Blue Jackets: Zherdev, Fritsche come calling
New Rangers make first trip to Columbus since July 2 trade
Friday, October 24, 2008 3:06 AM
By
Aaron Portzline
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
In overhauling the Blue Jackets roster the past eight months, general manager Scott Howson has created fertile ground for compelling stories.
The first such marquee game will play out tonight when Nikolai Zherdev and Dan Fritsche return with the New York Rangers to face the Blue Jackets.
"It's going to be a special night," Fritsche said. "I'm sure there's going to be a lot of extra energy in the building."
And perhaps some money on the board in both dressing rooms.
Zherdev and Fritsche joined and left the Blue Jackets on the same days.
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