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NHL Trade Speculation: Steve Mason's Five Possible New Homes

The bittersweet honeymoon between the Columbus Blue Jackets and goaltender Steve Mason may be coming to an end. While the Blue Jackets are not openly shopping him, several teams are inquiring about his availability, TSN's Darren Dreger reports...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 03, 2011

Columbus Blue Jackets Face Tough Test in Return From All-Star Break

The Columbus Blue Jackets entered the All-Star break with points in five of their last six games. Now the Jackets look to continue their elevated play tonight when they face a tough Chicago Blackhawks team at Nationwide Arena...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 01, 2011

Columbus' 8-Game Point Streak Puts Blue Jackets Back Into Playoff Contention

Towards the end of 2010, the Columbus Blue Jackets looked as if they were turning the corner and would remain contenders in the Western Conference...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 23, 2011

Rick Nash: Top Five Goals in the Young Captain's Career

In 2002, the Columbus Blue Jackets held the No. 1 pick in the annual entry draft. A franchise only two years old selected a young Canadian forward named Rick Nash...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 19, 2011

Jackets Carry Flag into Sunshine State: Seeking Wins Against Bolts, Panthers

Last weekend, the Columbus Blue Jackets were able to take advantage of an injured Detroit Red Wings team and get three out of a possible four points in a home-and-home series with the division foe...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 17, 2011

Grant Clitsome: The Answer to The Jackets' Blue Line Struggles?

Earlier this week, the Columbus Dispatch stated that several Blue Jackets players, fans, and local businesses took part in a "Money on the Board" campaign...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 15, 2011

Columbus Blue Jackets: Opportunity Lost

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 ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 13, 2011

Columbus Blue Jackets: Why Rick Nash Doesn't Draw More Penalties

After Columbus Blue Jackets captain Rick Nash was once again mauled, held, received several opponent’s high-sticks towards the end of a game against the Los Angeles Kings, his ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 11, 2011

Blue Jackets' Defense Needs Help As Trade Rumors Continue

Last night, as the Blue Jackets were embarrassed by the Anaheim Ducks 6-0, I noticed two things. One, Steve Mason's up and down struggles are not all his fault and two, the trade ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 08, 2011

Columbus Blue Jackets: Second Quarter Team Assessment

Earlier in the season, I provided a first quarter assessment of the Columbus Blue Jackets. That was a quite easy task as the Blue Jackets stormed out of the gate to a franchise-best 14-6-0 record...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 07, 2011

Jackets' Commodore and Arniel Butt Heads: Frustrated Defenseman Demands Trade

The Columbus Blue Jackets are currently in California, preparing for their matchup with the Anaheim Ducks on Friday. However, one of the Blue Jackets may be catching an early flight home...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 06, 2011

With Win Over Wild, Blue Jackets' Mason Looks to Rebuild Confidence, Trust

At the start of last night's game against the Minnesota Wild, two things made people think "alright, this game is already lost...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 28, 2010

Columbus Blue Jackets: Patience Is Wearing Thin

The Columbus Blue Jackets are in full-blown “December Swoon” mode, having gone 3-9-3 since their historic 14-6-0 start...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 27, 2010

Columbus Blue Jackets: How To Stop the Bleeding

During the 2009-2010 regular season, the Columbus Blue Jackets opened the season with a franchise-best record of 12-6-2...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 21, 2010

The Filatov Fiasco: Part Two: Now What?

Towards the beginning of the 2009-10 season, I wrote an article which assessed Nikita Filatov's departure from the Columbus Blue Jackets only 19 games into the season: While ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 18, 2010

Steve Mason: Is It Time To Pull The Plug?

At the beginning of the 2010-2011 season, I wrote an article which asked whether Steve Mason's contract extension, particularly coming off of a horrid season—known also as the sophomore jinx—was good or bad: http://bleacherreport...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 17, 2010

Passing The Puck Doesn't Score Goals: Columbus' Power Play Continues To Struggle

On Monday night, the Columbus Blue Jackets looked to put an end to their five-game losing streak with the Pacific Division-leading Dallas Stars coming to town...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 10, 2010

What Is Wrong with the Columbus Blue Jackets?

Before heading into their first matchup with the Detroit Red Wings last week, the Columbus Blue Jackets were on a five-game winning streak...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 04, 2010

Columbus Blue Jackets: We Are Who We Thought We Were?

For those of you who follow the National Football League (NFL), you'll recall when then Phoenix Cardinals coach Dennis Green exclaimed, in the middle of an epic meltdown, "They ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 04, 2010

NHL Central Division: What's Up in Columbus?

For those of you who don’t know, Columbus has a hockey team. For those of you who do, yes they are still there...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 02, 2010

Columbus Blue Jackets: First Quarter Team Assessment

In a manner similar to last season, in which I assessed how the Columbus Blue Jackets performed as a team and individually at the first quarter of the season, I offer my insights ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 25, 2010

Columbus Blue Jackets: Assessing Head Coach Scott Arniel

During the offseason, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson, after being informed that his leading head coaching candidate, Guy Boucher, turned down his offer to coach ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 24, 2010

Columbus Warns The Best Of The West: The Blue Jackets Are For Real

A week ago, the Columbus Blue Jackets were licking their wounds after another devastating loss to the Colorado Avalanche...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 21, 2010

Clolumbus Blue Jackets Inconsistent: 5 Things to Watch For Vs. Anaheim

On Wednesday night, the Columbus Blue Jackets started their three game road trip out west in Los Angeles against a Kings team that was unbeaten at home...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 19, 2010

Steve Mason Dominates: Is the '09 Rookie of the Year Back to His Winning Ways?

When it comes to who to play in net in the NHL, every coach's philosophy has been simple; stick with the hot goalie...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 11, 2010
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