Blue Jackets Season Preview

Because I'm pretty much incapable of anything beyond, "It can't get any worse than last year, can it?", I'm gonna link to the NHL's preview.

Intro

Goalies

Defense

Forwards

Numbers

Schedule

I repeat. It can't get any worse than last year. Can it?

Cuts and stuff...Stuff.

The following players were assigned to Syracuse, the club's American Hockey League affiliate: forwards Andrew Murray, Philippe Dupuis, Petr Pohl, Jeff Szwez, Kevin Jarman; defensemen Dan Smith, Trevor Hendrikx, Darcy Campbell, Jon Landry, Kyle Wharton, Jekabs Redlihs, Andrei Plekhanov and goaltender Adam Munro. Forwards Stefan Legein (Niagara/Ontario Hockey League), Matt Marquardt (Moncton/Quebec Major Junior Hockey League) and defenseman Ben Wright (Lethbridge/Western Hockey League) were assigned to their junior clubs. In addition, defenseman Brian Sipotz was returned to the AHL's Chicago Wolves.

Taken from the Blue Jackets site.

Uh. We've lost two and won one. Right? Or was it lost three and won one? I think it might be the latter. I hate working sometimes. D:

Oh, and some articles of interest.

Jackets Suspend Him (Hi, yes I'm still being petulant and refusing to say his name. :D)

Blue Jackets to Try Zherdev at Centre

I'm excited about this one. Like, really really really excited. Like, I can't even explain. Though it might have a lot to do with the image of Zherdev almost falling off his chair. That's just hilarious.

You know it's going to be a good season...

When the Kings beat the Ducks.

WELCOME TO HOCKEY SEASON EVERYONE! IT'S FINALLY HERE. HO YEAH.

This seemed like good enough news to drag myself out of hiding.

Jackets Sign Michael Peca

I really don't have an opinion on this, since I only know of him by name (Second year fan, remember?). Hopefully it'll bring about some good.

And no. I don't want to talk about him. He is dead to me, 'kay? 'Kay.

Woohoo!

Voracek Signs Three Year Entry Level Contract

Kudos to Bethany for the heads up. I would have completely missed it. I just rock like that.

Nice to see the Jackets are doing something in the offseason.

This is too good to pass up.

Source!

Carolina Hurricanes' centre Eric Staal and younger brother, Pittsburgh Penguins' Jordan Staal, were among 14 people arrested in Cook County, Minnesota Monday after the elder Staal's bachelor party got out of hand.

Both brothers were charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing the legal process, while Jordan was also charged with consumption of alcohol while under 21 years of age. Eric's agent, Rick Curran, said he expected the misdemeanor charges to be reduced or dismissed.

According to a statement released by the Cook County Sheriff's office, after the Sheriff's office received complaints about "screaming, yelling and playing loud music," the group of about 20 was warned "multiple times" before it was ordered to leave the resort by Sheriff's deputies, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper and a U.S. Border Patrol agent at 3 a.m. Monday.

"After leaving the property, the group gathered on Highway 61 and began harassing passing motorists," the Sheriff's office said, at which point 14 members of the group were arrested at approximately 4 a.m. Eric Staal was one of 10 people to spend the night in jail.

Eric Staal scored 30 goals and picked up 40 assists last season while brother Jordan, a Calder trophy finalist, had 29 goals, 13 assists and lead the league in shorthanded goals.
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Ahaha. Um. *snrk*

Uh, yeah.

Jordan: Don't tell Mom. Do NOT tell Mom.
Eric: ...Shit, we're screwed. We can't tell Marc or Jared, they'll run to Mom.
Jordan: ...Call Cam?
Eric: Holy shit, no!

*shot* Ahaha, this has been your daily dose of retarded. XD

EDIT: Oh God.



Source

So, uh, to let you all know I'm not dead. :D

I just have one question.

Is it October yet?

No?

What about September?

Negative on that too?

...Shit.

In other news: Conks! He's been signed! ...By the Pens. Dear Lord. Now, we need to hear news of Juicy, 'kay?

Little things have happened with the Jackets: As in, Svitov and Tollefsen were resigned ages ago and I squeed, because my Norwegian's back. Oh, and Nikolai's best-friend-forever too. So, uh, right. There was other stuff too, but Ole > other stuff. :D

Oh! And schedules are out! Aren't you all happy?! At least we know the season's slowly getting here. D:

Edit: Oh, and I still love Jakub Voracek. :D *wanders off now*

So. My summary of FA so far.

-The Oilers are decimated. Way to go Kevin Lowe.

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This is Chris Drury making a "Oh shit, now I need to hire a bodyguard for the rest of my career in New York." face.

-Chris Drury looks horrid in the Rangers jersey.

-The Jackets grabbed Novotny and Hejda. Adding this to the other four Czechs we already had, we are quickly forming a Czech Mafia (no matter how hard that hurts, Steph, it's true!).

-I still love Jakub Voracek.

-Slava Kozlov is staying in Atlanta!

-The Ducks continue to play the "Whee let's steal our competitor's players! :D" game.

And that's all from me.

Gee, thanks Foote. WE LOVE YOU TOO.

Adam Foote Regrets Going to Columbus

...Well, honestly, after the day I've had, all I have to say to that is "Go the fuck back to Colorado then. We don't need you.".

I think that's it for now. Unless Free Agency really does make me cry and throw things. This hockey off season does not bode well for me.