Columbus Blue Jackets News

With the 2013 NHL Entry Draft just around the corner, the Edmonton Oilers are about to embark on a very important time in this club's immediate future.

Sergei Bobrovsky won the Vezina Trophy in his first year with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Position: Right Wing Team: Plymouth Whalers Age: 18 Date of Birth: September 20th, 1994 Place of Birth: West Dundee, Illinois Ht: 511" Wt: 187lbs Shoots: Right I first took notice of Hartman at the World Juniors, where he stood out to me as a rough-and-tumble forward who could chip in with a little bit of scoring.

But when you look back over the full voting results for the NHL awards from the weekend, it's not always pretty, as the totals shed light on some really bizarre ballots that were submitted.

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky poses with the 2013 Vezina Trophy after being named the NHL's top goalie Saturday.

The Hockey Gods must be laughing right in the face of Philadelphia Flyers General Manager, Paul Holmgren, right now.

Over the next thirty days, we will attempt to telepathically channel the minds of NHL General Managers as they complete their final rankings in preparation for the 2012 NHL Draft being held June 30, 2012 in Newark, NJ.

Sergei Bobrovsky of the Columbus Blue Jackets has won the Vezina Trophy, given to the NHL's top goaltender following a vote by league general managers.

The Washington Capitals right wing beat out Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and John Tavares of the New York Islanders for the award on Saturday night.

Anaheim Ducks center Saku Koivu passes the puck out in front of Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky as he is checked by Nikita Nikitin in the second period of their NHL hockey game in Anaheim, California, April 17, 2013.

In case you haven't heard, the NHL won't be announcing their awards at the annual award show.

The Jackets are in a very good position. With three first rounders in their pocket, they can either draft three excellent prospects, move up in the draft to get a future star, trade for future talent, or go all-in and trade for NHL help.

The Blue Jackets are satisfied with the 2011 deal that put Nationwide Arena under ownership of the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority.

After just one season of playing at a high level, there are going to be a few questions about whether or not Sergei Bobrovsky was for real.

Position: Center / Left Wing / Right Wing Team: Djurgarden Age: 18 Date of Birth: September 22, 1994 Place of Birth: Nacka, Sweden Ht: 6'1" Wt: 183lbs Shoots: Left Wennberg is an all-around forward.

After weeks of the Columbus Blue Jackets talks with goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky being stuck in the mud, the two sides might have finally gained some traction.

Position: Defense Team: Brandon Wheat Kings Age: 18 Date of Birth: October 6th, 1994 Place of Birth: Dauphin, Manitoba Ht: 6'0" Wt: 209lbs Shoots: Right In a year where the WHL is sending some high-scoring defensemen to the NHL Draft like Shea Thedore and Josh Morrissey, not to mention Seth Jones, Pulock may have the most pure offensive talent.

Nationwide Arena will mark its fiscal 2013 with a $500,000 operating profit - a turnabout from what operators expected a year ago.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a very serious potential problem on their hands with their star goalie Sergei Bobrovsky .

Position: Forward Team: Val d'Or Foreurs - QMJHL Age: 18 Date of Birth: September 16th, 1994 Place of Birth: Longueuil, Quebec Ht: 6'4" Wt: 201 lbs.