The Blue Jackets and the Cost of Living in the Metropolitan Division Andrew Roman | August 22, 2013 While you were not following hockey this summer the Blue Jackets amassed one of the top 10 salary totals in the NHL for next season. Now surely, the large cap…
Bobrovsky Romps to Vezina Victory — Dollars or Rubles to Follow? Jeff Little | June 18, 2013 Hockey sweaters are not customary attire on steamy June nights in Columbus, Ohio. However, on Saturday evening, they dominated the sartorial display at a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, where more than…
The Last Original Six Stanley Cup Finals Ari Grief | June 11, 2013 This year’s Stanley Cup Finals between the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins marks the first time two Original Six teams are facing off against each other in the Stanley Cup…
THW Panel: Blue Jackets Face Big Questions This Offseason Roarke Boes | May 9, 2013 Two months ago Blue Jackets fans were speculating whether Nate MacKinnon or Jonathan Drouin would look best in Union Blue. The late season surge ended that talk and have Jacket…
Identity Crisis: Columbus Blueshirts And New York Blue Jackets? Harry Kamdar | April 7, 2013 Who are the “Columbus Blueshirts” and the “New York Blue Jackets”? Are these names of the latest Broadway shows? Or are they a couple of brand new NHL expansion franchises? No,…
Blue Jackets Beat: Kekäläinen Stunning In Trade Deadline Debut Jeff Little | April 4, 2013 Coming into the trade deadline, Hockey Operations President John Davidson and General Manger Jarmo Kekäläinen warned that there would be no short term deals — no rentals — forthcoming at…
Blue Jackets: Winning the battle and losing the war? Harry Kamdar | March 12, 2013 The Columbus Blue Jackets have been a bit of a surprise as of late as they have been winning more often than not. They have amassed an impressive record…
Jarmo Kekalainen: Great Expectations in Columbus Harry Kamdar | March 7, 2013 With the signing of Jarmo Kekalainen as the new GM, the Columbus Blue Jackets are ushering in a new era with a big bang! It is widely known that this…
Jarmo Kekäläinen Already On Thin Ice In Columbus Roarke Boes | February 28, 2013 The NHL’s most patriotic (American) brand has gone European. The Columbus Blue Jackets, named for Ohio’s rich Civil War history, recently announced the hiring of Finish general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen.…
Wayne Gretzky – 99: My Life in Pictures Mark Ascione | February 27, 2013 99 : My Life in Pictures, by Wayne Gretzky. Foreword by John Davidson. Edited by Dan Diamond. (1999, Toronto: Total Sports. Hardcover. 240 pages. ISBN 978-1-8921-2919-2) On April 19, 14…
From Missouri to Ohio, the Building of the 2013 Columbus Blue Jackets Jeff Ponder | February 16, 2013 The Columbus Blue Jackets have learned that the best way to get to the top is to take tidbits from teams that have grown into Cup contenders. The Jackets did…
Blue Jackets Beat: Finnish Fireworks Jeff Little | February 13, 2013 This space had been reserved for a relatively sedate review of the first quarter of the Blue Jackets’ season. However, in the past 48 hours, the club has chosen to attract…