18th, 2010 | Craig | 0 comments | ContinuedAll Posts Tagged With: "raffi torres"
Twice as nice
One Hundred was a big number for the Columbus Blue Jackets Friday night. With Antoine Vermette’s 100th career goal, goaltender Mathieu Garon was able to secure his 100th career win as Columbus won for the second time in three nights
January 9th, 2010 | Rob Ogden | 0 comments | Continued
Done Deal: Jurcina and Clark for Chimera
UPDATE (3:53PM) According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, the Jackets have acquired Milan Jurcina and right wing Chris Clark from the Washington Capitals. The CBJ have sent left winger Jason Chimera the other way. Still awaiting conformation from the team. ———– It’s no secret Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson is looking to make some changes [...]
December 28th, 2009 | Bart Logan | 0 comments | Continued
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
Midweek Report 10/21/09
Last Two: Los Angeles: After signing defenseman Kris Russel to a three-year contract extension through the 2012-2013 season, the defenseman returned the favor to the club by assisting on a Raffi Torres power play goal, which turned out to be the game winner. For the second straight game, Columbus gave up the first goal of [...]
October 22nd, 2009 | Rob Ogden | 0 comments | Continued
COMPOSED BLUE JACKETS EXTEND WINNING WAYS
Watching the Blue Jackets engineer their 4 – 1` victory over the Los Angeles Kings in Nationwide Arena, an adjective came to mind that had seldom been uttered in the eight prior NHL campaigns waged by the young franchise – composed. Despite having their top line defensive pair (Mike Commodore and Jan Hejda) on the [...]
October 19th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 0 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
The Force Is Strong With This One . . .
After a disappointing home and home with St. Louis, and the ensuing panic among the more squeamish CBJ fans, the last name many wanted to see on the schedule was Nashville. Darth Vader. Death Star. Doom. Well, not so much actually . . . Our own version of Luke Skywalker, Raffi Torres, slammed home the [...]
April 1st, 2009 | Jeff Little | 0 comments | 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
Oilers Game Day Preview
The Bluejackets invade Rexall Place in Edmonton tonight in another one of those games against a close rival for playoff positioning. Howson returns to his former club, while Hitch returns to his birthplace. The Oilers and Jackets are two clubs in similar situations. Edmonton has 49 points in 45 games, while the CBJ have 48. [...]
January 20th, 2009 | Jeff Little | 2 comments | Continued
