GDT: Game 45: Columbus at Winnipeg | 1/21 9PM EST

[Robert]

This game should have been a forfeit..... Horrible effort by Columbus... On to the ASG!

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

Looking forward to the ASG weekend.

 

[Robert]

Looking forward to the ASG weekend.

The entire NHL will be there... I was listening to NHL Sat XM today, all of the media boys are checking in tomorrow... It is a big deal, it won't happen in Columbus again for 30 years.

 

[NotWendell]

Looking forward to the ASG weekend.

Bring on the bread and circuses!

 

[jackets4life]

We play like this anytime there's a break upcoming. Specifically, the game before a multi-day break.

Agreed. Furthermore, you could definitely tell which team is playing more inspired hockey. A lot easier to get up for a Wednesday night game when you are 2 points behind the Blackhawks.

 

[Bobcat110]

Seems as if our AAA teams are always in first place or at least doing well... The guys get to Columbus and..... oh, well.

Only since 2012-13 season.

Which was lockout season that we finished tied for 8th in West. Then they both made playoffs last year. Falcons are in first again this year. CBJ probably would have contended this year if it weren't for the ridiculous injuries, but doubt even in healthy scenario that they would've been more than a wild card.

 

[Robert]

Only since 2012-13 season.

Which was lockout season that we finished tied for 8th in West. Then made both made playoffs last year. Falcons are in first again this year. CBJ probably would have contended this year if it weren't for the ridiculous injuries, but doubt even in healthy scenario that they would've been more than a wild card.

I remember the Crunch days too.....

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

I remember the Crunch days too.....

With Springfield being one of the teams rumored to be sold and moved in the big AHL shakeup, anyone think we wind up back in Syracuse AHL affiliate-wise?

 

[CBJWerenski8]

I still believe in this team long term. The injuries early is what put us under, and everyone above us getting hot after was a recipe for disaster. Hopefully they use this season as motivation next year and we can spring forward like the Isles.

 

[Bobcat110]

I remember the Crunch days too.....

I do too... a couple of playoff seasons, but mostly mediocre

 

[SuperGenius]

Why not let young guns develops and cbj get a lower pick on a lost season?

You don't develop when you chase the puck for sixty seconds at a time roughly 15-20 times a game.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

NHL Blue Jackets ‏@BlueJacketsNHL 3m3 minutes ago

#CBJ coach Todd Richards said Sergei Bobrovsky has a lower body injury. He will be evaluated tomorrow.

 

[Bobcat110]

With Springfield being one of the teams rumored to be sold and moved in the big AHL shakeup, anyone think we wind up back in Syracuse AHL affiliate-wise?

Not sure of a benefit. Still 7 hour drive...less flight options.

It still depends on ownership I guess. CBJ don't want a minor league owner telling them how to develop their players. So, if new owner of Springfield is going to fuss about callups, they would need to look elsewhere. Does Syracuse have a new owner? Thought he butted heads with CBJ.

 

[Sweech]

14 shots on goal in 1st period, 2 PP's and can't beat a rookie goalie.

I swear, **** like this only happens to the Blue Jackets. It's infuriating and hilarious at the same time.

Games like this rip away all hope I have of this team going on a run.

Here's to hoping the team and Bob build on that huge 2 on 1 stop at the end. I'm tired of this team floating around .500
Win and win NOW.

Not just Blue Jackets. Ask any Blackhawks fan how they feel about Hutchinson. They're 16-7-1 at home and 3 of those 7 home losses are because of Hutchinson.

You guys are my second favourite team and I'm not sure whether I should root for you to make a crazy late playoff push or tank for a miracle draw in the McDavid sweepstakes. Once your injuries get better you're probably too good to tank, so playoffs it is!

 

[ca5150]

The entire NHL will be there... I was listening to NHL Sat XM today, all of the media boys are checking in tomorrow... It is a big deal, it won't happen in Columbus again for 30 years.

Or longer....Detroit is one of the class of the NHL and the last time they had it was 1980

 

[ca5150]

With Springfield being one of the teams rumored to be sold and moved in the big AHL shakeup, anyone think we wind up back in Syracuse AHL affiliate-wise?

If they moved to Cleveland, I would forgo my Jacket season tickets and just go watch them instead

 

[GoJackets1]

What a terrible game we played. I only watched the second period, and saw maybe 2 completed passes.

 

[Robert]

With Springfield being one of the teams rumored to be sold and moved in the big AHL shakeup, anyone think we wind up back in Syracuse AHL affiliate-wise?

No.... not sure why but there is bad blood looming from the break up.... I doubt we ever have a feeder team in the Cuse again..

 

[Bobcat110]

The entire NHL will be there... I was listening to NHL Sat XM today, all of the media boys are checking in tomorrow... It is a big deal, it won't happen in Columbus again for 30 years.

I've enjoyed listening to the guys on XM getting excited for this weekend. Unfortunately, I feel like a majority of Columbus area doesn't have a clue how big a deal this is. 400 media passes. Broadcast to 150 countries. More Billion and millionaires than this city's ever seen. Most of Columbus will be more concerned getting a seat in horseshoeon Saturday.

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

If they moved to Cleveland, I would forgo my Jacket season tickets and just go watch them instead

Falcons franchise probably won't move to Cleveland, but there have been rumors of the CBJ affiliating with the Monsters.

There likely wouldn't be any issues with the ownership complaining about how the Jackets develop the players. The Avs run the entire hockey ops here now and the ownership likes it that way (less paychecks to sign).

Other cities that would be good for close travel are Cincy and Indy (not sure if either city has ownership seriously looking at the AHL).

 

[Sore Loser]

If they moved to Cleveland, I would forgo my Jacket season tickets and just go watch them instead

Tell us how you really feel, for a change. /sarcasm

Edited for my better side

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

No.... not sure why but there is bad blood looming from the break up.... I doubt we ever have a feeder team in the Cuse again..

I seem to recall the Crunch beat writer having a somewhat petulant attitude towards the Jackets.

 

[Robert]

Not just Blue Jackets ask any Blackhawks fan how they feel about Hutchinson. They're 16-7-1 at home and 3 of those 7 home losses are because of Hutchinson.

You guys are my second favourite team and I'm not sure whether I should root for you to make a crazy late playoff push or tank for a miracle draw in the McDavid sweepstakes. Once you're injuries get better you're probably too good to tank, so playoffs it is!

There is always a chance but the Jackets are not making the playoffs... it was close to being over at Thanksgiving... But then the December run of 10-1-2 (or whatever) put them back in but they tanked again in January.... Next year...

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

Tell us how you really feel, for a change. /sarcasm

Edited for my better side

Heck, I live in Cleveland and I would still go to Jackets games.

 

[Sweech]

There is always a chance but the Jackets are not making the playoffs... it was close to being over at Thanksgiving... But then the December run of 10-1-2 (or whatever) put them back in but they tanked again in January.... Next year...

Well...I think the East kind of sucks so...I'm saying there's a chance.