Nash, Blue Jackets ready to start negotiations

Rick Nash has one year left on his contract with the only NHL team for which he has played, and the Blue Jackets want to sign him to a long-term deal before he can become an unrestricted free agent next summer.

Insider: Blue Jackets offseason fixes

With the start of the offseason, Puck Prospectus and E.J. Hradek team up to examine each team's statistical shortcomings and how best to address them via trades, free agency and the draft.

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LeBrun: West finals polarized by Kronwall's hit on Havlat

The hit of the playoffs has polarized the two teams in the Western Conference finals. And when you talked to the Hawks and Wings about it, there was little middle ground.

Buccigross: Ovie, Crosby, Batman, Robin … it's all in my Pens-Caps blog!

Missed Monday's wild Caps-Pens battle? Don't fret, puckheads. Bucci's running blog has all you need.

...Detroit Red Wings right wing Marian Hossa (81), of Slovenia, defended by Columbus Blue Jackets center R.J. Umberger (18), shoots a shot in the second period of the Columbus Blue Jackets at Detroit Redwings...

Detroit sweeps through Columbus in first round

Johan Franzen scored on a power play with 46.6 seconds left, giving the Detroit Red Wings a 6-5 victory and a series sweep over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.

Five Things We Learned: No beef for Brodeur; Osgood stellar again

OK, I know we've seen a lot of really good hockey games during the past seven days, but I think Tuesday night was pretty special. Here are five things...

Red Wings-Blue Jackets Preview

Red Wings-Blue Jackets Preview

Wings trounce Jackets to roll series lead to 3-0

Henrik Zetterberg scored two goals and the Detroit Red Wings dominated from start to finish Tuesday night to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 and grab a 3-0 lead in their first-round series.

Five Things We Learned from Thursday: No more doubts for Osgood and Hiller

...to make several big stops -- including a nice glove save on a second-chance opportunity from R.J. Umberger -- to keep his team in the game during the opening stanza. In the final 40 minutes...

Red Wings roll past Malhotra, Jackets in Game 1

The Red Wings beats the Blue Jackets 4-1.

Jackets back into playoffs with loss to Wild

Marian Gaborik had two goals and an assist to lead the Minnesota Wild past Columbus 6-3 on Saturday night, ruining the Blue Jackets' celebration for their first playoff berth.

Columbus Blue Jackets cleared playoff hurdle, but they're not done yet

...improve the team," Howson said Thursday. "I think we did that. [Mike] Commodore, [Kristian] Huselius and [R.J.] Umberger were significant adds for us." Howson did his part, and so did Hitchcock. The veteran coach...

Burnside: Regardless of coach, Team USA faces tougher task with its roster

In the end, it may not matter who coaches the 2010 U.S. Olympic team. Team USA faces tougher tasks, like fielding the right mix of players that is capable of medaling in Vancouver.

Versteeg beats Jackets as Hawks earn OT win

Kris Versteeg beat fellow rookie star Steve Mason on a breakaway at 3:10 of overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday night.