Category: Analysis

Blue Jackets show improvement against repeat opponents

By Pale Dragon | Feb 21st 2022 | 5 min read |

On Sunday, the Columbus Blue Jackets completed a three game season series sweep of the Buffalo Sabres. This was their fourth sweep of the season so fa...

Reviewing October 2021: The more things change...

By Pale Dragon | Nov 1st 2021 | 6 min read |

RESULTS W 8-2 vs. ARIW 2-1 (OT) vs. SEAL 1-4 @ DETW 3-2 (OT) vs. NYIL 1-5 vs. CARW 4-1 vs. DALL 0-4 @ NYRW 4-3 (SO) @ NJD Given the low expectations t...

High Risk, No Reward: Why Cole Sillinger Playing in the NHL This Season is a Terrible Idea

By Burkus Circus | Oct 11th 2021 | 8 min read |

On Sunday, Cole Sillinger officially became the first 18 year old Blue Jacket to make the opening night roster under General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen....

Predicting the Blue Jackets’ 2021-22 defensive pairings

By JKinCLE | Aug 26th 2021 | 5 min read |

With training camp just about a month away, the Columbus Blue Jackets will have quite a few new faces making their debuts in the Union Blue. Arguably,...

Prepare for a rebuild in Columbus

By Dalerrific | Jun 1st 2021 | 6 min read |

I hope you took a few pictures and acquired a few mementos. The Columbus Blue Jackets, as you’ve known them over the last five seasons, are about to...

Laine Shuffling: exploring the winger's future in Columbus

By Dalerrific | Apr 9th 2021 | 6 min read |

It’s no secret that Patrik Laine has struggled this season. Since being traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets on January 23, 2021, Laine has posted ju...

Why do forwards find success after leaving Columbus?

By Meredith Mucha | Apr 7th 2021 | 4 min read |

Changing latitudes, changing attitudes… may help with your Spring Break decision according to Jimmy Buffett, but does it explain why players seem to...

March 2021 Month in Review

By Pale Dragon | Mar 31st 2021 | 5 min read |

Previously: January, February RESULTS W 4-1 vs. DETW 3-2 @ DALL 0-5 @ DALL 2-4 vs. FLAL 4-5 (OT) vs. FLAW 4-3 (OT) vs. DALL 1-2 (SO) vs. DALW 3-2 (OT)...

Part II: The conclusion. Goalies have to be better, perfect

By William Chase | Mar 7th 2021 | 6 min read |

My last article was an attempt to dive into the defensive issues surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets and goaltenders. Since that article on Feb. 19,...

Jackets struggle to assuage identity crisis at midpoint of season

By Rachel Bules | Feb 25th 2021 | 5 min read |

The Jackets are in the midst of an identity crisis. John Tortorella recently admitted that he hasn’t been as successful as he would like to be with ...