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 Posted - 03/10/2012 : 02:55:03 AM
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With the addition of Jack Johnson (JJ), the Blue Jackets have the potential to have a lethal power play next season.
James Wizniewski (Wiz) is a superior point man power play or even strength. Watching him last night in Columbus paired with JJ was a treat. They already work very well together and their potential chemistry could be awesome. Coach Todd Richards said in his post game press conf. that he would allow these two "to play to their talents". It's good to see that the coaching staff isn't going to be overly concerned with an odd goal against which is caused by the offensive orientation of this pair.
With JJ and Wiz, possibly the #1 overall pick and Rick Nash, it's hard to see the PP not being dynamite. While Nash might be gone, the Jackets would likely pick up an established offensive player as part of any deal involving Nash. I'm so high on JJ and Wiz, that I think they'll make any PP very potent, regardless of whom the forwards are.
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Donnie Hockey
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Posted - 03/10/2012 : 12:07:06 PM
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Don't forget about Ryan Johansen. He has tremendous offensive upside. Johansen is just 19 and has been brought along slowly by the Blue Jackets this year. He will center one of the top two lines next season and will be on either the first or second power-play unit.
While Johnson and Wizniewski make a great power-play pairing, the first unit typically only stays out for 90 to 100 seconds, so the Blue Jackets still need to add someone that can help out when they have the man-advantage.
The Blue Jackets should be able to get three players under age 25 for Nash that can step into their lineup next season and beyond. A package that includes two forwards and a defenseman would be ideal.
The biggest question for Columbus is will Howson remain GM? If he does, good chance Richards stays as head coach. He's done a nice job since taking over the reins. If Howson is let go, John Ferguson Jr., and Craig Button are two names that will be in the mix to replace him. If it was my call, I'd hire Rick Dudley. He fixed messes in Ottawa and Tampa Bay during his stints as GM in those places, and had Florida and Atlanta headed in the right direction. He'd be what they need in Columbus. |
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Posted - 03/24/2012 : 4:51:34 PM
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Blue Jackets just broke an 0 for 35 power play streak. Wiz has been hurt...that doesn't help things.
Johansen is looking more and more like a bust. Hopefully Craig Patrick will guide this year's draft.
Columbus' next GM will be chosen by with a great deal of input from Craig Patrick. Poodlehead Dudley is approaching retirement age so I doubt it would be him. John Ferguson Jr. is a joke. Craig Button has washed out twice as GM. Another terrible candidate.
The announced attendance figures in Columbus remind me of teams that used to play at the Gardens. Double or more of actual. Last night's 15,000 couldn't have been much more than 6,000.
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Posted - 03/24/2012 : 8:08:09 PM
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Donnie Hockey
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Posted - 03/25/2012 : 01:00:49 AM
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Johansen is looking more and more like a bust. Hopefully Craig Patrick will guide this year's draft.
Here's betting that he he has more goals in 2012-13 than the current No. 1 center for the Montreal Canadiens.
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The announced attendance figures in Columbus remind me of teams that used to play at the Gardens. Double or more of actual. Last night's 15,000 couldn't have been much more than 6,000.
It could have been. Then again maybe it wasn't. Who knows? Who cares? |
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Posted - 03/25/2012 : 04:33:27 AM
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Were you even there? It was 85-90% full. Good game too.
I was and there weren't 10 sections in the whole arena that were 50% full. The Jackets announced attendance figures are laughable and Friday night was no exception.
It was a good game. The biggest waste of cap space got a hat trick (Umgarbage) and Mason stood on his head. Yes, Al Michaels, I do believe in miracles
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Hakeedude
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Posted - 03/25/2012 : 07:14:43 AM
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I was and there weren't 10 sections in the whole arena that were 50% full. The Jackets announced attendance figures are laughable and Friday night was no exception.
Not worth arguing about I suppose, but except for the fact that it was a great game to watch, I'd think we were at different games  |
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Donnie Hockey
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Posted - 03/25/2012 : 12:05:24 PM
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The announced attendance includes no-shows. The Blue Jackets received revenue for those empty seats as part of sponsorship packages and season tickets. They're accounted for which is why they're included in the announced "attendance." Every team in the NHL, MLB, NFL, NBA and throughout minor pro sports count tickets sold -- not turnstile count -- as the announced attendance.
One thing for sure, the entire Blue Jackets organization doesn't give a ratsncats what some people say.
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Posted - 03/25/2012 : 1:38:52 PM
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I was and there weren't 10 sections in the whole arena that were 50% full. The Jackets announced attendance figures are laughable and Friday night was no exception.
Not worth arguing about I suppose, but except for the fact that it was a great game to watch, I'd think we were at different games
Just two different perceptions on the crowd size. No big deal
In any case, the Jackets need to put it together on the ice. They're getting some casino money, but they need to draw better at some point. They sold out their first three or four seasons, so I'm optimistic that someday I won't have the option of paying scalpers $5 for upper bowl and $10 for lower bowl seats. I will, however, enjoy the deep discounts while they last Watching Jack Johnson play is worth $10 all by itself. The Jackets got themselves a player in him.
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Posted - 03/25/2012 : 1:50:56 PM
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Originally posted by Donnie Hockey
The announced attendance includes no-shows. The Blue Jackets received revenue for those empty seats as part of sponsorship packages and season tickets. They're accounted for which is why they're included in the announced "attendance." Every team in the NHL, MLB, NFL, NBA and throughout minor pro sports count tickets sold -- not turnstile count -- as the announced attendance.
One thing for sure, the entire Blue Jackets organization doesn't give a ratsncats what some people say.
You have no idea about the veracity of Blue Jackets attendance figures and if they are receiving any revenue on all of their announced tickets.
Not every organization counts attendance in the manner you claim that they do. The Cyclones don't.
Further, some organizations flat out lie on their attendance figures. The Dayton Bombers did:
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dayton-news/bombers-owner-puts-blame-on-economy-nutter-center-72712.html
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But the Bombers gave away 44,900 tickets this year — more than they sold — and still only averaged 1,800 fans per game, Siehl said.
http://echl.com/stats/schedule.php?view=attendance&season_id=9
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Dayton 132,454 36 3,679
Counting tickets given away or "sponsorship tickets" which have been discounted to effectively free tickets-isn't genuine attendance. Calling these tickets "attendance" is misleading at the least and flagrantly dishonest in most cases. It's done to mislead the public, sponsors and potential sponsors.
Spotting teams which lie about attendance is easy to the experienced eye. Most teams do in the minors. Locally, the Mighty Ducks and the pre-suspension Cyclones attendance figures were picked out of the air. The idea that there was revenue behind every ticket each of these two teams announced is laughable. |
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Donnie Hockey
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Posted - 03/25/2012 : 3:08:03 PM
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Originally posted by ratsncats
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Originally posted by Donnie Hockey
The announced attendance includes no-shows. The Blue Jackets received revenue for those empty seats as part of sponsorship packages and season tickets. They're accounted for which is why they're included in the announced "attendance." Every team in the NHL, MLB, NFL, NBA and throughout minor pro sports count tickets sold -- not turnstile count -- as the announced attendance.
One thing for sure, the entire Blue Jackets organization doesn't give a ratsncats what some people say.
You have no idea about the veracity of Blue Jackets attendance figures and if they are receiving any revenue on all of their announced tickets.
Not every organization counts attendance in the manner you claim that they do. The Cyclones don't.
Further, some organizations flat out lie on their attendance figures. The Dayton Bombers did:
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dayton-news/bombers-owner-puts-blame-on-economy-nutter-center-72712.html
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But the Bombers gave away 44,900 tickets this year — more than they sold — and still only averaged 1,800 fans per game, Siehl said.
http://echl.com/stats/schedule.php?view=attendance&season_id=9
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Dayton 132,454 36 3,679
Counting tickets given away or "sponsorship tickets" which have been discounted to effectively free tickets-isn't genuine attendance. Calling these tickets "attendance" is misleading at the least and flagrantly dishonest in most cases. It's done to mislead the public, sponsors and potential sponsors.
Spotting teams which lie about attendance is easy to the experienced eye. Most teams do in the minors. Locally, the Mighty Ducks and the pre-suspension Cyclones attendance figures were picked out of the air. The idea that there was revenue behind every ticket each of these two teams announced is laughable.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. |
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Edited by - Donnie Hockey on 03/25/2012 3:14:36 PM |
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Posted - 03/25/2012 : 3:14:03 PM
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Always the smartest guy in the room. Just ask him!
You're catching on. Good for you. |
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