Tag Archives: Columbus Blue Jackets

2013 NHL Awards: Quenneville’s Shot of Jack?

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Tab Bamford

This week, we’ve made the case for a number of Blackhawks to win major NHL awards after this season. We discussed the credentials of Jonathan Toews for Selke, Patrick Kane for Lady Byng and Brandon Saad for Calder. Now, let’s … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks Get Back On Track In Columbus

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Tab Bamford

After three days off, it took 65 minutes and a shootout for the Blackhawks to get back in the win column on Thursday night.

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Corey Crawford, Blackhawks Shut Out Blue Jackets

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Tab Bamford

Corey Crawford returned to the ice and stopped all 28 shots he faced on Sunday night as the Blackhawks shutout the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 at the United Center.

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The Fourth Period Central Division Previews

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Tab Bamford

Previews for each team in the Central Division were posted on The Fourth Period‘s site this weekend. Here are links to each one: Chicago Blackhawks St. Louis Blues Detroit Red Wings Nashville Predators Columbus Blue Jackets

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NHL Central Division Player Movement Update II

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Tab Bamford

In the wake of Nashville matching Shea Weber’s offer sheet and Columbus trading their captain, Rick Nash, to the Rangers, it’s worth looking at the landscape surrounding the Blackhawks in the Central Division as the summer continues. Here’s an updated … Continue reading →

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Blue Jackets Trade Rick Nash

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Tab Bamford

The Columbus Blue Jackets appear to have finally completed their divorce with captain Rick Nash. The New York Rangers will reportedly send forwards Brandon Dubinsky, Artem Anisimov, defenseman Tim Erixon and a first round pick to Columbus for Nash and … Continue reading →

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NHL Free Agency: Central Division Player Movement Update

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Tab Bamford

Here’s a look around the free agent movement around the Central Division. Detroit Red Wings ADDITIONS G Jonas Gustavsson – 2 years, $3.0M ($1.5M cap) F Mikael Samuelsson – 2 years, $6.0M ($3.0M cap) F Jordin Tootoo – 3 years, … Continue reading →

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Central Division Cap Situations

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Tab Bamford

With the retirement of Nicklas Lidstrom in Detroit becoming official, there should be two immediate responses from Blackhawks fans: Respect. He was the best of his era. Fear. The Wings now have an enormous amount of cap space. Looking around … Continue reading →

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Video: Steve Montador’s “Gordie Howe Hat Trick”

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Tab Bamford

The Fight: vs Derek Dorsett at 8:23 in the first period. The Assist: on Andrew Brunette’s power play goal at 1:25 in the second. The Goal: on the power play, from Duncan Keith and Nick Leddy at 9:07 in the … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks-Blue Jackets: What Next?

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Tab Bamford

Davis Payne might be the first unemployed NHL coach this year, but Columbus coach Scott Arniel isn’t too far behind. In fact, this might best describe his job security: In their last make-or-break game, the Jackets let the Flyers put … Continue reading →

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