Guys, what a great season. Beyond expectations.
They weren't given much of a chance, but look where they are are - and where they're going.
We all know how this started, even before puck drop in October. R.I.P. Johnny Hockey.
Then Laine starts some BS (pt 1), and gets traded - good on GMDW to get ahead of this, and not make it drag out into the regular season.
Next, captain Boone goes down with an injury that saw him miss the majority of the season.
So even before game 1 they're starting without their top line from the season prior.
What do they do? Coach Evason instills a fantastic work ethic and the notion they are team - no more individual glamour shots in their stalls, and constant references to playing like a Blue Jacket. Love it.
Sean Monahan gets to work early, and gels with some of the Russians. Unfortunately had to miss some time, but came back strong.
The young guys start to establish themselves (KJ, Fantilli) and they set some starts to their careers.
Mateychuk gets the call up, and performs admirably. Solid D, with a touch of offence.
Zach, what else can be said about him.....a career year, and carried this team. Should be the Norris winner. He just became a superstar, and his domination was worth the price of admission.
Olivier confirms he's a bona-fide NHL player; providing scoring punch (18 goals) and also real punches. Dude is the best fighter in the NHL easily, didn't lose one fight this year.
Elvis turned it around, and became more of a team player - destroy this all you want, but he did. I hope he's back next year.
The rollercoaster they took us on, damn - they looked like champions some games (especially the last few games) and some games, welllllll....they couldn't score a damn goal for several games.
Memorable games for me:
- beating the Penguins in Pittsburgh for the first time in forever!
- witnessing them beat Toronto live, in Toronto
- crazy 7-6 W against Tampa in November
- Elvis with the game of his life against NJ, when he made some unbeleiveable saves
- THE game of of the year; the outdoor game! That was a complete experience to witness live, so glad to have been a part of it and show the hockey world how passionate Blue Jackets fans are
- the other crazy 7-6 game, against the Canucks in March
Yeah, there were some lowlights too, but overall this season was a success. They were slated to pick top 5 again for the draft, and ended up being the last team officially eliminated.
Kudos to these guys. Not sure who will be back next season, but I trust GMDW to make the right moves.
A great time for the CBJ.
They weren't given much of a chance, but look where they are are - and where they're going.
We all know how this started, even before puck drop in October. R.I.P. Johnny Hockey.
Then Laine starts some BS (pt 1), and gets traded - good on GMDW to get ahead of this, and not make it drag out into the regular season.
Next, captain Boone goes down with an injury that saw him miss the majority of the season.
So even before game 1 they're starting without their top line from the season prior.
What do they do? Coach Evason instills a fantastic work ethic and the notion they are team - no more individual glamour shots in their stalls, and constant references to playing like a Blue Jacket. Love it.
Sean Monahan gets to work early, and gels with some of the Russians. Unfortunately had to miss some time, but came back strong.
The young guys start to establish themselves (KJ, Fantilli) and they set some starts to their careers.
Mateychuk gets the call up, and performs admirably. Solid D, with a touch of offence.
Zach, what else can be said about him.....a career year, and carried this team. Should be the Norris winner. He just became a superstar, and his domination was worth the price of admission.
Olivier confirms he's a bona-fide NHL player; providing scoring punch (18 goals) and also real punches. Dude is the best fighter in the NHL easily, didn't lose one fight this year.
Elvis turned it around, and became more of a team player - destroy this all you want, but he did. I hope he's back next year.
The rollercoaster they took us on, damn - they looked like champions some games (especially the last few games) and some games, welllllll....they couldn't score a damn goal for several games.
Memorable games for me:
- beating the Penguins in Pittsburgh for the first time in forever!
- witnessing them beat Toronto live, in Toronto
- crazy 7-6 W against Tampa in November
- Elvis with the game of his life against NJ, when he made some unbeleiveable saves
- THE game of of the year; the outdoor game! That was a complete experience to witness live, so glad to have been a part of it and show the hockey world how passionate Blue Jackets fans are
- the other crazy 7-6 game, against the Canucks in March
Yeah, there were some lowlights too, but overall this season was a success. They were slated to pick top 5 again for the draft, and ended up being the last team officially eliminated.
Kudos to these guys. Not sure who will be back next season, but I trust GMDW to make the right moves.
A great time for the CBJ.
