Daily confrontation: David Pagnotta on The Sheet with Jeff Marek on the Columbus Blue Jackets and their winning streak that has put them in the playoff hunt and therefore complicated the trade market. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Marek: “But how much is this, this is a good one for you. How much do you think this […]
The Columbus Blue Jackets are ready to attack their final game before the Olympic break. They get a return date Wednesday night with the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena. With a win, the Blue Jackets would enter halftime with a 10-1 record since head coach Rick Bowness took over. The blue jackets achieved a big […]
The Columbus Blue Jackets have found their footing and vaulted themselves back into the playoffs prior to the Winter Olympic break, with an 8-1-0 record under new head coach Rick Bowness. They can now add some talent at the trade deadline to strengthen a team that should be ready to compete in the postseason. The […]
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Chicago Blackhawks On Friday evening it was 4-2 in the NHL’s only game. Charlie Coyle recorded his second career hat-trick, assisting Mathieu Olivier’s goal. Elvis Merzlikins made 22 saves to help the Blue Jackets improve to 7-1 under head coach Rick Bowness. The game was largely controlled by the […]
The Columbus Blue Jackets are relatively healthy as they play games in the last week of January. As of game time Wednesday night when they host the Philadelphia Flyers on TNT, only defenseman Brendan Smith is on injured reserve. The Blue Jackets get both Denton Mateychuk and Miles Wood back in their lineup. It will […]
When Don Waddell picked up the phone to call Rick Bowness, he didn’t know what answer he would get. Bowness had every reason to say no. He had left. His wife Judy’s health was – and remains – a priority. He could have spent the spring quietly, or even made his way to the Hockey […]
Rick Bowness is back in the NHL, this time taking over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Dean Evason was let go after a 19-19-7 start that saw the team finish last in the Eastern Conference and near the bottom of the league. Bowness isn’t the kind of coach you see making flashy moves or chasing headlines. […]