Columbus Blue Jackets Roster Predictions 2017-18
The Columbus Blue Jackets have some interesting decisions to make once training camp begins. Up to four roster spots are up for grabs. Which players are ready to impress? We…
Tyler Motte
Blue Jackets Roster Long Shots
Do we really know what the Blue Jackets‘ opening-night roster will look like? While many rosters spots are already taken, several prospects have set their sights on making the team…
Gain Desjardins, Lose Motte, Keep Winning
A couple of days ago, Andrew Desjardins was officially taken off of the IR. It looks like his first game back from the injury he suffered in the preseason will…
Trouba Rescinds, McIlrath Traded & More News
Trouba Rescinds Trade Request Winnipeg Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba has rescinded his trade request from the team, according to Scott Billeck of NHL.com on Tuesday. The news comes just a day after Trouba…
Not Your Brother’s Blackhawks
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes are coming in the Windy City. Whether or not the Chicago Blackhawks continue to be successful remains to be seen — but so far, so good at 6-3-1 and…
Panik & Motte Filling Needs for Blackhawks
In my preseason preview of the Chicago Blackhawks’ forwards, I identified the team’s left wing as a clear area of weakness compared with the rest of the roster. I just…
Chicago’s College Trend Continues With Schmaltz and Motte
The Chicago Blackhawks have had very good luck with former collegiate hockey players in recent years, and Nick Schmaltz and Tyler Motte both look like good bets to continue that theme.
12 Players Added to U.S. World Championship Roster
USA Hockey announced Tuesday that they’ve added 12 players to the 2016 World Championship roster. It’s a list that includes nine NHLers and three players from collegiate hockey. That list…
Tyler Motte Takes Entry-Level Deal From Chicago
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Tyler Motte to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Thursday. The contract will begin with the 2016-17 season. The 5-foot-9 forward was a…