Total Eclipse of the Splash

 

You know, back in the day when blogs were a real force on the internet, I made some waves on Barry Melrose Rocks with the OLN drinking game of the week. OLN was the old name of a network that no longer exists, if that helps you understand how long ago this was. Now, many teams are going to Amazon Prime. Streaming was not an option in the 2000s, and is not a good format for drinking games, as there is not the shared commercial experience, and frankly, as a Minnesota Wild fan, I would have to pay extra for Blue Jackets games. Who can do that AND buy some decent booze? 

Total Eclipse of the Splash

 

The Blue Jackets have this image in my brain of this young expansion team still trying to figure it out. In truth, the Blue Jackets have existed longer than the Minnesota North Stars did. And the history is tortured, not only on the ice, but especially off the ice. Not enough compassion is given to our friends in central Ohio. RIP to Bill Davidge, somehow the "long time" broadcaster of the Blue Jackets. 

Total Eclipse of the Splash

 

All of those kids are going to be up there in their white polos and khaki pants, thinking they are going to Nationwide to get a literal blue jacket. I'm not trying to make too many generalities, but I have to believe there isn't a huge "spelling prodigy/hockey fan from central Ohio" crossover demographic. A blue jacket would be a nice touch though.

Oh, and for whatever it's worth, Isac Lundestrom would be the toughest name to spell. A lot of strong phonetics on the roster, but the one A Isac would be a real curveball. 

Tweet of the Moment

"We've all been hit by cancer, whether it's a family member, a friend, somebody close. It's always a special night, and we're privileged to be part of this."

Paz speaks on #HockeyFightsCancer Night. @Ticketmaster | #CBJ pic.twitter.com/JgNQHS6Gnm

— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) November 16, 2023

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