Rick Nash is still a Columbus. He was trade bait last year. He was trade bait at the trade deadline. He was trade bait at draft. He hasn’t moved anywhere since, despite Nash’s stated desire to leave Ohio, and Columbus … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Henning | Tagged Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Rick Nash, Scott Howson | Leave a commentNow that Zach Parise and Ryan Suter are off the market, and the best options for teams that missed out apparently include Tim Stapleton, it seems that it is about time for the trade market to open up. The prizes … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Henning | Tagged Bobby Ryan, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Phoenix Coyotes, Rick Nash, Ryan Suter, Saint Louis Blues, Tim Stapleton, Washington Capitals, Zach Parise | Leave a commentAfter looking at arguably the worst division in the NHL, let’s set our eyes on the one that could be considered the best (minus Columbus, of course). Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-2012 By the Numbers: —–> 5th in the division, missed … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Central Division, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Free Agent, Jordin Tootoo, Nashville Predators, NHL, Nick Foligno, St. Louis Blues | Leave a commentThe NHL draft is unique, in a way. It is more similar to the Major League Baseball draft in that most players selected are a few years out. Almost all of the players in Friday’s draft will spend seasons in … Continue reading
Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Brent Burns, Columbus Blue Jackets, Daniel Sedin, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Henrik Sedin, Nail Yakupov, Rick DiPietro, Rick Nash, Roberto Luongo, San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks | Leave a commentJeff Carter came over in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets just ahead of the Blue Jackets. In Philadelphia last season, Carter was a proven, prolific goal scorer. He lost some of that flair playing in Columbus, but it … Continue reading
Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Columbus Blue Jackets, Dustin Brown, Jeff Carter, Los Angeles Kings, Martin Hanzal, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Shane Doan | Leave a commentWhile 16 clubs were preparing to battle for a Stanley Cup championship Tuesday night, the other 14 anxiously awaited the announcement of the draft lottery results, which sets the order for the NHL Draft later this year. The Columbus Blue … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Columbus Blue Jackets, Draft, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey, NHL, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall | Leave a commentAt this point in the season, when every game holds some significance, I’ve decided to permanently alter the format of my daily previews to look at each game of the day briefly. That way, you will all have the best … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins, Playoffs, Vancouver Cnaucks, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a commentThe Columbus Blue Jackets have agreed to send 34-year-old center Samuel Pahlsson to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for two fourth-round picks in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. Pahlsson has only 11 points on the season, but is usually considered … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Columbus Blue Jackets, Hockey, NHL, Samuel Pahlsson, Trade Deadline, Vancouver Canucks | Leave a commentThe trade deadline activity continued last night, and once again the Columbus Blue Jackets were involved. After dealing Antoine Vermette on Wednesday, the Blue Jackets sent Jeff Carter to Los Angeles in a fairly substantial trade, receiving talented defenseman Jack … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Henning | Tagged Anze Kopitar, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dean Lombardi, Dustin Brown, Jack Johnson, Jeff Carter, Justin Williams, Los Angeles Kings, Mike Richards, Philadelphia Flyers | Leave a commentThe playoff push is underway in Phoenix. Tied for first with the San Jose Sharks, the Coyotes have amassed 30 wins and 69 points with just 8 days left in February (leap year). Antoine Vermette is heading to Phoenix by … Continue reading
Posted in Manny Budinger, Updates | Tagged Antoine Vermette, Columbus Blue Jackets, Phoenix Coyotes, Trade Deadline, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a comment