Bethany's Hockey Rants
Category: Jakub-Voracek
Two times in a row
by Bethany on 02/14/09 at 09:44 AM ET
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Steve Mason is back in all his glory. I got home from work pretty excited to turn on the game, only to see the Red Wings tie it up at 2, I immediately turned off the game and made other plans. I am pretty superstitious when it comes to things like that. I was in the movies watching Friday the 13th when I got a text letting me know that my boys had pulled out the win. I couldn’t have been happier.
The Jackets have beat the Sharks and the Wings twice in a row.
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Tags: Columbus+Blue+Jackets, Detroit+Red+Wings, Steve+Mason,
Colorado in Columbus
by Bethany on 02/10/09 at 06:13 PM ET
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Tonight the Blue Jackets have the opportunity to sweep the season series against the Avs. It can be done. The Avs are battered, and without the services of their captain, Sakic.
We have to play smart hockey. We have to play the same way we did against the Sharks.
Dan LaCosta in nets, and there may be some scratches, due to the flu which is making it’s way through everyone apparently. Methot has been hit hard and according to Puck-Rakers has lost six pounds.
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Tags: Colorado+Avalanche, Columbus+Blue+Jackets, Dan+LaCosta,
The Columbus Kids
by Bethany on 01/16/09 at 10:43 AM ET
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The kids are taking over. This team has been getting draft picks galore since joining the league, and now, it’s paying off. It all starts in net.
Pascal Leclaire - Steve Mason - Pazzy earned his spot last season, but this season has been all about Steve Mason. Mason who is leading the league in GAA (1.80) and shutouts (6), is playing like a veteran. He has settled the team down, and has been dependenable. Mason is doing what Pascal Leclaire did last season - only better. I know there is a lot of talk about trading Pazzy but unless it is for a big name center, I don’t see a point. We obviously don’t have the goaltender depth that we need, and it would hurt us more than help.
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Tags: Columbus+Blue+Jackets, Derek+Dorsett, Derick+Brassard, Kris+Russell, Nikita+Filatov, Stefan+Legein, Steve+Mason,
Four in a Row!
by Bethany on 01/03/09 at 11:59 AM ET
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The new Columbus Blue Jackets apparently don’t care about the fact that The Pepsi Center is not always kind to us. The Jackets went into the game struggling, and then once Steve Mason’s franchise record shutout streak was broken, something clicked, they got mad, and they took over. They dominated the play and ended up rolling to a 6-1 victory. Goals were scored by Commodore, Umberger, Voracek, Nash on the penalty shot, and Huselius with two.
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Tags: Colorado+Avalanche, Columbus-Blue-Jackets, Maksim+Mayorov, Steve+Mason,
Thankful?
by Bethany on 12/04/08 at 04:43 PM ET
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Well, at least I’m thankful for my hockey team.
I tend to not pay attention to the power rankings, because quite frankly the only ranking that matters is the actual standings. But, if you’re into that sort of thing, check out LTL for his weekly run down on the Jackets in the power rankings.
But, this little gem, upset me.
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Tags: Columbus+Blue+Jackets, Derick+Brassard, Jake+Voracek, Steve+Mason,
Mason with the Shutout!
by Bethany on 11/22/08 at 10:19 PM ET
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WOO! I love when we get shutout wins. My question is who chose the stars of the game? I know Mason only saw 15 shots, but it was his first career shutout, and he played great tonight. He should have at least received one of the stars. Here’s how they went:
1. Rick Nash
2. Ondrej Pavelec
3. Jason Chimera
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Tags: Atlanta+Thrashers, Columbus+Blue+Jackets, Jared+Boll, Rick+Nash, Steve+Mason,
Is it time to play hockey yet?
by Bethany on 11/21/08 at 10:06 PM ET
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I hate having so many days off between games. It’s hard to talk about what the team should do now, since, well, there isn’t anything new I can say. Well, I can always say that I want the goat line back, but you know, that gets old pretty quick.
Derick Brassard is the winner of The Hockey News Calder vote. What does this mean? Well, nothing really. He doesn’t get a prize, but it is nice to see the kid get noticed. He has so much skill and is finally making the move to the top line with Nash and Huselius. Brassard is fun to watch, and isn’t afraid to stand up for himself. Derick Brassard is quickly becoming a fan favorite because he gives it all every single night. Every shift he is skating his hardest, and he gets better every single game. I fully expect him to win the Calder if he keeps this up.
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Tags: Derick+Brassard, Fredrik+Norrena, RJ+Umberger,
Brassard is a funny guy.
by Bethany on 11/13/08 at 11:44 PM ET
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Derick Brassard is leading the rookies with 7 goals and 8 assists. Here’s what he says to the people who are loving him in their hockey pools:
“Some people have told me, ‘Oh, I made the right choice to pick you in my pool,’ and I say, ‘Wait, there’s 82 games in the season,”’ he said with a laugh Thursday.
Brassard has been helping me out most nights in my hockey pool, especially considering my “number 1” goalie, has been in and out with a sprained ankle. Yes, I’m lookin at you Pazzy.
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Tags: Derick+Brassard, Jake+Voracek, Steve+Mason,
Malhotra on IR & Predictions
by Bethany on 10/09/08 at 01:31 PM ET
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Center Manny Malhotra has been put on injured reserve. He will not be playing tomorrow night in Dallas, Derek Dorsett is heading to Dallas with the team. Not exactly the way we want to start the season, but what can you do?
The season opens tonight for the NHL in North America, the Jackets however don’t play until tomorrow. There are so many questions that come with this season. Not just with the Blue Jackets, but with all the teams. The Dispatch has an excellent preview up for the season not just for the Jackets, but for the entire league.
The Jackets are such a crazy team, it’s hard to preview them. You never know what to expect, and usually the thing you think is least likely to happen, does. Here are some of my predictions for the season for the Jackets.
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Victory against the Wild!
by Bethany on 10/04/08 at 09:38 AM ET
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Wow, what an amazing game! Okay, so maybe it wasn’t the most exciting first period, but it was great to see our team working as a team. Here are some random tidbits from the game.
I said this before, Pazzy sprained an ankle when Boogaard went into the net. Hitchcock said in his post game that Pazzy could have finished the game, but they put Norrena in just to be safe. Umberger took a slash to the finger, he will be back practicing with the team on Tuesday. Leclaire will be back practicing with the team also Tuesday. Hitch also said that the team will be back to 100% aside from Torres come Tuesday. Boll did have an ice pack on his hand in the locker room after the game, I don’t know what is going on with him and, I am sure we will be updated today.
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