First-period special-teams goals by Nash, Huselius propel Blue Jackets over StarsNovember 19th, 2009 Nash, Huselius lead Blue Jackets past StarsDALLAS — Rick Nash scored on a power play and Kristian Huselius added a short-handed goal in the final seconds of the fight-filled opening period, sending the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Huselius and Raffi Torres added goals during a 5-minute power play in the second period, Steve Mason made 24 saves, and the Blue Jackets went on to win their third straight and improve to 6-1-1 in their last eight games.
Report warns that Columbus Blue Jackets need new tax revenue or other solution to stem lossesNovember 5th, 2009 Report: Columbus Blue Jackets need financial fixCOLUMBUS, Ohio — A new report warns that Columbus may have trouble holding on to the NHL's Blue Jackets because the club has been losing $12 million per year. The report released Thursday by the Columbus Chamber offers options for strengthening the team's financial position, such as new taxes or fees.
Raffi Torres scores 2 easy 2nd-period goals, leads Blue Jackets past Thrashers 4-3November 5th, 2009 Torres, Blue Jackets edge Thrashers 4-3ATLANTA — Raffi Torres scored two uncontested second-period goals and the Columbus Blue Jackets held off the Atlanta Thrashers 4-3 on Thursday night. The Thrashers, coming off road wins at Ottawa and Montreal, lost for the fourth time in five home games.
Flames-Stars SumsNovember 4th, 2009 Flames-Stars Sums
Calgary 0 1 1 1—3Dallas 0 0 2 0—2First Period_None. Penalties_Conroy, Cal (tripping), 1:57; Neal, Dal (boarding), 8:16; Dawes, Cal (tripping), 11:51; Pardy, Cal (hooking), 16:28; Bouwmeester, Cal (cross-checking), 17:36; Dallas bench, served by Brunnstrom (too many men), 19:39.
Crosby scores shootout winner, Penguins rally to beat Blue Jackets 4-3October 30th, 2009 Crosby lifts Pens past Blue Jackets in shootoutCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Pittsburgh scored twice in the final 3 minutes of regulation to tie it and Sidney Crosby had the only goal in the shootout to lead the Penguins to a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night. Brent Johnson stopped 29 shots before the shootout, then stymied Antoine Vermette, Rick Nash and Kristian Huselius in the tiebreaker.
Blue Jackets-Oilers SumsOctober 22nd, 2009 Blue Jackets-Oilers Sums
Columbus 2 2 0—4Edmonton 1 2 3—6First Period_1, Edmonton, Gagner 4 (Penner, Hemsky), :58. 2, Columbus, Huselius 3 (Voracek, Vermette), 16:02.
Blue Jackets-Flames SumsOctober 20th, 2009 Blue Jackets-Flames Sums
Columbus 1 2 0—3Calgary 3 1 2—6First Period_1, Calgary, Langkow 2 (Bouwmeester, Bourque), 2:42. 2, Calgary, Glencross 4 (Conroy, Iginla), 3:57.
Columbus Blue Jackets sign defenseman Kris Russell to 3-year contract extensionOctober 17th, 2009 Jackets sign Russell for 3 more yearsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Kris Russell to a three-year contract extension that will keep him with the club through the 2012-13 season. General manager Scott Howson announced the contract just minutes before the Blue Jackets hosted the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.
Blue Jackets-Sharks SumsOctober 9th, 2009 Blue Jackets-Sharks Sums
Columbus 1 1 1—3San Jose 0 4 2—6First Period_1, Columbus, Nash 1 (Huselius, Vermette), 12:08. Penalties_Klesla, Clm (tripping), :36; Heatley, SJ (hooking), 1:41; Columbus bench, served by Torres (too many men), 4:08; Methot, Clm (cross-checking), 13:33.
Blue Jackets-Bruins SumsSeptember 26th, 2009 Blue Jackets-Bruins Sums
Columbus 1 0 3—4Boston 1 1 0—2First Period_1, Columbus, Calvert 2 (Dorsett, Murray), 2:42. 2, Boston, Sobotka 1 (Lucic, Ryder), 7:03.
Torres helps Blue Jackets top Bruins 4-2September 26th, 2009 Torres helps Blue Jackets top Bruins 4-2BOSTON — Raffi Torres scored one third-period goal and then set up Nikita Filatov with the go-ahead tally Saturday night, lifting the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-2 preseason victory over the Boston Bruins. With one preseason game left, the Blue Jackets rested most of their top players, including Rick Nash and goalie Steve Mason, the Calder Trophy winner as the NHL's top rookie last season.
Blue Jackets-Wild SumsSeptember 18th, 2009 Blue Jackets-Wild Sums
Columbus 0 0 0—0Minnesota 1 1 0—2First Period_1, Minnesota, Clutterbuck 1 (Miettinen, Burns), 18:46 (pp). Penalties_Steiner, Clm (boarding), 2:43; Sheppard, Min (hooking), 13:56; Huselius, Clm (high-sticking), 17:19; Klesla, Clm (delay of game), 17:50.
Right wing Derek Dorsett signs 2-year contract extension with the Columbus Blue JacketsSeptember 12th, 2009 Dorsett signs contract extension with Blue JacketsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Right wing Derek Dorsett has signed a two-year contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets that runs through the 2011-12 season. General Manager Scott Howson announced the deal Saturday.
Columbus Blue Jackets sign C Derick Brassard to 4-year contract extensionSeptember 4th, 2009 Blue Jackets sign Brassard to 4-year extensionCOLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Derick Brassard to a four-year, $12.8 million contract extension through the 2013-14 season. Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson announced the signing Friday, lauding Brassard's passion and talent.
C Pahlsson gets 3-year contract from Columbus Blue Jackets on first day of NHL free agencyJuly 2nd, 2009 Blue Jackets sign C Sami Pahlsson to 3-year dealCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Seeking depth at center, the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed free agent Samuel Pahlsson to a three-year contract. Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson announced the move on Wednesday, the first day NHL teams could sign free agents from other clubs.