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NHL Power Rankings - Hanging on by a Thread

COLUMBUS OH - DECEMBER 27:  Brad Staubitz #16 of the Minnesota Wild ducks a punch thrown by Tom Sestito #23 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during a fight in the third period on December 27 2010 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus Ohio.  Columbus defeated Minnesota 4-3 in a shootout.  (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

The Power Rankings are now out. Keep in mind they were posted within the last few days so they might not reflect the current records of the league.

After a holiday hiatus, we're bringing the ever so popular power rankings back! Its been another struggling December for the Jackets, but a big win on Monday brings hope going into the new year. Can Columbus finish 2010 on a strong note and take 2011 by storm?

CARRY THE FLAG!!!

GO JACKETS!!!

Poll
How many points will the Jackets take from our final two games of 2010?
0
1 votes
1
1 votes
2
7 votes
3
5 votes
4
14 votes

28 votes | Poll has closed

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NHL Power Rankings - Never Give Up, Never Surrender

The Power Rankings are now out. Keep in mind they were posted within the last few days so they might not reflect the current records of the league.

The Blue Jackets are still trying to string together a few wins to really jump up the standings. With the West as tight as it is, a 3 or 4-game win streak will go a long way. The last week of games have really put a scare into everyone. Is this team a first-quarter wonder? Was last year just a fluke? Can the Power Play be salvaged and turned back to respectable? We'll know soon enough.

CARRY THE FLAG!!!

GO JACKETS!!!

Poll
Will the Blue Jackets make any impactful deals before the trade deadline?
Yes
15 votes
No
26 votes

41 votes | Poll has closed

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NHL Power Rankings - Jackets humbled, brought back to Earth

COLUMBUS OH - DECEMBER 6:  Jakub Voracek #93 of the Columbus Blue Jackets drops the puck for Antoine Vermette #50 of the Columbus Blue Jackets to shoot during the second period against the Dallas Stars on December 6 2010 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus Ohio.  (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

 

The Power Rankings are now out. Keep in mind they were posted within the last few days so they might not reflect the current records of the league.

There is an eerie feeling surrounding this team right now. Rewind to this time last year that the Blue Jackets went on a losing streak that killed their hot start, and for all intents and purposes, ruined their season. Fast forward to present day, and the Jackets started the season great (the best in franchise history - again) and another losing streak slowed them down.

Time to sink, or swim boys!

(Side note: During games 21-25 last season, the Blue Jackets went 0-3-2. This year, 0-4-1. Both years, the next win came in game 26.)

CARRY THE FLAG!!!

GO JACKETS!!!

Poll
As of right now, where do you think the Blue Jackets will be at the end of the regular season?
1-4 seed in the conference - home ice advantage
1 votes
5-8 seed - in the playoffs
29 votes
Out of the playoffs
24 votes

54 votes | Poll has closed

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NHL Power Rankings - Columbus Opening Eyes

The Power Rankings are now out. Keep in mind they were posted within the last few days so they might not reflect the current records of the league.

Since our last Power Rankings post here at the Cannon, the CBJ enjoyed a win over Nashville, won an unnecessary thriller on Long Island and dropped a home and home against Detroit. Despite losing back to back games for the first time all year, a lot of folks are pretty high on the Blue Jackets right now.

Where will the team go from here? Does the PP improve? Does Filatov start scoring? Nashville is coming to town looking for revenge, and games in Buffalo and home against those pesky Penguins finish out the week!

GO JACKETS!!!

Poll
A couple good tough wins followed up with a couple of good performances, but they weren't enough. What say you, fans, are the latest rankings fair, unfair, or...
Fair
21 votes
Unfair
0 votes
Surely this is a great feeling. Yes, yes it is, and don't call me Shirley
12 votes

33 votes | Poll has closed

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NHL Power Rankings - Columbus

The Power Rankings are now out. Keep in mind they were posted within the last few days so they don't reflect the current record of the league.

While the big win against St. Louis impressed many, the encore against Colorado really made people hesitant to elevate this team into the top 10. So, here we are, a week later - a big win against a tough opponent, and an encore game coming up. What will the Jackets do? Lets hope they get the monkey, or in this case, duck, off their backs.

GO JACKETS!!!

Poll
With a great win against a divisional opponent, a dud against a conference rival, and the league's worst PP in mind... What say you, fans, are the latest rankings fair, unfair, or...
Fair
26 votes
Unfair
5 votes
Is this team bi-polar?
27 votes

58 votes | Poll has closed

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NHL Power Rankings - Columbus Making Moves

I am Jakub Voracek, and I approve these Power Rankings.

The Power Rankings are now out. Keep in mind they were posted within the last day or two so they don't reflect the current record of the league.

Most writers are starting to take notice. The Blue Jackets are a team to be reckoned with! The majority of these pieces have Columbus in their top 10!!!

To this point, SB Nation and Yahoo! Sports haven't released their newest rankings, we'll skip those for now. When (if) they become available, I'll keep you guys updated!

GO JACKETS!!!

Poll
A few more games under our belts, and the team is rolling. What say you, fans, are the latest rankings fair, unfair, or...
Fair
42 votes
Unfair
1 votes
HOLY !@#$
30 votes

73 votes | Poll has closed

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NHL Power Rankings

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 04:  Derick Brassard #16 of the Columbus Blue Jackets reacts after scoring a goal against the Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena on November 4 2010 in Atlanta Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Power Rankings are now out for week 4. Keep in mind they were posted within the last day or two so they don't reflect the current record of the league.

All in all I'd say the team is finally starting to gain some respect especially from media outlets where they usually don't (CBS Sports, get with the program!)

If you're still cautious and optimistic thats fine, but if you're still in doubt, check your pulse. Good things are coming to Columbus.

Poll
What say you, fans, are the latest rankings fair, unfair, or is it still too soon to decide?
Fair
19 votes
Unfair
27 votes
Can't decide
15 votes

61 votes | Poll has closed

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NHL Power Rankings - Week 2

The latest Power Rankings are out! After the jump take a look at where the Jackets stand in comparison to the rest of the league! Agree? Disagree? Let us know what you think in the comments.

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Central Standings

GP W L OTL PT
Detroit 61 41 18 2 84
St. Louis 59 36 16 7 79
Nashville 60 35 19 6 76
Chicago 61 33 21 7 73
Columbus 60 18 35 7 43

(updated 2.22.2012 at 8:56 AM EST)

18 - 35 - 7

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