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Morning Skate: The Blue Jackets win again as the NHL’s roster freeze sets in
But does it matter?
Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
Lace ‘em up. Time for the Morning Skate.
MAYBE THEY’RE JUST GOOD
On Friday we tried to figure out whether the Columbus Blue Jackets were good, lucky, or a mirage. It’s only been three days since, but we’re starting to lean towards good.
But cracks are showing. Columbus won its ninth straight game on Sunday, but had to withstand giving up three third-period goals in the process. They hadn’t given up a single third period goal all month until the Canucks (the Canucks!) blitzed them late.
But they won, so who knows.
By the way, the NHL’s holiday roster freeze is effective today. No movement until Dec. 27.
NEWS NEWS NEWS
AROUND THE NETWORK WE GO
- Our Blue Jackets blog took me to task.
- This is just a great editorial on hockey’s inferiority complex.
- Hey, remember the movie The Thing? That’s the Islanders this year.
- The Hurricanes’ best rookie is the guy with a name that sounds like a sneeze.
- Victor Hedman made some Lightning history.
- After 30 games, the Panthers are incredibly unimpressive.
- Here’s why the Oilers shouldn’t re-sign Kris Russell. I can’t believe they had to write about that.
- The Flames got humbled.
- Paul Maurice is a good coach and a bad fit for Winnipeg.
- USA Hockey will be missing a big name at the World Juniors.
- PPP VS. CBC IN A CAGE MATCH
- The Red Wings’ cap situation could be better!
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