Midwest NHL Notebook for Oct. 12, 2016 The 2016-17 season started the same way the 2015-16 season ended for the Chicago BlackHawks on Wednesday night as the Hawks dropped a 5-2 decision to the visiting St. Louis Blues. It was the first meeting between the two since the finally figured a way past the Hawks
Here’s a quick look at what’s been up for the five Midwest-based NHL teams since the start of the New Year. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS The team sits dead last in the East Conference in terms of standings, but a trade on Jan. 6 has the team and the town buzzing. It’s no secret young prospect
The Blue Jackets appeared in total control up 5-0 after two periods, but ultimately needed an empty netter from Oliver Bjorkstrand, recalled from Cleveland earlier in the day to put away the host Buffalo Sabres 6-4 at the First Niagara Center on Friday (Oct. 2). The Jackets jumped on its host with a 17-5 edge