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Columbus Blue Jackets (Official Thread)

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So, looking at the rest of this month's games for the Jackets.

9 games:
COL
DET
@CAR
DAL
STL
@TOR
ANA
@CGY
@EDM

Detroit and @Calgary are the only tough ones (@ 'Canes maybe). Not saying they win the rest, but the schedule is pretty even the rest of the month. They definitely have their chance right in front of them. Stars, Ducks, and Oilers are their direct competition. Avs and Blues at home should be easy (though this past week proved that to be false). Is 12 points in these 9 games a good number? Will they need more? less? Is it realistic?
 
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BuckeyeMike80 said:
Spezza wouldn't be a rental, he has a couple years left on his contract so Filatov could develop at his own pace instead of being rushed to the big club.

Actually the CBJ were as high as 5th about a week ago. The difference between the 5 seed and the 8 seed is 3 points.

and something is telling me this year that the top of the west is going to be vulnerable in the early rounds.
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spezza is signed til 13-14 @ 7m cap hit.

the asking price for vermette is russell + high pick/nhl mid level prospect

the askign price for spezza is much more than that.





i wonder if anyone will let the cat out of the bag about where the team at in pitt. multiple food poising from the same place...
 
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jimotis4heisman;1402889; said:
spezza is signed til 13-14 @ 7m cap hit.

the asking price for vermette is russell + high pick/nhl mid level prospect

the askign price for spezza is much more than that.
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For now. Wait until Ottawa completely falls apart if they do. They'll get rid of all 3 of the big three.

i wonder if anyone will let the cat out of the bag about where the team at in pitt. multiple food poising from the same place...
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I hope it doesn't hit Detroit :paranoid:
 
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the flu or food poising in an opposing city...

on a different note
Trying to figure how justice is meted out in the NHL?
It's not as simple as finding a chart to read that a high stick means a player will sit for three games. There's no simple formula for the NHL's long arm of the law Colin Campbell. Everything is dealt with on a case to case basis.
As shown by his five game suspension of Los Angeles Kings' defenceman Denis Gauthier for an elbow to the head of the Canadiens' Josh Gorges, Campbell isn't afraid to use a heavy hand to re-enforce the message that heads should not be targeted. Gauthier's punishment however should not be viewed as the standard for hits to the head. Gauthier was a repeat offender and as such was dealt with differently then a player who committed the same foul the same way but without a history of similar sin. That player may get three games. Campbell is clear when he tells players he doesn't want to see them on the carpet in his office again especially when it involves a similar type of offence.
That's what saved Calgary Flames defenceman Robyn Regehr from some time on the sidelines. Before the All Star break, after being pushed by Derek Dorsett of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Regehr raised his stick and cross checked Dorsett as they scuffled. Dorsett was cut. A suspension seemed certain. None was forthcoming. Campbell spoke to Regehr and he was fined $2,500 which the maximum under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. It seemed like an opportunity was missed to send a message to the league about using a stick as a weapon. Campbell says Regehr was not a repeat offender, Dorsett was not seriously hurt, (a few stitches were needed) and most importantly Regehr had never been called up on the carpet for a stick infraction.
The league does not report fines so it appeared the incident was swept under the rug. Rest assured it was reviewed and Campbell says a suspension is forthcoming if there is another stick infraction involving Regehr. Call it a stick infraction mulligan.
There's no denying Campbell's job is tough. Someone is always unhappy. There's always a variable.
Maybe it's time for a more rigid standard to take some of the guessing out of the game.
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Pollard: Campbell looks at discipline on a case-by-case basis
 
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3074326;1403960; said:
ESPN showing that the Jackets might have interest in Bouwmeester, along with every other NHL team.
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Every other team except maybe Detroit.

Detroit won't get him as a rental.

I kinda doubt Columbus would either. If they trade for him, they had better resign him.
 
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Good: Trashville lost in reg to Detroit...no points for you.

Bad: LAK are rolling and picked up 2 more

Potentially bad: Van and StL are tied at 4 late in the 3rd. Hopefully STL can take it in regulation. Don't want to see them both get pts.

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and about 2 seconds after I type it (or more likely because I typed it) Vancouver goes ahead 5-4.
 
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BuckeyeMike80 said:
Now THAT is winning a game that you NEED to win.

And if you didn't think LeClaire was gone before, I have to think LaCosta's play has shown he can be a legit NHL backup/spot-starter if nothing else.
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dan has played average at best the last two years between the american and east coast league. two strong showings, two games do not make a goaltender. his positioning was fantastic in both games. we shall see on pazzy. i tend to think he sticks around but i guess if the offer is there the offer is there...
 
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Nice win last night! Hard to believe that another win over the Avs is just par for the course. Nice to take care of those bastards. The guys did a great job of clearing away loose pucks last night. A lot of loose rebounds around the net by LaCosta, but it's hard to complain too much.

I'm on a 4 game winning streak in person, including three 3-0 wins, and improve to 5-1 on the season. They should pay me to come to games.

3074326;1403960; said:
ESPN showing that the Jackets might have interest in Bouwmeester, along with every other NHL team.
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There was a guy at the game last night with a #61 jersey with the name "Nummy" on the back. You should take it back and have them spell "Numby" right. :shake:
 
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Bucky Katt;1405541; said:
I'm on a 4 game winning streak in person, including three 3-0 wins, and improve to 5-1 on the season. They should pay me to come to games.
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I'm with you on that..I go to about 2-3 games a year and have only seen 2 losses. But I have seen 3 hat tricks including Nash's this year.


La Costa looked tough lastnight. It's nice to see we have a good second choice in the net. Also Good to see Modin break his slump. Williams is really starting to come around for us.
 
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That was a beauty!!!!!!!

I have a great feeling about this team. Love to see them work their way up to that 5th or 6th spot and get a little breathing room.

The boys are getting healthy. Hopefully Rusty Klesla's injury isn't too serious. Slightly separated shoulder is what I read.
 
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Bucky Katt;1405541; said:
There was a guy at the game last night with a #61 jersey with the name "Nummy" on the back. You should take it back and have them spell "Numby" right. :shake:
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Must've been my twin, I can't afford personalized jerseys.

I can't afford personalized anything, actually. :tongue2:

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The boys are getting healthy. Hopefully Rusty Klesla's injury isn't too serious. Slightly separated shoulder is what I read.
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2-3 weeks is what they said on the Fan if I'm not mistaken..
 
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