2013/2014 Columbus Blue Jackets

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Mar 4, 2014 10:21am
Well, we can count Kesler out; sounds like he wouldn't waive his NTC to come to Columbus. Guess the rift between him and Umberger is a big one.

http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Ryan+Kesler+Canucks+best+bargaining+chip/9574518/story.html

Portzline has an article up about the deadline: http://bluejacketsxtra.dispatch.com/content/blogs/puck-rakers/2014/03/a-murky-read.html
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Mar 4, 2014 4:05pm
I'm hoping they can move Gaborik for a good return.

Kesler isn't going to come here. He likes to ride coat tails. He wants to ride Cindy Crosby's, just like he rode the Sedins.
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Mar 4, 2014 7:43pm
Good start...Jackets up 3-0 after the first.
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Mar 4, 2014 9:34pm
Great win on a back and back
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sportchampps
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Mar 4, 2014 9:40pm
Please don't trade Anisimov or Johansen. I'm glad Kesler turned the trade down if we would have given up one of those two. Kesler is older and a fading star while those two are young and getting much better.
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Mar 4, 2014 10:24pm
sportchampps;1587056 wrote:Please don't trade Anisimov or Johansen.
Johansen is as untouchable as Bob. And you can throw Jenner on that list.

Hopefully they find a good buyer for Gaborik. I saw where the kings and the Bruins are high on him. The CBJ need D help.
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Mar 5, 2014 1:23pm
Gaborik is out the door. A couple picks and a throwaway in return.
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Mar 5, 2014 1:27pm
And cap space for another move. Looks for a RW to get moved for D. Atkinson?
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Mar 5, 2014 3:01pm
They picked up Nich Shultz (who stinks) from Edmonton. They didn't get any better or any worse today and picked up some draft picks.
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Mar 5, 2014 5:48pm
I'm good with what they did today. The core of this team is clicking very well right now.
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Mar 8, 2014 10:08pm
Big loss in Chicago but up 1-0 late in Nashville in a great hockey game.
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Mar 8, 2014 10:20pm
Red hot arty party and the shutout by Bob. 1-0 onto Dallas
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Mar 9, 2014 11:07am
The Eastern conference race is so tight right now. Six teams within 2 points of the last wild card spot (Philadelphia 73, NYR 72, Detroit 71, Columbus 71, Washington 70, NJ 69).
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Mar 9, 2014 3:11pm
gorocks99;1588235 wrote:The Eastern conference race is so tight right now. Six teams within 2 points of the last wild card spot (Philadelphia 73, NYR 72, Detroit 71, Columbus 71, Washington 70, NJ 69).
As of today, chances at a playoff spot based on schedule, assuming Pittsburgh, Boston, Tampa Bay and Montreal are locks...

New York: 79.4%
Philadelphia 72.3%
Toronto: 69.8%
Detroit: 64%
Columbus: 60.4%
New Jersey: 38.2%
Washington: 14.2%
Ottawa: 8.6%

This puts the CBJ at the 9-seed. However, in reality, any chance to advance is going to mean trying to get the 6th or better. Boston and Pittsburgh are going to whip anyone in a first round series...
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Mar 9, 2014 3:27pm
Columbus jumped ahead of Detroit today after the Rangers beat them in regulation. They are sitting in a wildcard spot because of regulation wins.
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Mar 10, 2014 9:46am
In Dallas tonight who will be looking for payback. Detroit Wednesday in nwa
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Mar 10, 2014 3:05pm
With McAHLinney in goal
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Mar 10, 2014 3:38pm
Probably a smart call to rest Bob tonight, keep him fresh for the game against Detroit tomorrow. Tim Thomas will be in net for the Stars.
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Mar 10, 2014 4:01pm
TedSheckler;1588615 wrote:With McAHLinney in goal
McMonday
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Mar 10, 2014 8:54pm
Game stopped after a Dallas player collapsed on the bench, they say he is conscious now though.
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Mar 10, 2014 8:56pm
It is Perverley.
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Mar 10, 2014 8:58pm
Saying he will be ok, according to the Dallas coach.
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Mar 10, 2014 9:06pm
Crazy situation.
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Mar 10, 2014 9:14pm
Game is postponed until a later date.
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Mar 10, 2014 9:18pm
Why would they cancel the game? Not to be insensitive, but things happen in sports all the time. Catastrophic injuries. Rarely do games get completely postponed. Stopped for a long while, maybe. Not cancelled.