1-3-2012 Mike Richards injured.
Mike Richards (
) suffered head injury during the game in an incident with Jarret Stoll (
). He is expected to be sidelined for about a week. They just want to be careful after what happened to my back last time - it doesn't feel very serious though, he said before being taken away for x-rays.
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29-2-2012 Marc Methot frustrated
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Marc Methot feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.
A native of Canada, Marc Methot was originally drafted to the NHL by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 6th round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 159 NHL games during his career, notching 8 goals and adding 31 assists along with 87 penalty minutes. The 26 year old defenseman has played 64 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, totalling 4+14=18 with 12 PIM.
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27-2-2012 Marc Methot reaches career high !
Marc Methot marked a new career high in points with 18 after scoring in tonights game against Tampa Bay Lightning on a feed by Grant Clitsome. In a game like this, it was nice to set that milestone, he said after signing autographs for some kids.
A native of Canada, Marc Methot was originally drafted to the NHL by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 6th round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 158 NHL games during his career, notching 8 goals and adding 31 assists along with 87 penalty minutes. The 26 year old defenseman has played 63 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, totalling 4+14=18 with 12 PIM.
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26-2-2012 Rick Nash resumes full training.
Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Rick Nash has resumed full training after his arm injury.
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24-2-2012 Player of the week: Derick Brassard (C)
NHL has awarded Derick Brassard (C) of Columbus Blue Jackets as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.
A native of Canada, Derick Brassard was originally drafted to the NHL by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 1st round of the 2006 entry draft. He has appeared in 110 NHL games during his career, notching 27 goals and adding 41 assists along with 71 penalty minutes. The 24 year old center has played 62 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, totalling 16+25=41 with 48 PIM.
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24-2-2012 Weekly team report
Who's hot
Kristian Huselius is looking steady with 4 points in 4 games last week. R.J. Umberger is looking steady with 4 points in 4 games last week. Ales Hemsky is looking good with a 3 game point scoring streak with 1 game goalstreak. Mike Richards is looking steady with 3 points in 4 games last week. Derick Brassard is looking good with 7 points in 4 games last week.
Who's cold
Andrew Raycroft hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Nick Holden has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Grant Clitsome has played 54 games without a goal. Jay McClement has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Kevin Porter has lost his sights and is now 24 games without a goal. Michael Blunden has been a healthy scratch in his last five games.
Trainer's room
Rick Nash remains sidelined with arm injury.