There were a few teams that were rebuilding last season that have become contenders this season, most notably, the Vancouver Canucks. Then there are a few teams that weren’t considered rebuilders but are back, specifically the Ottawa Senators. Then, there are a few teams that weren’t considered rebuilders but are back, specifically the Ottawa Senators.
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We are down to the final 24 hours or so until the NHL’s Trade Deadline passes. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, they’re talking to teams. But as expected, they have been relatively quiet to this point. While the expectation that a move or two could happen, nothing major is expected to happen. Most of the
The race for the Calder Trophy in 2023-24 has been a fascinating one as we approach the midway point of the season. You know who the contenders are. Connor Bedard has lived up to the hype and then some. Others such as Adam Fantilli and Luke Hughes are also making a name for themselves. But
Another game, another blown multi-goal lead. This time, the Blue Jackets saw a 3-0 third period lead disappear in under seven minutes. To their credit, the Blue Jackets were able to gather themselves enough to not allow another goal in the third period. That secured them at least a point. However, they never touched the
After going through some ups and downs through the first month of the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning head into the month of November having earned 11 points, which still keeps them in a solid position to qualify for this year’s playoffs. Looking ahead at their schedule reveals some key matchups against teams expected to
I wrote in a preseason piece that the Anaheim Ducks’ first game of the season against the Columbus Blue Jackets was one of five games to circle on the calendar. Why? Not because of a rivalry, per se, but because it’ll feature two of the top three selections in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft –
Welcome to the last Blue Jackets News & Rumors for the month of September. Training camp is well underway. More importantly, we have actual hockey games to discuss and recap. The Blue Jackets opened their preseason with a pair of split-squad games against the Pittsburgh Penguins. We will talk game takeaways from each and then
Welcome back to another edition of Blue Jackets News & Rumors. After today, the next time you see this column will be after the team holds their annual Media Day which will be held on Monday, Sept 18. But before we get there, we have plenty to talk about. Namely, the Traverse City Prospects Tournament
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and Upper Deck are hosting the 13th annual NHLPA Rookie Showcase on Tuesday, Sept. 5 with 35 NHL prospects and rookies scheduled to attend. This unique event provides Upper Deck – the official trading card partner of the NHLPA and the NHL – with an opportunity to capture
The Columbus Blue Jackets are entering an important season for the organization. Coming out of a rebuild, they need to be healthy and perform at a high level to show that they can truly be contenders in the near future. With new faces such as Mike Babcock, Damon Severson, and Ivan Provorov, there will be
With just four days left until Round 1 of the 2023 NHL Draft, things are about to pick up in a major way around the league. Don’t let the calmness of the last few days fool you. There is a lot of talking going on behind the scenes. Whether it leads to anything significant remains
The Columbus Blue Jackets now know where they are going to pick at the 2023 NHL Draft in Nashville. Thanks to the draft lottery, they will be at the mercy of the team directly in front of them. The Blue Jackets hold the third-overall pick. The Anaheim Ducks own the second-overall pick. Most of the
It cannot be emphasized enough just how tough of a season this was for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Their first season after signing Johnny Gaudreau was derailed early by injuries of an unprecedented level. They had over 500 man games lost across the 82-game season, which averages to about 24 games lost per player across
If you are not familiar with the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League (USHL) yet, you should be. They are among the best teams in the Tier 1 junior hockey league and they are the top seed in the Eastern Conference for the fourth straight year. Six Steel players made the final list
Every year, the NHL Draft Lottery comes with the possibility of staggering results. Could you imagine the Vancouver Canucks being able to draft Connor Bedard to his hometown team? There is a 3% chance of that after all. Whether you choose to believe the truth or not (I see you out there conspiracy theorists), lottery
The 2020 OHL Priority Selection has come and gone. When the dust settled, 300 prospects heard their name called during the draft process. What did we learn on Saturday? Here are five things that we took from the day. You can see the full draft results here. No Real Surprises At The Top Once it