Interesting Info: Part XX (Jackets-related "tidbits" here)

[Kevo22363]

Matteau...Matteau...Stephan Matteau... Sorry, just had a 1994 New York Rangers flashback.

 

[DarkandStormy]

Kind of a bizarre move. Puts the team at 48 contract. With 21 games to go, was this really worth it? Plus, TFW and Thurkauf have been better offensively in recent weeks for Cleveland.

 

[Monstershockey]

Matteau has been OK, but I am surprised he got a 2 way deal. I agree though, if this is a straight call up, I would have tried Thurkauf. He's been playing real good lately. TFW may have started to cool a bit, plus I don't see what he would bring over Gerbe. I would give TFW a look next season, let him finish out this year in Cleveland.

 

[MoeBartoli]

This whole roster thing is becoming just a spin the wheel game to see whose name is the next call up.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Matteau is our big deadline deal.

 

[ViD]

Savard, Gavrikov make a perfect pair on Blue Jackets blue line

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Artemi Panarin minced no words and finally admitted what we all assumed: He was really upset when the Blackhawks traded him to Columbus during the 2017 off-season.

"When I played here in Chicago I (thought) I would play here my whole life," Panarin said after scoring his 30th goal of the season during a 6-3 Rangers victory over the Hawks Wednesday at the United Center. "And then that happened. It still confuse(s) me."

It was during that second season when Panarin agreed to a modest two-year, $12 million contract. He signed it to give the cap-strapped Hawks flexibility going forward.

"Chicago's pressed against the salary cap," Panarin told former agent Dan Milstein. "I don't want to be that guy. I want to play on a winning team.

"Give them the flexibility so they can retain the guys or sign the new guys because it's not about me. I'm young. I'm going to make plenty of money in my future."

Panarin's price for that loyalty was a one-way ticket to Columbus in exchange for Brandon Saad and goalie Anton Forsberg. It was a deal that incensed Patrick Kane, who had become fast friends with the talented, affable and joking Panarin.

Said Panarin: "I was not ready for that. It was a big surprise for me. I feel bad after trade."

"I love Chicago," Panarin said when asked if he still misses it. "Nice every time I come here. Enjoy it. It's a great city and thanks (to) the fans for a warm welcome. I appreciate it."

'It was a big surprise for me': Panarin still confused about why he was traded to Columbus

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

'It was a big surprise for me': Panarin still confused about why he was traded to Columbus

Completely understandable. With that in mind, I think he performed quite well while he was here.

 

[ViD]

Certainly didn’t pull a Carter

 

[Jovavic]

Certainly didn’t pull a Carter

Exactly. And if you told someone that a hockey player sulked and pouted his way out of a place he was traded to and that it was the good old boy Canadian instead of the Russian, they wouldn't have believed you.

 

[Monk]

Exactly. And if you told someone that a hockey player sulked and pouted his way out of a place he was traded to and that it was the good old boy Canadian instead of the Russian, they wouldn't have believed you.

If you told me one had spiked, frosted tips and the other didn't, I woulda f***ing nailed it, though.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

In the last chat with Porty on the Athletic he speculates that he doesn't think Torts will want to coach much longer. Doesn't give a timeline or timetable but he said his time is coming soon.

 

[Nanabijou]

Saw this on Friedman's 31 thoughts blog:

"29. Pretty crazy stat about Columbus. The Blue Jackets have taken the fewest minor penalties in the league this season (167). Six times they’ve gone without taking a single penalty, most recently Jan. 16 in New Jersey. The last time this happened was the 1945-46 New York Rangers, who did it seven times. The record is nine, by Detroit in 1939–40. And it’s not like the Blue Jackets are a bunch of softies."

I was pretty surprised by that stat.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Josh Anderson trade?
I think bizarre is the only way I can describe the Josh Anderson situation in Columbus.
He has one goal this year in a 26-game season hampered by a shoulder injury that might have actually ended his season. Although the team is not confirming that at this point.

TSN colleague Darren Dreger tweeted on Thursday that Anderson’s season was likely over and that the shoulder may require surgical repair.

Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen declined to comment when reached on Thursday.
Consider that the team announced back in mid-December, when Anderson went down with the injury, that he’d be out likely four-to-six weeks.

It’s been more than two months. And he may not play again this season.

Strange, yes. And I can only deduce is that there’s been a difference of opinion between the players’ camp and the team on how to proceed in terms of the injury and recovery.
All of which suggests this is likely headed to an offseason divorce. He’s RFA this summer but will be one year away from UFA status. Therefore, it makes no sense for the Blue Jackets to allow an arbitration award to walk Anderson right to July 1, 2021, and get nothing in return for him.

Either everyone gets on the same page here, which I guess is still possible, and the player signs a deal for at least a few years to remain on board in Columbus, or the Jackets have to do some asset management this summer and trade him while they can still recoup value. I’m betting on the latter.

LeBrun: Previewing the top storylines in what promises to be...

 

[EspenK]

LeBrun: Previewing the top storylines in what promises to be...

LeBrun's assessment makes total sense to me.

 

[rotsbu]

LeBrun's assessment makes total sense to me.

Agreed. I tend to be an optimist (at least by this board's standards) but I don't think its going to end well between Josh and the CBJ.

 

[MAHJ71]

I'll go ahead and say it now... it will be extremely depressing when we don't get full value for Anderson.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

For any cord cutters. I had been strongly considering switching to YouTube tv but I guess not now.

 

[MAHJ71]

For any cord cutters. I had been strongly considering switching to YouTube tv but I guess not now.

yep... currently looking into alternatives now.

I've enjoyed YTTV since cutting the cord and switching to it 2 years ago.

But in that 2 years its went from $35 to $55... and now they're cutting what I watch the most?

Here we go again...

 

[DJA]

Absolutely sucks, I’ve tried almost all of the streaming services and YTTV has been the best by far. Sling sucks, ATT Now is too expensive, PSVue is defunct, I guess Hulu is out there but I didn’t love the free trial.

 

[MAHJ71]

Absolutely sucks, I’ve tried almost all of the streaming services and YTTV has been the best by far. Sling sucks, ATT Now is too expensive, PSVue is defunct, I guess Hulu is out there but I didn’t love the free trial.

Same .. And Of course YTTV just charged me for another month yesterday

Signed up for Hulu Live TV trial again... same price but I prefer YTTV's layout the most. (And the wife likes YTTV the best as well).

 

[Viqsi]

For any cord cutters. I had been strongly considering switching to YouTube tv but I guess not now.

And up until this point I'd have strongly recommended it. Funny thing is, five months ago when Sinclair was doing this dance with AT&T, they actively promoted YouTube TV. And those networks also just got dropped from Fubo. EDIT: And they haven't been on Sling for almost a year. Holy f***ing hell, Sinclair.

Doing some looking around myself, altho Hulu Live is probably a frontrunner. Sigh.

 

[Jive Pawnbroker]

My next YTTV bill was due next week so at least I lucked out there. Otherwise I'm bummed about having to change streaming services only four months in.

 

[MAHJ71]

My next YTTV bill was due next week so at least I lucked out there. Otherwise I'm bummed about having to change streaming services only four months in.

Lucky!

I've signed up for Hulu LiveTV since that seems to be the remaining option... It doesn't look nearly as nice/logical as YTTV. It also doesn't seem to offer the same DVR capabilities.. but my biggest concern right now is CBJ away games so.. it fills the void for now.

Wifey is gonna have to deal with it

 

[Cowumbus]

LeBrun: Previewing the top storylines in what promises to be...

Going to hurt our team a lot. Good thing they are so young, they will only improve!

just another player who doesn’t want to be here. Dubois is next.