From Carry the Flag: Dan’s last two posts are the first parts in a set of an analysis on the CBJ scouting system and breaking down the draft classes, starting with 2005. Remember that hindsight is 20/20, and don’t shoot the messenger. From The Cannon – Last Stop, Everyone Out: Easily one of the best statements to …
Category Archive: 2010-11 Season
Defending the Defenseman: Kris Russell starring as… Kris Russell
It’s almost comical how the perceptions fans – and sometimes media – have for players is how a player is expected to develop. Obviously you expect good things from first rounders (Derick Brassard, Nikita Filatov) or guys who have big first seasons (Steve Mason). Sometimes you’re gifted with met expectations (Brassard, to some degree), and …
Carrying the Flag: Around the CBJ Blogosphere
From Puck Rakers - Russell Out of Worlds: Update on defenseman Kris Russell, who according to Scott Howson has a spiral fracture of his tibia. He’s been ruled out of the World Championships, but who isn’t? Rick Nash (Canada), Fedor Tyutin (Russia), and Jakub Voracek (Czech Republic). From Carry the Flag – Methot Set to Wear Half …
Jackets Lose Game, Defenseman
What is there left to say? Much like their previous game against St. Louis, the Jackets played a listless, sloppy game against the Dallas Stars. They tossed 23 shots at Lehtonen, but he was able to turn aside all of them. At the other end, Mathieu Garon made his third straight start with Mason on …
Jackets drop two & other notes
Friday, vs. Chicago: The Jackets got off to a slow start (sound familiar?) and allowed Chicago to jump to a 2-0 lead in the first, but goals by Maksim Mayorov (the first of his NHL career) and Derick Brassard (his 16th) had the game tied at 2 after two periods. Samuel Pahlsson gave them the …
Game 77: Jackets @ Capitals [Live Blog]
Blue Jackets @ Capitals 3/31/2011 Jackets Lineup (Starters in Bold): Umberger – Brassard – Voracek Calvert – Vermette – Kubalik Upshall – Pahlsson – Dorsett Mayorov – MacKenzie – Boll Stralman – Hejda Tyutin – Methot Lepisto – Russell
Blue Jackets News & Notes
RJ Umberger‘s consecutive game streak is sitting at 240 games. Jason Chimera holds the Blue Jackets’ record at 240 consecutive games (source). Provided nothing happens (knock wood), he will tie Chimera’s record on Sunday against St. Louis, and set the mark in Dallas n Tuesday. (h/t to Lee at the Jacketsblog for the reminder). The …
Game 76: Jackets lose in the shootout… wait, no they don't!
For the first time in what feels like eons, the Blue Jackets did what seemed improbable. In fact, they did several things that have otherwise eluded them lately: scored multiple times at home, won at home, and won in the shootout. After losing six straight shootouts, a collective breath of relief was released after Maksim …
Minor League Monday: Falcons keep falling
The Springfield Falcons finished the last week 1-2, dropping decisions to Connecticut and Binghamton and picking up a victory over Worcester that ended a twelve-game losing streak. The Falcons currently sit with a record of 31-38-2-3 and 67 points which puts them at sixth in the Atlantic Division and outside the AHL playoff picture. Additions: …
Game 75: Canucks @ CBJ Live Blog
Prior to the game, the Blue Jackets announced they have signed Boston College junior Cam Atkinson to an entry level contract. He’s scheduled to join Springfield after three years at BC, where he amassed 124 points in 117 games. According to @BlueJacketsNHL: Starters: Calvert-Brassard-Nash; Methot-Tyutin; Garon Scratches: Stralman, Clitsome, Murray, Moreau, Clark.
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