CBJ Unrestricted Free Agents

We don't really have a whole lot. In fact, we have four...Anders Eriksson, Bryan Berard, Brian Boucher, and Jamie Pushor. The only one I really feel that we need to re-sign is Anders Eriksson, who lead the team in plus/minus with a +12. Which, compared to other teams is good but not great. But, on my team, is AMAZING. Eriksson averaged 20:12 time on ice. In 79 games played he had 0 goals (hey he's a defensive defenseman) and 23 assists. I really hope that we re-sign him but I don't know that it's going to happen considering we don't have a GM. I'm not bitter.
Cross posted on HLOG

The List.

1. With Murray out of the running for GM...I am frustrated. Not at the organization, not at the team (because I love them and am a loyal fan), but at Mike Priest. I understand that this is a long process and I was praising him for taking time and not telling us much. But, now that Murray has dropped out it makes me nervous. I want to know what is going on...I have a right to know. I had every intention of buying season tickets...I had even called and gotten ticket information. But, until they find a GM...I'm not going to. We need a good General Manager. It is not an option...it is a necessity. I have faith in Hitchcock...all the faith in the world actually. I just hope he doesn't let me down.

2. Congrats to the Anaheim Ducks for going up 3-1 against the Ottawa Senators. Game 4 seemed exciting although I just had to listen to most of it because I was at work and then when I got home the Directv thingy was acting funny. I am disappointed in Alfie because I think he got a little too frustrated at the end of the second shooting a puck at Scott Nieds. The Ducks got everything together and came out on top without one of their top defenseman...again.

3. I am really excited for Wednesday and I really do hope the Ducks close it out at home. It'd be a great thing for their fans, and it'd be a wonderful thing to rub in the face of Kings fans haha...just kidding. Although, I do plan on doing it to some of my friends who are Kings fans.

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5. That's all I really have...if anything else strikes me...I'll add it on.

6. Bryan Berard was the FIRST Overall Pick of the First Round in the 1995 Draft...are you kidding me?! I guess I missed something with this guy. He made $2,500,000.00 this season. He played in 11 games for us this year. He missed the first 51 games with a back injury. Then he missed the last 16 games of the season because he hurt his back...again. He was a -4 and had 3 assists and 8 penalty minutes. WOW

I have an announcement to make

Modin has been signed by Columbus to a 3 year 3.25 million per season contract. AND, Berard has been put on waivers haha...classic...although I'm sure we could have gotten something out of them.

When's Berard leaving?!

So I have lost any respect I had for Bryan Berard. The Columbus Dispatch reports Blueliner Bryan Berard could be the next to go. "Berard, reached by phone yesterday before the Blue Jackets flew to New York, stopped just short of requesting a trade while hinting that he’s in Hitchcock’s doghouse. "Hopefully, I’ll get moved somewhere and play in the playoffs," Berard said. "I’m not playing as well as I’d like to play right now, obviously. But not being one of Hitch’s guys, I’m not playing as much as I’d like, either." Portzline also reports Berard won't be playing today. He's not happy with the amount of time he's playing? He's averaging 19:25 a game...and he has only been back for 10 games...not to mention that he is a -5. And, he's complaining about Hitch...the man who has turned our club around...at least in my opinion. Oh well hopefully Tuesday he will be gone and all will be right in the world...of Columbus that is. He was a healthy scratch last night against the Rangers. He was a healthy scratch to make room for Eriksson...who got his first goal! Anyway that's my little rant on Berard...I will keep everyone posted on this.