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NHL: Jackets sign 2010 pick to three-year deal

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:25:07 +0200

The Blue Jackets have agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with defenseman Austin Madaisky, the club?s fifth-round pick (No. 124 overall) in the 2010 NHL draft.

Brent Sutter Enraged on Boll's Elbow

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:50:06 +0200

Calgary Flames head coach Brent Sutter is enraged after Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Jared Boll only received a minor penalty for an illegal check to the head on left wing Alex Tanguay that happened in the second period.

Tanguay has been battling chronic neck problem and returned for the third period.

?That?s an elbow,? Sutter said. ?Tangs is going to hit him and he raises his elbow. . . That?s why I was disappointed to see that it was only a two-minute penalty out of it. It?s clear it?s right to his head.?

?I guess we will see what the league does about it,? Sutter said. ?The replay shows that he raised his elbow up and elbows him in the head. But the refs said it was a two-minute minor penalty. So be it.

?We will see what the league does."

Brendan Shanahan did not punish Jared Boll from this incident.

NHL Free Agency Speculation: Backup Goaltenders for the Pittsburgh Penguins

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:05:04 +0200

One of the Pittsburgh Penguins' biggest needs in this year's free-agency period is a backup goaltender.

Brent Johnson, the team's backup for the last three seasons, is likely to depart the organization as an unrestricted free agent. He had a disappointing year in 2011-12, going 6-7-2 with a .883 save percentage and 3.11 GAA. However, this was likely due to ongoing injury problems and an illness.

While it seems easy enough to promote prospect Brad Thiessen, it doesn't seem as though he is entirely ready for the role. Thiessen shined against weaker opponents such as the Columbus Blue Jackets and Winnipeg Jets, but got lit up against stronger competition in the Ottawa Senators.

So, assuming Ray Shero wants to sign a more experienced insurance policy for Marc-Andre Fleury, who should he pursue?

Here are six goaltenders who may be able to give Fleury some rest, which could ensure a more refreshed starter for the next postseason.

Note: All goaltenders in this slideshow are unrestricted free agents come July 1.

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Austin Madaisky (D) from Kamloops Blazers to Columbus Blue Jackets

Sat, 19 May 2012 04:40:06 +0200

Date: 05/18/2012
Player: Austin Madaisky (D)
From: Kamloops Blazers
To: Columbus Blue Jackets
Information: Entry Level
Source: Link

Transcript of today's Blue Jackets chat

Fri, 18 May 2012 20:00:06 +0200

"Dispatch" Blue Jackets beat writer Aaron Portzline answered readers' questions during an hourlong chat today. Here's the transcript.

Report: Saginaw Spirit defenseman Brandon Archibald won't sign contract with Columbus Blue Jackets

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:50:06 +0200

Archibald was drafted by the Blue Jackets in the fourth-round of the 2010 draft. NHL teams have until June 1 to sign their 2010 draft picks to retain their rights.

Les Blue Jackets signent un jeune espoir

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:50:06 +0200

Blue Jackets chat at noon today

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:50:06 +0200

Dispatch Blue Jackets beat writer Aaron Portzline will host an online chat at noon today, when he'll answer readers' questions about the Jackets and NHL. To join the chat, go to dispatch.com/cbjchat.

2011-12 San Jose Sharks: Logan Couture Report Card

Fri, 18 May 2012 04:30:06 +0200

This offseason, I began an ambitious series examining each individual player to suit up for the San Jose Sharks in 2011-12.

However, I took a couple days to grade the playoff performance of each San Jose Sharks player. Last week, I took a tangent to examine the team's reported pursuit of Rick Nash.

So why not resume the series with the player the Columbus Blue Jackets were reportedly interested in getting in return at the trade deadline? Here is a look at how this last six-plus months have told us about the good, bad and ugly truth moving forward on Logan Couture...

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NHL playoffs: L.A. Kings thriving with Jeff Carter

Fri, 18 May 2012 03:45:06 +0200

There were naysayers when the Kings acquired him at the trade deadline, but the deal has worked out.