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Top 10 European prospects for the 2011-12 NHL season
At the end of July I had a look at the top 12 Swedish prospects for the 2011-12 season. They included the best rookies of 2010-11 as well as the next wave of Swedish rookies who will battle for the Calder Trophy. Now it’s time to have a look at the rest of the European [...]
Jackets Need Major Overhaul. Plus – How to get Parise?
Another disappointing season in the books for the Jackets. A nice run early and a stellar run of play in February brought some false hopes, and as usual I fell for the false goods they were selling me and believed they had a chance. But in they end, “they were who we thought they were.” [...]
Gameday Notes: Central Division Blue Battle | More on Nabakov & Waivers (Updated)
The St. Louis Blues (22-17-7, 51 Points) wrap up their week long three game homestand against another Central Division rival, the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-20-5, 49 Points). This is a pivotal contest for the Note. They sit just two points ahead of Columbus who occupies 13th place who is just one point ahead of 14th [...]
Ten Sleepers To Keep Your Eye On
Difference Makers, Hiding in the Shadows Here is a quick look at ten players who may wind up making the difference for their respective teams this season. RW. Nikita Filatov, Columbus Blue Jackets Although his rookie season was eventually marred by a disagreement with then-head coach Ken Hitchcock, ultimately resulting in Filatov returning to Russia [...]
October Optimism…
It’s been awhile since I’ve checked in…and with good reason: it was the summer, and the Blue Jackets weren’t do anything. I thought about writing about the whole Mike Commodore for Sheldon Souray rumor, but honestly, I didn’t even want to think about Scott Howson doing ANOTHER deal with Edmonton for a washed up player. While [...]
NHL 2010-11: Top Calder Candidates by position
With about one month before the pucks drop for the 2010-11 NHL season, it’s time to have a look at the top Calder candidates before the training camps start in a couple of weeks. Forwards 1. Jordan Eberle, Edmonton Oilers80 games, 32 goals, 40 assists, 72 points A very complete player, Eberle has been dominant [...]
DAILY RUMORS: Players Most Likely To Be Dealt & Not Dealt
We at HockeyIndependent.com want to be your resource and filter for what is going on in the NHL. We try to disseminate the noise in the blogosphere. We don’t look to to attack those sources, but to question the veracity of the rumor with cold logic, hockey smarts and knowledge. To do that… we have [...]
All Quiet on the Home Front
News and notes from around Hockeywood, LA.
Columbus’ GM Scott Howson has to let go Ken Hitchcock
After a great 2008-09 season during which Blue Jackets’ head coach Ken Hitchcock led his young and budding team to its first ever playoffs appearance as a franchise, things have changed dramatically this season. After 44 games this season, the Blue Jackets are ranked 14th in the Western Conference with a dismal 15-20-9 record and [...]
A Statement in Dallas on Thursday, A Divison Battle Saturday
Was it coincidence that the first game after the controversial departure of Nikita Filatov to Russia turned out to be a showcase for the very Ken Hitchcock system that young Niki couldn’t handle? I think not. For all the fans angry with Hitch for driving away our future superstar (myself included), this was his way [...]
Home Opener follows Season Opener’s script; Canucks lose to Blue Jackets
The comfort of GM Place was no cure for the Vancouver Canucks as the Blue Jackets skated to a 5-3 victory in GM Place last night. The Canucks looked to be in control for the majority of the game, but a sloppy second period defensively lead to their demise. I was hoping for a simple [...]