In Search of Defensive Muscle The Hockey Writers | August 2, 2015 Despite Blue Jackets’ General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen’s boisterous optimism with the club’s current defensive line-up, make no mistake: Columbus’ defensive blue line will need to be revamped to…
Blue Jackets Summer Mailbag: Surprises & Roster Decisions Mark Scheig | July 17, 2015 Blue Jackets contributor Mark Scheig answers questions from fans periodically throughout the year. Tweet your question or comment anytime to @THWMark. Who do you think will be the biggest, positive…
Reilly’s Decision Leaves Blue Jackets Defense In Dire Straits Mark Scheig | June 22, 2015 Finally, the inevitable happened. Mike Reilly has informed the Blue Jackets that they are out of the running for his services. It comes as no surprise. He was expected to…
Blue Jackets Rewind: The Best Of October Mark Scheig | May 2, 2015 The season ended sooner than hoped for the Columbus Blue Jackets. As a result of missing this year’s playoffs, they’ll have a slightly extended offseason. Although the season ended well…
3 Potential Offseason Trades for the Dallas Stars Jordan Dix | April 27, 2015 As some teams are busy playing postseason hockey, the Dallas Stars are preparing for next season’s run. With the Stars giving up more goals than almost everyone in the NHL,…
Is Zach Werenski the Top Defenceman in the 2015 NHL Draft? Christopher Ralph | April 1, 2015 by Eldon MacDonald (edited by @ChrisRalphTHW) NHL Draft War Room: Zach Werenski Ranked #9 – March 2015 Rankings Hashtag: #MrPotential Team: 13, University of Michigan, Big Ten Position: Defense Shoots:…
Hockey News: Wild Trade for Goalie; Ryan Suter Suspended Marcy Di Michele | January 15, 2015 New coach, same Maple Leafs. Is it time to rebuild? [Sportsnet] The Minnesota Wild need help in goal, so they traded for Devan Dubnyk. He’s actually been playing quite well…
Fantasy Hockey: Spina’s Super Studs and Dreadful Duds Corey Spina | November 29, 2014 Welcome everyone to my third edition of Fantasy Hockey Studs and Duds! My last edition for the month of October can be found here. It’s been a great November, and…
Buffalo Sabres Patrick Kaleta On the Receiving End for Once Paul Taylor | November 27, 2014 Life can be full of ironies, as Buffalo Sabres winger Patrick Kaleta found out the hard way on Wednesday night. Kaleta was on the receiving end of a dangerous hit…
Why We Should All Vote Jack Johnson Into The 2015 NHL All-Star Game Derek Neumeier | November 27, 2014 Things are pretty tough these days for Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson. Last week the collective hockey world was both stunned and saddened by the news that Johnson, a…
THW Podcast Episode 7: Poor Jack Johnson Sebastian Noren | November 21, 2014 New week, new podcast. Sebastian Noren is joined by Marcy Di Michele to discuss the latest news from around the league. Jack Johnson’s bankruptcy is the big talking point in…
Hockey News: Jack Johnson Bankruptcy; Slava Voynov Charged Marcy Di Michele | November 21, 2014 Really tough situation for Jack Johnson. [Blue Jackets Extra] It’s almost unbelievable the bad luck the Penguins organization has had involving players health. In particular Pascal Dupuis, who is out…