The Jackets are back home from a grueling Western Canadian road trip, book-ended with games in Ottawa and Toronto. The Jackets are coming off a dismantling of the Leafs, and look to continue their winning ways tonight against former Central Division rival Nashville.
Jackets Links
Nathan Horton is back to practice (Blue Jackets Official Site)
Two Ryans, both former WHL stars, key to success for the Jackets (The Province)
Dan Kamal’s Take on the Current State of Affairs (FS Ohio)
Stinger trolls Gnash prior to tonight’s game. What a beauty. (Stinger’s Twitter)
Some incredible CBJ concept sweaters from everybody’s favorite jersey site. (Icethetics)
Hockey Links
The big news from the NHL this week is the announcement of a new media deal for broadcast rights in Canada. This deal gives exclusive rights to the league to Rogers Sportsnet, while TSN is left with nothing but the CFL and World Juniors as their big-ticket products. Sportsnet will give a very small chunk of the pie to CBC, to maintain the Hockey Night in Canada brand Canadians know and love.
Here’s a great take on the matter from Scott Stinson at The National Post.
Greg Wyshynski gives his thoughts on the new TV deal. (Puck Daddy)
Noted Jacket-killer Martin Erat has again requested a trade. With his salary dipping to $2.25 million next year (thanks, CapGeek) would the Jackets be interested in his services? The price tag would likely be fairly low. I say give it a shot. (NHL.com)
The Erie Otters of the OHL made a big move, trading for Vancouver first rounder Brendan Gaunce. This is a solid boost for the Otters, who are led by phenom Connor McDavid and Columbus prospect Oscar Dansk.(THN)
The first of the Stadium Series sweaters has been revealed. My take? I like it. (Icethetics)