Kukla's Korner Hockey
Next entry: Five Players In The Team Canada Mix
Previous entry: A Great Night In Montreal
Foote Finally Back In Columbus
by Paul on 12/05/09 at 08:45 AM ET
Comments (3)
from Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch,
For almost two years since Adam Foote walked out on the Blue Jackets at the NHL trade deadline, fans have waited for the former captain to walk back into Nationwide Arena.
Foote missed both trips to Columbus last season with the Colorado Avalanche because of an injured triceps, but he’s expected to be in uniform for a game tonight.
“I’ll be ready for whatever,” Foote said, when asked what kind of crowd reaction he expected. “It’s a business. The (Blue Jackets) have moved on, and I’ve moved on. I had a great time when I was here. I got to see a young team changing.
“I’ve moved onto something else, and they’re still going forward, which is good for them and the fans.”
The story of Foote’s departure has become part of Blue Jackets’ lore.
Filed in: NHL Teams, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets | KK Hockey | Permalink
Tags: Adam+Foote,
Comments
Welcoming them back with a tall glass of bile, apparently.
I wonder who will get the loudest boos? I know the Columbus fans despise Foote, but how loud do they get? Pittsburgh is probably going to be the mildest reaction because Hossa didn’t cost them anything, though. Why waste their energy.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 12/05/09 at 01:48 PM ET
Baroque - according to friends of mine in Pittsburgh, the attitude towards Hossa is “never forgive, never forget”
Posted by mc keeper on 12/05/09 at 04:08 PM ET
Add a Comment
Please limit embedded image or media size to 575 pixels wide.
Add your own avatar by joining Kukla's Korner, or logging in and uploading one in your member control panel.
Captchas bug you? Join KK or log in and you won't have to bother.
Most Recent Blog Posts
Reinsdorf Back In The Phoenix Picture
Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond And Cam Janssen Go At It
Brian Campbell Not Interested In Hearing From Ovechkin
About KK Hockey
Paul Kukla founded Kukla’s Korner in 2005 and the site has since become the must-read site on the ‘net for all the latest happenings around the NHL.
From breaking news to in-depth stories around the league, KK Hockey is updated with fresh stories all day long and will bring you the latest news as quickly as possible.
Email Paul anytime at
Kukla’s Korner is always a free service for readers, but it costs some money to maintain. If you’re ever in a position to donate a few dollars to help out, we’d be very appreciative.
Check the latest NHL odds at the Internet’s most trusted online sportsbook
Canadian players can also bet on NHL games at the Canadian sports betting site
Hockey Links
Kessel back to Boston, Hossa back to Pittsburgh, it’s a night for welcoming home old friends.............
Posted by mc keeper on 12/05/09 at 01:44 PM ET