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Columbus Blue Jackets Week in Review

Posted: 8th November 2009 by Chris Owens in NHL
After blowing a late two goal lead to the defending Stanley Cup champion Penguins the Blue Jackets started this week with a visit to Washington to play Alex the Great and the Capitals. Not normally a place you go to get back on track as a hockey team. With two game tying goals in the third period by Raffi Torres and a beautiful cross crease pass in overtime by Rick ...

Monthly Outlook: Why the Blue Jackets Will Make a Move in November

Posted: 3rd November 2009 by Chris Owens in NHL
After the best start in franchise history, winning five of their first six games, the Jackets finished the month of October with an ugly six games stretch going 1-4-1. In those final six games, the Jackets gave up an average of 4.83 goals a game: not exactly a typical Hitchcock hockey team. Although recent play might not suggest it, the Jackets are prone to go on a roll in the month ...