Author: Rachel Bules

2022 Player Review: Jake Bean had his best NHL season so far, but still has plenty of room to grow

By Rachel Bules | Jun 14th 2022 | 3 min read |

Jake Bean was a new inclusion to the squad this year – a fresh, much-needed addition to the CBJ defense. He had previously been with Carolina fo...

2022 Player Review: Boone Jenner led team in new, better direction

By Rachel Bules | May 31st 2022 | 4 min read |

There were some murmurs of displeasure when Boone Jenner was named the captain of the Blue Jackets after Nick Foligno’s bombshell trade to the Maple...

2022 Player Review: Vladislav Gavrikov brings character, strength, personality to defense

By Rachel Bules | May 27th 2022 | 5 min read |

I’ve certainly belabored this point time and again on this website, but as the lucky gal tasked with reviewing Vladislav Gavrikov’s season, I am h...

2022 Player Review: Jakub Voracek was the steady, good-natured veteran the Jackets sorely needed

By Rachel Bules | May 6th 2022 | 4 min read |

I have been meaning to write an appreciation piece about Jakub Voracek for months now, as I very quickly in the season developed a warm, glowing admir...

Game #78 Preview/Gamethread: Senators in Columbus

By Rachel Bules | Apr 22nd 2022 | 3 min read |

Friday, April 22, 2022 – 7:00 ETNationwide Arena – Columbus, OHTV: Bally Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Silver Seven Ottawa...

Game #72 Preview: Jackets rematch Flyers at home

By Rachel Bules | Apr 7th 2022 | 5 min read |

Thursday, April 7, 2022 – 7:00 EDTNationwide Arena – Columbus, OHTV: Bally Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Broad Street Hock...

Gamethread #70: BOS @ CBJ

By Rachel Bules | Apr 4th 2022 | 1 min read |

Let’s talk hockey!...

Game #70 Preview: Jackets rematch Bruins at home

By Rachel Bules | Apr 4th 2022 | 5 min read |

Monday, April 4, 2022 – 7:00 EDTNationwide Arena – Columbus, OHTV: Bally Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Stanley Cup of Chow...

Game #68 Preview: Jackets rematch the Islanders

By Rachel Bules | Mar 31st 2022 | 5 min read |

Thursday, March 31, 2022 – 7:00 EDTUBS Arena – Elmont, New YorkTV: Bally Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Lighthouse Hockey N...

Preview/Gamethread #66: CBJ in for a Wild night in Minnesota

By Rachel Bules | Mar 26th 2022 | 5 min read |

Saturday, March 26, 2022 – 8:00 EDTXcel Energy Center – St. Paul, MinnesotaTV: ESPN+/Hulu; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Hockey Wildern...