Today in Hockey History: Sept. 20
There have been some unique moments in National Hockey League history that have occurred on this date. In California, two heated rivals closed out an old barn with a crazy…
Blue Jackets History
Best One-and-Done Players in Blue Jackets History
The Columbus Blue Jackets have been around for a while, but while entering their 22nd season, they’re still one of the league’s newest teams. While they don’t have the lengthy…
3 Ghosts of Blue Jackets Past
Summertime at The Hockey Writers means that we get the chance to have some fun that we might not be able to during the season. We get to look into…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 2
Aug. 2 was a big day for the Buffalo Sabres as they pulled off a big trade to land a dynamic player in 2018. Also, a group of veteran players,…
Today in Hockey History: July 23
A pair of “Original ”6 National Hockey League rivals made a one-sided trade on this date. Also, July 23 saw a long-time executive take a new job, and the face…
Today in Hockey History: July 22
This date in National Hockey League history has not been the most eventful by any means, but it has still provided some interesting tidbits. One veteran player got traded twice…
9 Blue Jackets’ “Gordie Howe Hat Trick” Fun Facts
In the Columbus Blue Jackets’ third game of the 2020-21 season, a 3-2 win over the Red Wings in Detroit, forward Oliver Bjorkstrand tallied what is known as a “Gordie…
Blue Jackets Have a History With Top-10 Draft Picks
In the 20 years of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the club has drafted in the top 10 a total of 13 times, mostly due to lack of success on the…
8 Blue Jackets All-Time Points-Per-Game Leaders
To win in today’s NHL, a team needs to score goals. Not only does a team need players who shoot, it needs the playmakers who get the puck to the…
Blue Jackets’ All-Time Goals-Per-Game Leaders
To win in today’s NHL, a team needs to score goals. And to score, they need players who can consistently put the puck past the opponents’ goaltenders, game in and…
What If? The Islanders, the Blue Jackets, Ryan Murray & the 2012 Draft
During the 2012 NHL Draft, the New York Islanders made an unprecedented offer to the Columbus Blue Jackets: We’ll give you all seven of our draft picks if you’ll give…
Blue Jackets’ History of Facing Championship-Caliber Teams
The Columbus Blue Jackets have only made the postseason five times in their 19 season existence (six if you include this season). In those five appearances, they’ve only advanced to…