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NHL Network recently came out with one of their off-season pieces on the top 20 at each position in the league, with this one being the top 20 defenseman. Two things should have stood out to Columbus Blue Jacket fans: the inclusion of Zach Werenski at 13 and the exclusion of his first pairing partner […] READ MORE
The analytics have spoken, and they are telling all of the pessimistic Blue Jackets fans to stop complaining and enjoy an historic season. READ MORE
We’ve now reached the halfway point for all teams in the National Hockey League. There has been exciting storylines and great individual performances during the season. Through these contenders for awards have started to emerge. Last Word on Hockey has made their picks for each, and here are the Norris Trophy choices. The Vezina Trophy […] READ MORE
This is the third installment of Last Word on Hockey’s five-part series breaking down the top 50 personalities in the hockey world during 2016. They were picked based on skill, accomplishments, notoriety, or compelling narratives. If you missed the first part, you can read it here. The second part can also be found here. The third part […] READ MORE
Most hockey writers don’t know how to write about this season’s Columbus Blue Jacket squad. Perhaps it’s a result of an admittedly dismal 15-year record. Maybe it’s simply an unchecked sense of hockey elitism run rampant. Likely, it’s a bit of both, mixed with hesitance to risk the besmirching of an image of legitimacy that […] READ MORE
While the Olympics are in full swing, with people’s nationalistic fever high, the inaugural World Cup of Hockey is glimmering in the distance. With the fall event approaching, Team USA coach John Tortorella faces a difficult decision. Who will start in goal? Team USA Goalie Conflict Tortorella possesses three highly capable netminders on his roster, Jonathan […] READ MORE
Earlier this week news broke that the Columbus Blue Jackets had finally signed a free agent going into the 2016-17 season. For the long-time fans, there isn’t much hope that free agency is going to offer anything of significance to the organization. However, Sam Gagner could very well be an absolute steal for a franchise that […] READ MORE
Editor’s Note: The following article is in collaboration with Sean Merz The time of year where teams start to make moves to turn themselves into contenders, fill needs, and send players packing is fast approaching. This is a period of time that the Columbus Blue Jackets need to tread in lightly, and make the right […] READ MORE
Craig Hartsburg, associate head coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has announced his retirement from coaching today. This is not only a loss for the Blue Jackets organization, but for the sport of hockey as well as he is a great character and coach in the sport. Craig Hartsburg Retires From Coaching Hartsburg came to […] READ MORE
With the 2015-16 season finally wrapped up, and closed out against Chicago last night at Nationwide Arena, many fans are looking to the future of a very promising Columbus Blue Jackets squad. There is the negative that they missed the playoffs again and underperformed for the expectations set by the end of the 2014-15 season. However, […] READ MORE
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I make beer, I drink beer, I write beer, I think beer.
Homebrewer, craft beer industry professional and all around beer enthusiast.