by Ed Cmar | Oct 23, 2015 | Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL
After a 0-7 start, one that surprised most observers in the National Hockey League (NHL) and dampened the great expectations for the followers of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Todd Richards was relieved of his duties as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets and was...
by Ed Cmar | Oct 18, 2015 | Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL
In their 15-year history, the Columbus Blue Jackets have made the playoffs twice, during the 2008-09 season where they exorcised the demons of sub-mediocrity and qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs under the tutelage of future Hall of Fame coach Ken Hitchcock. Then...
by Seth Rothman | Oct 10, 2015 | Columbus Blue Jackets, Homepage, New York Rangers
NEW YORK – The party celebrating the Rangers home opener began long before the puck dropped at Madison Square Garden, with an outdoor fanfest just outside the building. It continued when gates opened, with t-shirts placed on every seat and cupcakes handed out in the...
by Ed Cmar | Jul 5, 2015 | Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Homepage
Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager stated that improving his blueline was tantamount, given his glut of forwards and, in particular, at the center position during the off-season – trades and via the Free Agency route. Kekalainen did make an impact trade prior to...
by Ed Cmar | Jul 3, 2015 | Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL
Although it wasn’t for the lack of trying, Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager (GM) Jarmo Kekalainen did obtain two 1st Round draft selections in the 2015 National Hockey League (NHL) Entry Draft. Kekalainen was able to solidify a glaring gap in the Blue Jackets...
by Ed Cmar | Jun 27, 2015 | Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL
The 2015 National Hockey League (NHL) Entry Draft is scheduled for June 26th, 2015 at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida. The upstart Columbus Blue Jackets, fresh off of a spectacular finish after being ravaged by injuries for the majority of the season;...
