Look familiar?

I was reading this over msnsports.com. The author compared NHL teams to movies. Here is what they had to say about the Jackets:

Columbus

Movie: Semi-Pro

Plot Summary: Under their first full year of (Ken) Hitchcockian direction, the Blue Jackets took a giant step forward. Now they've only got about six more to take before they shed the "perennial pretender" label once and for all.

Real Review: "...a mess, but it's a likable one." - Kirk Honeycutt, Hollywood Reporter

Now if you recal, I put something similar together way back in January; however it was in reference to the Jackets players. A flashback to that post:

Nash: "The Incredibles." Goal of the year. 'nuff said.

Zherderv: "Transformers." From how he played last season to this season, I'd say this blockbuster is the perfect fit.

Vyborny: "Dr. Doolittle." Pretty much what he's done all year and that's very little.

Malhotra: "Goodfellas." Seems like a likable guy...was gonna put "Heat" though, because I think he's under some pressure to pick up his game.

Hejda: "The Rock." The guy's has been a rock on the blueline all year for us.

Foote: "Gladiator." A big rebound season for Foote...he hasn't missed a game and has gotten back to his punishing style of play.

Leclaire: "Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas." This guy has stolen a lot of goals from opposing teams this year, including seven shutouts...of course, he also looks like "The Grinch."

Boll: "Rocky." Leads the league in fights, second in PIMs...this guy can do more than just punch, though.

Shelley: "Cast Away." His role on this team appears to shrink by the hour.

Brassard: "Signs." Plenty of signs this kid will be the real deal and will solidify the center position for years to come.

Modin: "Misery." The guy has been trapped with injuries all year, but expect him to break out of it soon.

Russell: "Happy Feet." He's small in stature but skates like the wind...slowly coming into his own out there.

Klelsa: "What Women Want." All I ever hear about is how the chicks dig this guy...title seems fitting..oh yeah, he's played well this year especially the past month.

Hainsey: "xXx" - he's been that 'x' factor on the blueline for us this season and is on pace for a career-high 40-plus points.

Murray: "A Few Good Men." Every team needs guys like Murray who aren't afraid to pay the price and get the job done the hard way.

Novotny: "Any Which Way You Can." This guy will do anything, play in any situation...whatever it takes.

Methot: "Sudden Impact." When he got called up last year, I think everyone was surprised at how well this kid played out of the gate.

Norrena: "In the Line of Fire." Has done a decent job backing up Leclaire this year.

Fedorov: "Dinosaur." His best days have passed him by, but he's starting to play like he's not quite done yet in this league.

Peca: "Fracture." Has had his share of injuries, including some this season, but has contributed most nights.

Glencross: "The Good Shepherd." Just goes about his business and does whatever he can do to contribute to the team.

Fritsche: "Crash." Either hits or takes the biggest hits of anyone on this team.

Chimera: "Speed." Yeah, he's got great speed...but desperately needs new hands and a better one-on-one move

Tollefsen: "Hitman." He hits anything he can.

Lindstrom: "Holes" Too many holes in his game right now to stay in the big show.

Beech: "Gone With the Wind." Waivered, claimed by Canucks, now waivered again.

Brule: "Changing Lanes." Spending some time with Syracuse to regain his game and confidence.

Hitchcock: "Hitch." That's a gimme, right? All I know is that Howson needs to extend this guy like yesterday..best thing to happen to the CBJ is right behind the bench.

Noel: "The Game Plan." Just has been a great addition to the Jackets coaching staff.

Agnew: "Something's Gotta Give." This powerplay was a wreck for most of the year, but appears to finally be back on track.

Murphy: "Unbreakable." Dude must be solid because he's still employed by the Jackets after all the turnover.

Marlachuk: "Miracle." Seriously, first Luongo and now Leclaire...I am starting to believe this guy is a miracle worker.

Howson: "The Emperor's New Groove." Got to say he's been a refreshing change of pace for this franchise.

Gare: "Analyze This." Just stay away from the telestrator, Gare!

Mathews: "Spanglish." Most of the time, I have no idea what he's saying.

Rimer: "Talk To Me." Rimer never met a microphone or person he didn't like.

Davidge: "Anaylyze That." Does the same thing as Gare, except on the radio side.

The fans: "Cliffhanger." It's been quite a wild ride so far this season!

John H. McConnell - "As Good As It Gets." I'm forever thankful he brought this franchise to the city. Thank you, J-Mac!

Unfortunately, I think we could add a few more "Gone With the Winds" to that list now: Foote, Feds, Vbyborny, Shelley...

..or how about "Gone Baby Gone"...!

-LTL