Kukla's Korner Hockey

Category: Columbus-Blue-Jackets

Boston Looking At Columbus As Trade Partner

by Paul on 12/14/07 at 10:53 AM ET
Comments (0)

from the Boston Globe,

One longtime scout, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said last night at the Garden he believed the Bruins were in talks with Columbus, which will be in town tomorrow night.

The Blue Jackets, who look capable of landing the franchise’s first playoff berth, were rumored in the offseason to be trying to move talented Russian winger Nikolai Zherdev, who has a history of being somewhat of a lone ranger on the ice.

more

Filed in: NHL Teams, Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets, | KK Hockey | Permalink
 

Shots Or Lack Of

by Paul on 12/13/07 at 12:12 PM ET
Comments (0)

from James Mirtle,

It’s from this secret location, somewhere in northern California, where this strange creature spends his days pumping out all sorts of wacky hockey-related numbers for our perusal.

And it’s a good thing, too. Because, more and more, I’m stopping by his site to look at what certain players are up to.

Desjardins’s latest concoction is a look at shots on goal at even strength, something that tells us Alex Ovechkin leads the way with 103.

more...

Talking about shots on goal… via the Columbus Dispatch,

The Blue Jackets and Colorado Avalanche combined for 32 shots last night, with each team taking 16. That’s the lowest combined total in Blue Jackets franchise history. The previous record was 35 set twice.

Filed in: NHL Teams, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL Media, Hockey Bloggers, | KK Hockey | Permalink
 

Perfect Time For A Trade

by Paul on 12/11/07 at 06:08 PM ET
Comments (0)

from Puck-rakers,

This would be the perfect time for GM Scott Howson to make his first big deal.

Howson probably agrees, but it wouldn’t behoove him to acknowledge it publicly, so he won’t. Right now, it’s a difficult time in the NHL to make deals. It’s even harder for Howson and the Blue Jackets.

The entire NHL has found it difficult to swing trades in the “salary cap” era. The fact that the standings are so murky—everybody’s in the hunt—makes it hard, too. Both of these are affecting the Blue Jackets, but so is something else, something much more sobering, maybe downright depressing for Blue Jackets fans.

more

Filed in: NHL Teams, Columbus Blue Jackets, | KK Hockey | Permalink
 

Would Bruins Want Fedorov

by Paul on 12/09/07 at 12:03 PM ET
Comments (0)

via the Edmonton Journal,

Knowing Bergeron could be gone for the year, and on long-term injury reserve, the Bruins can get a break on their cap issues. They only need a rental for a year. They could probably have the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Sergei Fedorov, who has $4 million US left on his contract.

Filed in: NHL Teams, Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets, | KK Hockey | Permalink
 

Westcott Activated

by Paul on 12/08/07 at 03:18 PM ET
Comments (0)

via the Columbus Blue Jackets,

The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated defenseman Duvie Westcott off injured reserve, club General Manager Scott Howson announced today.  Westcott, who has been sidelined since November 24 and missed the past five games, is available to return to the lineup tonight when the Jackets host the Minnesota Wild.

Filed in: NHL Teams, Columbus Blue Jackets, | KK Hockey | Permalink
  Tags: duvie+westcott

Blue Jackets Need Fans Behind Them

by Paul on 12/07/07 at 11:28 AM ET
Comments (0)

from the Columbus Dispatch,

Some boos might have been intended for NHL officials, but the Blue Jackets thought they were at them Wednesday in Nationwide Arena.

Captain Adam Foote even made a plea to fans after the Blue Jackets came back to beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-4.

“I don’t think they should do that,” Foote said. “This is the first year they’ve had a consistent team, a winning team that’s not getting blown out of games. Maybe they’re frustrated from years past? I don’t know, but I don’t think they should do that.”

continued

Filed in: NHL Teams, Columbus Blue Jackets, | KK Hockey | Permalink
  Tags: adam+foote

Hitchcock Delivers Message

by Paul on 12/06/07 at 11:18 AM ET
Comments (0)

from Puck-rakers,

Tonight, the Avs had a 3-1 lead after two periods and the Jackets were playing like midgets. During the intermission, Ken Hitchcock said something to his players, and whatever it was, it worked.
“Basically, he said, ‘Wake up,’” Jody Shelley said.

Hitchcock would not get into detail about his message, he only hinted: “Let’s just say we don’t have many of those over the course of the season, but today was one of those. A heart-to-heart.”

read on

Filed in: NHL Teams, Columbus Blue Jackets, | KK Hockey | Permalink
 

Could Columbus Get…

by Paul on 12/05/07 at 02:27 PM ET
Comments (0)

from Puck-rakers,

One third of the way into the season, trade rumors and other forms of player movement seem to be picking up. Blue Jackets fans—a few of them, anyway—are clamoring for GM Scott Howson to make a move.

Our opinion: Read the play and show a little patience, as the best deals may be a couple of weeks (or months) away.

continued... Lecavlier, Jokinen and Stoll talk plus a little Recchi…

Filed in: NHL Teams, Columbus Blue Jackets, | KK Hockey | Permalink
  Tags: columbus+blue+jackets, trade+rumors

The Best Division In The NHL?

by Paul on 12/04/07 at 04:43 PM ET
Comments (0)

from Pierre LeBrun of the CP,

Only one division in the NHL can boast having every single team over the .500 mark. Surprisingly, it’s the Central.

Widely considered the weakest of the league’s six divisions over the last few years, where Detroit has captured six straight titles, the Central has some spine this season.

The Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues and Columbus Blue Jackets are vastly improved while the Nashville Predators have not tumbled badly as many had predicted.

“They’re all good teams,” Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock told The Canadian Press this week.

read on

Filed in: NHL Teams, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, | KK Hockey | Permalink
 

All Fedorov

by Paul on 11/30/07 at 10:14 AM ET
Comments (0)

from Hockey Adventure,

HockeyAdventure.com: How about you? You’re unrestricted at the end of the year. How much longer would you like to play?

Sergei Fedorov: I don’t know. Hopefully a couple more years.

HockeyAdventure.com: Still hungry?

Sergei Fedorov: Yeah, I still love the game. I like the challenges and the communication with the younger guys. Obviously they have quite a few questions about what’s going on. It’s still fun for me.

more Q & A with Sergei…

Filed in: NHL Teams, Columbus Blue Jackets, | KK Hockey | Permalink
  Tags: columbus+blue+jackets, sergei+fedorov

« Previous       ‹ First  < 76 77 78 79 80 >  Last ›      Next »