Everything you may have missed this week from The Hockey News: Columbus Blue Jackets
It's finally September! And although there's hardly anything happening right now, give it a week or two and that will change. Follow the links below for the stories from this past week.
The Blue Jackets will send four players to the NHLPA/Upper Deck Rookie Showcase. Through a source, I have heard David Jiricek will also be attending.
Erik Gudbranson needs to be a vital piece to the CBJ blue line puzzle, but mentoring should be his most important role.
The NHL released an 11-minute video featuring Adam Fantilli, following him around the draft as well as spending some time with him in the Michigan Hockey facilities.
With all the uncertainty surrounding regional sports networks, CBJ fans were dealt a bit of a blow when TNT left them off of the national broadcasts altogether. If Bally Sports survives this next season, fans will at least be able to make plans for the future regarding how they will be able to watch.
Alexandre Texier is returning to North America. What are the expectations? How will he play?
Join Jason Newland's Columbus Blue Jacket page on Bunches, a new app that connects sports fans. Also, you can watch a new YouTube game show about the Blue Jackets, Around the Fifth Line