Tag: Josh Anderson

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Golden Knights, Maple Leafs and Sabres

On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Vegas Golden Knights ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Sources saying the Vegas Golden Knights will build their franchise slowly - going young and cheap during the draft. The Blue Jackets have to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets Offseason Priorities

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Entering the offseason, the Columbus Blue Jackets need to look at acquiring another top-four defenseman. They have an excellent top pairing of Zach Werenski and Seth Jones. David…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Devils, Habs, Wings, Jackets, Sabres and Capitals

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Forward Steven Stamkos has been skating with the team that past few weeks, and even traveled with the team last week. There is still no timetable on his…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Lightning, Blue Jackets, Flyers and Bruins

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Tom Gulitti on NHL.com: Forward Bryan Bickell (multiple sclerosis) is getting close to returning. He is targeting their homestand that starts on February 17th. "I feel good," Bickell said after a conditioning skate at Verizon…

Mark Easson

2016-17 Columbus Blue Jackets Top 10 Prospects

Since joining the NHL as an expansion franchise, Columbus has not had a lot of success. Though they have done a very good job of drafting and developing players, which is evident in the AHL affiliate Lake Erie claiming a…

Peter Harling

Rumors: Stamkos, Isles, Kings, Devils, Avs, and Blue Jackets

Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: There has been no indication that a Steven Stamkos - Tampa Bay Lightning contract extension is close. "It's been kind of the same for the past couple weeks, it hasn't effected me," said…

Mark Easson

2015-16 Columbus Blue Jackets Top 10 Prospects

Hockey is on the rise in Ohio, and the Blue Jackets are a gritty hard working team. The NHL roster has a nice mix of skill, grit, experience and youth, as GM Jarmo Kekalainen and his staff have done a…

Mark Easson