Archive for the ‘Blue Jackets Hockey’ Category

C’mon MacLean…

Monday, August 21st, 2006

The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that the Blue Jackets told winger Nikolai Zherdev that a contract agreement must be reached within the next week. Zherdev's agent said: "Our deadline is Oct. 5, but we’ve been told (by the Blue Jackets) that we need to get a deal done within the next ...

Give Zherdev what he wants

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006

Blue Jackets negotiations with Nikolai Zherdev have reportedly "hit a snag." This is not good. The CBJ has tons of talent, but we can't afford to lose the depth that Zherdev brings to the table. It seems that all he wants is three or four years, and MacClean is hedging. Just do ...

CBJ schedule released

Wednesday, July 12th, 2006

Today, the NHL announced the CBJ schedule for the 2006/7 season. The season opens against Vancouver on October 6, and features a division matchup on New Year's Eve against the Blackhawks. Also, this is currently classified as a "rumor," but the Jackets might have a home preseason game against the world champion ...

Brass polish

Monday, June 26th, 2006

The CBJ took center Derick Brassard as their first pick on Saturday. Brass (his moniker) earned the Michael Bossy trophy winner as Quebec's best pro hockey prospect last year. He scored 44 goals and had 72 assists - in just 58 games, and despite breaking his wrist. It seems clear now ...