Gavin Brindley
Exclusive: Interview With Rutger McGroarty
When someone hears Rutger McGroarty, you remember the young kid drafted 14th overall by the Winnipeg Jets. This summer, everything changed when McGroarty was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Brayden Yager. Two years ago, when McGroarty was drafted by the Winnipeg Jets, he reflected on the feelings from that night. “I feel […]
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A Change In Blue Jackets Preseason Predictions: Recalls, Injuries, and Signings
A lot has happened since the last article I wrote discussing the likely lines and predictions for opening night. Several new players have joined the roster, and a few others have been listed as injured. Once again, the game plan has to change. Kevin Labanc Kevin Labanc signed with the Blue Jackets this past Saturday. […]
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Columbus Blue Jackets Opening Night Line Predictions
The Blue Jackets are almost halfway through their pre-season games, and some possible line combinations are starting to shape up. The team began with 55 players in training camp and has trimmed that to 36 over the last week. Here are the players who have been either loaned, returned to their team, or released, starting […]
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Catching Up With Blue Jacket’s Players in the IIHF World Championship Part Two
Last week I wrote an article detailing the Columbus Blue Jacket’s representation at the IIHF World Championship tournament. The five players that are participating are Elvis Merzlikins (Latvia), Damon Severson (Canada), Gavin Brindley (USA), Johnny Gaudreau (USA), and Zach Werenski (USA). As of Thursday, May 23, only one player from that list is moving on […]
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Catching Up With Blue Jacket’s Players in the IIHF World Championship
You may already know that there are nine different Columbus Blue Jacket‘s players or personnel at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Czechia, but in case you haven’t been able to follow it here’s a few things to catch you up! Here’s a reminder of what players are at the tournament and the country […]
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Three Candidates for the Blue Jackets’ Fourth Overall Pick in the 2024 NHL Draft
Earlier this week, the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery was held, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are getting the fourth overall pick in this year’s draft. The San Jose Sharks were drawn for the first pick, and the Chicago Blackhawks received the second pick. The other 14 teams were ordered inversely from where their 2023-24 season […]
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Blue Jackets 2023-2024 Season Player Grades: Boone Jenner
This is part four of the Columbus Blue Jackets Season Grades series. Previously, Johnny Gaudreau, Zach Werenski, and Kirill Marchenko were graded. This time it’s Captain Boone Jenner‘s turn. In the Johnny Gaudreau article, I detailed all of the criteria for the grades, but here’s a refresher: To address a question from the last article, […]
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Columbus Blue Jacket’s Season Finale
It was an action-packed night for this season’s final game for the Blue Jackets at home against the Carolina Hurricanes. Luca Del Belluz and Gavin Brindley both made their NHL debuts. Longtime play-by-play announcer Jeff Rimer called his last game after 20 years of calling games for the Jackets. Zach Werenski tied the Blue Jackets […]
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Blue Jackets Prospect Report: Gavin Brindley Named Big Ten Player of the Year
Columbus Blue Jackets prospect and forward for the University of Michigan Gavin Brindley has recently been named the Big Ten hockey player of the year. He has also made the Big Ten “first team” and was named Scoring Champion. The young forward had a successful sophomore year and is about to play in the Big […]
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Prospect Profile: Seamus Casey
Seamus Casey, an exceptional defenseman, has been making waves in the hockey world, particularly during his current time as a Wolverine and as a prospect with the New Jersey Devils. As his team makes the push for the Frozen Four, all eyes are on Casey and his remarkable skills on the ice. For Devils fans, […]
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