27-4-2019 CBS Head Coach praises Kaedan Korczak
Columbus Blue Jackets head coach CBS Head Coach has praised young defenseman Kaedan Korczak in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Kaedan Korczak has played 76 games with Kelowna Rockets this season, collecting 26+50=76 with 38 PIM.


27-4-2019 Boone Jenner resumes full training.
Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner has resumed full training after his ankle injury.

27-4-2019 Andrew Peeke resumes full training.
Cleveland Monsters defenseman Andrew Peeke has resumed full training after his injury.

28-4-2019 Playoff series preview
Philadelphia Flyers will start at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Eastern conference semifinals. On paper, the Philadelphia Flyers seem to have a slight advantage over the Columbus Blue Jackets and could very well win the series.

Philadelphia Flyers injuries:

Columbus Blue Jackets injuries:

Prediction: Philadelphia Flyers wins the series 4-0.



26-4-2019 CBS Head Coach praises Case McCarthy
Columbus Blue Jackets head coach CBS Head Coach has praised young defenseman Case McCarthy in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Case McCarthy has played 27 games with Boston University this season, collecting 8+15=23 with 11 PIM.


24-4-2019 CBS Head Coach praises Marshall Warren
Columbus Blue Jackets head coach CBS Head Coach has praised young defenseman Marshall Warren in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Marshall Warren has played 27 games with Harvard this season, collecting 9+16=25 with 10 PIM.


24-4-2019 CBS Head Coach praises Victor Soderstom
Columbus Blue Jackets head coach CBS Head Coach has praised young defenseman Victor Soderstom in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Victor Soderstom has played 57 games with Brynas IF Gävle this season, collecting 17+35=52 with 48 PIM.


25-4-2019 NHL nominates players for NHL Awards
The NHL has released the annual list of award nominees. For each category in which the winner is voted, there are three nominees. The annual NHL Awards Ceremony is held right after the Stanley Cup Finals.

Here are the candidates for season 2018-19:

Jack Adams Award
1. CGY Head Coach, Calgary Flames
2. PHI Fred Shero, Philadelphia Flyers
3. TOR Head Coach, Toronto Maple Leafs
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success

Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Nick Merkley, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Michael McLeod, Tampa Bay Lightning
3. Michael Dal Colle, New York Rangers
Annual award given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League

Hart Memorial Trophy
1. Jamie Benn, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets
3. Connor McDavid, Dallas Stars
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets
2. William Karlsson, St. Louis Blues
3. Jonathan Drouin, Montreal Canadiens
Annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability

James Norris Memorial Trophy
1. Jake Muzzin, Los Angeles Kings
2. Torey Krug, New Jersey Devils
3. Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets
Annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position

Frank J. Selke Trophy
1. Logan Shaw, Philadelphia Flyers
2. Sonny Milano, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Milan Lucic, Edmonton Oilers
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game



22-4-2019 Boone Jenner resumes light training.
Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner has resumed light training after his ankle injury and is listed day to day.

22-4-2019 Andrew Peeke resumes light training.
Cleveland Monsters defenseman Andrew Peeke has resumed light training after his injury and is listed day to day.

21-4-2019 CBS Head Coach praises Ryan Suzuki
Columbus Blue Jackets head coach CBS Head Coach has praised young center Ryan Suzuki in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Ryan Suzuki has played 72 games with Barrie Colts this season, collecting 39+48=87 with 23 PIM.


21-4-2019 Playoff news
Columbus Blue Jackets have won their series against the Washington Capitals. They have been awarded $1,000,000 as prize money.

19-4-2019 Zac Dalpe frustrated
Columbus Blue Jackets center Zac Dalpe feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Canada, Zac Dalpe was originally drafted to the NHL by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2nd round of the 2008 entry draft. He has appeared in 135 NHL games during his career, notching 12 goals and adding 12 assists along with 25 penalty minutes. The 29 year old center has played 7 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, totalling 0+0=0 with 2 PIM. He has also played 62 games with the Cleveland Monsters this season, totalling 12+20=32 with 12 PIM.


19-4-2019 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Nick Cousins is looking steady with 3 points in 4 games last week. Nick Foligno is looking steady with 4 points in 4 games last week. Cam Atkinson is looking steady with 3 points in 4 games last week. Seth Jones is looking steady with 3 points in 4 games last week. Zach Werenski is looking good with a 3 game point scoring streak with 1 game goalstreak. Artemi Panarin is looking steady with 3 points in 4 games last week. Sonny Milano is looking steady with 3 points in 4 games last week. Oliver Bjorkstrand is looking steady with 3 points in 4 games last week. Jamie Benn is looking steady with 4 points in 4 games last week. Scott Hartnell is looking steady with 4 points in 4 games last week.

Who's cold

Nick Merkley has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. David Savard has played 20 games without a goal. Joonas Korpisalo hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Jordan Schroeder has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Joshua Anderson has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Markus Hannikainen has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Vitali Abramov has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Ian Cole has been a healthy scratch in his last five games.

Trainer's room

Boone Jenner remains sidelined with ankle injury.



18-4-2019 CBS Head Coach praises Walter Flower
Columbus Blue Jackets head coach CBS Head Coach has praised young defenseman Walter Flower in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Walter Flower has played 75 games with Halifax Mooseheads this season, collecting 14+23=37 with 38 PIM.


18-4-2019 Columbus Blue Jackets players selected to World Championships
World Championships in icehockey are about to start. The following players from Columbus Blue Jackets have been selected to represent their countries:

-Elvis Merzlikins (LAT)


15-4-2019 Daniel Zaar frustrated
Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Daniel Zaar feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Sweden, Daniel Zaar was originally drafted to the NHL by the Winnipeg Jets in the 6th round of the 2012 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 24 year old right wing has not yet played for the Columbus Blue Jackets this season. He has played 82 games with the Cleveland Monsters this season, totalling 10+11=21 with 6 PIM.


14-4-2019 Justin Scott resumes full training.
Cleveland Monsters center Justin Scott has resumed full training after his head injury.

13-4-2019 Zac Dalpe frustrated
Columbus Blue Jackets center Zac Dalpe feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Canada, Zac Dalpe was originally drafted to the NHL by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2nd round of the 2008 entry draft. He has appeared in 135 NHL games during his career, notching 12 goals and adding 12 assists along with 25 penalty minutes. The 29 year old center has played 7 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, totalling 0+0=0 with 2 PIM. He has also played 62 games with the Cleveland Monsters this season, totalling 12+20=32 with 12 PIM.


13-4-2019 Markus Hannikainen frustrated
Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Markus Hannikainen feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Finland, Markus Hannikainen, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 73 NHL games during his career, notching 8 goals and adding 11 assists along with 55 penalty minutes. The 26 year old right wing has played 59 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, totalling 7+10=17 with 49 PIM. He has also played 13 games with the Cleveland Monsters this season, totalling 2+1=3 with 10 PIM.


13-4-2019 Doyle Somerby frustrated
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Doyle Somerby feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of USA, Doyle Somerby was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 5th round of the 2012 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 24 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Columbus Blue Jackets this season. He has played 82 games with the Cleveland Monsters this season, totalling 4+14=18 with 24 PIM.


12-4-2019 Vladislav Gavrikov frustrated
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Russia, Vladislav Gavrikov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Winnipeg Jets in the 6th round of the 2015 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 23 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Columbus Blue Jackets this season. He has played 82 games with the Cleveland Monsters this season, totalling 3+4=7 with 16 PIM.


12-4-2019 Justin Scott frustrated
Columbus Blue Jackets center Justin Scott feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Canada, Justin Scott, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 23 year old center has not yet played for the Columbus Blue Jackets this season. He has played 64 games with the Cleveland Monsters this season, totalling 4+13=17 with 16 PIM.


12-4-2019 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

Nick Cousins has lost his sights and is now 20 games without a goal. Sergei Bobrovsky has been chilly and allowed 7 goals in 1 games. Nick Foligno has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Cam Atkinson has lost his sights and is now 10 games without a goal. Seth Jones has played 22 games without a goal. Zach Werenski has played 10 games without a goal. David Savard has played 16 games without a goal. Jordan Schroeder has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Joshua Anderson has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Markus Hannikainen has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Sonny Milano has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Vitali Abramov has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Frans Nielsen is sliding on a 16 game streak without registering a single point. Ian Cole has been a healthy scratch in his last five games.

Trainer's room

Boone Jenner remains sidelined with ankle injury.



9-4-2019 Justin Scott resumes light training.
Cleveland Monsters center Justin Scott has resumed light training after his head injury and is listed day to day.

8-4-2019 Team captain meets with Markus Nutivaara
Team captain Nick Foligno called a short meeting with Markus Nutivaara after practice today to discuss some issues that have affected his play. I have to take the brunt of this, said Markus Nutivaara as he left the ice. My play has not been up to snuff and if I'm not contributing more, I have to work harder.

9-4-2019 Playoff series preview
Columbus Blue Jackets will start at home against the Washington Capitals in the first round clash. On paper, both the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Washington Capitals seem pretty equal and should play a tight series.

Columbus Blue Jackets injuries: Boone Jenner remains sidelined with ankle injury.

Washington Capitals injuries:

Prediction: Washington Capitals wins the series 4-3.



7-4-2019 Blake Siebenaler frustrated
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Blake Siebenaler feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of USA, Blake Siebenaler was originally drafted to the NHL by the Winnipeg Jets in the 3rd round of the 2014 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 23 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Columbus Blue Jackets this season. He has played 82 games with the Cleveland Monsters this season, totalling 5+5=10 with 6 PIM.


7-4-2019 CBS Head Coach praises Kaedan Korczak
Columbus Blue Jackets head coach CBS Head Coach has praised young defenseman Kaedan Korczak in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Kaedan Korczak has played 76 games with Kelowna Rockets this season, collecting 26+50=76 with 38 PIM.


5-4-2019 Joonas Korpisalo speaks up.
Joonas Korpisalo is disappointed in the team tactics after averaging. He wants more icetime.

5-4-2019 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Alexander Wennberg is looking steady with 3 points in 4 games last week. Artemi Panarin is looking steady with 3 points in 4 games last week. Oliver Bjorkstrand is looking steady with 3 points in 4 games last week. Marko Dano is looking good with a 3 game point scoring streak with 3 game goalstreak.

Who's cold

Nick Cousins has lost his sights and is now 18 games without a goal. Sergei Bobrovsky has been chilly and allowed 4 goals in 1 games. Cam Atkinson has lost his sights and is now 8 games without a goal. Jack Johnson has played 32 games without a goal. Seth Jones has played 20 games without a goal. David Savard has played 14 games without a goal. Jordan Schroeder has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Joshua Anderson has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Markus Hannikainen has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Vitali Abramov has lost his sights and is now 20 games without a goal. Frans Nielsen is down on his game pulling a 14 game streak without registering a single point. Ian Cole has been a healthy scratch in his last five games.

Trainer's room

Boone Jenner remains sidelined with ankle injury.



4-4-2019 Otso Rantakari frustrated
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Otso Rantakari feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Finland, Otso Rantakari, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 82 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 11 assists along with 43 penalty minutes. The 25 year old defenseman has played 74 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, totalling 0+11=11 with 43 PIM.


3-4-2019 Andrew Peeke injured.
Andrew Peeke of Cleveland Monsters suffered injury during tonights minorleague game against the Belleville Senators. He is expected to be sidelined for almost a month . This is the same injury I had as a junior. Not too serious, but it needs some time to heal, he said from the locker room after being helped off the ice.

1-4-2019 Ian Cole speaks up.
Ian Cole is disappointed in the team tactics after having not played in the last five games. He wants more icetime.

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