Lacking Experience and High-End Leadership
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Blue Jackets Need to Add Stanley Cups to Their Roster
December 1, 2023 by Nicholas Arnold
The last several seasons have been tough for the Columbus Blue Jackets. The team seems to have lost its way since peaking in their “all-in” 2018-19 season. They have since burned through three coaches. They’ve made big trades and free agent signings. They’ve drafted well and have done a good job of stocking their cupboards full of solid prospects. However, with all those changes the results on the ice have consistently gotten worse.
Blue Jackets Recall Kent Johnson in a Crucial Move
December 1, 2023 by Don Helbig
The Columbus Blue Jackets made a significant roster move on Thursday (Nov. 30), recalling second-year pro Kent Johnson from the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Cleveland Monsters. This decision comes at a critical juncture for the Blue Jackets, who are grappling with a challenging start to the season, currently sitting at 7-13-4 through their first 24 games. Johnson’s return could be the catalyst needed to inject life into their struggling offense.
Blue Jackets’ Results Show Critical Leadership Element Missing
November 30, 2023 by Mark Scheig
The Columbus Blue Jackets were not ahead in the third period on Wednesday night against the Montreal Canadiens. However they were tied for most of it. At a minimum, teams find ways to get to overtime even when they don’t have their A-game or energy throughout.
Just like most other nights this season, the Blue Jackets were not able to get to overtime. Instead, a late goal by Joel Armia with just 2:57 left in the game helped the Canadiens to a 4-2 win.
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Voronkov, Better Results & More
November 28, 2023 by Mark Scheig
It’s the last Tuesday in November. That means it’s time for another edition of Columbus Blue Jackets News & Rumors. We hope that you and yours made the most of the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. If you’re anywhere else, well, we hope you had a good day.
When we last spoke, the Blue Jackets were mired in an 0-7-2 funk that plummeted them to last place in the Eastern Conference. They wake up on this Tuesday morning in last place by points percentage. But by points, they no longer have the fewest in the East. That distinction now belongs to the Ottawa Senators.