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Every year, the coaches change, and a new one comes in with their own vision.\" "}},{"id":"0MJewBs-td","type":"linkTool","data":{"link":"https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/cam-talbot-sets-two-nhl-records-with-win-against-pittsburgh","meta":{"title":"Cam Talbot Sets Two NHL Records With Win Against Pittsburgh","site_name":"The Hockey News","url":"https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/cam-talbot-sets-two-nhl-records-with-win-against-pittsburgh","description":"New Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Cam Talbot beat the Pittsburgh Penguins last night in a shootout to pick up his first win in Union Blue. \n","image":{"url":"https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/0d2307a5-06f6-4fa9-9304-139b6c132004.jpeg","type":"jpeg","width":"1150","height":"493"}}}},{"id":"ThJYjmX1tU","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"With the win, Talbot became the first NHL goaltender to win a game with nine different teams. Yes, NINE different teams. 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Blue Jackets Should Claim Saad Off Waivers

Former Blue Jacket Brandon Saad Lights Up The Ottawa Senators Ahead Of Matchup With Columbus