Tag Antoine Vermette

Vermette’s Ref Abuse Leads to Significant Suspension

Just days after our own story about ref abuse in hockey, we’re seeing an NHL veteran at the center of a ref abuse issue. In last night’s game featuring the Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota Wild, veteran center Antoine Vermette slashed…

2011-12 NHL Season Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets

Offseason Losses: Jakub Voracek, Nikita Filatov, Scottie Upshall, Mathieu Garon, Jan Hejda, Mike Commodore, Sami Lepisto Offseason Additions: Jeff Carter, Vinny Prospal, James Wisniewski, Radek Martinek Last Season Ranking: 13th in the West Offense: Jeff Carter coming to Columbus will give…

Columbus Blue Jackets

Making progress is what the Blue Jackets did last season, and will be looking forward to do this season. It took them their 10th season in the NHL to make the playoffs. Their playoff run was short-lived as they took…