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Reviewing Our Roster Prediction Halfway Through the Preseason
Today we’re taking a look at our way-too-early roster predictions (made in July). Let’s adjust those predictions based on how training camp has gone so far. While there aren’t any big changes at the top, there are some surprises here. Man, how time flies. It seems like we’ve been building up to hockey all summer, […] Reviewing Our Roster Prediction Halfway Through the Preseason - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Union and Blue Sep 29, 2023
Columbus Blue Jackets Claim Spencer Martin off of Waivers
The Blue Jackets added to their goaltending depth on Friday by claiming goaltender Spencer Martin off of waivers from the Vancouver Canucks. Originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third round (#63 overall) at the 2013 NHL Draft, Martin has struggled to find footing at the NHL level full-time. He’s spent the last […] Columbus Blue Jackets Claim Spencer Martin off of Waivers - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Union and Blue Sep 29, 2023
Five Reasons the Blue Jackets Won’t Make the Playoffs
This week we’re taking a dive into a two-part series, discussing why the Blue Jackets will – or will not – make the playoffs this season. I find it’s always better to break the bad news first. In this series, we’ll start by covering some of the potential pitfalls for this team, that could prevent […] Five Reasons the Blue Jackets Won’t Make the Playoffs - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Union and Blue Sep 28, 2023
How Does Mark Recchi Affect the CBJ Power-Play?
After Mark Recchi was brought in this week as an assistant coach, to run the forward group and the power-play; a lot of fans of teams from his previous stops have been critical of the hiring. Are their concerns merited? After a Hall-of-Fame NHL career, Recchi retired as a Stanley Cup champion in 2011. He […] How Does Mark Recchi Affect the CBJ Power-Play? - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Union and Blue Sep 27, 2023
Emil Bemstrom Scores Twice, Jackets Lose 3-2 in St Louis
The Columbus Blue Jackets faced off against the St Louis Blues last night, in their third game of the NHL preseason. The young Jacket squad played a solid game against a veteran-laden St Louis lineup; but ultimately came up short despite two goals from Emil Bemstrom. The St Louis lineup was loaded with talent; including […] Emil Bemstrom Scores Twice, Jackets Lose 3-2 in St Louis - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Union and Blue Sep 26, 2023
Blue Jackets Hire Mark Recchi as Assistant Coach: Reaction
The Blue Jackets made a big alteration to their coaching staff on Monday, hiring veteran Mark Recchi as assistant coach. He’ll join head coach Pascal Vincent and fellow assistant Steve McCarthy behind the CBJ bench. Recchi is a veteran of 1652 games played in the NHL, scoring 577 goals and 956 assists (1,533 points) in […] Blue Jackets Hire Mark Recchi as Assistant Coach: Reaction - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Union and Blue Sep 25, 2023
Blue Jackets Split Preseason Home and Home Series With Penguins
The preseason got under way this weekend, with the Jackets playing a split squat home-and-home series with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. First, the Jackets sent a team to Pittsburgh to face the Penguins in the afternoon. It wasn’t a strong group, but it was still full of NHLers such as Jack Roslovic, Cole Sillinger, […] Blue Jackets Split Preseason Home and Home Series With Penguins - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Union and Blue Sep 22, 2023
Five Bold Predictions for the 2023-24 Columbus Blue Jackets
This week in our Friday Feature, we’re getting bold. Five times, in fact, with our five bold predictions for the 2023-24 Columbus Blue Jackets. After a year where the team finished 31st in the overall standings, the season begins with a lot of new hope. They’ll have a new head coach, revamped their defense, and even […] Five Bold Predictions for the 2023-24 Columbus Blue Jackets - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Union and Blue Sep 21, 2023
Columbus Blue Jackets: Six Players At Risk of Losing Their Spots
Yesterday, we touched on six top prospects and their odds of making the Columbus Blue Jackets ahead of the season opener. Today, we’ll look at six players at risk of losing their jobs at training camp. We’ll kick things off with probably the most contentious of our choices: center Jack Roslovic. It’s not that he’s […] Columbus Blue Jackets: Six Players At Risk of Losing Their Spots - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Union and Blue Sep 20, 2023
Paul Bissonnette Was Right About Babcock, And We Should Thank Him
Now that the dust has begun to settle on the Mike Babcock explosion in Columbus, it’s time to move ahead and focus on the season. But we have one final piece of business to take care of. We owe an apology to Paul Bissonnette and the Spittin Chiclets podcast. When they broke the news of […] Paul Bissonnette Was Right About Babcock, And We Should Thank Him - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Union and Blue Sep 20, 2023
Six Top Prospects Who Might Make the Columbus Blue Jackets
Training camp starts this morning for teams around the NHL. The Blue Jackets will have off-ice testing and physicals today, with on-ice drills kicking off tomorrow. With 73 players attending training camp this month, there is a lot to work through for the club as they work to build a 23 man roster before the […] Six Top Prospects Who Might Make the Columbus Blue Jackets - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Union and Blue Sep 19, 2023
Blue Jackets Officially Introduce Pascal Vincent as Head Coach
The Columbus Blue Jackets turned a page in their history books on Monday by announcing Pascal Vincent as the tenth full-time head coach in franchise history. He will take over a team that enters the year with hopes of improving upon a 31st place finish last season. Vincent replaces Mike Babcock, who resigned on Sunday […] Blue Jackets Officially Introduce Pascal Vincent as Head Coach - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Union and Blue Sep 18, 2023
Blaming Columbus Blue Jacket Players for Babcock Fallout is Unfair
The failed hiring – and eventual resignation – of Mike Babcock as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, falls directly at the feet of team management and ownership. Regardless which side you agree with; blaming Columbus Blue Jacket players for the Babcock fallout is unfair. If you were able to sit through the team’s […] Blaming Columbus Blue Jacket Players for Babcock Fallout is Unfair - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Union and Blue Sep 18, 2023
The Mike Babcock Experiment in Columbus Has Failed
The Mike Babcock experiment is over: he has resigned as the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 5th line saw Babcock come and go before the season even started. For a franchise that put an emphasis on finding the right head coach to get the franchise back into the postseason, it sure seems […] The Mike Babcock Experiment in Columbus Has Failed - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Union and Blue Sep 18, 2023
Blue Jacket Prospects Win Traverse City Tournament: Who Stood Out?
The Blue Jackets sent a stacked prospects team to the annual Traverse City Prospects Tournament this weekend, helping them to a 2-1-0 record, good enough to win the whole thing. It wasn’t a perfect weekend, but they were good enough to get the job done. On Thursday, they kicked off the tournament against prospects from […] Blue Jacket Prospects Win Traverse City Tournament: Who Stood Out? - Union and Blue - Union and Blue - A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
