Ed Francis

Mostly a mix of stats, data, trends, polls, news, and occasional takes re: #CBJ. Might be some other stuff on occasion. For much more: @1stOhioBattery

[Ed Francis @BlueJacketStats]

Terribly sad to hear about the passing of original #CBJ broadcaster Billy Davidge. In my days of working at CD101, Bill was nothing but good to me and everyone I worked with. He had a reputation as a great all-around guy — and he was even better than that.

May he rest in peace.

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If it’s not Boone Jenner, who do you want to be the next #CBJ captain?

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@5thLaine

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Don’t let the internet trolls tell you otherwise: this was a good extension for the Blue Jackets.

The #CBJ needed to retain Charlie Coyle for a myriad of reasons.

Four years would’ve been better, sure. But six years is better than zero.

[1st Ohio Battery @1stOhioBattery]

Charlie Coyle is staying with the Blue Jackets for the (really) long-haul. Despite the length of the contract, the #CBJ made the right move. https://t.co/9Biamuk8XU

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When asked if Waddell was talking with other UFA’s, he said: “No, we will start talking with everybody on (that front) here in the next little bit.”

Added that he’s scheduled some meetings with some of the RFA’s agents during the combine.

Quite clear that Coyle was Item A. #CBJ

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Don’t be surprised if the #CBJ just signed their next captain to a deal.

[1st Ohio Battery @1stOhioBattery]

BREAKING: The #CBJ have signed veteran forward Charlie Coyle to a six-year, $36 million contract ($6 million average annual value) through the 2031-32 season.

[Ed Francis @BlueJacketStats]

Love the “Let’s Go Flyers” chant in Philly following their loss. Incredible last couple months for that team and they deserve it.

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Holy shit.

[World Hockey Report @worldhockeyrpt]

Steve Simmons goes at Keith Pelley for hiring John Chayka. This was something.

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Bones’ comments from Sunday. #CBJ

[1st Ohio Battery @1stOhioBattery]

"I wanted them to go home and be uncomfortable": #CBJ head coach Rick Bowness joined the @NHL_On_TNT crew Sunday and made additional comments on his end-of-season rant. https://t.co/NgFaklY4pa

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@ryanhallyall People only care about themselves and have zero consideration for others, not to mention an ignorance to how dangerous it is.

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At the zoo today. These guys are a little too relaxed facing a 3-0 deficit.

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Another big day for the Columbus sports scene. #NWSLtoCBUS

[CBUSsports @CBUSsportsLocal]

IT. IS. HAPPENING.

The 18th @NWSL franchise will be in Columbus! The yet-to-be-named team will start play in 2028.

The Haslam Sports Group is paying a record $205 million dollar expansion fee for the team. #NWSLtoCBUS

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@FriedgeHNIC @Sportsnet

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@hockeyjersey49 @F1RETHECANNON Hey @icer12 sounds like you’re going to Winnipeg.

[Ed Francis @BlueJacketStats]

Rick Bowness is coming back to “change the culture”.

I asked Ivan Provorov on Wednesday if that was needed. His response.

(The first three questions
— not four — were (a) if he agreed with the message, (b) if it was surprising, and (c) if there’s less heat playing w/#CBJ.)

[Ed Francis @BlueJacketStats]

A lot has happened in the last two days. You know what Bones said. You likely know by now he’s coming back.

Here are a few takeaways from today’s presser. #CBJ

[1st Ohio Battery @1stOhioBattery]

The #CBJ announced Thursday that Rick Bowness will return as head coach next season. Here are five quotes from the press conference — and what they might mean for the future. https://t.co/Q8SFvAMItY

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@Jorge7Costanza Because 5th is >0.0%.

The 4th, 14th, and 15th percentages add up to 100.0%.

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The #CBJ are locked into their lottery spot and are in no man’s land.

They will have a 94.7% of selecting 14th. There’s a 2.1% chance it slips to 15th.

If they “win” the lottery (3.2% chance), they will move up to 4th.

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@Jorge7Costanza Did you read the tweet?

[Ed Francis @BlueJacketStats]

Bones set to return next season. #CBJ

[1st Ohio Battery @1stOhioBattery]

Per @PierreVLeBrun, Rick Bowness has agreed to an extension to stay on as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. #CBJ

[Ed Francis @BlueJacketStats]

More from Sevo: "I would say my season really took off when the coaching change happen."

Acknowledged his struggles early on with #CBJ but felt like he really put it together and got back to his game this season.

(And he's right — Severson was great for this team this season.)

[1st Ohio Battery @1stOhioBattery]

Damon Severson on the struggles down the stretch: "It had nothing to do with me going down (with an injury), but I feel like I had a solid season overall and was helping the team."

"It's hard, because I don't think we should be going home today." #CBJ