Posts Tagged ‘Blue Jackets’

Mike Augello: LEAFS ROOKIE TOURNAMENT NEWS & KABERLE WHISPERS

26, Jul 2010

The Maple Leafs website announced that their rookie tournament will be held this year in London, Ontario.

The Toronto Maple Leafs, the John Labatt Centre and Tourism London announced Monday the schedule for the 2010 Rookie Tournament. This year, the Maple Leafs prospects will compete in three games beginning Saturday, September 11 versus rookie teams from the Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Pengui…

Mike Augello: GONE FISHIN’

20, Jul 2010

It is not often you can say that an important move for a professional sports franchise is being delayed by the pursuit of large-mouthed bass, but sometimes truth is stranger than fiction in the world of the Toronto Maple Leafs. In his article in today’s Toronto Star, Kevin McGran (http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/nhl/mapleleafs/brianburke/article/837659–burke-hoping-to-land-a-big-one) repo…

Mike Augello: THE KABERLE WATCH

9, Jul 2010

Unfortunately the domino effect that is holding up a number of free agents signings and trades is not been initiated by the Lebron James signing. (BTW, after watching two seconds of that atrocity on ESPN last night, my first instinct was to look to the heavens and say “Thank you for making me a hockey fan.”) The indecision of Ilya Kovalchuk is holding up what some teams want to do and that is…

A Look Ahead At Future HHOF Classes

23, Jun 2010

The good news for the many players overlooked in 2010 is that the first-year eligible class of 2011 is even weaker. Perhaps Nieuwendyk, Lindros, Bure, Oates and company will have better luck next year.

2011 first-time eligible players:
Ed Belfour
Trevor Linden
Glen Wesley
Derian Hatcher
Stu Barnes
Mattias Norstrom
Dallas Drake
Of that group, only Belfour has a shot. Trevor Linden is my hero,

Jesse Connolly: Wides Heads for Sunrise, Horton and Campbell Shipping Up to Boston

22, Jun 2010

Notorious for being a play-it safe, tire-kicking, conservative General Manager, Peter Chiarelli may have made a move more bold than any other transaction throughout his tenure as the resident shot-caller for the Boston Bruins. Today, the B’s shipped defenseman Dennis Wideman and the 15th overall pick in this summer’s draft to the Florida Panthers, acquiring 25-year-old winger Nathan Horton and cen…

John Jaeckel: Updates and Cap Moves Contest

21, Jun 2010

Maybe the Blackhawks are just sleeping off a long hangover from the week long Stanley Cup party that took place. Or the notoriously tight-lipped organization is busy, but, as usual, not letting any details slip.

Either way, not much to report right now on the salary cap, impending trades or the draft intentions of the Cup champs.

There was a rumored deal with Anaheim that supposedly fell thr…

Jon Jordan: Time to Move On: A Heartfelt Goodbye From JJ

17, Jun 2010

After much careful thought and several discussions with people whom I trust wholeheartedly, I have decided to resign my position here at HockeyBuzz to pursue other opportunities.

This may not catch very many of you by surprise, as the mulling of this decision in my head for quite some time has probably been noticeable to even the casual observer with hints here and there in recent months.

It…

Free Agent Wish List – Part Two

14, Jun 2010

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World Cup: Team Territory Percentage

13, Jun 2010

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Jon Jordan: The New Guy: Reports Tab Boucher as Lightning Bench Boss

8, Jun 2010

According to Montreal online news source, Rue Frontenac, radio station CKAC and, later, TSN’s Bob McKenzie, general manager Steve Yzerman and the Tampa Bay Lightning are set to announce Guy Boucher of the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs as the eighth head coach in franchise history.

There has been no official confirmation from the Lightning as of yet but word is a formal announcement will be forthcomin…

Eric Smith: Boucher Tells Jackets No

7, Jun 2010

In what could be deemed a surprise, Guy Boucher has turned down the Blue Jackets and their head coaching situation.

It looks like the next candidate is Scott Arniel from the Manitoba Moose and I highly doubt he turns it down.

Follow me on Twitter for the latest as this will move fast. BLUEJACKETSBUZZ

You can also follow me at FOXSportsOhio.com as I will be posting articles there a…

Eric Smith: Boucher Tells Jackets No But Arniel Says Yes!

7, Jun 2010

****UPDATE – Scott Arniel will be named the new coach of the Blue Jackets tomorrow at 3 pm. I will cover the news conference and give updates during the conference on Twitter.

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In what could be deemed a surprise, Guy Boucher has turned down the Blue Jackets and their head coaching situation.

It looks like the ne…

Eric Smith: Boucher Tells Jackets No & Then Tampa Yes – Arniel Accepts CBJ Job

7, Jun 2010

****UPDATE – Multiple reports that Guy Boucher has taken the head coaching job in Tampa. It looks as if Boucher used the Jackets offer as leverage to sweeten a deal to the Lightning.

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****UPDATE – Scott Arniel will be named the new coach of the Blue Jackets tomorrow at 3 pm. I will cover the news conference and giv…

Breaking News: Boucher Declines Job Offer

7, Jun 2010

Joe Depto reports on the breaking news that Guy Boucher has turned down the Columbus Blue Jackets head coaching position.

Columbus GM Scott Howson May Have Found His “Guy”. Literally.

5, Jun 2010

Will the Blue Jackets be the first team to jump off the coaching carousel in the NHL? Joe Depto breaks it down.

Columbus Blue Jackets offer head coaching job to Guy Boucher

5, Jun 2010

NHLHS Columbus Blue Jackets Correspondent Joe Depto discusses the Blue Jackets and their offer to Guy Boucher.
The NHL coaching carousel may be still spinning for many teams around it the league, but it seems to be stopping for hockey fans in Ohio.

Per Eric Smith of FSN Ohio, Columbus’s General Manager has extended an offer to [...]

Eric Smith: Guy Boucher Gets An Offer To Coach Blue Jackets

5, Jun 2010

Reports are out that the Blue Jackets and GM Scott Howson has offered Guy Boucher the head coaching job. Boucher is reportedly is looking at the offer over the weekend.

For more about Guy Boucher, look at my article here at HockeyBuzz where I outlined why Guy could be the guy. Is Guy The Guy

More as it comes in.

FOX SPORTS DRAFT COVERAGE

My coverage of this year’s draft is well u…

Eric Smith: 3’s A Charm Or A Crowd?

3, Jun 2010

Blue Jackets just signed their third defenseman to an entry level contract since April 12th when they inked David Savard who played with the Moncton Wildcats this last season. GM Scott Howson has been busy wrapping up lose ends with his defensive prospects and start them down their professional path.

What it will do is make Springfield, the new AHL affiliate of Columbus, defense younger th…

Eric Smith: Blue Jackets Pouring It On!

1, Jun 2010

No this is not about how GM Scott Howson interviewed all 4 candidates in one day or that Howson has 12 trades in the works. In the grand scheme of things it’s more important.

In support of Tim Hortons’ annual Camp Day, the Columbus Blue Jackets will have celebrity “coffee pourers” at the following locations and times. Camp Day is the one day a year when every penny raised from coffee…

Jon Jordan: Yzerman Makes Lightning a Hot Topic/Something About Krajicek/Carcillo Cam?

1, Jun 2010

There sure hasn’t been any shortage of Tampa Bay Lightning talk since Steve Yzerman’s arrival as the franchise’s new vice president and general manager a week ago …

Seems anyone and everyone with ties to the NHL has something to say about the Bolts these days. (Nothing new, per se, but at least we’re finally through with incessant circus mentions and bad jokes about horror films.)…


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