COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 2011-12 SEASON PREVIEW:
The beginning of the 2010-2011 season for the Blue Jackets was remarkable, losing only five times. However it wouldn’t last, and a slump in the middle of the season turned into losing streaks that Columbus couldn’t shake. That stuck with the team this offseason as it made moves for a proven scorer and help for a blue line that proved to be its downfall.
That scorer, Jeff Carter, is the one piece the Blue Jackets have never had. The former Philadelphia Flyer first round draft pick scored knocked in 36 goals and 66 points overall, stats that would have helped Columbus take the next step in 2010-11. CBJ’s leading scorer last season, Rick Nash, is hoping that Carter is the center he’s been looking for to feed him the puck to increase the 32-goal tally he reached last year.
Columbus’ defense holds the second-biggest free agent offseason signing, James Wisniewski. The former Canadien and Islander was a controversial pick-up because many believe Columbus overpaid. However, it was Wisniewski’s offensive push, as well as his defense, that many believe justify his contract. His 23 assists would have ranked him sixth on the team last year.
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS EXPERIENCE:
Founded: 2000
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Stadium: Nationwide Arena
Conference: Western Conference
Division: Central Division
Columbus Blue Jackets Stanley Cup Titles: None yet
Columbus Blue Jackets Conference Championships: None yet
Notable Players: Rich Nash, Sergei Federov
The Columbus Blue Jackets play in the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). Columbus began playing in 2000. The team is part of that year's expansion that included the Minnesota Wild. The Columbus Blue Jackets struggled in their first few seasons, but managed to make a strong start in 2002, only to fall behind later in the year. In 2005, the Columbus Blue Jackets seemed poised to rise up and into the playoffs, but injuries hampered the squad and again they fell behind. This season looks to be the best chance Columbus has had for success. With the leadership of veteran Sergei Federov and the young talent of Rick Nash, Columbus fans really have something to cheer for.
The Columbus Blue Jackets play their home games at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The arena has a capacity of over 18,000 spectators for hokey games. Centered in Columbus' growing entertainment district not far from the Ohio state capitol, seeing a game at Nationwide is a great way to see a young team in a growing city. Buy Columbus Blue Jackets tickets today!
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