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Blue Jackets stay hot, beat Stars
Original at FOXSports.com News for Blue Jackets
• Thu, Nov 19
Rick Nash scored on a power play and Kristian Huselius added a short-handed goal in the final seconds of the fight-filled opening period, sending the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Huselius and Raffi Torres added goals during a 5-minute pow...
Blue Jackets-Stars Preview
Original at FOXSports.com News for Blue Jackets
• Thu, Nov 19
An improved power play has made the Columbus Blue Jackets a contender in the Central Division. The Blue Jackets look to open a season-high five-game road trip in strong fashion Thursday night against the Dallas Stars. Columbus (11-6-2) reached the playoffs for the first time last season d...
Blue Jackets' Filatov loaned to team in Moscow
Original at FOXSports.com News for Blue Jackets
• Tue, Nov 17
The Columbus Blue Jackets have loaned promising forward Nikita Filatov (FIHL'-uh-tawf) to CSKA (CHESH'-kuh) of the Kontinental Hockey League for the remainder of the 2009-10 season. General manager Scott Howson announced the move Tuesday. He said it was made so Filatov could develop h...
Oilers continue to struggle, fall to Blue Jackets
Original at FOXSports.com News for Blue Jackets
• Mon, Nov 16
Jakub Voracek scored the winner in the fourth round of the shootout to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. After Voracek's goal, Mathieu Garon stopped Gilbert Brule to secure Columbus' fourth win in five games. Anton Stralman had a goal a...
Blue Jackets 3, Ducks 2, SO
Original at FOXSports.com News for Blue Jackets
• Fri, Nov 13
Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets put a blowout loss behind them in a hurry. Nash scored the winning shootout goal and also had a goal in regulation, and Mathieu Garon stopped both Anaheim shooters in the tiebreaker to give Columbus a 3-2 victory Friday night. Kristian Huselius also sc...
Red Wings-Blue Jackets Preview
Original at FOXSports.com News for Blue Jackets
• Tue, Nov 10
The Columbus Blue Jackets got their first taste of the playoffs earlier this year. Unfortunately for them, they had to face the Detroit Red Wings in the opening round. Off to a strong start this season, Columbus plays its first game against Detroit on Wednesday night since being swept by its...
The Stand-in Savior?
Original at All-Baseball.com
• Wed, Nov 4
By Andrew Tomlinson - OFB Intern This is every Capitals’ fan worst nightmare: Ovi out with an injury. The good news: his time on the sideline doesn’t appear likely to be protracted — a forecast of two weeks arrived from head coach Bruce Boudreau on Tuesday. Still, beginning tonight in New Jersey, the Caps face something th...
Caps drop 2nd consecutive OT game, Ovechkin injured
Original at dcprosportsreport.com
• Sun, Nov 1
By pennskinsfan Blue Jackets responded by scoring twice in the second period. The first Blue Jackets goal came from Rick Nash, his 9th of the year. The second goal came from RJ Umberger to give Columbus a 2-1 lead at the end of the second period. Washington out shot Columbus 11-8.
Penguins 4, Blue Jackets 3, SO
Original at FOXSports.com News for Blue Jackets
• Fri, Oct 30
The big pads circled the puck and Steve Mason thought he had it corraled. Then it started tumbling away, wobbling inches over the goal line. Pittsburgh scored twice in the final 3 minutes of regulation to tie it and Sidney Crosby's shot barely crossed the line in the shootout to lift the Pengu...
Columbus Blue Jackets Notes, Quotes
Original at FOXSports.com
• Wed, Oct 28
The Blue Jackets took a 1-0 lead on Wednesday vs. Phoenix, the first time in seven games Columbus has scored first. They were 3-3-0 in those six games. --The penalty kill has been abysmal, but the Blue Jackets' power play is pretty good. It has a goal in six of the last seven games and is ranked amon...
Columbus Blue Jackets Inside Shots
Original at FOXSports.com
• Wed, Oct 28
After a dominating start to the season, the Blue Jackets' penalty kill has imploded -- and it's taking the entire team down with it. Get this: The Blue Jackets have killed only 9 of 19 penalties (47.4 percent) in the last four games, allowing 10 of the 22 goals the club has allowed. It's no surpri...
Blue Jackets 6, Ducks 4
Original at FOXSports.com News for Blue Jackets
• Sat, Oct 24
The Columbus Blue Jackets made the playoffs last season for the first time in team history, and they don't plan on slipping backward. Fedor Tyutin scored the go-ahead goal on a one-timer from the blue line with 3:22 left, and Rick Nash and Jakub Voracek each scored twice, leading the Blue Ja...
Blue Jackets 4, Kings 1
Original at FOXSports.com News for Blue Jackets
• Sat, Oct 17
Raffi Torres broke a tie with a power-play goal late in the second period and Rick Nash added a short-handed goal on Saturday night to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to their third win in a row, a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Jason Chimera had a goal and Jake Voracek added an empty-ne...
Jackets spoil Coyotes home opener
Original at AZ Central.com
• Sat, Oct 10
By Jim Gintonio Thanks to an inept Coyotes' power play - zero for seven - the Columbus Blue Jackets spoiled the festivities with 2-0 victory.
Coyotes set for home opener
Original at AZ Central.com
• Fri, Oct 9
By Jim Gintonio The Coyotes open the home portion of their season Saturday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a lot on their plates.
Coyotes home opener sold out
Original at AZ Central.com
• Thu, Oct 8
The Phoenix Coyotes have sold out their 2009-10 home opener Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Post-game #1: Blue Jackets vs. Wild
Original at Army of the Ohio
• Sat, Oct 3
By Michael(noreply@blogger.com) I know John Michaels -- that is his name, right? -- is new to the whole Blue Jackets Live gig, but the interview with Klesla was awkward. If I listened right, he only seemed to ask one whole question. Now given, Klesla may have been in a rush to get back to the locker room, but I don't know. Dude seems...
Predators 4, Blue Jackets 2
Original at FOXSports.com News for Blue Jackets
• Sun, Sep 27
Ryan Jones scored twice and Dan Ellis stopped 36 shots for the Nashville Predators in a 4-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the preseason finale for both teams Sunday. Jones opened the scoring at 3:18 of the first period and completed it with a power-play goal at 1:26 of the third, r...
Columbus Blue Jackets Roster Report
Original at FOXSports.com
• Fri, Sep 25
ANALYZING THE GOALIES: What the Blue Jackets did to Steve Mason last season was, in the words of GM Scott Howson, "probably unfair." In the throes of a playoff push, the Jackets had no choice but to run Mason into the ground. As a 19-year-old, he started 60 of the final 66 games. This year, the pos...
Blue Jackets hope Umberger breaks through
Original at ESPN
• Sat, Aug 8
Using the newly debuted projection system of Puck Prospectus, VUKOTA , Insider takes the temperature of players on every NHL team, continuing into the Central Division on Friday with the Blue Jackets.
Blue Jacketsa Mason Gets Sporting News Honor
Original at NBC4i.com
• Tue, May 19
• 1 related articles
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Steve Mason has been named rookie of the year by the Sporting News.
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Opinion: With 6 games left, Columbus close to playoff berth
Original at google.com
• Mon, Mar 30
A tower of videotapes sit by the television, past games awaiting further review by the Columbus Blue Jackets coach. Hitchcock is so focused on his team that he's become oblivious to all aspects of normal life. "The one thing you find out at this time ... Kansas City Star - Columbus Dispatch
Room with a review
Original at Columbus Dispatch
• Sat, Feb 28
OH TORONTO -- From an 11th-floor office overlooking the Air Canada Centre, NHL executive Colin Campbell has the power to look directly into a man's goal. If any Blue Jackets player has kicked or high-sticked a puck into a net within the past five seasons, ...
Opinion: The Morning Skate: Are the Devils Best in the East?
Original at New York Times
• Fri, Jan 30
National Post United States - Former Blue Jackets GM Doug MacLean, who drafted Fritsche, got a number of calls from GM’s on Tuesday when Fritsche was on waivers. ... Forsberg won't be back in NHL this season Pittsburgh Tribune-Review all 168 news articles
Puck Headlines: Even the Canucks can't tell Sedins apartOriginal at Yahoo! Sports
• Tue, Jan 6
By Greg Wyshynski • Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports that the Columbus Blue Jackets are going to aggressively enter the trade market for a center and offers plenty of red meat: Antoine Vermette, Doug Weight, and Jordan Staal, whom he writes is miserable playing for Therrien. [Dispatch]
Friday's three stars: Nash completes to-do list in Denver
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Fri, Jan 2
By Matt Romig Nash converted a penalty shot for his 17th goal of the season and picked up the primary assist on three Columbus tallies as the Blue Jackets, who went through December scoring three or fewer goals in 13 of 14 games, erupted for six goals in a 6-1 victory over Colorado. Rookie Steve Mason saw hi...
Opinion: Blue Jackets Stars Malhotra OT GoalOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Dec 22
By rss@youtube.com (BlueJackets2009) Manny Malhotra scores the game winning goal 13 seconds into OT against the Dallas Stars December 18th, 2008. Both on ice officials called it a goal. It was sent to the War Room in Toronto for a review. Toronto claims all 8 people in the room unanimously agreed it was a "distinct kicking motion." I...
Worst referee screw-job last night: Columbus or Tampa Bay?Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Fri, Dec 19
By Greg Wyshynski Meanwhile, in Columbus, Ken Hitchcock was angry. Like, "you ate the last cookie and didn't throw away the box?" angry. The Blue Jackets were in OT against the Dallas Stars in a 5-5 tie when Manny Malhotra appeared to end the game 13 seconds into the extra session (head to the 4:45 mark of the vid...
Worst referee screw-job last night: Columbus or Tampa Bay?Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Fri, Dec 19
By Greg Wyshynski Meanwhile, in Columbus, Ken Hitchcock was angry. Like, "you ate the last cookie and didn't throw away the box?" angry. The Blue Jackets were in OT against the Dallas Stars in a 5-5 tie when Manny Malhotra appeared to end the game 13 seconds into the extra session (head to the 4:45 mark of the vid...
Puck Headlines: What was the biggest trade of 2008?Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Thu, Dec 18
By Greg Wyshynski • Is the Florida Panthers' success this season enough to keep Jay Bouwmeester from leaving as a free agent? [ESPN] • The Colorado Avalanche are giving Andrew Raycroft a start against the Tampa Bay Lightning, which has some fans worried that the team is teetering on the brink of yet another...
Columbus creates $10 installment plan and more economic gloom
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Tue, Dec 9
By Greg Wyshynski But the plan is also really, really, really disturbing and symbolic of the economic poop-storm that's swirling around professional sports. Forget that these games are on the weekend, which should usually sell themselves; we're talking about having to encourage fans to buy tickets to s...
Jackets sting Knights; Smith layup nets win for Perrysburg
Original at Toledo Blade
• Sat, Dec 6
In a game that had four ties and 14 lead changes, including eight trades of the lead in the final 4:37, Perrysburg's Jake Smith had the last answer in the Yellow Jackets' 53-52 win. Smith added eight points and 10 boards for the Jackets, who shared the Northern Lakes League title last season a...
Live recap: November 8
Original at Sportsnet.ca
• Sat, Nov 8
DEVILS @ WINGS Coming in: New Jersey (7-3-2) Detroit (8-2-2) FLAMES @ BLUE JACKETS Coming in: Calgary (8-5-1) Columbus (6-6-2) PREDATORS @ AVALANCHE Coming in: Nashville (6-6-1) Colorado (5-8-0) BLUES @ KINGS Coming in: St. Louis (5-6-1) Los Angeles (4-6-2)
Live recap: November 5
Original at Sportsnet.ca
• Wed, Nov 5
The Oilers played their fourth of seven straight on the road Wednesday night against the Jackets. BLUES 2 @ DUCKS 5 Coming in: St. Louis (5-5-0) had lost four of five before this evening, while Anaheim (8-5-1) had been on a tear with eight wins in 10 tries.
Fantasy Hockey Injury Roundup: Brodeur and More
Original at Bleacher Report
• Tue, Nov 4
By Greg Checki The Columbus Blue Jackets recently welcomed Freddy Modin back to the locker room, as he is returning from yet another injury. He's expected to spend time playing on the first line with Rick Nash, but for how long? He played fewer than 30 games in 2007-2008 and has had injury problems for year...
Jackets unveil stud centre
Original at Sportsnet.ca
• Wed, Oct 29
The Columbus Dispatch reports that with the Blue Jackets (3-6-0) last in the Western Conference (tied with 3-4-0 Coyotes, who have two games in hand) and LW Nash scoreless in three games, coach Ken Hitchcock made a stunning line-up change by trotting out a first line that included Nash be...
And now it is getting dark
Original at End of the Bench
• Wed, Oct 29
By Truth Serum It is probably fair to say that a lot of PSL holders, both current and former, are tired of the team and not enthusiastic as they used to be. I am an early member of the blame Doug MacLean club and have not joined the blame Scott Howson club yet, although their membership is growing. I think MacL...
Puck Headlines: Adam Burish, Jerry Springer Show enforcer
Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Fri, Oct 24
By Greg Wyshynski Preview: Los Angeles Kings at St. Louis Blues (8:30 p.m. EDT; TV: FSW, FSMW). Good to see that the Kings still get top billing over Sarah Palin. Oh, and the Blues fans seem a tad conflicted on this whole Palin puck drop thing. This one is sort of clever.
Puck Headlines: Ah, to be young and defensive in the NHLOriginal at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Tue, Oct 7
By Greg Wyshynski • The Columbus Blue Jackets had a high season-ticket renewal rate, but are concerned about sales and corporate backing in light of the economic downturn. Here's a wacky idea: Make the damn playoffs. [Dispatch] • Unlike ESPN viewers for the last decade, Barry Melrose doesn't have a mute but...
Pre-season Stoplight Review
Original at Light the Lamp
• Mon, Oct 6
By noreply@blogger.com (LTL) If Kristian Huselius plays like he did in the pre-season then the Jackets are going to be in real good shape offensively. His puck skills are world class as are his ability to use his teammates. * Rick Nash was Rick Nash. ...
Meet Puck Daddy's Hockey Blogger Invitational fantasy team
Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Mon, Oct 6
By Greg Wyshynski Brian Campbell (Chicago Blackhawks, D, Round 3/Pick 47) Marek Zidlicky (Minnesota Wild, D, Round 9/Pick 155) Derek Morris (Phoenix Coyotes, D, Round 16/Pick 278) Rostislav Klesla (Columbus Blue Jackets, D, Round 18/Pick 314) Goalies
Patrick Marleau to Columbus for Nikolai Zherdev trade rumor, free agent defenseman Brian Campbell garnering significant interest from Chicago-Ottawa
Original at Sharkspage
• Tue, Jun 3
By noreply@blogger.com (PJ Swenson) San Jose Mercury News beat writer David Pollak quoted an anonymous NHL source yesterday suggesting the possibility of a Patrick Marleau trade to Columbus for 23 year old Blue Jackets right wing Nikolai Zherdev. The source, not connected with either team, suggested Marleau and an unspec...
Jackets down Indians in final home contest - Cleburne Times-Review
Original at Cleburne Times-Review
• Wed, Apr 23
Jackets down Indians in final home contest TX - Taylor said the coaches had several tiebreaker options. “The way our district is set up, if we win Friday night, you could either flip or play again on ... Lady Jackets no-hit, eliminated from playoff contention Cleburne Times-Review
Blue Jackets Notes: Brassard up; Beech claimed
Original at Bleacher Report
• Fri, Jan 11
By John Arvai Best case scenario the kid shines, helps our offense and gets some much needed NHL experience and will help management determine where he fits next year. Worst case he gets sent back down and continues to develop at the AHL level ...
Blue Jackets 4, Oilers 2: Hat trick caps 2007 - Columbus Dispatch
Original at Columbus Dispatch
• Tue, Jan 1
Blue Jackets 4, Oilers 2: Hat trick caps 2007 OH - Jan 1, 2008 By Aaron Portzline Rick Nash, celebrating his second goal, scored with the Blue Jackets short-handed, on a power play and at even strength into an empty net ...
Epiphanies abound!
Original at Army of the Ohio
• Mon, Oct 22
By noreply@blogger.com (Michael) Now, whether or not this rule applies to other teams in the NHL doesn't matter. What does matter is that seven games in to the season, this rule -- as well as last night's "shutout = win" rule -- is valid as it pertains to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The forgotten team: the Ohio Junior Blue Jackets.
Original at Army of the Ohio
• Thu, Sep 6
By Michael Outside of perhaps myself, readers in and around Columbus, and my fellow Blue Jackets' bloggers, there are probably not all too many people out there who have heard about the Ohio Junior Blue Jackets. Part of the United States Hockey League, the OJBJ are going to be starting their second se...
Blue Jackets season in review - Columbus Dispatch
Original at Columbus Dispatch
• Tue, Apr 10
Blue Jackets season in review OH - The Blue Jackets' owners got it right when they hired Ken Hitchcock as coach Nov. 23. ... Along the way, goaltender Fredrik Norrena, forwards Dan Fritsche ... Blue Jackets Look To Next Year, Again Ohio News Now
Opinion: Game #68: Blue Jackets vs. Stars
Original at Army of the Ohio
• Fri, Mar 9
By Michael Team: Columbus Blue Jackets At home: 15-15-4 Last 10: 5-3-2 End of the Bench Rookie holds his own with video-game stars - Columbus Dispatch (Gordon) Team: Dallas Stars Record: 38-23-5 Last 10: 4-3-3 Andrew's Dallas Stars' Page Dallas Stars - Dallas Morning News (reg. required)
Opinion: National Hockey League Game Capsules
Original at Monsters and Critics.com
• Mon, Nov 20
Nashville Predators past the Columbus Blue Jackets, 3-1, at Nationwide Arena. Scott Nichol also scored for the Predators, who topped the Blue Jackets for the ... Preds beat Jackets for third time in a week Berkshire Eagle Columbus falls 3-1 to Nashville Tucson Citizen Hockey Today SI.com