The Columbus Blue Jackets play in the Central Division of the NHL's Western Conference. The team plays home games at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. In 2008-09, the Blue Jackets qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
On February 3, 2010, the club announced that they had relieved head coach Ken Hitchcock of his coaching duties and replaced him assistant Claude Noel on an interim basis.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2010/02/03/sp-nhl-jackets-hitchcock.html
History
After failed attempts to bring hockey back to Columbus, the NHL awarded the city a franchise in 1997, after Nationwide announced plans to fund a new arena. The team played their first game in 2000. A variety of top players have donned the Blue Jackets jersey, including Rick Nash, Sergei Fedorov, Pascal Leclaire, R.J. Umberger, Adam Foote and Ray Whitney. Nash is currently the team captain, and along with 2009 Calder Trophy winning goaltender Steve Mason, guided the club to their first playoff appearance in 2009.
Players and Alumni
Below is a list of players who are either currently or formally on the team roster.
Defensemen
Forwards
Columbus Blue Jackets Timeline
2000-2001: First season in NHL
2002: Rick Nash drafted
2005: Sergie Fedorov traded to Blue Jackets
References
Fast Facts
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General Manager
Scott Howson
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Coach
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Inaugural season
2000
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Finals appearances
0
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Stanley Cups
0
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Home
Nationwide Arena, Columbus
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Owner
John P. McConnell
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Coach
Ken Hitchcock
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Colors
Red, silver, blue and white
