NHL Rumors: Penguins, Kraken, Oilers, Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs, More Jim Parsons | February 11, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Patrik Laine and the Columbus Blue Jackets have apparently worked through their issues, both sides speaking about his being benched on Monday and where things…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Penguins, Blackhawks, Canucks, More Jim Parsons | February 10, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, more news is coming to light regarding John Tortorella’s decision to bench Patrik Laine. If this story is accurate, it’s not going to look good…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Blue Jackets, Penguins, Oilers, More Jim Parsons | February 9, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, reports are that attempts by the New York Rangers to trade defenseman Tony DeAngelo have stalled. What’s the hold up and does it mean the…
The NHL Failed the Blue Jackets Mark Scheig | February 8, 2021 Mistakes happen. They happen to all of us. But what happened Sunday afternoon in Columbus was completely unacceptable. The Carolina Hurricanes won a crazy game 6-5 over the Columbus Blue…
Blue Jackets Could See Another Rick Nash in Patrik Laine Pete Bauer | February 2, 2021 Patrik Laine may be the purest goalscorer the Columbus Blue Jackets have iced since the heyday of left-winger Rick Nash. Nash, a Blue Jacket from 2002-03 through 2011-12, holds the…
Blue Jackets Must Find Their Offense Fast Mark Scheig | February 2, 2021 Elvis Merzlikins made two critical mistakes that ultimately cost the Columbus Blue Jackets a chance at victory on Sunday night. But that isn’t the reason why you should be worrying…
Blue Jackets’ Expansion Draft Plans Could Be in Trouble With Laine Deal Daniel Blanda | January 30, 2021 There are three varying viewpoints to the following conversation involving Patrik Laine. If you’re a Columbus Blue Jackets fan, you may have heart palpitations and start to sweat a few…
Lightning & Blue Jackets Are Building a Heated Rivalry Frank Quartarone | January 28, 2021 The Tampa Bay Lightning have begun the young season pretty solidly, going 3-1 in the first four games. They currently sit fourth in this year’s makeshift Central Division. That said,…
Why Burke Anticipates the Tortorella, Laine Relationship Will Be ‘Just Fine’ [Video] Eugene Helfrick | January 27, 2021 On Jan. 23, the first blockbuster trade since the start of the 2020-21 NHL season took place, with the Columbus Blue Jackets swapping disgruntled star player Pierre-Luc Dubois and a…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Canadiens, Canucks, Laine News, More Jim Parsons | January 27, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are reports via a number of sources that the St. Louis Blues are actively trying to move defenseman Vince Dunn. Will there be a…
Laine for DuBois Trade: Hockey Pundits Are Sounding Off Declan Schroeder | January 26, 2021 The recent blockbuster trade between the Winnipeg Jets and Columbus Blue Jackets that sent Patrik Laine stateside was met with sadness from many faithful Winnipeg fans. That’s understandable, considering Laine…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flyers, Canucks, Jets Drove Laine Out, More Jim Parsons | January 25, 2021 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, could the Toronto Maple Leafs be moving a defenseman to obtain a forward? More specifically, could that defenseman be Travis Dermott? Meanwhile, Vancouver Canucks GM…
