It always felt like he could give more. Like he was a bomb waiting to go off. It finally happened this season. Columbus Blue Jackets forward Oliver Bjorkstrand took his game to another level. Not just offensively but defensively as well. Bjrokstrand has long been thought of as an underrated player. His 2020-21 breakout seasons…
Among the fastest growing cities Columbus Ohio has much to offer
U. S. Census Bureau released findings that Columbus, Ohio is one of the fastest growing U. S. cities. Columbus experienced a 12.20% growth rate making it the Midwest’s fastest growing city. So what is it about the Capital City that has people moving to it? Let’s take a closer look. For starters if you are…
In order for the Columbus Blue Jackets to get back on the winning track, the team must end the drama
It started before the puck dropped on the Columbus Blue Jackets 2020-21 season. Pierre-Luc Dubois publicly asked for a trade. He then proceeded to go out and give half hearted efforts until he was eventually dealt for Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic. From there the drama piled up and did not relent. In order for…
Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager, Jarmo Kekalainen knows what he wants in a head coach
Exit John Tortorella. The winningest coach in Columbus Blue Jackets history. During Tortorella’a six year run as Blue Jackets head coach he guided the team to a 447-227-166- .568 record and took the Blue Jackets to the playoffs four times. Tortorella was also brutally honest and had a short leash for any and all players…
How badly did the Columbus Blue Jackets miss Gustav Nyquist? More than you think
The Columbus Blue Jackets had a bad season. The team still has plenty of talent, enough to climb back into playoff contention next season. During the disappointing 2020-21 campaign the Blue Jackets were with a player who as it turned out was more important than perhaps thought. Gustav (Gus) Nyquist. Before the season began Gus…
The Detroit Lions have the third most difficult strength of schedule
Even rebuilding teams need to win some games. They need to win for the fans. They need to win in order to build a winning culture. They need to win to show young players the right way to go about their job. For the Detroit Lions, the 2021 NFL schedule is brutal. It is brutal…
How good is Detroit Red Wings prospect Moritz Seider? Here is a hint, he is fantastic
No, it did not happen during the 2021 NHL season. Moritz Seider, one of the Detroit Red Wings top prospects did not get a call up. That is just fine. No really. Seider continued his development this past season in Sweden, where in 41 games played the young defensemen amassed 7 goals and 21 points…
Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman has a looming decision on head coach Jeff Blashill
The Detroit Red Wings have finished another losing season. Rebuilds can be brutal. While development of young players is critical, at some point losses must turn into wins. Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill who has been the ire of the Red Wings fans everywhere for sometime now takes center stage for his job security….
Detroit Tigers prospect Dillon Dingler is off to a solid start
When it comes to Detroit Tigers prospect watching all eyes are on the top dog, Spencer Torkelson. But, at the start of the 2021 minor league season it is 2020’s second round draft pick and #5 ranked prospect Dillon Dingler who has put on a show. Giving the Tigers a promising prospect at the catcher…
Mother’s Day 2021
“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” Proverbs 31:26 Well another Mother’s Day is upon us, and with it comes hopefully the nearing end of the global pandemic. While I have been able to enjoy some time with my parents it is not the same. The long…