All Posts Tagged With: "raffi torres"

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

While my wife and I were doing our best Canadian impersonations . . . shoveling our driveway (my wife for the second time today), the Jackets completed a trade with the Atlanta Thrashers, acquiring Center Jason Williams in return for Clay Wilson and a 6th round draft pick in the 2009 draft.Williams, a 28 year [...]