Author: Andy Newman

Q&A with Matchsticks and Gasoline

By Andy Newman | Oct 17th 2014 | 5 min read |

Ari Yanover is co-manager of SB Nation’s Calgary Flames site, Matchsticks and Gasoline. I had a chance to do a brief Q&A with her to get to ...

Here are the numbers: Blue Jackets offering Ryan Johansen some options

By Andy Newman | Sep 17th 2014 | 1 min read |

According to John Davidson as relayed through our very own Dan P., the Blue Jackets have extended three offers to breakout center Ryan Johansen: 2 yea...

Don't be selfish, Ryan Johansen

By Andy Newman | Sep 16th 2014 | 4 min read |

It pains me to write this. Ryan Johansen is my favorite Blue Jacket. But enough is enough. A common sentiment today after Jarmo Kekalainen’s sca...

CBJ: The New Class

By Andy Newman | Sep 5th 2014 | 1 min read |

The Columbus Blue Jackets have some terrific young players on the cusp of making an impact in the NHL....

The myth that Columbus can't spend money

By Andy Newman | Jul 11th 2014 | 4 min read |

There’s a narrative that Columbus can’t or won’t (or shouldn’t) spend the money necessary to build a contender. That they can&...

2014 NHL Draft Prospect Profile #41 - Dominik Masin

By Andy Newman | Jun 16th 2014 | 2 min read |

Dominik Masin Position: DTeam: HC Slavia Praha (U18/U20)Date of Birth: February 1, 1996Place of Birth: Mestec Kralove, CZEHeight/Weight: 6’2R...

2014 NHL Draft Prospect Profile #28 - Ondrej Kase

By Andy Newman | Jun 2nd 2014 | 2 min read |

Ondrej Kase Position: LWTeam: Chomutov (Czech Extraliga)Date of Birth: November 8, 1995Place of Birth: Kadan, Czech RepublicHeight/Weight: 6’0&#...

2014 NHL Draft Prospect Profile #23 - Josh Ho-Sang

By Andy Newman | May 28th 2014 | 3 min read |

Josh Ho-Sang Position: C/RWTeam: Windsor Spitfires (OHL)Date of Birth: January 22, 1996Place of Birth: Thornhill, Ontario, CanadaHeight/Weight: 5̵...

2014 NHL Draft Prospect Profile #14: Julius Honka

By Andy Newman | May 19th 2014 | 4 min read |

Julius Honka Position: DTeam: Swift Current Broncos (WHL)Date of Birth: December 3, 1995Place of Birth: Jyvaskyla, FinlandHeight/Weight: 5’11...

2014 NHL Draft Prospect #5: Michael Dal Colle

By Andy Newman | May 10th 2014 | 3 min read |

Michael Dal Colle Position: C/LWTeam: Oshawa Generals (OHL)Date of Birth: June 20, 1996Place of Birth: Richmond Hill, Ontario, CanadaHeight/Weight: 6&...