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In today’s edition, we’ll discuss the upcoming trade deadline, Mark Scheig’s 1-on-1 interviews with Jack Roslovic and John Davidson, and more!
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Blue Jackets’ Jack Roslovic Talks Recent Play & Immediate Future
March 5, 2024 by Mark Scheig
In previous seasons, the Columbus Blue Jackets entered the NHL’s Trade Deadline with multiple UFA players they needed to make decisions on. However, it is different this season. They have just one notable UFA player. Jack Roslovic knows that anything could happen this week. It’s the first time in his career he’s had to face the uncertainty of the trade deadline.
Blue Jackets’ John Davidson Not Expecting Major Deadline Moves
March 4, 2024 by Mark Scheig
John Davidson has a lot on his plate right now. He continues to recover from back surgery he had earlier in the season. But now he’s running the Blue Jackets Hockey Operations’ Department as the acting general manager.
Blue Jackets’ Cole Sillinger: A Future NHL Star in the Making
March 3, 2024 by Mark Scheig
The 2022-23 season for Cole Sillinger was one to forget. In 64 games that season, he scored just one goal at even strength. One. He certainly wasn’t the only Blue Jacket to struggle. But coming off an impressive rookie season of 16 goals in 79 games, certainly much more was expected.
Blue Jackets Who Could Be ‘Brought to Market’ at Trade Deadline
March 1, 2024 by Nicholas Arnold
We are now a week away from the March 8 NHL Trade Deadline. The Columbus Blue Jackets are once again in a position to sell assets. They’ve been in this same position every year since they were the most aggressive team in the marketplace in the lead-up to their 2019 playoff series win.
5 Prospects & Depth Players Who Deserve NHL Opportunities
February 28, 2024 by William Espy (Substack Premium)
The Columbus Blue Jackets have quite a few players who deserve a much bigger opportunity than they’re currently getting, It’s strange to say that about a team that is currently sitting 29th in the NHL’s league standings, but depth certainly isn’t their issue. They have a phenomenal amount of NHL-caliber talent, the issue is not much of it is top-tier talent.
Breaking Down the Blue Jackets’ Trade Deadline Approach
February 27, 2024 by Mark Scheig
We’re almost to the NHL Trade Deadline. With 10 days to go until the March 8 deadline, we’ve reached the last part of our Blue Jackets’ mini series on what we want to see for the rest of the season. In case you missed any of the first three parts, you can catch up below.
Emil Bemstrom Trade Showed Blue Jackets Overvalued Prospects
February 25, 2024 by Mark Scheig
The Blue Jackets traded Emil Bemstrom to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night while they were playing their game against the Montreal Canadiens. In exchange for Bemstrom, the Blue Jackets got Alex Nylander and a conditional sixth-round pick in 2026. According to Aaron Portzline of the Athletic, the sixth rounder will become a third rounder if Bemstrom scores six goals between now and the end of the season.
Blue Jackets Have Key Role in Maximizing Monsters’ Season
February 23, 2024 by Mark Scheig
If there is one thing going right for the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, it’s that their AHL affiliate sits in first place in their division as we approach the end of February. This means there will be some important games down the stretch within the organization.