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Columbus Blue Jackets Vs. Nashville Predators: Pregame Analysis

Well, folks, I'm back with another fearless pre-game prediction—OK, I'm really back to save what little dignity I have left after that "epic" prediction that the CBJ would win against Detroit...

Written by Ed Cmar about about 3 hours ago 9 reads 0 comments
Solid Coaching Often Not Sexy Enough for Young NHL Players

Columbus forward Nikita Filatov left the Blue Jackets, choosing to finish the season playing in Russia. According to Puck Daddy , a huge part of the issue was coach Ken Hitchcock's defensive ...

Written by Steven Ovadia about 1 day ago 65 reads 3 comments
Filatov Fiasco: The Departure of Hockey's Top Prospect

Well, I guess we all received the answer to the question of whether Nikita Filatov was going to log more Time On Ice—TOI...

Written by Ed Cmar about 1 day ago 148 reads 0 comments
Rick Nash: The Best Hockey Player No One Is Talking About

Playing on consistently bad teams can sometimes have its advantages. For example, if you are a poor player, or just an otherwise good player having an off season, chances are you will face less scrutiny if everyone else around you is playing equally bad.

Written by Aaron Tom about 2 days ago 102 reads 2 comments
Russians Worth the Risk?: NHL Draft Time Could Prove Answer

With Blue Jackets prospect Nikita Filatov skipping the country to return to native Russia to play in the KHL, does it serve as an example of a growing problem in the NHL? It could be that Filatov ...

Written by Ken Armer about 2 days ago 181 reads 27 comments
Steve Mason: The Sophomore Jinx

Let me begin by stating that I am a huge Steve Mason fan. In fact, I'll even go as far to admit that I have a vanity license plate which refers to Steve Mason...

Written by Ed Cmar about 3 days ago 113 reads 0 comments
NHL Betting: Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Odds & Pick: November 16th 2009

Edmonton Oilers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Free NHL Pick: Columbus -110 NHL odds Visit Touthouse.com for more NHL betting info and expert NHL picks from Ben Burns Last Wednesday’s 9-1 loss to ...

Written by touthouse handicappers about 5 days ago 1 reads 0 comments
Now There Are No Doubts: Mathieu Garon Needs to Be No. 1 in Columbus

The plan was simple for Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson in the offseason: Hire a goaltender who would serve as a competent backup to rookie standout Steve Mason. Sometimes even the best-laid plans go awry...

Written by Aaron Tom about 7 days ago 187 reads 3 comments
Columbus Blue Jackets Vs. Anaheim Ducks Live Recap (11-13-09)

Anaheim Ducks at Columbus Blue Jackets (11-13-09) Live Recap. 20:00 Columbus needs to come out firing to at least partially avenge embarrassing 9-1 defeat here at home two nights ago...

Written by Aaron Tom about 7 days ago 30 reads 0 comments
Steve Mason Problem Can No Longer Be "Swept Under The Rug"

It's been put off long enough. It's now time for Steve Mason to be held accountable for the underwhelming start to the season...

Written by Aaron Tom about 8 days ago 205 reads 1 comments
Goalie Meltdown or Defensive Meltdown For The Blue Jackets

It's never a good thing when a team loses big, but it always happens once a year, at least, to every team. It always ends up with the players being embarrassed, the home fans feeling like ...

Written by Eric LaForge about 9 days ago 16 reads 0 comments
Is Columbus's Loss a Goal Tending Meltdown, or a Defensive Meltdown

It’s never a good thing when a team loses big, but it always happens once a year, at least, to every team. It always ends up with the players being embarrassed, the home fans feeling like ...

Written by Eric LaForge about 9 days ago 3 reads 0 comments
The Nikkita Filatov Conundrum

Perhaps the most perplexing development with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season is the lack of playing time given to forward Nikita Filatov...

Written by Ed Cmar about 10 days ago 143 reads 0 comments
Preview: Blue Jackets Vs. Detroit Red Wings

OFFENSE This is a Detroit team whose firepower has taken some serious hits, both in departed UFAs, as well as with injuries - Johan Franzen, Valtteri Filppula, Andreas Lilja and, most recently, former CBJ forward, Jason Williams...

Written by Ed Cmar about 10 days ago 51 reads 1 comments
Columbus Blue Jackets Week in Review

After blowing a late two goal lead to the defending Stanley Cup champion Penguins the Blue Jackets started this week with a visit to Washington to play Alex the Great and the Capitals. Not normally a place you go to get back on track as a hockey team...

Written by Chris Owens about 13 days ago 577 reads 1 comments
Monthly Outlook: Why the Blue Jackets Will Make a Move in November

After the best start in franchise history, winning five of their first six games, the Jackets finished the month of October with an ugly six games stretch going 1-4-1. In those final six games, the Jackets gave up an average of 4...

Written by Chris Owens about 17 days ago 154 reads 0 comments
Evgeni Malkin Can't Shoulder it Any More

Pittsburgh Penguins fans should rest assured as coach Dan Bylsma stressed that the recent shoulder injury to superstar Evgeni Malkin is not serious...

Written by Gouche about 22 days ago 113 reads 0 comments
Columbus Not So Blue Anymore

The Columbus Blue Jackets have come out of the gates on fire yet are doing it differently every night, whether it be a 2-1 squeaker on home ice against Calgary or a 5-3 drubbing of the Vancouver Canucks on the road...

Written by Louis Pisano about about 1 month ago 150 reads 2 comments

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Blue Jackets Article Archive

Columbus Blue Jackets Vs. Nashville Predators: Pregame Analysis

Solid Coaching Often Not Sexy Enough for Young NHL Players

Filatov Fiasco: The Departure of Hockey's Top Prospect

Rick Nash: The Best Hockey Player No One Is Talking About

Russians Worth the Risk?: NHL Draft Time Could Prove Answer

Steve Mason: The Sophomore Jinx

NHL Betting: Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Odds & Pick: November 16th 2009

Now There Are No Doubts: Mathieu Garon Needs to Be No. 1 in Columbus

Columbus Blue Jackets Vs. Anaheim Ducks Live Recap (11-13-09)

Steve Mason Problem Can No Longer Be "Swept Under The Rug"

Goalie Meltdown or Defensive Meltdown For The Blue Jackets

Is Columbus's Loss a Goal Tending Meltdown, or a Defensive Meltdown

The Nikkita Filatov Conundrum

Preview: Blue Jackets Vs. Detroit Red Wings

Columbus Blue Jackets Week in Review

Monthly Outlook: Why the Blue Jackets Will Make a Move in November

Evgeni Malkin Can't Shoulder it Any More

Columbus Not So Blue Anymore

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