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So What Are The Columbus Blue Jackets Up To?

Many experts expect the Columbus Blue Jackets to blow up their roster and start overall. After all, this team sits in dead last in the NHL with a high payroll.What’s to like about this team?But general manager Scott Howson is keeping the rest of the league guessing. His decision to extend Vinny Prospal’s contract caused considerable head scratching, since only four players older...
Via The Hockey Guy  |  1 day ago

Breaking down the Rick Nash rumor

There have been tweets abound about how Columbus Blue Jackets’ General Manager Scott Howson has been at the past two Rangers games. It has been inferred that the Rangers may be after one of Rick Nash or Jeff Carter. We here have started a series called Breaking Down The Rumor, and these tweets have given us an opportunity to look at both Nash and Carter. In separate posts of...
Via Blue Seat Blogs  |  23 hours ago

Breaking down the Jeff Carter rumor

Like the Rick Nash rumor, the Jeff Carter rumor came up from a tweet stating that Columbus GM Scott Howson was in attendance at the previous two Rangers games. Carter, recently acquired by Columbus in exchange for Jakub Voracek, a first round pick, and a third round pick, is battling injuries and inconsistency on a CBJ team that can’t seem to buy a win. Carter was traded from...
Via Blue Seat Blogs  |  19 hours ago

Addressing The Rick Nash Trade Talk

from Jonathan Willis of The Cult Of Hockey, It was only this evening that the most connected man in hockey, TSN’s Bob McKenzie said on national television that “Rick Nash, to our knowledge, is not available.” It struck me as a sane comment in what is generally an insane time. So I’m very surprised to write that things appear to have changed. Renaud Lavoie...
Via Kukla's Korner  |  43 minutes ago

Blue Jackets lose two more to injuries

The Blue Jackets keep losing games, and they keep losing players to injury, too. Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Dallas Stars in Nationwide Arena was marred by two long-term injuries to players who give the Blue Jackets a physical presence. Defenseman Marc Methot was struck by the puck in the left side of his face early in the first period, suffering a broken jaw that will likely...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  2 days ago

Report: Nash wants out of Columbus

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Rick Nash is "very unhappy" with the direction of the franchise and would consider the idea of being moved, according to John Shannon of Sportsnet."I have received a couple of calls from friends of Nash, who claim that Rick is very unhappy with the way the franchise is going and realizes it will take five more years to rebuild, again....
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  6 days ago

Rumour Mill Finds Derick Brassard Again

At this current moment in the NHL regular season if there is one team that are sellers, it’s the Columbus Blue Jackets. Even though a month or two ago the Blue Jackets were still considered sellers. Nevertheless, over the past couple weeks the media has wrote and discussed about if Rick Nash or Jeff Carter trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs would be realistic or even make sense...
Via Rant Sports  |  11 hours ago

Wisniewski activated by Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated defenseman James Wisniewski after he was sidelined for 17 games with a broken ankle. Wisniewski, a touted offseason addition, was injured on Dec. 29 at Dallas. The 27-year-old Canton, Mich., native has two goals and 15 assists with 25 penalty minutes in 29 games this season, ranking third among club defensemen in scoring. He has also logged...
Via AP on Fox  |  2 days ago

Columbus Scouts Continue to Watch Rangers

Andrew Gross reports that for the second game in a row, Columbus sent scouts to watch the Rangers last night against the Capitals.I posted yesterday that reportedly Columbus is asking Brandon Dubinsky, Chris Kreider and a 1st round pick for Rick Nash....just because Columbus is obviously interested in making a deal with the Rangers doesn't mean Sather is listening....Carter is...
Via NY Rangers Blog  |  23 hours ago

So What Are The Columbus Blue Jackets Up To?

Many experts expect the Columbus Blue Jackets to blow up their roster and start overall. After all, this team sits in dead last in the NHL with a high payroll.What’s to like about this team?But general manager Scott Howson is keeping the rest of the league guessing. His decision to extend Vinny Prospal’s contract caused considerable head scratching, since only four players older...
Via The Hockey Guy  |  1 day ago

Trade Rumors: Nash Will Cost Rangers a Ton

Bruce Garrioch at the Ottawa Sun reports that if the Rangers are going to deal for Columbus' Rick Nash, and sources say Glen Sather is interested, the Blue Jackets will demand Brandon Dubinsky, Chris Kreider and a No. 1 pick.Nash, who's topped 40 goals twice in his career, has just 18g, 20a this season. Nash is under contract until 2018 with a $7.8 million yearly cap hit...
Via NY Rangers Blog  |  1 day ago

Saturday Faceoff: Would you trade for Carter?

According to various reports, Jeff Carter is on the trade block and will likely get dealt by the end of the month. Despite his elite goal-scoring ability, teams could shy away from his contract and bad attitude. If you were a general manager, would you trade for Carter? Alexander and Patrick debate…No, I would not trade for Jeff CarterBy Alexander MonaghanNot only is Carter...
Via Red Light District Hockey  |  9 days ago

Prospal signs 1-year extension with Columbus

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed left wing Vinny Prospal to a one-year contract extension through next season. General manager Scott Howson announced the extension Wednesday but did not release terms, citing club policy. The 36-year-old Prospal signed with the Blue Jackets in July and has nine goals and 24 assists in 53 games with Columbus. He has the second-most points and...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  5 days ago

Blue Jackets put Lebda, Methot on IR

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The Columbus Blue Jackets placed defensemen Brett Lebda and Marc Methot on injured reserve Friday and added defenseman Dalton Prout and goalie Allen York to the roster on emergency recalls. Methot broke his jaw Thursday night in a home loss to Dallas. Lebda broke a thumb Feb. 3 in an overtime win at Anaheim. Prout was called up from Springfield of the AHL...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  3 days ago

Nash is not happy with the direction of the Blue Jackets

By Anthony Caruso III The Capital Sports Report Owner/Managing Editor/Sr. Writer Rick Nash is reportedly unhappy in Columbus. Some of his friends are claiming that the winger is not happy with the current direction of the team. The team is in last place in the NHL at the moment. Nash is willing to entertain trade offers, but is not willing to demand a trade to force his way out of...
Via The Capital Sports Report  |  7 days ago

Blue Jackets 3, Wild 1

R.J. Umberger scored two goals, one on a power play with 21 seconds left in the second period, to send the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-1 victory over the stumbling Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. Defenseman James Wisniewski had an empty-net goal in the final minute and added an assist in his first time back from a 17-game absence because of an ankle injury. Rick Nash assisted...
Via AP on Fox  |  2 days ago

Umberger's 2 goals give Jackets win vs. Wild

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- R.J. Umberger scored two goals, one on a power play with 21 seconds left in the second period, to send the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-1 victory over the stumbling Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. Defenseman James Wisniewski had an empty-net goal in the final minute and added an assist in his first time back from a 17-game absence because of an ankle injury...
Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  2 days ago

Bettman believes Blue Jackets will make turnaround

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says he is aware of how frustrated Columbus Blue Jackets fans are about another losing season. Then he expressed confidence in the club's ownership and management and their ability to turn the team around. Bettman also says he expects a great show when the league brings the All-Star game to Ohio's capital city in 2013. Bettman, speaking before...
Via AP on Fox  |  4 days ago

Rick Nash wouldn’t oppose trade out of Columbus

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Rick Nash is telling close personal friends that he would not be opposed to parting ways with his current club, according to SportsNet’s John Shannon. Nash allegedly has become...
Via RumorMeThis  |  8 days ago

Prospal signs 1-year extension with Columbus

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed left wing Vinny Prospal to a one-year contract extension through next season. General manager Scott Howson announced the extension Wednesday but did not release terms, citing club policy. The 36-year-old Prospal signed with the Blue Jackets in July and has nine goals and 24 assists in 53 games with Columbus. He has the second-most points and...
Via AP on Fox  |  5 days ago

Ducks 5, Blue Jackets 3

Corey Perry scored three goals for his fifth career hat trick - and second against Columbus this season - to lead the surging Anaheim Ducks past the Blue Jackets 5-3 on Sunday night. Bobby Ryan had a goal and an assist, and Ryan Getzlaf added three assists for the Ducks. Jason Blake also scored for Anaheim, which was playing the second game of a season-long, eight-game road trip...
Via AP on Fox  |  1 day ago

Perry nets hat trick, Ducks beat Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Corey Perry scored three goals for his fifth career hat trick -- and second against Columbus this season -- to lead the surging Anaheim Ducks past the Blue Jackets 5-3 on Sunday night. Bobby Ryan had a goal and an assist, and Ryan Getzlaf added three assists for the Ducks. Jason Blake also scored for Anaheim, which was playing the second game of a season-long...
Via Fox Sports West  |  1 day ago

Blue Jackets lose D Method, RW Boll to injuries

The Columbus Blue Jackets had two players go down with injuries Thursday night, with defenseman Marc Methot suffering a broken jaw and right wing Jared Boll sustaining a broken foot. Methot was hit in the right side of his face by a puck in the first period. After he went down briefly, he left the ice holding a towel to his face. The 26-year-old Methot has one goal and six assists...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  4 days ago

Is Jeff Carter’s contract preventing trade out of Columbus?

Speculation persists that Columbus Blue Jackets disgruntled forward Jeff Carter will be dealt before the February 27 trade deadline, according to a recent segment of SportsNet‘s Sources Say. While the Blue Jackets would...
Via RumorMeThis  |  1 day ago

Perry's Hat Trick Sinks Columbus 5-3

Even though the Ducks did not play nearly as well as they did against Detroit, they did well enough to get a 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Getting plenty of offense helped earn Anaheim two more crucial points in the standings.Of the five goals, three of them had Corey Perry's name on them. Perry earned his fifth career hat trick and second this season. Both...
Via On the Duck Pond  |  20 hours ago
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