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heres the deal on the playoffs.
36 games left
22 games againts teams currently 1-8 in points (playoff teams if the playoffs were to start today)

in the next 12 games (before the olympic break) the jackets play 10 of these "playoff" teams. the playoffs are a long stretch. but well see how good this team is and what could have been in the next month.

on the bright side we have the blues 4 more times and the blackhawks 5 times.
 
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draft related stuff and central scouting info from the hockey news
http://www.thehockeynews.com/en/news/news.asp?idNews=19887
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Monday, January 16, 2006
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Phil Kessel was considered the runaway No. 1 pick for the 2006 NHL entry draft earlier this season, but his countryman, defenseman Erik Johnson, has overtaken the high-scoring center in the latest rankings.

Both members of the U.S. team that finished a disappointing fourth at the World Junior Championship in Vancouver, Johnson, a native of Bloomington, Minn., and Kessel, from Madison, Wis., sit one-two in North America in the mid-season ranking of draft-eligible players as compiled by the NHL's Central Scouting Service.

A record total of 12 players born in the U.S. are ranked in the first round.

The highest number of Americans ever drafted in the first round is eight, set in 2005. American-born players have never been selected one-two in NHL draft history. Brian Lawton and Pat LaFontaine were selected first and third overall by Minnesota and the New York Islanders in the 1983 draft.

Johnson is in his second season with the U.S. National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Mich., and was a dominant player at the WJC, scoring a goal and four points to go along with 18 penalty minutes. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound blueliner has three goals and eight points in seven games with the Under-18 team, which competes in the North American League.

Jonathan Bernier of the QMJHL's Lewiston MAINEiacs is the top-rated North American goaltender, while right winger Michael Frolik of the Czech Republic and goaltender Jhonas Enroth of the Swedish Junior league are the top-ranked skater and goalie in Europe.

The top-ranked Canadian-born skaters are Winnipeg's Jonathan Toews (currently playing at the University of North Dakota) at No. 3, and Thunder Bay's Jordan Staal, who plays for the OHL's Peterborough Petes and is the younger brother of Carolina Hurricanes star Eric Staal, at No. 4.

The 2006 draft will take place June 24 in Vancouver.

To view the full list of North American skaters, click HERE.

To view the full list of European skaters, click HERE.

To view the full list of North American goalies, click HERE.

To view the full list of European goalies, click HERE.
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Adam Foote returned to the lineup last night. He probably wishes he hadn't.
I definitely made the right choice in choosing to go to the b-ball game.

RED WINGS 4 | BLUE JACKETS 0
Wings leave Jackets dazed and confused
Squandered early chances, second-period penalties help fuel Detroit
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Michael Arace
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The Detroit Red Wings calmly picked apart a panicky Blue Jackets team in Nationwide Arena last night. The final score was 4-0. A crowd of 17,089 began heading for the exits with five minutes remaining in the third period and the fans’ easy progression was a sharp contrast to the fire drill at ice level.
The Red Wings got two powerplay goals from Tomas Holmstrom, even-strength goals from Mark Mowers and Mathieu Schneider and a shutout from goaltender Chris Osgood (26 saves). A Wings fan threw a squid on the ice just before the final horn, and the humiliation was complete.
"We were outshot and outworked and that’s disappointing," Jackets coach Gerard Gallant said. "When you get outworked in your own building, you’re not going to beat these guys. Losing a game 4-0, that shouldn’t happen."
The Blue Jackets (16-29-2) were presented with prime opportunities in the first period, when they had four power plays and 77 seconds of five-onthree. They squandered their advantages. In the second period, the game hinged on special teams. Which is to say, the Wings went on the power play.
"The four penalties in the second period killed us," Gallant said. "To me, that was the turning point of the game. It got (the Wings) going, and they just kept coming and coming."
Gallant’s penalty kill had an interesting wrinkle: As Holmstrom took his customary and immovable position at the top of the crease, the Jackets played in front of him, and gave him space, rather than trying to root him out from behind. The aim was to cut down on the shots coming in, screen Holmstrom and perhaps give goaltender Pascal Leclaire more room to pick up the puck. (The problem was Holmstrom was allowed to back into, and bump, Leclaire).
The tactic worked well until the Wings’ third power play of the night, when Holmstrom redirected a one-timer to the back of the net. That was the first goal of the game, at 7:06 of the second period. The Wings struck again late in the period, moments after another of their power plays expired. Nicklas Lidstrom intercepted a rimmed pass in the Jackets’ zone and threw a shot down from the right wall, and Mowers redirected the puck under Leclaire’s arm.
The Wings had 20 shots to the Jackets’ five in the middle period.
"I think we’re a little unsure of how to play without the puck," Jackets center Sergei Fedorov said. "It’s not easy. There’s a lot of skating, a lot of maintaining of position. It’s not easy."
The Wings played their puck-possession game to perfection. They got away with a litany of slick hooks and holds, won all of the much-discussed "little battles" and threw a ton of rubber at Leclaire. The Jackets were wholly frustrated and discombobulated by the start of the third period.
"You can’t get frustrated, and you can’t walk into their trap — which we did too many times," said Jackets captain Adam Foote, who returned after missing nine games with a groin/hip injury.
Holmstrom scored another power-play goal, on a one-timer from the hash marks (nice feed, Pavel Datsyuk), and the reek of a rout began to permeate the building. Schneider tossed a wrist shot through a screen for the final tally with 1:47 remaining.
"They outplayed us," Rick Nash said. "I’m not going to overanalyze it. We’ll just move on to the next one. We know we played bad."
The Blue Jackets had won four of their previous five. Their special teams, so hot of late, went cold. Nash was held scoreless for the first time in 10 games; he had gone 9-7—16 in the previous nine.
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buck katty the first period was really good hockey. wings scored off a deflection and the wheels feel off.

imo pascal was screened on the first 3 goals. they were bumping him all night. but then again they got away with 4 or 5 trips when they were on the pk. should have led to 5-3s but in reality are 5-3 pp is as impontent as, i dont even know what. but thats the way she shakes out. the O's are tools. last night we had o'rourke, him and o'halloran have something for us. and especially against an orginal 6 team you arent going to get any calls.

we got down and the wheels fell off.

on the bright side 7-4-1 in their last 13.

next up st louis blues friday at nationwide 7 pm.
 
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wow
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=151485&hubname=
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1/19/2006 6:44:43 PM
Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman Bryan Berard tested positive for a banned substance as part of drug testing for the Olympics.
Sources say Berard, who was invited to the U.S. summer Olympic evaluation camp and therefore eligible for Olympic testing, tested positive for the substance nandrolone, an anabolic steroid which is on the IOC banned substance list.
A positive test means that Berard is ineligible for any international competition for the next two years. The test will not impact on the Olympics in February as Berard was not selected to the U.S. team.
The positive Olympic test will have no impact on his current standing or status within the National Hockey League.
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The test was apparently conducted in November with the results being made known to Berard in December.

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Sources say Berard attributed the positive test to a supplement he was taking in off-season training.
Berard would only be sanctioned by the NHL if he tested positive within the joint testing program of the NHL and NHL Players Association which began last Sunday.
Blue Jackets executive director of communications Todd Sharrock says the team is aware of the report, but will have no comment "until the results are confirmed by the group that administered the test."
The 28-year old former first overall selection in the 1995 Draft has 9 goals and 18 assists in 40 games with the Blue Jackets this season.
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Berard tests positive for banned agent
Pre-Olympic screening won’t affect NHL status
Friday, January 20, 2006
Michael Arace
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Blue Jackets defenseman Bryan Berard tested positive for a banned substance during pre-Olympic screening, his agent said last night.
The agent, Tom Laidlaw, said the positive test has no bearing on Berard’s NHL status, which began a drug-testing program this week. A league source confirmed this.
"(The United States Anti-Doping Agency) will be making a statement on the matter (today)," Laidlaw said. "Bryan will also make a statement. I’m not trying to be evasive, but that’s about all I can say about this right now."
Berard did not make the roster for Team USA, which will compete at the Turin Olympics in February. He was, however, randomly tested because he was a candidate.
The Canadian Press reported that Berard tested positive for 19-norandrosterone and, according to unnamed sources, he apparently took it in a nutritional supplement in the spring. The substance is an anabolic agent that can help a player build muscle mass and recover more quickly after exercise.
For failing the test, Berard is suspended from international competition for two years. He accepted the ban Jan. 3, USA Today reported.
Berard, 28, was the first overall pick in the 1997 draft. The Blue Jackets last summer signed him to a free-agent contract worth $2 million this season and $2.5 million in 2006-07. Currently, he is the team’s third-leading scorer with 29 points.
The NHL began its own drugtesting program Sunday. It’s a three-strike system, with a 20-game suspension for a first offense, a 60-game suspension for a second offense and a lifetime ban for a third offense. Banned players can apply for reinstatement after two years.
When World Anti-Doping Agency leader Dick Pound suggested last year that onethird of the league’s players take some form of performanceenhancing substances, he angered players, coaches, managers — and even league commissioner Gary Bettman. The consensus reply was that the league was clean. The players, in the main, have taken a "bring it on" attitude toward the NHL’s new testing policies.
In a recent anonymous poll of 11 Blue Jackets players, 10 responded that between 0 and 5 percent of players use steroids. Only one put it at 5 percent.
Many of the players are already tested in advance of international competitions, such as the annual world championship.
Indications are that Berard, of Woonsocket, R.I., is the only potential Olympian who failed his test.
Blue Jackets spokesman Todd Sharrock said the team and its president and general manager, Doug MacLean, would not comment until the USADA made an official announcement.
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according to guys on hfboards.com this stuff is in 14% of the over the counter supplements and you can test positive 12-18 months after


http://dispatch.com/bluejackets/bluejackets.php?story=dispatch/2006/01/20/20060120-F3-01.html

Malhotra could return next week
Jackets center has missed six weeks because of injury
Friday, January 20, 2006
Aaron Portzline
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Center Manny Malhotra peeled off a yellow practice sweater yesterday and tossed it to a member of the Blue Jackets’ equipment staff, hoping he’ll never wear one again.
After missing six weeks because of a dislocated shoulder joint — and two weeks wearing a no-contact sweater — Malhotra has been cleared for contact and will join the Blue Jackets for a morning skate today in Nationwide Arena.
If all goes well, he could play as soon as Tuesday, when the Jackets play host to Vancouver.
"The first part is physical, and the doctor seems pretty good with that," Malhotra said. "The other part is mental. Is my mind-set right so that I can go full bore and not shy away from anything?"
Yesterday, Malhotra was on the ice with a handful of other Jackets, but in terms of contact, he did little more than "bump and nudge."
"It feels good so far," Malhotra said. "But once you get in game situations, there’s always unsuspecting hits."
Malhotra has skated for 14 straight days. Because it was an upper-body injury, he has been able to keep his legs close to game shape.
The hardest part, he said, has been keeping his mind sharp and his spirits up.
"I really don’t like watching hockey," he said. "It’s really frustrating having to sit back and watch and not be able to do anything.
"It’s almost like you’re not part of the team, especially when they go on long road trips and you’re here by yourself. I’m ready to play. I can’t wait."
Malhotra, a third-line center and a good penalty-killer, had two goals and 13 assists in 25 games before the injury, already matching a career high in assists.
The Blue Jackets play host to the St. Louis Blues tonight. It’ll be the 21 st game Malhotra has missed since the injury — and the 23 rd overall — but he’s still eighth on the Jackets in scoring.
Really blue

The Blues arrive in Nationwide tonight as the worst club in the NHL.
They went back and forth with the Blue Jackets for that distinction early in the season, but the Jackets have left them behind with their 11-11-2 record since late November.
For St. Louis, the losing is tough to take.
The Blues, who played last night in Washington, haven’t missed the playoffs in 25 seasons, and they’re on pace for the fewest points in franchise history. The 1978-79 Blues had 48 points.
"It’s just tiring and it’s ridiculous, and I’m not putting blame (on anybody)," center Doug Weight told reporters in St. Louis. "We do have to be positive, or it’s going to get worse. "But it’s incredibly hard."
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Most of the Blue Jackets did not skate yesterday, instead working out off the ice and getting rehabilitation on various bumps and bruises. Tonight will be their fifth game in a stretch of six in nine nights. . . . Defenseman Bryan Berard has a bruised heal after blocking a shot in the third period Wednesday but is expected to play tonight. . . . Captain Adam Foote returned to the lineup Wednesday after missing nine games because of a hip/groin injury. He played 20 minutes, 33 seconds and reported no ill effects.
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Blue Jackets defenseman, Bryan Berard:

"Last summer, I made a mistake that has resulted in this suspension and while unintentional, I take full responsibility. I became aware of the problem after the fact and for that I am disappointed in myself. I have learned a difficult, but valuable lesson and want to let everyone know that this is something that will never happen again."
Blue Jackets President & General Manager Doug MacLean:

"Bryan Berard is one of the most courageous and dedicated athletes I've ever been around. To overcome the adversity that he has in recent years has been inspiring. He made a mistake, has acknowledged it and is committed to moving forward. We have every confidence in Bryan and firmly believe there will be no subsequent issues with the new program addressing the use of performance-enhancing substances adopted by the National Hockey League and NHL Players' Association this season."
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