Are the Blue Jackets Better Off Without Rick Nash?
Originally posted on The Hockey Writers The Blue Jackets’ captain has left...
"Boy, that escalated quickly. I mean, that really got out of hand fast!"
Play it cool, boy... real cool...
Can Columbus make up for the loss of their captain?
Can Dubinsky be a first-line center in Columbus?
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Originally posted on The Hockey Writers The Blue Jackets’ captain has left...
“Boy, that escalated quickly. I mean, that really got out of hand...
Later this summer, the Los Angeles Kings will be forever emblazoned on...
The most-highly sought-after free agent to have never played an NHL game...

With the inevitable presentation of the Stanley Cup, possibly as early as Wednesday, Gary Bettman is preparing for the onslaught of boos that will rain down on him like rats and octopi on the BankAtlantic Center and Joe Louis Arena ice, respectively. Let’s take a...

“Drriiiiive! Waffleboarded into the corner!” Whether you’re a fan or not, you can’t help but notice Mike “Doc” Emrick’s unique style of calling a hockey game. Widely regarded as the premier hockey play-by-play announcer in the game today, Doc brings colorful expressions, an anthology...

“Boy, that escalated quickly. I mean, that really got out of hand fast!” NHL owners, from left to right, Ed Snider of the Flyers, Ted Leonsis of the Capitals, and Mike Ilitch of the Red Wings are fearlessly led into battle by Commissioner Gary Bettman....

NHLPA Head (and Shark) Donald Fehr is up against a formidable group of Jets, headed by Commish Gary Bettman and, from left to right, Bruins’ owner Jeremy Jacobs, Islanders’ owner Charles Wang, and James Dolan of the New York Rangers. Will this be the scene...

Originally posted on The Hockey Writers The Blue Jackets’ captain has left for the bright lights of Broadway. This is a good thing. Gone is Rick Nash. Gone are his 30 goals and his team-leading 59 points. Blue Jackets fans hope he’ll take the Jackets...

Originally posted on The Hockey Writers It was December 8, 2011. The Rangers were 15-6-3, coming off a loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs that halted a five-game win streak. The Lightning, 12-14-2, were desperate for a win, having lost their previous five games. With...

Originally posted on The Hockey Writers Brandon Dubinsky has spent his entire professional career with the New York Rangers. For the 2012-13 season, though, he’s trading in his Blueshirt for a Blue Jacket. His path to Columbus started 2,000 miles west of Nationwide Arena...