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Who’s to Blame For Columbus Blue Jackets Mess Part 2

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        When I wrote Part 1 of my 2-part article outlining the ills that plague the Columbus Blue Jackets, they possessed the worst record in the National Hockey League (NHL) with a record of 0-6-1.  Since Part 1 was written, the Blue Jackets have descended to even lower depths, with a record of 2-12-1.  While the Blue Jackets did win two games since … [Read more...] about Who’s to Blame For Columbus Blue Jackets Mess Part 2

Columbus Blue Jackets Make Major Statement with Carter Acquisition

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In my most recent article, I expressed the belief that a trade for Jeff Carter could be the very move that could save the Blue Jackets’ franchise.  On June 23rd, GM Scott Howson traded for the former Philadelphia Flyers sniper, offering in return Jakub Voracek and Columbus’ 1st and 3rd round picks in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Make Major Statement with Carter Acquisition

A Plan for Complete Columbus Blue Jackets Overhaul

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In my previous article, I expressed my skepticism over whether a much-needed overhaul of the Columbus Blue Jackets would take place: However, if Blue Jackets On-Ice personnel–Scott Howson and his staff–were truly ardent and sincere in acknowledging this dire need to change the landscape and foundation of this organization seemingly and perennially stuck in limbo , I … [Read more...] about A Plan for Complete Columbus Blue Jackets Overhaul

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review

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Mr. McConnell, who unlike his father, the late John H. McConnell, has, to date, preferred to avoid the spotlight and quietly allow those entrusted to run the organization to perform their duties. That is, until now. Another season of great disappointment from the Blue Jackets, the result of an ill-timed freefall at the worst possible time of the season - a 3-12-7 record in … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review

Columbus Blue Jackets’ Improbable Push for the Playoffs

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Just when it appeared that the Columbus Blue Jackets were playing themselves out of any playoff possibilities and into another NHL lottery countdown, the Blue Jackets reeled off an impressive 11-3-3 streak.  However, just as soon as the Blue Jackets were back in the playoff hunt, they continued their schizophrenic ways with a disastrous 0-3-3 meltdown and now find themselves … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets’ Improbable Push for the Playoffs

Columbus Blue Jackets 3rd Qtr Report Card

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During the past two seasons, I assessed how the Columbus Blue Jackets performed as a team at the first quarter of the season. Sadly, as the Blue Jackets’ performance plummeted during the remaining three quarters of last season, and as the Blue Jackets nearly repeated that ignominious feat during the second quarter of this season, I honestly didn’t think I’d have the … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets 3rd Qtr Report Card

Is Columbus Blue Jackets Recent Surge too Little, too Late?

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Just when it appeared that the Columbus Blue Jackets were headed for a repeat of their late November-late January swoon (a 6-14-3 run which was eerily similar to their 3-14-7 debacle during the same period last season) they have rebounded with a stirring 10-3-3 run which has put them right in the thick of the Stanley Cup playoff race. While the Blue Jackets are four points away … [Read more...] about Is Columbus Blue Jackets Recent Surge too Little, too Late?

Five Players Likely to Be Moved at NHL Trading Deadline

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The NHL's Trade Deadline is just a little under two weeks away (February 28th, 3 P.M. EST). There have already been four intriguing trades, to date:  Mike Fisher to the Nashville Predators for Nashville's first round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft and future considerations in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft; Michael Frolik to the Chicago Blackhawks in a five-player deal, to … [Read more...] about Five Players Likely to Be Moved at NHL Trading Deadline

Did the Columbus Blue Jackets Lose Their Opporunity?

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Given the Columbus Blue Jackets ignominious descent toward the bottom of the Western Conference rankings—the sad reality of a recent 6-14-3 free-fall, the second in as many years following a stellar start—Blue Jackets General Manager Scott Howson has been actively burning cell phones around the NHL in an attempt to salvage yet another disappointing season. While you … [Read more...] about Did the Columbus Blue Jackets Lose Their Opporunity?