With some of the reports that say W Nathan Horton may have to retire due to a degenerative back problem, I thought that I would give a few thoughts on this.
I've only seen Nathan Horton play live a few times. I've seen him when he was with the Bruins a couple times during the Bruins run at the Stanley Cup in 2011 on TV. My impression of him was a go getter who played his heart out. He was a team first player that never thought of himself. That made him a great fit with the Blue Jackets. When he was signed before last season, I got excited. I loved the signing and was hopeful. While his first season with the CBJ wasn't as good as he wanted, we were hopeful for his second season. He would be healthy, and go back to the Horton that played for Boston.
Sadly, it doesn't look like it's going to happen. As a fan, it sucks. When healthy, he was great. As a person, I feel for the guy. This is something he loves and it's about to be taken away. It would not surprise me to see him retire. You don't want to potentially risk permanent damage, as he does have a family to think about. If it were me, I would retire as well. I would love to see him in a front office job somewhere, even if it's not with the CBJ.
The CBJ are looking at a three game road trip. Thursday against the Sharks, Friday against the Ducks, and finally Sunday against the Kings. It's a rough stretch on the road, and I would love to see them go 2-1 on that swing. I think it's a possibility, as this team is good enough to do it. The only down side that that Mcelhinney is hurt. I think Forsberg will be a suitable backup, but I'm a Dansky fan. I think we will do fine no matter who is backing up the BOB.
The team, in my opinion, is doing well. With the exception of the Stars game, they are hungry and aggressive. That is the CBJ I love to see. If we can keep up this intensity, good thinks will come our way. Wennberg, who is still waiting to score his first goal, is doing well. Dano is looking good. Hartnell is doing well.
With that said, I can't wait for the next home game... I miss my boys.....
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Monday, October 13, 2014
First two games..great start
For the CBJ, the first two games are in the books. Both of them wins over the Buffalo Sabres and the New Yawk Rangers.
I got to watch the CBJ-Sabres game at R Bar downtown. The atmosphere at R Bar was electric. Everyone one excited and jacked up for the game. I have to admit it surprised even me how people were excited for the game. It was really good to see that. Got to hang out with some great people, including Kevin Valentin, Alex Sawyer among others. 97.1 was there, and just a great time to be had.
Saturday. The home opener, I got downtown around 2 or so, and you could already feel how excited the fans were for the game to start. I didn't get to see the red carpet as I decided to hang out with Teressa and the rest of the Arch City Army (Brian, Jerod, Zach, et al). I'm glad I did. It was a great time with fellow fans and just plan great folk. Got to see Dancing Kevin again, who, as I've said before, is a GREAT guy and very approachable. I love the fact that his video of him dancing with the LaBlatt bear has gone viral. He's simply an amazing guy.
At 5:30. we did the March of the Union Army. I must say it was an amazing success. We started at R Bar, and immeditly, people were curious as to what we were doing. Once they realized what we were doing, people around began to chant along with us. Kevin, your enthusiasm in getting this started and moving was incredible. All credit goes to you for the idea and organizing this. This was a pretty amazing thing, and we got alot of cheers along the way. Next year, it will be much better
The game itself. Let me say that it was amazing. From the time they hit the ice for pre-game warmups, to the player introductions, to the final cannon shot, the crowd was into it. It was more than electric at Nationwide Arena. It's hard to explain what it was like to be there for my first home opener. It was one of the most amazing things I've ever had the honor to be a part of. The crowd was on the edge of their seats for every play, pass, shot, line change. It was a great night, which I was honored to be part of.
It was nice to see the Blue Jackets honor the players that were either injured or scratched. You know that they want to get back on the ice, although I feel Horton with his back issues, is done. I love the guy, and he played with great heart last season when he did play. But I feel that he should step aside for the sake of his family and be there for them. I'd love to see him as a commentator or a coach down the road.
Tomorrow night, we take on the Dallas Stars. I'll be attending that game, so hope to see some of you there at the game. #CBJ
I got to watch the CBJ-Sabres game at R Bar downtown. The atmosphere at R Bar was electric. Everyone one excited and jacked up for the game. I have to admit it surprised even me how people were excited for the game. It was really good to see that. Got to hang out with some great people, including Kevin Valentin, Alex Sawyer among others. 97.1 was there, and just a great time to be had.
Saturday. The home opener, I got downtown around 2 or so, and you could already feel how excited the fans were for the game to start. I didn't get to see the red carpet as I decided to hang out with Teressa and the rest of the Arch City Army (Brian, Jerod, Zach, et al). I'm glad I did. It was a great time with fellow fans and just plan great folk. Got to see Dancing Kevin again, who, as I've said before, is a GREAT guy and very approachable. I love the fact that his video of him dancing with the LaBlatt bear has gone viral. He's simply an amazing guy.
At 5:30. we did the March of the Union Army. I must say it was an amazing success. We started at R Bar, and immeditly, people were curious as to what we were doing. Once they realized what we were doing, people around began to chant along with us. Kevin, your enthusiasm in getting this started and moving was incredible. All credit goes to you for the idea and organizing this. This was a pretty amazing thing, and we got alot of cheers along the way. Next year, it will be much better
The game itself. Let me say that it was amazing. From the time they hit the ice for pre-game warmups, to the player introductions, to the final cannon shot, the crowd was into it. It was more than electric at Nationwide Arena. It's hard to explain what it was like to be there for my first home opener. It was one of the most amazing things I've ever had the honor to be a part of. The crowd was on the edge of their seats for every play, pass, shot, line change. It was a great night, which I was honored to be part of.
It was nice to see the Blue Jackets honor the players that were either injured or scratched. You know that they want to get back on the ice, although I feel Horton with his back issues, is done. I love the guy, and he played with great heart last season when he did play. But I feel that he should step aside for the sake of his family and be there for them. I'd love to see him as a commentator or a coach down the road.
Tomorrow night, we take on the Dallas Stars. I'll be attending that game, so hope to see some of you there at the game. #CBJ
Friday, October 10, 2014
March of Union Army Call offs
March of the Union Army.
Let’s Go Jackets!!!! Let’s Go Jackets!!!
1st Line (Sounded by lead group)
C (Sounded by Lead Group)
Ryan (Front group)
Johansen (Back Group)
RW (Sounded by Lead Group)
Cam(Front group)
Atkinson(Back Group)
LW (Sounded by Lead Group)
Nick (Front group)
Folingo (Back Group)
D (Sounded by Lead Group)
Jack (Front group)
Johnson (Back Group)
D (Sounded by Lead Group)
David (Front group)
Savard(Back Group)
G (Sounded by Lead Group)
Sergei (Front group)
BOBROVSKY
(Back Group)
2nd Line (Sounded by lead group)
C (Sounded by Lead Group)
Artem (Front group)
Anisimov (Back Group)
RW (Sounded by Lead Group)
Alexander (Front group)
Wennberg(Back Group)
LW (Sounded by Lead Group)
Scott(Front group)
Hartnell (Back Group)
D (Sounded by Lead Group)
James (Front group)
Wisniewski
(Back Group)
D (Sounded by Lead Group)
Tim (Front group)
Erixon (Back Group)
G (Sounded by Lead Group)
Sergei (Front group)
BOBROVSKY
(Back Group)
3rd Line (Sounded by lead group)
C (Sounded by Lead Group)
Mark (Front group)
Letestu (Back Group)
RW (Sounded by Lead Group)
Marko (Front group)
Dano (Back Group)
LW (Sounded by Lead Group)
Matt (Front group)
Calvert (Back Group)
D (Sounded by Lead Group)
Fedor (Front group)
Tyutin (Back Group)
D (Sounded by Lead Group)
Dalton (Front group)
Prout (Back Group)
G (Sounded by Lead Group)
Sergei (Front group)
BOBROVSKY
(Back Group)
4th Line (Sounded by lead group)
C (Sounded by Lead Group)
Micheal (Front group)
Chaput (Back Group)
RW (Sounded by Lead Group)
Jared (Front group)
Boll (Back Group)
LW (Sounded by Lead Group)
Jack (Front group)
Skille (Back Group)
G (Sounded by Lead Group)
Sergei (Front group)
BOBROVSKY
(Back Group)
Goalie Coach
Ian Clark
Assistant Coach
Brad Larsen
Associate Coach
Craig Hartsburg
Head Coach
Todd Richards
Repeated for each line.
In between the lines, alternate CBJ and Let’s go Jacket
Chants
After the 4th line and coaches are sounded off,
All groups go We Are the 5th Line!!!!
Monday, October 6, 2014
Done deal, but let's move forward
The nightmare is over. The Ryan Johansen ordeal is over with. He has been signed to a three year contract. The terms are all over Twitter and Facebook, so I'm not going to re-hash it here. Bottom line is that it's a fair contract that is backloaded. I like it, and he's back with us. I'm happy, and with the addition of Skille, I think we've improved our team.
In other news, Kerby Rychel has been assigned to Springfield. I'm a little surprised by that, as I felt he played better then Wennberg, as much as I was pulling for Wennberg. I'm sure Richards saw something that I obviously missed. I'm glad Wennberg made it, but was also pulling Rychel. I hope to see them both, as I mentioned that to both of them at the Zoo event last week.
Brian Gibbons is on the IR, which would be why I didn't see him the last two games. I hope he comes back soon, as I think he's a GREAT addition to the team. Get well soon, Brian.
With the last pre-season game in the books, we now look forward to the start of the season on October 9th against the Buffalo Sabres. I'm excited to see this game, hopefully from R-Bar with some great people in the CBJ family.
While I am there, we will be talking about the March of the Union Army. I'll be finalizing the march call outs (based on the lines we see on Thursday). With all of the events going on with Opening Night, I would like to see everyone at the March, which kicks off at R-Bar at 5:30. Wear your Union Blue (CBJ Jersey's are welcomed), and March with us. I'm excited to be part of this, and honored to be helping make this a great event. Thanks to Kevin Valentin for allowing me this opportunity.
In other news, Kerby Rychel has been assigned to Springfield. I'm a little surprised by that, as I felt he played better then Wennberg, as much as I was pulling for Wennberg. I'm sure Richards saw something that I obviously missed. I'm glad Wennberg made it, but was also pulling Rychel. I hope to see them both, as I mentioned that to both of them at the Zoo event last week.
Brian Gibbons is on the IR, which would be why I didn't see him the last two games. I hope he comes back soon, as I think he's a GREAT addition to the team. Get well soon, Brian.
With the last pre-season game in the books, we now look forward to the start of the season on October 9th against the Buffalo Sabres. I'm excited to see this game, hopefully from R-Bar with some great people in the CBJ family.
While I am there, we will be talking about the March of the Union Army. I'll be finalizing the march call outs (based on the lines we see on Thursday). With all of the events going on with Opening Night, I would like to see everyone at the March, which kicks off at R-Bar at 5:30. Wear your Union Blue (CBJ Jersey's are welcomed), and March with us. I'm excited to be part of this, and honored to be helping make this a great event. Thanks to Kevin Valentin for allowing me this opportunity.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
March of the Union Army thoughts
Here is a rough draft of the Sounding off for the March of the Union Army on October 11th.
March of the Union Army.
Let’s Go Jackets!!!! Let’s Go Jackets!!!
1st Line (Sounded by lead group)
C (Sounded by Lead Group)
Player First Name (Front group)
Player Last Name (Back Group)
RW (Sounded by Lead Group)
Player First Name (Front group)
Player Last Name (Back Group)
LW (Sounded by Lead Group)
Player First Name (Front group)
Player Last Name (Back Group)
D (Sounded by Lead Group)
Player First Name (Front group)
Player Last Name (Back Group)
D (Sounded by Lead Group)
Player First Name (Front group)
Player Last Name (Back Group)
G (Sounded by Lead Group)
Player First Name (Front group)
Player Last Name (Back Group)
Repeated for each line.
In between the lines, alternate CBJ and Let’s go Jacket
Chants
After the 4th line is sounded off, All groups go
We Are the 5th Line!!!!
Also thinking about adding in the coaching staff, Jarmo and Davidson as well.
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