Do last-minute scratches on blue jackets and oil companies mean a trading fit?

Late lineup changes around the NHL often raise eyebrows, but when it comes to recognizable names, speculation quickly increases. That was the case Monday evening Andreas Mangiapane was a late healthy scratch for the Edmonton Oil Companieswhile Sean Monahan was ruled out for the Columbus Blue Jackets under the vague designation of “maintenance.” Individually, each […]

NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Rangers, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Jets and more

NHL: Buffalo Sabers forward Josh Norris could return this weekend, according to coach Lindy Ruff: “Not quite ready yet,” Ruff said. “I wouldn’t rule it out.” Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin is still not practicing. Walt Ruff: Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal missed practice due to an illness. Defenseman K’Andre Miller and goaltender Pyotr […]

NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Rangers, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Jets and more

NHL: Buffalo Sabers forward Josh Norris could return this weekend, according to coach Lindy Ruff: “Not quite ready yet,” Ruff said. “I wouldn’t rule it out.” Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin is still not practicing. Walt Ruff: Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal missed practice due to an illness. Defenseman K’Andre Miller and goaltender Pyotr […]

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Road Trip Recap, Matchups & More – The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More

The Columbus Blue Jackets finally return home after a five-game road trip that saw them cross multiple time zones. They left some important ranking points on the table. The Blue Jackets went 1-3-1 on their road trip that took them to New York, Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton and then Seattle. The game against the Islanders was […]