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While We’re Waiting…Quinn-Anderson “Even,” Crosby’s Snub, Alex White, Shaq Trade Talks

June 14, 2009 by 9 Comments

While We’re Waiting aims to be the round-up of the recent WFNY-esque information for your morning viewing. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email in the sidebar

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Anderson sits out during minicamp so naturally the QB battle is now even according to murky Mangini: “Browns coach Eric Mangini gave quarterback Brady Quinn a slight edge heading into voluntary practices last month, but neither Quinn nor Derek Anderson will have an advantage heading into training camp Aug. 1.  ‘That was based on the off-season program leading up to that point,’ said Mangini at the conclusion of mandatory minicamp Saturday, signaling with a level hand that the competition was essentially even.”  [Mary Kay Cabot/Plain Dealer]

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Preview: Blue Jackets vs. Penguins (Game 68)

March 12, 2009 by 5 Comments

Pittsburgh Penguins (36-26-6, 78pts) vs.
Columbus Blue Jackets (34-27-6, 74pts)
Nationwide Arena, Columbus OH
Thursday, March 12, 2009
7:00 PM EDT
FSOHIO/WWCD(fm)/WBNS(am)

(Dispatch Preview / SportsDirect Preview)

The Jackets are riding high, coming off of arguably the two biggest wins in franchise history, back-to-back. They fired on all cylinders in dismantling the Detroit Red Wings 8-2 on Saturday, and followed that up with one of their most complete performances in memory in stifling the NHL-leading Boston Bruins 2-0 on Tuesday night at Nationwide. As good as those two games were, the Jackets need to continue to focus on the schedule ahead and take each game one-at-a-time, as it doesn’t get any easier tonight. The Penguins are arguably the NHL’s hottest team right now, and possess the offensive capabilities to make it a rough night for any team. The Jackets get a chance to atone for their lackluster performance in Pittsburgh last month, but it’s going to be a tough night all around. [Read more...]

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Jackets Preview Game #52

February 6, 2009 by 4 Comments

Columbus Blue Jackets (24-22-5, 53pts) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (25-23-5, 55pts)
Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
Friday, February 6, 2009
7:30 PM EST
FSOHIO/WWCD(fm)/WBNS(am)

(Dispatch Preview / SportsDirect Preview)

Here we are: after this game there are only 30 to go. The Jackets have been reeling after two lackluster performances at home against teams they really should have—and needed to—beat. Tonight is the front end of a tough road-and-home back-to-back, and Columbus needs to come out and right the ship, lest the playoff race they were right in the thick of not even one week ago were to pass them by. Pittsburgh has always been a bit of the proverbial “regional rivalry” given that before having a team of their own, Columbus hockey fans were evenly split between Pittsburgh and Detroit. Columbus/Pittsburgh games have always sold out here in Columbus, even when  both teams were lousy. [Read more...]

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