Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 10

The Pittsburgh Penguins moved up to top spot in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 10. This week with eight media outlets used, we've dropped the highest and lowest rankings for each team in attempt to eliminate any large…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings: Metropolitan Division – Trade Gifts From Santa

As Christmas fast approaches, 30 National Hockey League clubs are looking at their roster and checking it twice, to see where they need to improve on the ice.  Top contenders and teams just looking to sneak into the postseason may…

Michael Augello

NHL Rumors: Scouting Habs-Bruins, Blue Jackets and Lightning

Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins game ... Hockey Inside/Out: Scouts listed to attended last night's Canadiens - Bruins game: Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks, Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals, New Jersey Devils,…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Suspensions, Waivers and Injuries

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Stars defenseman Jamie Oleksiak was suspended for two games for his illegal check to the head of Chris VandeVelde. Cap Friendly: Oleksiak will forfeith $10,208.33 in salary for the two game suspension. On…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Isles, Canucks, Stars, Avs, Wild, Kings and Blue Jackets

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Pierre LeBrun: The Coyotes could make another attempt to re-sign center Martin Hanzal. It may depend on how good the trade offers are for him between now and the trade deadline. On Vadim Shipachyov and Evgenii…

Mark Easson

Pucks in Depth: Frederik Andersen Rebounds and the Blue Jackets Exceeding Expectations

Frederik Andersen rebounding after rough start  When the Toronto Maple Leafs traded a pair of draft picks (30th overall in 2016 and a 2nd rounder in 2017) to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Frederik Andersen, and subsequently committed $25 million…

Todd Cordell

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sens, Jackets, Wings, Caps, Sabres and Lightning

On the Ottawa Senators ... Ken Warren: Sounding like Bobby Ryan's injury is more than day-to-day. The Senators are not putting him on the IR as of now. Dean Brown: Both Ryan and Marc Methot didn't practice yesterday. On the Columbus…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Roster Notes, Injury Updates and Starting Goalies

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Defenseman John Klingberg will be scratched for missing a team meeting. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Mike Zeisberger: The Blue Jackets activate defenseman Seth Jones from the IR. He's missed the past…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blues, Blackhawks and Blue Jackets

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: Blues GM Doug Armstrong on coach Ken Hitchcock: "The guy has the best winning percentage in hockey over the last six years. If he's in danger, then everybody's in danger." On the Chicago Blackhawks…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Jackets, Capitals, Senators, Bruins and More

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Tucson Roadrunners: Statement from Coyotes GM John Chayka. "Arizona Coyotes center Craig Cunningham suffered a medical emergency on the ice prior to the start of tonight’s game between the Tucson Roadrunners and the Manitoba Moose…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: NY Islanders, Blue Jackets and Avalanche

On the New York Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets and Colorado Avalanche ... Arthur Staple: TSN's Frank Seravalli reported that Islanders GM Garth Snow gave the coaching staff a vote of confidence. The Islanders are trying to trade for a forward. Arthur…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Canucks, Blue Jackets, Flames, Flyers and more

On the Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, Minnesota Wild, Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Detroit Red Wings, Arizona Coyotes and Philadelphia Flyers ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Buffalo Sabres are willing to trade winger Evander…

Mark Easson