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• Mike McDaniel is doing what Brian Flores could never do as head coach of the Miami Dolphins
Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images Vic Fangio’s hiring is proof. With the Miami Dolphins reportedly set to hire Vic Fangio – one of the NFL’s most highly respected defensive minds – for their vacant defensive coordinator position, head coach Mike McDaniel has already done something that former Dolphins’ head coach Brian Flores couldn’t do. McDaniel has brought in someone who can be a ...2023
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• NFL game picks for Conference Championship Round
Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images Who will be in the Super Bowl? I take a stab at guessing which two teams are going to win on Sunday. It’s championship weekend and the NFL’s final four will be battling it out for a chance to advance to the Super Bowl. As a Denver Broncos fan, I think its safe to say anyone but the Chiefs in the Super Bowl this year is fine by me! For the NFL playoffs...2023
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• Blue Jackets drop fifth straight game, lose to Flyers 5-3
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Jackets are comfortably in last place in the East after latest loss Nobody said it was going to be pretty. In fact pretty much everyone expected a sloppy game. What else could be expected from two bottom-dwelling teams? Don’t get me wrong, there were flashes of skillful individual efforts, but the vast majority of the game was a choppy, uneven affair...2022
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• Why Bo Horvat will not become a member of the Colorado Avalanche
Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images The Canucks captain is linked with the Mile High City. While the NHL Trade Deadline and frenzy coming along with it is months away, it’s never too early to start up the discussions. The name involved: Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat. Horvat and the Canucks cannot come to an agreement with contract negotiations and are listening to trade offers from...2022
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• Metro Division Check-In: December Edition
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images What’s up with our division mates? I first wrote about the Metropolitan Division standings back in late October, and since then things have shuffled up a bit. So let’s take a look at what the teams ahead of the Blue Jackets. Yes, everyone is ahead of Columbus at this point (they were 7th last time). I said then “the Jackets visit New Jersey, and upon th...2022
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• Dear Jakub Voracek
Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images An open letter to my favorite player Hey, Jake. I would say I hope this letter finds you in good health, but unfortunately, we both know that’s not the case. Concussions suck. They were my greatest fear playing hockey growing up, and they continue to be my biggest fear as I play beer league. I’m lucky enough to have escaped them through my career,...2022
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• Game #14 Preview/Gamethread: Blue Jackets visit Islanders
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images A lot of new faces on defense! Saturday, November 12, 2022 - 7:30 P.M. ESTUBS Arena - Elmont, New YorkTV: Bally Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Lighthouse Hockey Columbus Blue Jackets (4-9-0, 8 points, 8th Metro, 16th East) at New York Islanders (9-6-0, 18 points, 3rd Metro, 4th East) It was good to get a win against John Tortorella and the P...2022
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• Game #10 Recap: Blue Jackets capitulate to Devils, massive problems remain consistent throughout roster and coaching staff
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Here’s what happened. The Columbus Blue Jackets, on the heels of consecutive 6-3 losses in Nationwide Arena, traveled to Newark to take on the New Jersey Devils in a matinee affair before heading to Finland for their Global Series. The Blue Jackets made one lineup change, scratching Eric Robinson as Mathieu Olivier made a return to the lineup. The team a...2022
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• Colorado Avalanche Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Islanders (5:30 p.m.)
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images It’s a Colorado Avalanche gameday! We are one hour from puck drop and Saturday night hockey! Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche wrap up their games in the New York City area against the New York Islanders. It is also their last game on North American soil for two weeks, as after this game they’ll head to Finland for the NHL Global Series. Coming off a loss...2022
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• Recap: Avs shut out by Devils
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Devil played his tricks with Colorado to start Halloween weekend. Hockey is tough. Always has been, but this one was more difficult than others for the Colorado Avalanche. It was rough for them both on and off the ice for both the fans and players who tuned in on Friday night. This was due in part to the lackluster play all night, leading to the Avs’...2022
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• Colorado Avalanche Gameday: Hanging on the Island
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Time for one final game on North American soil for two weeks. The Colorado Avalanche play in their third back-to-back in three weeks to open this season, this final one being against the New York Islanders. Saturday night on Long Island in the new UBS Arena in Belmont, New York, will bring these two teams together for what we’ll hope to be a good one. W...2022
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• The starting job is up in the air
Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images With two “back-ups,” who will get the starting job is still undecided. Arguably the most intriguing storyline of the offseason has been the duel between Alexandar Georgiev and Pavel Francouz. The two netminders both come into this season as seasoned “back-ups” without ever really having the starting job for their teams. When the Colorado Avalanch...2022
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• Preseason Game 5 Preview/Gamethread: Blue Jackets host Capitals
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Come chat with us on the first Sudbury Saturday Night of the season Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington CapitalsSaturday, October 1, 2022 7:00 PM EDTNationwide Arena, Columbus, OhioTV: BlueJackets.com - Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Japers’ Rink The calendar rolls over to October, the weather is a little cooler, and it’s starting to feel like hockey se...2022
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• Morning Flurries: MacKinnon “pretty close” on contract extension
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Your daily dose of Avalanche news, along with other interesting stories from around the NHL. All Avalanche: It was a busy day in still technically the last lingering moments of the Colorado Avalanche offseason. First on the agenda was Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar partaking in the annual NHL media tour. Nathan MacKinnon grabbed headlines as he discuss...2022
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• Blue Jackets drop fifth straight game, lose to Flyers 5-3
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Jackets are comfortably in last place in the East after latest loss Nobody said it was going to be pretty. In fact pretty much everyone expected a sloppy game. What else could be expected from two bottom-dwelling teams? Don’t get me wrong, there were flashes of skillful individual efforts, but the vast majority of the game was a choppy, uneven affair...2022
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• Game #14 Preview/Gamethread: Blue Jackets visit Islanders
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images A lot of new faces on defense! Saturday, November 12, 2022 - 7:30 P.M. ESTUBS Arena - Elmont, New YorkTV: Bally Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Lighthouse Hockey Columbus Blue Jackets (4-9-0, 8 points, 8th Metro, 16th East) at New York Islanders (9-6-0, 18 points, 3rd Metro, 4th East) It was good to get a win against John Tortorella and the P...2022
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• Game #10 Recap: Blue Jackets capitulate to Devils, massive problems remain consistent throughout roster and coaching staff
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Here’s what happened. The Columbus Blue Jackets, on the heels of consecutive 6-3 losses in Nationwide Arena, traveled to Newark to take on the New Jersey Devils in a matinee affair before heading to Finland for their Global Series. The Blue Jackets made one lineup change, scratching Eric Robinson as Mathieu Olivier made a return to the lineup. The team a...2022
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• Recap: Avs shut out by Devils
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Devil played his tricks with Colorado to start Halloween weekend. Hockey is tough. Always has been, but this one was more difficult than others for the Colorado Avalanche. It was rough for them both on and off the ice for both the fans and players who tuned in on Friday night. This was due in part to the lackluster play all night, leading to the Avs’...2022
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• Colorado Avalanche Gameday: Hanging on the Island
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Time for one final game on North American soil for two weeks. The Colorado Avalanche play in their third back-to-back in three weeks to open this season, this final one being against the New York Islanders. Saturday night on Long Island in the new UBS Arena in Belmont, New York, will bring these two teams together for what we’ll hope to be a good one. W...2022
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• Preseason Game 5 Preview/Gamethread: Blue Jackets host Capitals
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Come chat with us on the first Sudbury Saturday Night of the season Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington CapitalsSaturday, October 1, 2022 7:00 PM EDTNationwide Arena, Columbus, OhioTV: BlueJackets.com - Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Japers’ Rink The calendar rolls over to October, the weather is a little cooler, and it’s starting to feel like hockey se...2022
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• Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #2 Bowen Byram
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images At just 21, he’s steered from almost retiring to becoming a Stanley Cup champion. The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by members of the Mile High Hockey staff. Eight writers have ranked players under the age of 25 as of August 1, 2022, in the Colorado Avalanche organization. Each participant used their own metric of value to rank each player. Now, we’...2022
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• Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #7 Justus Annunen
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The highest goalie on this list has the most potential. The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by members of the Mile High Hockey staff. Eight writers have ranked players under the age of 25 as of August 1, 2022, in the Colorado Avalanche organization. Each participant used their own metric of value to rank each player. Now, we’ll count down each of the ...2022
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• CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Adam Boqvist was plagued by injuries last season, but will have a chance to make his mark this season
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images A defenseman frequently getting injured while wearing the #27? Let’s hope this one turns out differently. Thanks to everyone who voted for this year’s Top 25 Under 25 ranking. We had almost 100 submissions from Columbus Blue Jackets fans. Stay tuned as we count down the 25 highest voted players for the next month. Now, 4th-ranked Adam Boqvist. Adam Boqvi...2022
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• CBJ Top 25 Under 25: David Jiricek will bolster the top defensive pairing for the next decade
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The sixth overall pick in 2022 immediately landed in the top five. Thanks to everyone who voted for this year’s Top 25 Under 25 ranking. We had almost 100 submissions from Columbus Blue Jackets fans. Stay tuned as we enter the home stretch with the top 10 players. Now, 5th-ranked, David Jiricek. #5 David Jiricek Voting 5th out of 40 eligible playersWrite...2022
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• Morning Flurries: Throwin’ it back to Quebec
Photo by B Bennett/Getty Images The Avs tease us with their new Reverse Retros and we are watering at the mouth for the full reveal In an NHL offseason of dry news and barren wasteland ever since the draft and start of free agency, Adidas has advertised their new promotion called “Reverse Retros,” throwing back to jerseys of the past for all 31 NHL teams. Ever since last Tuesday, the NHL and A...2020
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• The NHL still has questions to answer about Phase 4 of their Return to Play plan
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The NHL has spent the bulk of their pause actively coming up with ways to complete the 2019-20 season in a safe manner. Despite the NHL’s best efforts, their plans are still flawed and many of us still have questions we feel are important to think about in reference to safety of those working within the Secure Zones. My co-writer, MrSwift, and I worked toget...2020
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• Why Bo Horvat will not become a member of the Colorado Avalanche
Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images The Canucks captain is linked with the Mile High City. While the NHL Trade Deadline and frenzy coming along with it is months away, it’s never too early to start up the discussions. The name involved: Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat. Horvat and the Canucks cannot come to an agreement with contract negotiations and are listening to trade offers from...2022
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• Dear Jakub Voracek
Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images An open letter to my favorite player Hey, Jake. I would say I hope this letter finds you in good health, but unfortunately, we both know that’s not the case. Concussions suck. They were my greatest fear playing hockey growing up, and they continue to be my biggest fear as I play beer league. I’m lucky enough to have escaped them through my career,...2022
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• The starting job is up in the air
Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images With two “back-ups,” who will get the starting job is still undecided. Arguably the most intriguing storyline of the offseason has been the duel between Alexandar Georgiev and Pavel Francouz. The two netminders both come into this season as seasoned “back-ups” without ever really having the starting job for their teams. When the Colorado Avalanch...2022
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• Preseason Game 5 Preview/Gamethread: Blue Jackets host Capitals
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Come chat with us on the first Sudbury Saturday Night of the season Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington CapitalsSaturday, October 1, 2022 7:00 PM EDTNationwide Arena, Columbus, OhioTV: BlueJackets.com - Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Japers’ Rink The calendar rolls over to October, the weather is a little cooler, and it’s starting to feel like hockey se...2022
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• Morning Flurries: MacKinnon “pretty close” on contract extension
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Your daily dose of Avalanche news, along with other interesting stories from around the NHL. All Avalanche: It was a busy day in still technically the last lingering moments of the Colorado Avalanche offseason. First on the agenda was Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar partaking in the annual NHL media tour. Nathan MacKinnon grabbed headlines as he discuss...2022
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• Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #1 Cale Makar
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Cale Makar hopes to continue legendary success heading into 2022-23. The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by members of the Mile High Hockey staff. Eight writers have ranked players under the age of 25 as of August 1, 2022, in the Colorado Avalanche organization. Each participant used their own metric of value to rank each player. Now, we’ll count down...2022
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• Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #2 Bowen Byram
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images At just 21, he’s steered from almost retiring to becoming a Stanley Cup champion. The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by members of the Mile High Hockey staff. Eight writers have ranked players under the age of 25 as of August 1, 2022, in the Colorado Avalanche organization. Each participant used their own metric of value to rank each player. Now, we’...2022
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• Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #4 Alex Newhook
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Can Alex Newhook build upon playoff success and thrive in an elevated role for the Avalanche? The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by members of the Mile High Hockey staff. Eight writers have ranked players under the age of 25 as of August 1, 2022, in the Colorado Avalanche organization. Each participant used their own metric of value to rank each play...2022
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• CBJ Top 25 Under 25: All of the pieces are in place for Patrik Laine to have a career year
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Finnish sniper gets the top spot Thanks to everyone who voted for this year’s Top 25 Under 25 ranking. We had almost 100 submissions from Columbus Blue Jackets fans. Now, after just over a month, it’s time to reveal our highest voted player... #1: Patrik Laine Voting 1st out of 40 eligible playersWriter Rank: 1stReader Rank: 1stHighest Placement: 1st...2022
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• CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Adam Boqvist was plagued by injuries last season, but will have a chance to make his mark this season
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images A defenseman frequently getting injured while wearing the #27? Let’s hope this one turns out differently. Thanks to everyone who voted for this year’s Top 25 Under 25 ranking. We had almost 100 submissions from Columbus Blue Jackets fans. Stay tuned as we count down the 25 highest voted players for the next month. Now, 4th-ranked Adam Boqvist. Adam Boqvi...2022
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• Mike McDaniel is doing what Brian Flores could never do as head coach of the Miami Dolphins
Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images Vic Fangio’s hiring is proof. With the Miami Dolphins reportedly set to hire Vic Fangio – one of the NFL’s most highly respected defensive minds – for their vacant defensive coordinator position, head coach Mike McDaniel has already done something that former Dolphins’ head coach Brian Flores couldn’t do. McDaniel has brought in someone who can be a ...2023
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• NFL game picks for Conference Championship Round
Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images Who will be in the Super Bowl? I take a stab at guessing which two teams are going to win on Sunday. It’s championship weekend and the NFL’s final four will be battling it out for a chance to advance to the Super Bowl. As a Denver Broncos fan, I think its safe to say anyone but the Chiefs in the Super Bowl this year is fine by me! For the NFL playoffs...2023
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• Blue Jackets drop fifth straight game, lose to Flyers 5-3
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Jackets are comfortably in last place in the East after latest loss Nobody said it was going to be pretty. In fact pretty much everyone expected a sloppy game. What else could be expected from two bottom-dwelling teams? Don’t get me wrong, there were flashes of skillful individual efforts, but the vast majority of the game was a choppy, uneven affair...2022
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• Why Bo Horvat will not become a member of the Colorado Avalanche
Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images The Canucks captain is linked with the Mile High City. While the NHL Trade Deadline and frenzy coming along with it is months away, it’s never too early to start up the discussions. The name involved: Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat. Horvat and the Canucks cannot come to an agreement with contract negotiations and are listening to trade offers from...2022
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• Metro Division Check-In: December Edition
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images What’s up with our division mates? I first wrote about the Metropolitan Division standings back in late October, and since then things have shuffled up a bit. So let’s take a look at what the teams ahead of the Blue Jackets. Yes, everyone is ahead of Columbus at this point (they were 7th last time). I said then “the Jackets visit New Jersey, and upon th...2022
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• Dear Jakub Voracek
Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images An open letter to my favorite player Hey, Jake. I would say I hope this letter finds you in good health, but unfortunately, we both know that’s not the case. Concussions suck. They were my greatest fear playing hockey growing up, and they continue to be my biggest fear as I play beer league. I’m lucky enough to have escaped them through my career,...2022
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• Game #14 Preview/Gamethread: Blue Jackets visit Islanders
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images A lot of new faces on defense! Saturday, November 12, 2022 - 7:30 P.M. ESTUBS Arena - Elmont, New YorkTV: Bally Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Lighthouse Hockey Columbus Blue Jackets (4-9-0, 8 points, 8th Metro, 16th East) at New York Islanders (9-6-0, 18 points, 3rd Metro, 4th East) It was good to get a win against John Tortorella and the P...2022
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• Game #10 Recap: Blue Jackets capitulate to Devils, massive problems remain consistent throughout roster and coaching staff
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Here’s what happened. The Columbus Blue Jackets, on the heels of consecutive 6-3 losses in Nationwide Arena, traveled to Newark to take on the New Jersey Devils in a matinee affair before heading to Finland for their Global Series. The Blue Jackets made one lineup change, scratching Eric Robinson as Mathieu Olivier made a return to the lineup. The team a...2022
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• Colorado Avalanche Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Islanders (5:30 p.m.)
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images It’s a Colorado Avalanche gameday! We are one hour from puck drop and Saturday night hockey! Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche wrap up their games in the New York City area against the New York Islanders. It is also their last game on North American soil for two weeks, as after this game they’ll head to Finland for the NHL Global Series. Coming off a loss...2022
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• Colorado Avalanche Gameday: Hanging on the Island
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Time for one final game on North American soil for two weeks. The Colorado Avalanche play in their third back-to-back in three weeks to open this season, this final one being against the New York Islanders. Saturday night on Long Island in the new UBS Arena in Belmont, New York, will bring these two teams together for what we’ll hope to be a good one. W...2022
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• Blue Jackets drop fifth straight game, lose to Flyers 5-3
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• Dear Jakub Voracek
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• Morning Flurries: MacKinnon “pretty close” on contract extension
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• CBJ Top 25 Under 25: All of the pieces are in place for Patrik Laine to have a career year
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• Diving deeper into new Avs goaltender Alexandar Georgiev
Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images Matthew Segal of BlueshirtsNation.com joins me to break it down. Joe Sakic had himself a very busy 53rd birthday Thursday. The Colorado Avalanche legend and current GM won the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award in the middle of Round 1 of the NHL Entry Draft. He beat out Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julian Brisebois and New York Rangers GM ...2022
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• How Nazem Kadri lifted an entire community with the Cup
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images He also changes the course of his career with the victory. Nazem Kadri, as I’d mentioned before Game 5, was one win away from history. He had just returned from injury to score the game-winning overtime goal in Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning that gave his Colorado Avalanche a commanding 3-1 series lead. Through all the ups and downs, ins and outs...2022
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• Jack Johnson is a champion: Off-season open thread
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Come chat about whatever as we prepare for the draft and free agency The Stanley Cup was awarded to the Colorado Avalanche last night, and for the second year in a row we saw a long-time Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman hoist the Cup with a new team. Making this one more remarkable is it was Jack Johnson, who somehow had never won a playoff series in the...2022
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• Recap: Avalanche struck by Lightning 3-2
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images It’s becoming harder and harder to describe the nature of events that happen at Avs games when games like tonight happen. Emotions were high as the Colorado Avalanche looked to win the Stanley Cup in front of their home fans. But, it would be the Tampa Bay Lightning playing spoiler, as they came out on top 3-2. The Bolts are still behind 3-2 in the serie...2022
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• Blue Jackets drop their fifth straight, lose to Islanders 5-2
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Jackets struggle all night to generate any offense. The Blue Jackets’ losing streak hit five games tonight with the loss to the New York Islanders by a final score of 5-2.. The Jackets’ offensive stars were silent tonight against the Isles tight-checking game. The only bright spot for the Jackets was their bottom-six — the fourth line especially. Emil Be...2022
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• Why home-and-home series are great, and should happen more often
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The best part of hockey in small, bite-size amounts! The Columbus Blue Jackets are entering a weird section of their season. Yesterday, they played the New York Islanders. Tomorrow, they play the New York Islanders, but this time it’s in their fancy new arena! Then, they do the same thing against Philadelphia, except without the fancy new arena. And go f...2022
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• The Colorado Avalanche could trade for Taylor Hall as early as this week
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Avalanche are viewed as the ‘favorites’ to add Taylor Hall Where there’s smoke, there’s fire and right now Taylor Hall is engulfed in a cloud of burgundy and blue smoke. While some fans of the Colorado Avalanche don’t believe trading for Hall is something the team should do, general manager Joe Sakic very much disagrees - and he doesn’t want to wait until...2019
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• Colorado Avalanche Game 4 postponed as NHL players call for pause in wake of another police shooting
EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 26: Head coach Jared Bednar of the Colorado Avalanche looks on against the Dallas Stars during the first period in Game Three of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on August 26, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images What happened and why. A day after the NBA, WNBA, MLB, and MLS suspen...2020
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• Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks dies in tragic accident
Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images The Latvian was just 24 years old Devastating news on this holiday weekend, as the Columbus Blue Jackets have confirmed reports that goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks has passed away: #CBJ statement on Kivlenieks’ passing pic.twitter.com/iig3UU7Iwk— Alison (@AlisonL) July 5, 2021 Kivlenieks got to compete in the most recent World Championships as...2021
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• Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #1 Cale Makar
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• Blue Jackets head into Christmas break on season-long five-game win streak, eight-game points streak
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Blue Jackets went into Uniondale and came away with two points for the fifth straight game. Joonas Korpisalo, fresh off being named the NHL’s Third Star of the week on Monday afternoon, followed up that honor with 35 saves in a 3-2 win Monday night, holding off a stingy, yet hot-shooting Islanders team at Nassau Coliseum. Nathan Gerbe, just recalled from...2019
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• Blue Jackets trade Sonny Milano for Devin Shore
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images An uninspiring swap of uninspired players The Columbus Blue Jackets finally woke up late on trade deadline day and...did something far from the blockbuster deals of last year. They have swapped forwards, sending Sonny Milano to Anaheim for Devin Shore. #CBJ Sonny Milano is heading to Anaheim in the trade for Devin Shore. Not sure yet if it’s straight up or ...2020
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• Mike McDaniel is doing what Brian Flores could never do as head coach of the Miami Dolphins
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• If the Avalanche use a Quebec Nordiques alternate jersey, they should go back to the WHA days
Colorado can honor the Nordiques while remaining true to the Avalanche Whenever the 2020-21 NHL season begins, it will be a special one for the Colorado Avalanche franchise. It will mark the 25th season since the team relocated to Denver and turned from the Quebec Nordiques to the Colorado Avalanche. Now, rumors have surfaced that the Avalanche are looking at unveiling a Quebec Nordiques themed al...2020
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• Cale Makar wins Norris Trophy
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The star defenseman adds a new trophy to his collection. It was announced tonight at the NHL Awards Ceremony that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has won the James Norris Memorial Trophy for best defenseman in the NHL. He beat out other superstar defensemen he’s faced this postseason such as Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators and Victor Hedma...2022
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• Avalanche select Chris Romaine with 193rd pick
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Avalanche select Chris Romaine of USPS-Prep in the 6th round. The Colorado Avalanche didn’t have a pick until late in the 6th round in this years draft. Still there is work to be done in the second day of the NHL Entry Draft. The Avalanche used their first pick on 18-year-old Chris Romaine out of Milton Academy with the 193 pick. Congratulations to 04...2022
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• Diving deeper into new Avs goaltender Alexandar Georgiev
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• Colorado Avalanche Game Day: It’s time for Game 7
EDMONTON, ALBERTA - SEPTEMBER 02: Michael Hutchinson #35 of the Colorado Avalanche tends net against Radek Faksa #12 of Dallas Stars in Game Six of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on September 02, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images This is it, folks! The Avalanche: (42-20-8) / (9-4-1)The Opponent:...2020
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• Preview: Back-to-back ends with Devils
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Can the Avalanche extend their winning streak to eight games? The Colorado Avalanche and New Jersey Devils will meet tonight at Ball Arena for an evening contest. The Devils have won two in a row and are fresh off a 6-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes. Colorado is looking to follow up a nine-goal win with an eighth straight victory in the second half o...2022
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• Game #61 Recap: Jackets put the “L” in Philade“L”phia
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images That hurt to watch. This game was billed as a big game - and it was - given the implications of a win versus a loss between two teams currently in a tight race for a wild card spot. But, as you know if you suffered through watching that game, that’s not what happened. Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre said it best when he said in his post-game remarks: “It was kinda li...2020
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• Metro Division Check-In: December Edition
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• 2021 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: Kirill Marchenko, the Blue Jackets’ top Russian prospect, inches closer toward North American availability
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Marchenko has just one year left on his KHL contract - then the team has to convince him to come to North America Thanks to everyone who voted for this year’s Top 25 Under 25 ranking. We had 102 submissions from Columbus Blue Jackets fans. We’ll be counting down the 25 highest voted players over the next five weeks. Up next: Kirill Marchenko #10 Kirill M...2021
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• NFL game picks for Conference Championship Round
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• Metro Division Check-In: December Edition
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• Dear Jakub Voracek
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• Game #10 Recap: Blue Jackets capitulate to Devils, massive problems remain consistent throughout roster and coaching staff
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• Colorado Avalanche Gameday: Hanging on the Island
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• The starting job is up in the air
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• Preseason Game 5 Preview/Gamethread: Blue Jackets host Capitals
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• Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #1 Cale Makar
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• Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #2 Bowen Byram
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• Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #4 Alex Newhook
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• Dear Jakub Voracek
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• Morning Flurries: MacKinnon “pretty close” on contract extension
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• CBJ Top 25 Under 25: All of the pieces are in place for Patrik Laine to have a career year
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• The championship Avalanche was not a “rebuild”
Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Patience and smart decisions were the hallmark of this championship team. In the aftermath of the Stanley Cup victory and celebrations is the impending draft and opening of free agency with 31 other organizations asking how they can accomplish the same feat as the Colorado Avalanche just did. Some teams have either won in recent years or feel they are c...2022
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• Game 4 Preview: Avs, Lightning run it back in Tampa
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Avalanche can give themselves a chance at hoisting at home with a victory tonight. The Colorado Avalanche will face the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The Bolts scorched earth on the Avalanche in Game 3, winning 6-2 on the back of a four-goal second period. Can Colorado respond with a more confi...2022
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• Blue Jackets drop their fifth straight, lose to Islanders 5-2
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• The Stanley Cup Playoffs - Getting Hyped for a Deep Run for the Colorado Avalanche
Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The Colorado Avalanche won their first Presidents’ Trophy since 2001 this season and are expected to make a deep playoff run. With a roster that is expected to contend for a title there is a lot of excitement (and nerves) surrounding this version of the Avalanche. There are different feelings surrounding a title contend...2021
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• Potential versus the past: comparing cup winners to the 2021 Colorado Avalanche
Photo by B Bennett/Getty Images How does this season’s roster stack up against the 1995-96 and 2000-01 Stanley Cup-winning teams? With the NHL and NHLPA agreeing on terms, we’re getting close to having a hockey once again! The hockey world has been buzzing since the offseason began about the roster Colorado General Manager Joe Sakic has assembled. Betting sites and experts alike have pegge...2020
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• Colorado Avalanche collapse defensively, Dallas Stars take Game 2
EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 24: Esa Lindell #23 of the Dallas Stars celebrates after scoring a goal past Pavel Francouz #39 of the Colorado Avalanche during the second period in Game Two of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on August 24, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Penalties played a factor, b...2020
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• How the 2019-20 Colorado Avalanche were assembled: Part 2
Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports How did the 2019-20 Avalanche come to be? Earlier this week, we began the deep dive into how every member of the 2019-20 Colorado Avalanche were brought into the organization. It all began with the trade for Erik Johnson back in February 2011. Part 1 took us through nearly six years of the build - a time period that brought the core of EJ, Nathan MacKinnon, Ga...2020
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