Columbus Blue Jackets (Official Thread)

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S/I Cheerleader Of The Week....CYARA

More pictures: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/cheerleaders/photos/1306/cheerleader-of-the-week-cyara/1/

 

[ScriptOhio]

Blue Jackets sign coach Richards to one-year extension

He?s signed through 2014-2015.

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/...ts-sign-coach-richards-to-one-year-extension/

 

[Bucknut24]

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 21m
Blue Jackets very close on a new deal with goalie Sergei Bobrovsky...

 

[AKAK]

Get er done

 

[3074326]

I've heard the Jackets are in talks with Boston about Seguin and St. Louis about Perron. Seguin would be a huge get.

 

[buckeyemania11]

http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2013/6/30/4454816/2013-nhl-draft-blue-jackets-alexander-wennberg

With the No. 14 pick of the 2013 NHL Draft, the Blue Jackets select center Alexander Wennberg from Djugarden of the J20 SuperElit and HockeyAllsvenskan.

Wennberg spent the season in the second-highest level of Swedish hockey, putting up 32 points in 46 games for Djugardens. He also spent a little time with their junior club. He also put up three points in six games for Sweden's silver medal winning team at the 2013 World Junior Championships.

The Nacka, Sweden native is ranked No. 15 by ISS among all skaters. NHL Central Scouting has him rated No. 5 among European skaters, while TSN's Craig Button has him ranked No. 12 among all prospects.

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/alexander-wennberg/

A tall and rangy player who has turned three-zone into his calling card. Alex has nice, soft hands and a sense for when the time’s ripe for a pass or a shot. He displays good anticipation and in-game intelligence. Despite a still somewhat lanky frame, Alex has some good wheels and strong side-to-side movement. Doesn’t hesitate to throw the body around and plays with a sense of great responsibility for his defensive duties. A player who can compliment all sorts of line-mates. His frame is the type that looks like it could house another 20-30 pounds within the next five years. He has already played 50 games of pro hockey in a men’s league and spent this past year making top 6 offensive contributions. Alex is the type of kid who can do a little bit of everything while also playing with a chip on his shoulder. Heading to Frolunda of the SEL for the 13/14 season.

 

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With the No. 19 pick of the 2013 NHL Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets select left wing Kerby Rychel from Windsor of the OHL.

http://www.jacketscannon.com/2013/6/19/4444700/2013-draft-prospect-profile-24-kerby-rychel

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ceE7e3t_Ik"]Kerby Rychel Highlights - YouTube[/ame]

 

[ScriptOhio]

With the 27th pick the Blue Jackets take Marko Dano.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectdetail.htm?dpid=68058

"He can shoot the puck. He can pass the puck and he’s not afraid to go in there and shoot with the big trees. If I'm a fan of the Columbus Blue Jackets, I trust Jarmo Kekalainen's read on European prospects." - Pierre McGuire

http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=98077

 

[Cornerback6]

With the No. 19 pick of the 2013 NHL Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets select left wing Kerby Rychel from Windsor of the OHL.
Kerby Rychel Highlights - YouTube

Young fighter w/size and scoring skills.

 

[starBUCKS]

ESPN Grade

Columbus Blue Jackets: A+
The Jackets made the most of three first-round picks, adding skill and hockey sense in Alexander Wennberg. I had him rated as my No. 11 prospect, and he is an excellent, complete player. Kerby Rychel brings big-time grit and toughness with an excellent net presence and the willingness to get dirty to score goals like ex-Red Wing Tomas Holmstrom. Marko Dano was their third first-round selection and was, in my opinion, a forgotten player somewhat, having played in the KHL. Add 6-foot-3 D-man Dillon Heatherington from the WHL and fellow westerner Oliver Bjorkstrand, who has high-end skill, and you have the makings of a very nice class.

 

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Sergei Bobrovsky re-signs with Blue Jackets for two seasons

You can relax, Columbus, Sergei Bobrovsky is coming back to the Blue Jackets.

On Monday morning, the Blue Jackets announced that they have come to an agreement with the Vezina Trophy-winning goalie from the past season. The deal is for just two years and $11.25 million according to Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch. That works out to an annual average salary of $5.625 million.

Entire article: http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/blog/e...sky-resigns-with-blue-jackets-for-two-seasons

 

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This is an interesting site (below), even with Bobrovsky's new contract and Gaborik making $7.5M; the Blue Jackets are still $9.591M under the salary cap for the upcoming season. However, this is with only 19 roster players. They still need to sign 4 more (including another goalie) to get to 23.

http://www.capgeek.com/bluejackets/

FWIW, here is a site that explains how the salary cap is determined: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/spor...lary-cap-could-hit-90-million/article7029575/

 

[Mike80]

Good. He really needed to stay here.

Given the division they are going into and what they are bringing back, the goal has to be making the playoffs and making a run at the division championship.

I think a trade may still be in the works somewhere though.

 

[TooTall]

Awesome draft, plus they practically stole a pick from Pittsburgh, PLUS they signed Bob to a 2 year deal. Great day for the Jackets.

One thing is for sure. No one fucks with the Jackets' boss.

 

[Mike80]

Awesome draft, plus they practically stole a pick from Pittsburgh, PLUS they signed Bob to a 2 year deal. Great day for the Jackets.

One thing is for sure. No one fucks with the Jackets' boss.

Jarmo is the fucking man. They couldn't have done better for a GM.

Just wait, he's only be on the job for less than a year. When he gets his system, scouting and coaches all in place throughout the CBJ system, it will look entirely different than it has for the past decade.