http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/108 Recent articles about the Columbus Blue Jackets en-us COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Ken Hitchcock will reach the 1,000-game milestone as a National Hockey League head coach on Wednesday, November 11, when the Blue Jackets host the Detroit Red Wings at Nationwide Arena. He wi... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:21:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Columbus_Blue_Jackets_Head_Coach_Ken_Hitchcock_to_Coach_1000th_NHL_Game_on_Wednesday_vs_Detroit_Red_Wings/1539608 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Columbus_Blue_Jackets_Head_Coach_Ken_Hitchcock_to_Coach_1000th_NHL_Game_on_Wednesday_vs_Detroit_Red_Wings/1539608 DETROIT – Columbus goalie Steve Mason hasn’t yet demonstrated his Calder Trophy-winning performance from a season ago. But Red Wings coach Mike Babcock warned about being fooled by the sophomore goalie’s early season struggles. ... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Notebook_Babcock_cautious_of_Masons_slow_start_in_Columbus/1539430 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Notebook_Babcock_cautious_of_Masons_slow_start_in_Columbus/1539430 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Notebook_Babcock_cautious_of_Masons_slow_start_in_Columbus/1539430 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/3/c3f3635cade081cebbce58aae7867c03720404db/small/Columbus_Blue_Jackets_c82e.jpg COLUMBUS, OHIO – In observance of Veterans Day, the Columbus Blue Jackets will pay tribute to those who have served or are currently serving in the nation's armed forces during Military Appreciation Night on Wednesday, November 11 when the J... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:47:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Columbus_Blue_Jackets_Celebrate_Veterans_Day_with_Military_Appreciation_Night_on_November_11/1530606 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Columbus_Blue_Jackets_Celebrate_Veterans_Day_with_Military_Appreciation_Night_on_November_11/1530606 During the course of the Blue Jackets Book Jackets program, Celebrity Reading Appearances are held at various library locations. This reading appearance will be hosted by yourself and Stinger. We have chosen a variety of books for Andrew Murray t... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:23:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Andrew_Murray_Book_Jackets_Reading_Tonight/1529613 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Andrew_Murray_Book_Jackets_Reading_Tonight/1529613 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Andrew_Murray_Book_Jackets_Reading_Tonight/1529613 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/a/2a32843178f1930f8a790c177ba50074fc481d99/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f83434179.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193589ACFE00AF94054A4245F7B2FA1FC17.jpg Update this morning on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward(notes), whose left leg was lacerated by the skate of Columbus Blue Jackets star Rick Nash(notes) (video here) last night, via Chip Alexander of the News & Observer: He'll remain in a Columbus hospital for another day, and GM Jim Rutherford is looking for outside help between the pipes. From Canes Now:"We'll have to see how it goes," Rutherford said today of Ward's injury and recovery time. "It appears it... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:00:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Cam_Ward_remains_in_hospital_out_fairly_long_period_of_time/1523970 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Cam_Ward_remains_in_hospital_out_fairly_long_period_of_time/1523970 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Cam_Ward_remains_in_hospital_out_fairly_long_period_of_time/1523970 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/8/2898cf9656d873f7bf2dc034f9fe5b4439d45d73/small/Carolina_Hurricanes_v_f07e.jpg Rick Nash scored the Columbus Blue Jackets' third goal in a 2:41 span of the third period to beat Carolina 3-2 Saturday night, the Hurricanes' franchise-record 12th consecutive game without a win. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:44:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Canes_reach_franchise_record_12_games_without_win/1521496 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Canes_reach_franchise_record_12_games_without_win/1521496 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Canes_reach_franchise_record_12_games_without_win/1521496 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/f/bfb13787e62b292846744fa56bae8ec0124284cc/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91757347.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0504819636FB39FEB3F48D481F236CEA72B061BE67E092E56.jpg COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Maybe Ken Hitchcock was being nice. Or coy. Or, perhaps, truthful. The Columbus Blue Jackets coach said today he had watched tape of some of the Canes' recent games and has been surprised by what he saw. "I can't figure it out," Hitchcock said after the Jackets' morning skate at Nationwide Arena. "I just don't see the poor play that usually comes with losing." Hitchcock noted he found himself shaking his head a little when watch... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:22:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hitchcock_Canes_a_hard_team_to_figure/1519281 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hitchcock_Canes_a_hard_team_to_figure/1519281 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hitchcock_Canes_a_hard_team_to_figure/1519281 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/9/698433e28c7fc33518a7aeeafdc5e4c0c01e99a0/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f83165057.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193589ACFE00AF9405440CE1094F0F006F4.jpg Jeff Bell, Business First of Columbus COLUMBUS, Ohio — At best, the Columbus Blue Jackets lost $30.4 million over the past three years, and at worst $43 million, according to a report released Thursday that outlines ways to keep the financially strapped National Hockey League team from leaving town.   Chief among the nearly 20 options are ideas for public-private partnerships that would provide the NHL team relief from its lease agreement at Nationwide Arena, although at ... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:19:39 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Study_How_to_keep_cash_strapped_Jackets_in_Columbus/1516239 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Study_How_to_keep_cash_strapped_Jackets_in_Columbus/1516239 A report coming out of Ohio claims that the Columbus Blue Jackets have lost at least $12 million per year since their inception and that the team could move if the city does not offer “financial relief” in the near future. The Blue Jackets are one of the few teams in all of pro sports [...] Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:02:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/NHLS_BLUE_JACKETS_TOO_BIG_TO_FAIL/1514092 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/NHLS_BLUE_JACKETS_TOO_BIG_TO_FAIL/1514092 When the headline is "Saving the Jackets" in the Columbus Dispatch, panic sets in for Columbus Blue Jackets fans. When the team president tells that newspaper that "time is of the essence" and that "the current ownership group is not in a position to continue to deal with the arena's structural (financial) problem," there's a natural inclination to place the Jackets on the same rack as the Phoenix Coyotes as endangered franchises. This isn't meant to ... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:24:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Calming_nerves_in_the_Blue_Jackets_rsquo_financial_panic/1512631 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Calming_nerves_in_the_Blue_Jackets_rsquo_financial_panic/1512631 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Calming_nerves_in_the_Blue_Jackets_rsquo_financial_panic/1512631 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/d/8d7bb8a2da078097ea71b87bdc36d037cb89bb9d/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92600825.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0D2EC40092CDB8E21934074DD4D206B29D6D7ADA9D9CEEBA3.jpg by Christopher BottaFiled under: NHL Fans, NHL EconomicsThursday's report that the Columbus Blue Jackets are losing $12 million a year is the latest illustration that the National Hockey League is really made up of two leagues.There are flourishing franchises, the ones that make big money or are at least in position to make big dough. Among those on this list are the big market American teams in Manhattan, Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia and Washington. Also thriving, ... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Blue_Jackets_Struggles_Illustrate_NHLs_Tale_of_Two_Leagues/1507439 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Blue_Jackets_Struggles_Illustrate_NHLs_Tale_of_Two_Leagues/1507439 by Susan SlusserFiled under: SharksWe get to know NHL players with five quick questions. Today's subject: Manny Malhotra, who is in his first year with the first-place San Jose Sharks.Backchecking With ... Manny Malhotra originally appeared on Fanhouse NHL Blog on Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Backchecking_With_Manny_Malhotra/1506104 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Backchecking_With_Manny_Malhotra/1506104 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Backchecking_With_Manny_Malhotra/1506104 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/2/022c4a05dbcf64eac6c8e497bf15aa44b7a6a609/small/Columbus_Blue_Jackets_4f33.jpg Columbus may have trouble holding on to the NHL's Blue Jackets because the club has been losing $12 million a year in central Ohio, according to a report released Thursday by a business group. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:48:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Columbus_Blue_Jackets_losing_big_money_report_says/1505866 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Columbus_Blue_Jackets_losing_big_money_report_says/1505866 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- A new report warns that Columbus may have trouble holding on to the NHL's Blue Jackets because the club has been losing $12 million per year. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:43:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Columbus_could_lose_cash_strapped_Blue_Jackets/1505702 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Columbus_could_lose_cash_strapped_Blue_Jackets/1505702 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- A new report warns that Columbus may have trouble holding on to the NHL's Blue Jackets because the club has been losing $12 million per year. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:19:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Report_warns_Columbus_could_lose_Blue_Jackets/1505394 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Report_warns_Columbus_could_lose_Blue_Jackets/1505394 Brace yourselves for a moment. I have some rather disturbing news. Your beloved Columbus Blue Jackets may not last very long. According to reports, they are losing about 12 million dollars a yearA new report warns that Columbus may have trouble holding on to the NHL’s Blue Jackets because the club has [...] Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:01:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Say_goodbye_to_the_Blue_Jackets/1507972 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Say_goodbye_to_the_Blue_Jackets/1507972 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated defenseman Jan Hejda and added center Derek MacKenzie to the roster on emergency recall from the club's American Hockey League affiliate in Syracuse. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:36:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Jackets_activate_Hejda_Sabres_call_up_G_Enroth/1499566 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Jackets_activate_Hejda_Sabres_call_up_G_Enroth/1499566 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Jackets_activate_Hejda_Sabres_call_up_G_Enroth/1499566 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/a/6a911ab92ed3807aa52a170775b83e4d4f3c10b5/small/Nashville_Predators_v_386d.jpg Alex Ovechkin left tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2nd period. He was involved in a couple of rough plays, including a scrum in front of the Jacket’s bench. Following the play, he was adjusting his pads in the penalty box. He then left the ice after getting tangled up with Raffi [...] Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:40:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Ovechkin_Injured_8211_8220Upper_Body_Injury_8221/1481222 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Ovechkin_Injured_8211_8220Upper_Body_Injury_8221/1481222 by Adam GretzFiled under: Blue Jackets, Capitals, NHL Injuries, NHL VideosThe Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets played an overtime thriller on Sunday afternoon, with the Jackets picking up the 5-4 win thanks to R.J. Umberger's game-winner (and second goal of the game) at the 1:45 mark of the extra frame. Perhaps the biggest concern for Capitals fans isn't the outcome on the scoreboard, but the status of the league's leading scorer and back-to-back MVP winner, Alex Ovec... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:40:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Ovechkin_Hurt_in_Loss_to_Columbus/1481279 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Ovechkin_Hurt_in_Loss_to_Columbus/1481279