It’s being reported by multiple NHL sources, that Columbus Blue Jackets team President Mike Priest has contacted Ken Hitchcock about returning to coach the Jackets. Priest has also contacted former Calgary Flames General Manager (GM) Craig Button about assuming the reigns as the Blue Jackets GM. For a team that’s off to a woeful 1-9-1 record, particularly ironic when you … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets to Have New GM and Coach in Place by Monday?
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Too Soon For Columbus Blue Jackets to Push the Panic Button?
Coming off of another disappointing season, their second season of not making the Stanley Cup playoffs after making it for the first time in their history (2008-2009 season), Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager (GM) Scott Howson realized that the recurring themes of patience, building from within, the status quo and sub-mediocrity had worn completely thin with their fan … [Read more...] about Too Soon For Columbus Blue Jackets to Push the Panic Button?
Columbus Blue Jackets Make Major Statement with Carter Acquisition
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
Columbus Blue Jackets 2011 Draft Picks
2011 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Draft Picks The 2011 NHL Entry Draft is completed, and all seven rounds are in the books. Before we look ahead to free agency in the National Hockey League, let's take a look at a team by team synopsis of all of this year's draft picks. Find out who they are, what to expect from them, and when you can expect to see them putting on a … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets 2011 Draft Picks
Columbus Blue Jackets Looking to Acquire Flyers Jeff Carter?
The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Scott Howson has been in long-term discussions with Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren since this past January. The target? Acquiring talented center Jeff Carter. The Dispatch is also reporting that talks between the two GMs have intensified since the Flyers acquired the rights to former … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Looking to Acquire Flyers Jeff Carter?
A Plan for Complete Columbus Blue Jackets Overhaul
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
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
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
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?
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?