Despite their geographic proximity, the Philadelphia Flyers and Columbus Blue Jackets weren't even in the same conference for most of their time in the league. It wasn't until 2013, over a decade after the Blue Jackets entered, when the NHL realigned the divisions to accommodate the Winnipeg Jets' relocation from Atlanta when the Blue Jackets … Continue reading Philadelphia Flyers Trade History with the Columbus Blue Jackets
Tag: Columbus
Worst to First: Columbus Blue Jackets Jerseys
The Columbus Blue Jackets are entering their 25th year of operations and have been stuck in hockey jersey purgatory for well over half of that time. There are few teams in more desperate need of an upgrade than the Blue Jackets as they've gone with the same presentation for 15 years now. WORST: Current Home … Continue reading Worst to First: Columbus Blue Jackets Jerseys
Making the Case for the Flyers to Trade Up with the Columbus Blue Jackets
Today's draft day! Leading up to the event there have been plenty of rumors of top ten teams shopping their picks and inquiring teams being appalled by the asking price. Specifically, rumors broke Thursday night that the Philadelphia Flyers asked the Columbus Blue Jackets about the availability of pick number four and the cost of … Continue reading Making the Case for the Flyers to Trade Up with the Columbus Blue Jackets
Pros and Cons of the Flyers Trading For Patrik Laine
As the NHL draft finally nears, the offseason rumors are starting to heat up, and that brought the news out of Columbus that Patrik Laine could be made available via trade. Laine, now 26 years old, has 480 games of NHL experience and 388 NHL points to his name since he was drafted second overall … Continue reading Pros and Cons of the Flyers Trading For Patrik Laine
Carter Hart Out Indefinitely, Flyers Shopping For A Replacement?
The Philadelphia Flyers are facing a goaltending crisis with Carter Hart out indefinitely. The team is considering options including acquiring John Gibson, Elvis Merzlikins, or Jake Allen. Each goalie presents pros and cons, but all could lend valuable support to the team and help guide rookie Samuel Ersson into a successful future as the Flyers' No. 1 goalie.