2011–12 Columbus Blue Jackets season

National Hockey League season March 2026 August 2023 NHL 2011–12 2011 Columbus Blue Jackets Western 15th Central 5th 29–46–7 17–21–3 12–25–4 202 262 Scott Howson Scott Arniel (Oct.–Jan.)Todd Richards (interim, Jan.–Apr.) Rick Nash Jeff Carter (Oct.–Feb.)Derek Dorsett (Feb.–Mar.)Vaclav Prospal (Feb.–Apr.)R. J. UmbergerAntoine Vermette (Oct.–Feb.)James Wisniewski (Oct.–Mar.) Nationwide Arena 14,660 (80.8%) Rick Nash (30) Vaclav Prospal (39) Rick Nash (59) Derek MacKenzie (+4) Derek Dorsett (235) Steve Mason (16) Curtis Sanford (2.60) The 2011–12 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the team's 12th season in the National Hockey League (NHL).The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2011 2010 Triumph Books 47 978-1-60078-422-4 The Blue Jackets' record of 29–46–7note 1 [note 1] was the worst record in the NHL for 2011–12 and the third time in franchise history they finished in last place. It also marked the third straight year that they missed the playoffs. Consequently, they had the best chance to receive the first overall selection in the 2012 NHL entry draft lottery, but lost out to the Edmonton Oilers and received the second pick instead. The Blue Jackets began the year with the worst start in franchise history and the worst by any team in an NHL season in 19 years. After an 11–25–5 start, head coach Scott Arniel was fired and replaced by assistant coach Todd Richards. The poor season prompted several personnel changes, including the trade of All-Star forward Jeff Carter, who was acquired with much fanfare during the off-season. With the prospect of another rebuild looming the Blue Jackets' captain and best player, Rick Nash, requested to be traded, though he would remain with the team for the entire season. The team was involved in a controversial loss to the Los Angeles Kings, when the Staples Center clock appeared to freeze at 1.8 seconds allowing the Kings time to score the winning goal. During the season Columbus managed only two winning streaks of three or more games. One of which came towards the end of the year helping the Blue Jackets finish with 65 points, the third worst point total in franchise history. Off-season thumb|left|170px|The acquisition of Jeff Carter was one of Columbus' big moves in the off-season In the off-season, the Blue Jackets' approach to building their team changed, moving from a team of young developing players into one with established players. The first deal General Manager Scott Howson made was the acquisition of All-Star forward Jeff Carter on June 23, 2011. The deal sent Jakub Voracek, Columbus' first-round draft choice, the eighth overall, and their third-round pick in the 2011 draft to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Carter. The trade received a positive response in Columbus from fans and management who felt they finally had a number one center to play alongside of their best player, Rick Nash. Portzline Aaron Tired of Waiting The Hockey News The Hockey News 2011–2012 Yearbook 168 2011 https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=6697235 Flyers trade Jeff Carter to Blue Jackets ESPN 2011-06-27 2011-11-30 LeBrun Pierre Next, they traded for the negotiating rights of soon to be free agent James Wisniewski. https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=6716774 James Wisniewski's rights traded ESPN 2011-06-29 2011-11-30 Wisniewski scored a career-high 51 points during the 2010–11 season, splitting time between the New York Islanders and Montreal Canadiens. http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=55297 James Wisniewski's career statistics Internet Hockey Database 2011-11-30 The point total was fifth-highest in the league for defenseman scoring, tying Tobias Enstrom. http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats.htm?season=20102011&gameType=2&team=&position=D&country=&status=&viewName=summary#?navid=nav-sts-indiv https://web.archive.org/web/20110929133314/http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats.htm?season=20102011&gameType=2&team=&position=D&country=&status=&viewName=summary#?navid=nav-sts-indiv dead September 29, 2011 2010–11 defenseman scoring leaders National Hockey League 2011-11-30 The Blue Jackets came to terms with Wisniewski just one hour prior to the start of free agency, signing him to a six-year, $33 million contract. https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=6730031 Blue Jackets sign James Wisniewski ESPN 2011-07-01 2011-11-30 Associated Press Columbus also traded former first round draft pick Nikita Filatov to the Ottawa Senators for a third-round pick in the 2011 draft. Filatov had failed to live up to expectations in Columbus, playing in only 44 games over three seasons scoring six goals. http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/25/minor-deals-blue-jackets-send-nikita-filatov-to-ottawa-rangers-trade-evgeny-grachev-to-st-louis/ Minor deals: Blue Jackets send Nikita Filatov to Ottawa; Rangers trade Evgeny Grachev to St. Louis NBC Sports 2011-06-25 2011-12-02 Yerdon Joe https://www.nhl.com/player/nikita-filatov-8474566 Nikita Filatov's career statistics National Hockey League 2011-12-02 Prior to the start of the season, the Blue Jackets were questioned for not signing a veteran back-up to starting goaltender Steve Mason, as the former Calder Memorial Trophy winner had struggled in consecutive seasons. The Blue Jackets signed Mark Dekanich as the back-up who had only 50 minutes of NHL experience prior to the start of the season. Columbus did sign a veteran Curtis Sanford to be their third string goaltender and to start for their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Springfield Falcons. Sanford had not played in the NHL since 2009. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/curtis-sanford-relishing-opportunity-with-blue-jackets-after-years-in-the-minors/article2253819/ Curtis Sanford relishing opportunity with Blue Jackets after years in the minors The Globe and Mail 2011-11-29 2011-12-02 Johnston Chris During training camp, Dekanich suffered a high ankle sprain that was expected to keep him out of the line-up for a month. http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/22/mark-dekanichs-injury-opens-blue-jackets-backup-spot-for-curtis-sanford/ Mark Dekanich's injury opens Blue Jackets' backup spot for Curtis Sanford NBC Sports 2011-07-22 2011-12-05 O'Brien James Additionally, Sanford suffered a groin injury, leaving Allen York as the back-up.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=378822 https://web.archive.org/web/20111026021507/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=378822 dead 2011-10-26 Cullen: Caps Dominate, Columbus' Woes Continue TSN 2011-10-24 2011-12-05 Cullen Scott York had only played four professional games, all in the AHL, entering the season. http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=101663 Allen York's career statistics Internet Hockey Database 2011-10-24 2011-12-05 Regular season October – December thumb|Derek MacKenzie takes a face-off against the Vancouver Canucks' Manny Malhotra during the December 13 game After the first five games, all losses, Jeff Carter suffered a broken foot that kept him out of the line-up for 10 games.http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Blue-Jackets-welcome-Carter-back-133743158.html Blue Jackets welcome Carter back 2011-11-12 Winnipeg Free Press 2012-08-15 Campbell Tim While Carter was injured, the Blue Jackets continued to lose games. In the eighth game of the year, they had a chance to end the losing streak against the Ottawa Senators. Columbus held a 3–2 lead with under a minute to play. Jason Spezza tied the game on a late power play, and with just 4.7 seconds remaining, Milan Michalek notched the winning goal for the Senators.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/cbj-vs-ott/2011/10/22/2011020099 https://web.archive.org/web/20111115114909/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2011020099 live 2011-11-15 Senators 4, Blue Jackets 3 2011-11-22 2011-12-08 Columbus Blue Jackets Associated Press The loss helped set a franchise record for futility with a 0–7–1 record to start a season.note 1 [note 1] The losing streak came to an end three days later with a win over the Detroit Red Wings. During the game, several milestones were reached. James Wisniewski made his Columbus debut, Ryan Johansen and John Moore scored their first career NHL goals and Grant Clitsome had a career-high three assists.http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/Columbus-Blue-Jackets-top-Detroit-Red-Wings-for-first-win-of-season-102511 Blue Jackets top Wings for first win 2011-11-25 2011-12-05 Fox Sports Columbus was unable to create any momentum from the win, however, and continued to struggle, culminating in a 2–12–1 record, which was the worst start to an NHL season for any team in 19 years.http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2011/11/12/jackets-skybox1112-art-g0ueru8d-1.html Worst start in 19 years 2011-11-12 2011-12-05 The Columbus Dispatch https://web.archive.org/web/20111114062754/http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2011/11/12/jackets-skybox1112-art-g0ueru8d-1.html 2011-11-14 dead With the team struggling, management attempted to "shake things up" by making some roster moves.http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/08/blue-jackets-acquire-mark-letestu-to-fix-all-their-problems/ Blue Jackets acquire Mark Letestu to fix all their problems 2011-11-08 2011-12-05 NBC Sports Reitz Matt The first move was the acquisition of center Mark Letestu from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Next, they traded defenseman Kris Russell to the St. Louis Blues for Nikita Nikitin.https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/7210367/columbus-blue-jackets-acquire-pittsburgh-penguins-mark-letestu-fourth-round-pick-2012-draft Blue Jackets acquire Mark Letestu 2011-11-08 2011-12-05 ESPN Associated Press http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=600303 https://web.archive.org/web/20111114094559/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=600303 dead 2011-11-14 Columbus Blue Jackets Acquire Defenseman Nikita Nikitin from the St. Louis Blues in Exchange for Defenseman Kris Russell 2011-11-11 2011-12-05 National Hockey League As the clubs slow start continued, there were rumors that Head Coach Scott Arniel would be fired and replaced with Ken Hitchcock. Hitchcock had previously coached the Blue Jackets to their only playoff appearance in club history and was still under contract with the franchise through to the end of the season. Before any of these rumors came to fruition, the St. Louis Blues asked Columbus for permission to hire Hitchcock, which the Blue Jackets allowed.http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2011-11-06/hitch-in-the-plan-blues-job-means-columbus-cant-ask-hitchcock-to-solve-problems Hitch in the plan: Blues job means Columbus can't target Hitchcock 2011-11-06 2011-12-06 Sporting News November 8, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111108022636/http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2011-11-06/hitch-in-the-plan-blues-job-means-columbus-cant-ask-hitchcock-to-solve-problems dead Hitchcock began his Blues coaching career with a 6–1–2 record in his first nine games, while Columbus amassed a 6–13–3 record to start the season.https://www.espn.com/nhl/preview/_/gameId/400047789 Blues-Blue Jackets Preview 2011-11-27 2011-12-06 ESPN During the same time frame as the Hitchcock rumors, goaltender Curtis Sanford returned from his groin injury on November 13.http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=601055 https://web.archive.org/web/20120529093112/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=601055 dead 2012-05-29 Columbus Blue Jackets Activate G Curtis Sanford Off IR; Assign G Allen York to AHL's Springfield Falcons 2011-11-13 2011-12-15 Columbus Blue Jackets He made his first start of the season against the Boston Bruins, losing 2–1 in a shootout.http://www.sunjournal.com/news/national-sports/2011/11/18/bruins-unzip-jackets/1117532 Bruins unzip Jackets 2011-11-18 2011-12-15 Sun Journal Associated Press Sanford continued his strong play, posting a 3–1–2 record, 1.38 goals against average and .947 save percentage over his next six games. Sanford started 12 consecutive games before Steve Mason made his next start. The number of starts might not have been as numerous, but prior to the November 23 game, Mason was hit in the head by a shot from Rick Nash during pre-game warm-ups and suffered a concussion.http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/31168441/ns/sports-nhl/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120516121345/http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/31168441/ns/sports-nhl/ dead 2012-05-16 Steve Mason likely suffered a concussion 2011-11-23 2011-12-15 NBC Sports Mason returned from his concussion after two games, making a start against the Vancouver Canucks. Mason allowed only one goal in the game despite suffering from cramping in the third period, temporarily being replaced by Sanford for just over three minutes. Columbus won the game 2–1 in a shootout, breaking a nine-game losing streak to the Canucks. After the game, Arniel stated that Sanford was still seen as the team's number one goaltender.http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/story/16449512/mason-stellar-in-goal-following-long-layoff https://web.archive.org/web/20150224220219/http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/story/16449512/mason-stellar-in-goal-following-long-layoff dead 2015-02-24 Mason stellar in goal following long layoff 2011-12-14 2012-08-15 CBS Sports However, Mason started four of the next six games with the Blue Jackets going 0–5–1 during that stretch. January – February thumb|left|190px|Trade rumors surrounded Rick Nash during the season With the losing continuing, more rumors began to surface. Unlike before, the rumors were about player moves rather than coaching changes. The majority of rumors were that the Blue Jackets would trade Rick Nash. While Howson stated that he had never brought up trading Nash in discussions, other teams had inquired about his availability.http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43092-Rumor-Roundup-Rick-Nash-tops-many-teams-wish-lists.html Rumor Roundup: Rick Nash tops many teams' wish lists 2011-11-21 2012-01-08 The Hockey News Richardson Lyle https://web.archive.org/web/20120515152458/http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43092-Rumor-Roundup-Rick-Nash-tops-many-teams-wish-lists.html 2012-05-15 dead Nash stated that if Columbus felt it would make the franchise better than he would be willing to waive his no-trade clause.http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/05/rick-nash-would-waive-his-no-trade-clause-if-blue-jackets-wanted-to-move-him/ Rick Nash would waive his no-trade clause if Blue Jackets wanted to move him 2012-01-05 2012-01-08 NBC Sports Yerdon Joe Howson publicly stated that he had no intention of trading Nash. More rumors came to light when reports attributed to Réseau des sports stated that Carter was unhappy in Columbus and demanded a trade. Howson, Carter and his agent all denied that a trade request was ever made, and they were unsure where the reports were coming from.http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2011/11/19/carter-denies-report-that-he-wants-to-be-traded.html Blue Jackets' Carter denies report that he wants to be traded 2011-11-19 2012-01-08 The Columbus Dispatch Portzline Aaron https://web.archive.org/web/20120123040101/http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2011/11/19/carter-denies-report-that-he-wants-to-be-traded.html 2012-01-23 dead With the trade deadline approaching, speculation picked up on the Blue Jackets trading Carter. Reports were that Columbus was trying to trade Carter and that he was "100 percent available."http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2012-02-01/jeff-carter-trade-rumors-blue-jackets-scott-howson Blue Jackets' Jeff Carter says trade reports shouldn't be a surprise 2012-02-01 2012-02-03 The Sporting News February 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120204042815/http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2012-02-01/jeff-carter-trade-rumors-blue-jackets-scott-howson dead At the halfway point of the season, the Blue Jackets with an 11–25–5 record, worst in the league, and sitting 20 points out of playoff position, Columbus fired Arniel. He was replaced by Assistant Coach Todd Richards on an interim basis. Richards had previously coached the Minnesota Wild.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=384596 https://web.archive.org/web/20120111232032/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=384596 dead 2012-01-11 Blue Jackets Fire Coach Arniel; Assistant Richards Takes Over 2012-01-09 2012-01-09 TSN He recorded his first coaching victory for the Blue Jackets in his second game, a 4–3 win over the Phoenix Coyotes.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/gameflash/2012/01/13/29278_recap.html https://archive.today/20120717221920/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/gameflash/2012/01/13/29278_recap.html dead July 17, 2012 Brassard lifts Blue Jackets past Coyotes 2012-01-14 2012-02-03 Sports Illustrated The change in coaching did not change the fortunes of the team, as they reached the All-Star break with a 13–30–6 record. At the break, Blue Jackets' owner John P. McConnell sent out a letter to fans stating his understanding of their frustration. He added that action would be taken around the trade deadline, the entry draft and free agency to take the team in a new direction. When speaking of the season, McConnell stated "disappointing is not a strong enough word" and that he was committed to giving fans a team of which they can be proud of. He also thanked them for their dedication and passion, while reiterating that the team goal was to "win consistently and compete for the Stanley Cup."http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/blogs/puck-rakers/2012/01/mcconnells-letter.html McConnell's Letter To STHs 2012-01-27 2012-02-08 The Columbus Dispatch https://web.archive.org/web/20120129114450/http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/blogs/puck-rakers/2012/01/mcconnells-letter.html 2012-01-29 dead Days later, a 250-person protest occurred outside of Nationwide Arena. Fans were upset with the Blue Jackets' management and were calling for changes at the top.http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2012/1/29/protesters-show-jackets-some-tough-love.html Bob Hunter commentary: Protesters show Jackets some tough love 2012-01-29 2012-02-08 The Columbus Dispatch https://web.archive.org/web/20120201041734/http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2012/1/29/protesters-show-jackets-some-tough-love.html 2012-02-01 dead The same day the fans protested, it was announced that the franchise would host the 2013 All-Star Game.http://slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/30/blue-jackets-awarded-all-star-game-as-fans-frustration-grows/ Blue Jackets Awarded All-Star Game as Fans' Frustration Grows 2012-01-30 2012-02-03 The New York Times Hoppert Melissa Columbus was without a representative for the 2012 All-star Game, but Ryan Johansen represented the club as a rookie participant in the Super Skills Competition.http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=76666 https://web.archive.org/web/20120115005259/http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=76666 dead January 15, 2012 All-Star Game and Skills Competition Roster 2012-02-03 National Hockey League In the competition, Johansen participated in the Allstate Insurance NHL Breakaway Challenge, a shootout themed event judged by the fans. He received just 1% of the vote and finished last.http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=76951#BreakAway_Challange https://web.archive.org/web/20120123035621/http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=76951#BreakAway_Challange dead January 23, 2012 2012 Molson Canadian NHL All-Star Skills Competition format, scoring & rules 2012-02-03 National Hockey League thumb|The Staples Center clock (score board shown) appeared to freeze costing the Blue Jackets a standings point Following the break, the Blue Jackets were on the road playing the Los Angeles Kings, and with the score tied late in the game, Kings' defenseman Drew Doughty scored with just 0.4 seconds remaining to win the game. Upon review of the goal it, was determined that the clock at Staples Center froze at 1.8 seconds for over a full second, which would have resulted in time expiring prior to the goal being scored. Kings' General Manager Dean Lombardi stated that the clock was correct and no extra time had been added due to the way the clock self-corrects at various times. Howson stated on the team's blog that "It is an amazing coincidence that with the Kings on a power play at Staples Center and with a mad scramble around our net in the dying seconds of the third period of a 2–2 hockey game that the clock stopped for at least one full second," adding that, "Either there was a deliberate stopping of the clock or the clock malfunctioned." NHL Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell stated that the Blue Jackets were wronged, but that the outcome of the game could not be changed, and that the delay was not noticed by the off-ice officials or the situation room in Toronto. To determine the true cause of the clock pause, the NHL launched an investigation, talking with the clock's manufacturer and interviewing Staples Center staff.https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/la-xpm-2012-feb-02-la-sp-kings-controversial-goal-20120203-story.html Kings' win over Blue Jackets may be result of clock mismanagement 2012-02-02 2012-02-03 Los Angeles Times Elliott Helenehttps://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=386722 https://web.archive.org/web/20120202210711/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=386722 dead 2012-02-02 NHL Investigating Scoreboard Error in Kings' Victory 2012-01-09 2012-01-09 TSN Two weeks prior to the NHL trade deadline, Columbus announced that unlike earlier in the season, they would listen to trade proposals involving Rick Nash, though they were not actively shopping him. Howson stated that the team was open to all options for improving the team, including trading Nash. Speculation was that in return for Nash the Blue Jackets would ask for a "combination of young, proven players, high-end prospects and draft picks."http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2012/2/15/move-to-trade-captain-signals-a-major-rebuild.html Now up for bidding: Nash 2012-02-15 2012-02-15 The Columbus Dispatch Portzline Aaron https://web.archive.org/web/20120216155510/http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2012/2/15/move-to-trade-captain-signals-a-major-rebuild.html 2012-02-16 deadhttp://www.torontosun.com/2012/02/14/leafs-nash-would-seem-a-perfect-fit Nash to Leafs? Dream on: Price for Jackets forward sky high 2012-02-14 2012-02-15 The Toronto Sun Zeisberger Mike Leading up to the trade deadline, the Blue Jackets dealt Antoine Vermette to the Phoenix Coyotes for two draft picks and goaltender Curtis McElhinney. Despite being injured at the time, the acquisition of McElhinney was believed to give Columbus the flexibility to trade Curtis Sanford.Blue Jackets trade Antoine Vermette to Phoenix for Curtis McElhinney and 2 draft picks http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=618342 https://web.archive.org/web/20121018220921/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=618342 dead October 18, 2012 2012-02-22 2012-04-10 National Hockey League The Canadian Press The following day, on February 23, Columbus traded Jeff Carter to the Kings. In the deal, Columbus acquired defenseman Jack Johnson and a first-round draft pick; the team was given the choice of taking the pick in either 2012 or 2013.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/story/2012-02-23/jeff-carter-trade/53228380/1 Jeff Carter traded to Kings for Jack Johnson, No. 1 pick 2012-02-23 2012-04-10 USA Today Brehm Mike At the deadline, Columbus was unable to come to terms on a deal involving Nash, but they did make one more move;Trade deadline day: Plenty of moves, but not Nash https://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/story/2012-02-27/nhl-trade-deadline-updates/53268212/1 2012-02-27 2012-04-10 USA Today Allen Kevin they sent center Samuel Pahlsson to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for two fourth-round draft picks and minor league defenseman Taylor Ellington.Canucks make pair of deadline deals https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/7621418/vancouver-canucks-add-zack-kassian-samuel-pahlsson-deal-cody-hodgson 2012-02-27 2012-04-10 ESPN Following the trade deadline, Howson announced that the team had attempted to trade Nash at the player's request. Nash stated that he had requested the trade after being informed that the franchise was going into another rebuilding phase. He further noted that he felt that he "could be a huge part of that towards bringing assets in," and in his view "it was the best thing for the team, the organization, and personally for [his] career."Rick Nash says he asked for trade from Blue Jackets to rebuild team and help his career http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=619577 https://web.archive.org/web/20150224214647/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=619577 dead February 24, 2015 2012-02-28 2012-04-23 National Hockey League After the personnel changes, the Blue Jackets closed out the month with a three-game losing streak. March – April thumb|The Blue Jackets playing the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on February 18, 2012 Columbus started March with a 2–0 shutout against the Colorado Avalanche.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/cbj-vs-col/2012/03/01/2011020955 https://web.archive.org/web/20120619020301/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2011020955 live 2012-06-19 Recap Blue Jackets 2, Avalanche 0 Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-04-29 2012-03-01 They proceeded to win their next game against the Phoenix Coyotes 5–2, which marked the first time that the Blue Jackets posted back-to-back regulation victories during the season.http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2012/03/06/finish-against-coyotes-encourages-richards.html Blue Jackets notebook: Finish against Coyotes encourages Richards The Columbus Dispatch 2012-04-29 2012-03-06 Mitchell Shawn https://web.archive.org/web/20120516052439/http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2012/03/06/finish-against-coyotes-encourages-richards.html 2012-05-16 dead Columbus again defeated the Coyotes three days later to earn their first three-game win streak of the season.https://www.foxnews.com/sports/blue-jackets-down-coyotes-for-first-three-game-win-streak/ Blue Jackets down Coyotes for first three-game win streak Fox News 2012-08-15 2012-03-06 They extended the streak to four with a win over the Los Angeles Kings before it came to an end with a 4–1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. It was the only four-game win streak of the season for the Blue Jackets.http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/schedule.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20090902150550/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/schedule.htm dead September 2, 2009 2011–12 Columbus Blue Jackets Regular Season Scheduled and Results Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-04-29 They immediately matched their four-game win streak with a four-game losing streak and with ten games remaining, the Blue Jackets were the first team eliminated from playoff contention.http://bruinstalkradio.com/blogs/bob-mand/nhl-power-rankings-week-twenty-four-the-penguins-mightier/ NHL Power Rankings – Week Twenty-Four: The Penguins Mightier Bruins Talk Radio 2012-04-29 2012-03-19 Mand Bob https://web.archive.org/web/20150224220529/http://bruinstalkradio.com/blogs/bob-mand/nhl-power-rankings-week-twenty-four-the-penguins-mightier/ 2015-02-24 dead Shortly after being eliminated, they were defeated by the Edmonton Oilers 6–3; the loss clinched last place in the NHL for Columbus.https://sports.yahoo.com/news/oilers-score-5-2nd-beat-215006145--nhl.html Oilers score 5 in 2nd to beat CBJ, 6-3 Yahoo! Sports 2012-04-29 2012-03-25 Miller Rusty It was the first time in franchise history the Blue Jackets finished in 30th place.https://www.chicagotribune.com/2012/04/08/slow-start-derails-blue-jackets-season-2/ Slow start derails Blue Jackets' season Chicago Tribune 2012-04-29 2012-04-08 Three days later, on March 28, goaltender Steve Mason was injured in the morning skate when a shot from Colton Gillies hit him in the mask. With Sanford again injured, York made an emergency start. Playing against the Detroit Red Wings, York made 29 saves, including 17 in the third period, helping Columbus to a 4–2 victory and giving York his first career NHL win.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/story/2012-03-28/Allen-York-gets-first-win-in-emergency-start/53843552/1 Roundup: Columbus' York gets first win in emergency start USA Today 2012-05-24 2012-03-29 York remained the starter and led the Blue Jackets to a second three-game winning streak. In his fourth start, Columbus was shut out by the Coyotes despite a franchise-record 54 shots on goal, losing 2–0.https://www.chicagotribune.com/2012/04/05/preview-blue-jackets-at-avalanche-4/ Preview: Blue Jackets at Avalanche Chicago Tribune Reuters 2012-05-24 2012-04-05 The 54 saves by Phoenix goaltender Mike Smith set an NHL record for a regulation shutout.Smith makes 54 saves for third straight shutout https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/cbj-vs-phx/2012/04/03/2011021198 National Hockey League April 4, 2012 April 4, 2012 Brown Jerry Mason returned to the starter's role for the final two games, winning both. The two victories gave Columbus 65 points for the year, their third-lowest total in franchise history.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=392553 https://web.archive.org/web/20120409233415/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=392553 dead 2012-04-09 Nash Scores in Possible Final Game, Blue Jackets Beat Isle TSN Associated Press 2012-05-24 2012-04-07 The Blue Jackets struggled in shorthanded situations, allowing the most power-play goals in the league, with 64, and having the lowest penalty-kill percentage, at 76.64%.2011-12 NHL Summary | Hockey-Reference.com Post-season Finishing with the worst record in the NHL, Columbus had the best chance of receiving the first overall pick in the 2012 draft. With the NHL's weighted draft lottery the Blue Jackets had a 48.2% chance of drafting first overall. However, the lottery was won by the Edmonton Oilers, who proceeded to leapfrog Columbus and secure the number one draft pick for a third consecutive year. It was the fifth time that the Blue Jackets were dropped one draft position in the franchise's 12 lottery participations.http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2012/04/11/lottery-odds-defy-jackets.html Lottery odds defy Jackets The Columbus Dispatch 2012-06-05 2012-04-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20120628030946/http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2012/04/11/lottery-odds-defy-jackets.html 2012-06-28 dead A month later, on May 14, the Blue Jackets announced that Richards would remain as head coach and signed him to a two-year contract. During the press conference, Howson noted, "Our team continuously improved under Todd and he has earned the opportunity to build upon the work he started." Columbus posted an 18–21–2 record under Richards, including winning seven of their final 11 games.http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=631625 https://web.archive.org/web/20130624182713/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=631625 dead June 24, 2013 Columbus Blue Jackets Name Todd Richards Head Coach Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-05-14 2012-05-14 Standings Since being founded as an expansion team, the Blue Jackets have played in the Central Division of the Western Conference.http://articles.philly.com/1997-12-03/sports/25557278_1_leafs-devils-general-manager-colorado-avalanche https://web.archive.org/web/20150224231213/http://articles.philly.com/1997-12-03/sports/25557278_1_leafs-devils-general-manager-colorado-avalanche dead February 24, 2015 Leafs Will Change Divisions In 1998 The Philadelphia Inquirer 2012-11-21 Division rivals Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Nashville Predators and St. Louis Blues, all made the playoff during the 2011–12 season, which helped Columbus finish 36 points behind fourth place Chicago and 44 points out of first. CBJ CBJ Schedule and results Pre-season 2011 Pre-season game log: 5–2–1 (home: 4–0–0; road: 1–2–1) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Record Recap 1 September 20 (split-squad) Winnipeg Jets 1–5 Columbus Blue Jackets Dekanich 1–0–0 Recap 2 September 20 (split-squad) Columbus Blue Jackets 1–6 Winnipeg Jets Sanford 1–1–0 Recap 3 September 21 Washington Capitals 3–4 Columbus Blue Jackets OT Mason 2–1–0 Recap 4 September 23 Columbus Blue Jackets 3–4 Minnesota Wild OT York 2–1–1 Recap 5 September 25 Buffalo Sabres 1–4 Columbus Blue Jackets Mason 3–1–1 Recap 6 September 26 Columbus Blue Jackets 1–3 Washington Capitals Sanford 3–2–1 Recap 7 September 29 Minnesota Wild 2–4 Columbus Blue Jackets Mason 4–2–1 Recap 8 September 30 Columbus Blue Jackets 3–2 Carolina Hurricanes Mason 5–2–1 Recap Regular season Green background indicates win (2 points). Red background indicates regulation loss (0 points). Silver background indicates overtime/shootout loss (1 point). 2011–12 game log October: 2–9–1 (home: 2–3–1; road: 0–6–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record PtsRecap 1 October 7 Nashville Predators 3–2 Columbus Blue Jackets – Mason 18,247 0–1–0 0 Recap 2 October 8 Columbus Blue Jackets 2–4 Minnesota Wild – Mason 19,040 0–2–0 0 Recap 3 October 10 Vancouver Canucks 3–2 Columbus Blue Jackets – Mason 9,187 0–3–0 0 Recap 4 October 12 Colorado Avalanche 3–2 Columbus Blue Jackets SO Mason 8,986 0–3–1 1 Recap 5 October 15 Columbus Blue Jackets 2–4 Dallas Stars – Mason 8,305 0–4–1 1 Recap 6 October 18 Dallas Stars 3–2 Columbus Blue Jackets – Mason 9,158 0–5–1 1Recap 7 October 21 Columbus Blue Jackets 2–5 Detroit Red Wings – Mason 20,066 0–6–1 1 Recap 8 October 22 Columbus Blue Jackets 3–4 Ottawa Senators – Mason 18,867 0–7–1 1 Recap 9 October 25 Detroit Red Wings 1–4 Columbus Blue Jackets – Mason 15,100 1–7–1 3 Recap 10 October 27 Columbus Blue Jackets 2–4 Buffalo Sabres – Mason 18,690 1–8–1 3 Recap 11 October 29 Columbus Blue Jackets 2–5 Chicago Blackhawks – York 21,114 1–9–1 3 Recap 12 October 30 Anaheim Ducks 1–3 Columbus Blue Jackets – Mason 16,022 2–9–1 5 Recap November: 4–4–2 (home: 3–3–0; road: 1–1–2) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record PtsRecap 13 November 3 Toronto Maple Leafs 4–1 Columbus Blue Jackets –Mason 14,306 2–10–1 5 Recap 14 November 5 Columbus Blue Jackets 2–9 Philadelphia Flyers – York 19,784 2–11–1 5 Recap 15 November 10 Chicago Blackhawks 6–3 Columbus Blue Jackets – Mason 15,048 2–12–1 5Recap 16 November 12 Winnipeg Jets 1–2 Columbus Blue Jackets – Mason 15,581 3–12–1 7Recap 17 November 15 Minnesota Wild 4–2 Columbus Blue Jackets – Mason 10,833 3–13–1 7Recap 18 November 17 Columbus Blue Jackets 1–2 Boston Bruins SO Sanford 17,565 3–13–2 8Recap 19 November 19 Columbus Blue Jackets 4–3 Nashville Predators OT Sanford 16,776 4–13–2 10 Recap 20 November 21 Calgary Flames 1–4 Columbus Blue Jackets – Sanford 11,629 5–13–2 12 Recap 21 November 23 Columbus Blue Jackets 1–2 New Jersey Devils SO Sanford 15,585 5–13–3 13 Recap 22 November 25 Buffalo Sabres 1–5 Columbus Blue Jackets – Sanford 16,705 6–13–3 15 Recap 23 November 27 St. Louis Blues 2–1 Columbus Blue Jackets –Sanford 14,151 6–14–3 15 Recap 24 November 29 Columbus Blue Jackets 1–4 Vancouver Canucks – Sanford 18,890 6–15–3 15 Recap December: 4–8–2 (home: 1–4–2; road: 3–4–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record PtsRecap 25 December 1 Columbus Blue Jackets 4–3 Calgary Flames SO Sanford 19,289 7–15–3 17 Recap 26 December 2 Columbus Blue Jackets 3–6 Edmonton Oilers – Sanford 16,839 7–16–3 17 Recap 27 December 6 Columbus Blue Jackets 3–2 Montreal Canadiens SO Sanford 21,273 8–16–3 19 Recap 28 December 8 Nashville Predators 4–3 Columbus Blue Jackets OTSanford13,8528–16–420Recap 29 December 10 Boston Bruins 5–3 Columbus Blue Jackets –Sanford18,1758–17–420Recap 30 December 13 Vancouver Canucks 1–2 Columbus Blue Jackets SOMason15,8089–17–422Recap 31 December 15 Los Angeles Kings 2–1 Columbus Blue Jackets –Sanford16,0909–18–422Recap 32 December 17 Tampa Bay Lightning 3–2 Columbus Blue Jackets–Mason16,1089–19–422Recap 33 December 18 Columbus Blue Jackets 4–6 St. Louis Blues –Mason18,6119–20–422Recap 34 December 22 Columbus Blue Jackets 4–6 Nashville Predators–Sanford17,1139–21–422Recap 35 December 26 Columbus Blue Jackets 1–4 Chicago Blackhawks –Mason21,6459–22–422Recap 36 December 27 Calgary Flames 2–1 Columbus Blue Jackets SOMason16,9859–22–523Recap 37 December 29 Columbus Blue Jackets 4–1 Dallas Stars –Mason16,55510–22–525Recap 38 December 31 Washington Capitals 4–2 Columbus Blue Jackets –Mason18,19910–23–525Recap January: 3–8–1 (home: 2–2–0; road: 1–6–1) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record PtsRecap 39 January 5 Columbus Blue Jackets 1–2 San Jose Sharks –Sanford17,56210–24–525Recap 40 January 7 Columbus Blue Jackets 1–0 Los Angeles Kings –Sanford18,11811–24–527Recap 41 January 8 Columbus Blue Jackets 4–7 Anaheim Ducks –Sanford13,05311–25–527Recap 42 January 10 Columbus Blue Jackets 2–5 Chicago Blackhawks –Sanford21,22911–26–527Recap 43 January 13 Phoenix Coyotes 3–4 Columbus Blue Jackets –Sanford14,11912–26–529Recap 44 January 14 San Jose Sharks 2–1 Columbus Blue Jackets –Sanford16,58212–27–529Recap 45 January 17 Edmonton Oilers 2–4 Columbus Blue Jackets –Sanford13,81413–27–531Recap 46 January 19 Nashville Predators 3–0 Columbus Blue Jackets –Mason17,23313–28–531Recap 47 January 21 Columbus Blue Jackets 2–3 Detroit Red Wings SOSanford20,06613–28–632Recap 48 January 23 Columbus Blue Jackets 1–4 Nashville Predators –Sanford14,31013–29–632Recap 49 January 24 Columbus Blue Jackets 2–4 Tampa Bay Lightning –Sanford16,85913–30–632Recap 50 January 31 Columbus Blue Jackets 0–6 San Jose Sharks –Mason17,56213–31–632Recap February: 5–7–1 (home: 3–5–0; road: 2–2–1) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record PtsRecap 51 February 1 Columbus Blue Jackets 2–3 Los Angeles Kings–Sanford18,11813–32–632Recap 52 February 3 Columbus Blue Jackets 3–2 Anaheim Ducks OTSanford13,35814–32–634Recap 53 February 7 Minnesota Wild 1–3 Columbus Blue Jackets –Sanford11,23715–32–636Recap 54 February 9 Dallas Stars 4–2 Columbus Blue Jackets –Sanford15,94315–33–636Recap 55 February 11 Columbus Blue Jackets 3–1 Minnesota Wild –Mason18,95816–33–638Recap 56 February 12 Anaheim Ducks 5–3 Columbus Blue Jackets –Mason14,03316–34–638Recap 57 February 14 St. Louis Blues 1–2 Columbus Blue Jackets –Mason12,42917–34–640Recap 58 February 18 Chicago Blackhawks 6–1 Columbus Blue Jackets–Mason18,66317–35–640Recap 59 February 19 Columbus Blue Jackets 2–3 New York RangersOTMason18,20017–35–741Recap 60 February 21 San Jose Sharks 3–6 Columbus Blue Jackets–Mason14,62518–35–743Recap 61 February 24 Colorado Avalanche 5–0 Columbus Blue Jackets–Mason16,92518–36–743Recap 62 February 26 Columbus Blue Jackets 2–4 Pittsburgh Penguins–Sanford18,60218–37–743Recap 63 February 28 Detroit Red Wings 5–2 Columbus Blue Jackets–Sanford14,33318–38–743Recap March: 9–7–0 (home: 5–3–0; road: 4–4–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record PtsRecap 64 March 1 Columbus Blue Jackets 2–0 Colorado Avalanche–Mason13,23619–38–745Recap 65 March 3 Columbus Blue Jackets 5–2 Phoenix Coyotes–Mason13,57920–38–747Recap 66 March 6 Phoenix Coyotes 2–3 Columbus Blue Jackets–Mason10,91521–38–749Recap 67 March 8 Los Angeles Kings 1–3 Columbus Blue Jackets–Mason14,30622–38–751Recap 68 March 10 Columbus Blue Jackets 1–4 St. Louis Blues–Sanford19,15022–39–751Recap 69 March 11 St. Louis Blues 2–1 Columbus Blue Jackets–Sanford14,96922–40–751Recap 70 March 14 Columbus Blue Jackets 0–3 Edmonton Oilers–Sanford16,83922–41–751Recap 71 March 17 Columbus Blue Jackets 3–4 Vancouver Canucks–Mason18,89022–42–751Recap 72 March 18 Columbus Blue Jackets 2–1 Calgary FlamesSOMason19,28923–42–753Recap 73 March 20 Chicago Blackhawks 5–1 Columbus Blue Jackets–Mason15,21123–43–753Recap 74 March 23 Carolina Hurricanes 1–5 Columbus Blue Jackets–Mason15,08524–43–755Recap 75 March 25 Edmonton Oilers 6–3 Columbus Blue Jackets–Mason12,29524–44–755Recap 76 March 26 Columbus Blue Jackets 2–7 Detroit Red Wings–Mason20,06624–45–755Recap 77 March 28 Detroit Red Wings2–4 Columbus Blue Jackets–York12,43225–45–757Recap 78 March 30 Florida Panthers 1–4 Columbus Blue Jackets –York17,99426–45–759Recap 79 March 31 Columbus Blue Jackets 5–2 St. Louis Blues–York19,15027–45–761Recap April: 2–1–0 (home: 1–0–0; road: 1–1–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record PtsRecap 80 April 3 Columbus Blue Jackets 0–2 Phoenix Coyotes–York13,26327–46–761Recap 81 April 5 Columbus Blue Jackets 5–2 Colorado Avalanche–Mason15,61028–46–763Recap 82 April 7 New York Islanders 3–7 Columbus Blue Jackets–Mason17,65229–46–765https://archive.today/20131130155507/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=20110212241 Recap Player statistics In ice hockey, a combination of a player's goals and assists are collectively called points. Penalty minutes are the total number of minutes assigned to a player for infractions assessed during the season.http://proicehockey.about.com/od/learnthegame/a/stats_explained.htm NHL Stats Explained: Know your PIM from your GT. An explanation of NHL stats & all hockey statistics. About.com 2012-11-21 Fitzpatrick Jamie 2009-12-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20091212015826/http://proicehockey.about.com/od/learnthegame/a/stats_explained.htm dead P Plus–minus is a statistic that tracks when a player was on the ice while goals were scored, both for and against their team, though some in game situations will not effect the statistic. Below is a listing of all player statistics for the Blue Jackets during the season. thumb|Rick Nash led the Blue Jackets in goals and points thumb|Derek Dorsett led Columbus in penalty minutes thumb|After being acquired from the Los Angeles Kings Jack Johnson registered a plus-minus of +5 Skaters Regular season2011–12 Columbus Blue Jackets Stats – Skaters https://www.nhl.com/stats/skaters?reportType=season&seasonFrom=20112012&seasonTo=20112012&gameType=2&playerPlayedFor=franchise.36&sort=points,goals,assists&page=0&pageSize=50 NHL.com October 8, 2025 Player GP Games played G Goals A Assists Pts Points+/– Plus/minus PIM Penalty minutes Rick Nash 82 30 29 59 −19 40 Vaclav Prospal Václav Prospal 82 16 39 55 −11 36 Derick Brassard 74 14 27 41 −20 42 R. J. Umberger 77 20 20 40 −10 27 Nikita Nikitin† 54 7 25 32 −5 14 James Wisniewski 48 6 21 27 −13 37 Antoine Vermette‡ 60 8 19 27 −17 12 Fedor Tyutin 66 5 21 26 −21 49 Jeff Carter‡ 39 15 10 25 −11 14 Mark Letestu† 51 11 13 24 −3 6 Ryan Johansen 67 9 12 21 −2 24 Derek Dorsett 77 12 8 20 −11 235 Aaron Johnson Aaron Johnson (ice hockey) 56 3 13 16 −12 26 Derek MacKenzie 66 7 7 14 4 40 Cam Atkinson 27 7 7 14 1 14 Jack Johnson Jack Johnson (ice hockey)† 21 4 10 14 5 15 Grant Clitsome‡ 51 4 10 14 −6 24 Samuel Pahlsson Samuel Påhlsson‡ 61 2 9 11 −6 22 David Savard 31 2 8 10 0 16 Marc Methot 46 1 6 7 −11 24 John Moore John Moore (ice hockey) 67 2 5 7 −23 8 Colton Gillies† 38 2 4 6 −4 25 Brett Lebda 30 1 3 4 −1 14 Darryl Boyce† 20 0 3 3 −5 19 Jared Boll 54 2 1 3 −8 126 Matt Calvert 13 0 3 3 −5 16 Kris Russell‡ 12 2 1 3 −1 13 Ryan Russell Ryan Russell (ice hockey) 41 2 0 2 −7 2 Maksim Mayorov 10 1 1 2 −3 2 Tomas Kubalik Tomáš Kubalík 8 1 1 2 −3 6 Alexandre Giroux 9 1 0 1 −2 8 Radek Martinek Radek Martínek 7 1 0 1 −3 0 Cody Bass 14 0 1 1 0 32 Kristian Huselius 2 0 0 0 −2 2 Andrew Joudrey 1 0 0 0 0 0 Dane Byers 8 0 0 0 0 29 Cody Goloubef 1 0 0 0 1 0 Dalton Prout 5 0 0 0 1 0 Goaltenders Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals against; GAA= Goals against average; SA= Shots against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save percentage; SO= Shutouts Regular season Player GP TOI W L OT GA GAA SA Sv% SO G A PIM Steve Mason Steve Mason (ice hockey) 46 2534 16 26 3 143 3.39 1355 .894 1 0 2 2 Curtis Sanford 36 1983 10 18 4 86 2.60 971 .911 1 0 0 0 Allen York 11 417 3 2 0 16 2.30 199 .920 0 0 0 0 Shawn Hunwick 1 3 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 .000 0 0 0 0 †Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Blue Jackets. Stats reflect time with the Blue Jackets only. ‡Traded mid-season Milestones When Mason was injured in warm-ups late in the year, Columbus was without an active goaltender on their roster. To remedy the situation, the team signed former University of Michigan goaltender Shawn Hunwick to a one-day, amateur tryout contract.http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/blogs/puck-rakers/2012/03/mason-out-hunwick-in.html Mason Out, Hunwick Signed The Columbus Dispatch 2012-03-28 2012-08-13 Mitchell Shawn Znidar Mark https://web.archive.org/web/20120529234200/http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/blogs/puck-rakers/2012/03/mason-out-hunwick-in.html 2012-05-29 dead After being eliminated from the NCAA Tournament just days prior, Hunwick skipped an astronomy class and drove his worn down 2003 Ford Ranger to Columbus to make the game.http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120330/OPINION03/203300316 https://archive.today/20130121145214/http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120330/OPINION03/203300316 dead 2013-01-21 Will U-M's Shawn Hunwick stick in NHL? Don't bet against him The Detroit News 2012-03-30 2012-08-14 Bacon Johnhttp://www.michigandaily.com/sports/yawn-and-startle-hunwick-drives-nhl-ford-ranger With a yawn and a startle, Hunwick makes unexpected Columbus sojourn The Michigan Daily 2012-03-28 2012-08-14 Helfand Zach He served as the back-up to Allen York during the game, and the following day, he signed a contract for the remainder of the year. With Mason returning from injury, Hunwick was third on the team's depth chart when an injury to York allowed Hunwick to remain as the back-up for the final two games of the year.http://www.denverpost.com/avalanche/ci_20337981/shawn-hunwick-jackets-backup Shawn Hunwick Jackets' backup The Denver Post 2012-04-06 2012-08-14 Chambers Mike In the final game of the season, the Blue Jackets were leading the Islanders 7–3 with 2:33 remaining when, at the behest of his teammates, Head Coach Todd Richards put Hunwick in to finish the game. He did not face a shot. Hunwick was the franchise record ninth player to make his NHL debut during the season.http://bluejackets.nhl.com/v2/ext/2012/PressBox/PostGameNotes/PGN040712.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20121101165829/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/v2/ext/2012/PressBox/PostGameNotes/PGN040712.pdf dead November 1, 2012 Columbus Blue Jackets Post-Game Notes New York Islanders (3) at Columbus Blue Jackets (7) Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-04-07 2012-08-14 Conversely, Vaclav Prospal played in his 1,000th NHL game during the year. thumb|Vaclav Prospal played in his 1,000th NHL game during the season. thumb|Ryan Johansen was one of five players to score their first career goal in 2011–12. thumb|Ryan Russell was one of nine players to make their NHL debut during the year. Regular season Player Milestone Reached Cam Atkinson 1st Career NHL Game October 7, 2011https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nsh-vs-cbj/2011/10/07/2011020006 https://web.archive.org/web/20111114104558/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2011020006 live 2011-11-14 Predators 3, Blue Jackets 2 National Hockey League 2012-08-11 2011-10-07 Mixer Rob Ryan Johansen 1st Career NHL Game October 7, 2011 David Savard 1st Career NHL Game October 7, 2011 Cam Atkinson 1st Career NHL Goal1st Career NHL Point October 10, 2011http://www.greenwichtime.com/sports/article/Atkinson-eager-to-make-impact-in-NHL-3700558.php Atkinson eager to make impact in NHL Greenwich Time 2012-08-11 2012-07-12 Fierro David David Savard 1st Career NHL Assist1st Career NHL Point October 15, 2011http://www.falconsahl.com/index.php?id=1876 David Savard Assigned to Falcons Springfield Falcons 2012-08-11 Ryan Johansen 1st Career NHL Assist1st Career NHL Point October 22, 2011http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/blogs/puck-rakers/2011/10/game-no.-8.html Game No. 8 The Columbus Dispatch 2012-08-11 2011-10-23 Portzline Aaron https://web.archive.org/web/20111025005644/http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/blogs/puck-rakers/2011/10/game-no.-8.html 2011-10-25 dead Rick Nash 600th Career NHL Game October 22, 2011 Fedor Tyutin 500th Career NHL Game October 22, 2011 Ryan Johansen 1st Career NHL Goal October 25, 2011https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-cbj/2011/10/25/2011020116 https://web.archive.org/web/20111114094615/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2011020116 live 2011-11-14 Blue Jackets 4, Red Wings 1 Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-08-11 2011-10-25 Associated Press John Moore 1st Career NHL Goal1st Career NHL Point October 25, 2011 Allen York 1st Career NHL Game October 25, 2011 Rick Nash 500th Career NHL Point November 10, 2011http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2012/07/23/rick-nash-timeline.html Rick Nash timeline The Columbus Dispatch 2012-08-11 2012-07-23 Portzline Aaron https://web.archive.org/web/20120825132107/http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2012/07/23/rick-nash-timeline.html 2012-08-25 dead Antoine Vermette 300th Career NHL Point November 19, 2011https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/cbj-vs-nsh/2011/11/19/2011020282 https://web.archive.org/web/20111128115240/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2011020282 live 2011-11-28 Blue Jackets 4, Predators 3, OT Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-08-11 2011-11-19 Associated Press Derek Dorsett 200th Career NHL Game November 23, 2011http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/blogs/puck-rakers/2011/11/game-no.-21.html Game No. 21 The Columbus Dispatch 2012-08-11 2011-11-24 Mitchell Shawn https://web.archive.org/web/20111126043757/http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/blogs/puck-rakers/2011/11/game-no.-21.html 2011-11-26 dead Vaclav Prospal 1,000th Career NHL Game November 25, 2011http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=603673 https://web.archive.org/web/20150224230249/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=603673 dead February 24, 2015 Weekly Report: Blue Jackets Embark On Four-Game Canadian Road Trip Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-08-11 2011-11-28 Jared Boll 300th Career NHL Game November 27, 2011http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/blogs/puck-rakers/2011/11/game-no.-23.html Game No. 23 The Columbus Dispatch 2012-08-11 2011-11-28 Mitchell Shawn https://web.archive.org/web/20120831164147/http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/blogs/puck-rakers/2011/11/game-no.-23.html 2012-08-31 dead Vaclav Prospal 700th Career NHL Point December 1, 2011http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=606092 https://web.archive.org/web/20150224225759/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=606092 dead February 24, 2015 Weekly Report: Busy Week For Blue Jackets Includes Three-of-Four Games at Home Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-08-11 2011-12-12 R. 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Umberger 500th Career NHL Game December 2, 2011 Mark Letestu 100th Career NHL Game December 10, 2011http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/recap/2011121029/boston-bruins--columbus-blue-jackets Corvo's 2 goals lead Bruins past Jackets, 5-3 Sporting News 2012-08-11 2011-12-02 Miller Rusty January 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120110064638/http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/recap/2011121029/boston-bruins--columbus-blue-jackets dead John Moore 1st Career NHL Assist December 29, 2011http://bluejackets.nhl.com/v2/ext/2011/PressBox/PGN122911.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20160304073709/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/v2/ext/2011/PressBox/PGN122911.pdf dead March 4, 2016 Columbus Blue Jackets Post-Game Notes December 29, 2011 Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-12-29 2011-12-02 Ryan Russell 1st Career NHL Game January 7, 2012http://www.echl.com/russell-becomes-481st-echl-player-to-reach-nhl-p175334 Russell becomes 481st ECHL player to reach NHL ECHL 2012-08-11 2012-01-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20120531111057/http://www.echl.com/russell-becomes-481st-echl-player-to-reach-nhl-p175334 2012-05-31 dead Tomas Kubalik 1st Career NHL Goal January 13, 2012http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2012/1/14/call-ups-provide-fast-production.html Blue Jackets notebook: Call-ups provide fast production The Columbus Dispatch 2012-08-11 2012-01-14 Mitchell Shawn https://web.archive.org/web/20120202074328/http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2012/1/14/call-ups-provide-fast-production.html 2012-02-02 dead Ryan Russell 1st Career NHL Goal1st Career NHL Point January 13, 2012 Steve Mason 200th Career NHL Game January 31, 2012http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/33070015/sports/nhl https://archive.today/20130129210650/http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/33070015/sports/nhl dead 2013-01-29 Steve Mason plays in his 200th career game NBC Sports 2012-08-11 2012-02-01 Andrew Joudrey 1st Career NHL Game February 1, 2012http://thechronicleherald.ca/sports/58929-bedford-s-joudrey-realizes-nhl-dream Bedford's Joudrey realizes NHL dream The Chronicle Herald 2012-08-11 2012-02-04 David Savard 1st Career NHL Goal February 7, 2012http://sports.ca.msn.com/nhl/news/savard-scores-1st-nhl-goal-jackets-top-wild https://archive.today/20130103225212/http://sports.ca.msn.com/nhl/news/savard-scores-1st-nhl-goal-jackets-top-wild dead 2013-01-03 Savard scores 1st NHL goal, Jackets top Wild MSN Sports 2012-08-11 2012-02-07 Associated Press Colton Gillies 100th Career NHL Game February 11, 2012 Antoine Vermette 600th Career NHL Game February 21, 2012http://scores.nbcsports.msnbc.com/nhl/recap.asp?g=2012022129&home=29&vis=18&final=true Blue Jackets double up Sharks 6-3 NBC Sports 2012-08-11 2012-02-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232940/http://scores.nbcsports.msnbc.com/nhl/recap.asp?g=2012022129&home=29&vis=18&final=true 2016-03-03 dead Jeff Carter 500th Career NHL Game February 21, 2012 Cam Atkinson 1st Career NHL Assist February 26, 2012http://bluejackets.nhl.com/v2/ext/2012/PressBox/GameNotes/GN030812.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20160304104950/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/v2/ext/2012/PressBox/GameNotes/GN030812.pdf dead March 4, 2016 Columbus Blue Jackets Game Notes Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-08-11 R. J. Umberger 300th Career NHL Point March 3, 2012 Cam Atkinson 1st Career NHL Hat-trick March 5, 2012https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/thursday-three-stars-east-west-set-atkinson-nets-053657397.html Thursday's Three Stars: East, West set; Atkinson nets trick for BJs; Scandella plays just shy of forever Yahoo! Sports 2012-08-11 2012-04-06 Mooney Harrison Maksim Mayorov 1st Career NHL Assist March 8, 2012http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2012/03/09/broken-hand-could-end-tyutins-season.html Blue Jackets notebook: Broken hand could end Tyutin's season The Columbus Dispatch 2012-08-11 2012-03-09 Rabinowitz Bill https://web.archive.org/web/20120311033741/http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2012/03/09/broken-hand-could-end-tyutins-season.html 2012-03-11 dead Jack Johnson 100th Career NHL Assist March 23, 2012http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/blogs/puck-rakers/2012/03/game-no.-74.html Game No. 74 The Columbus Dispatch 2012-08-11 2012-03-24 Mitchell Shawn https://web.archive.org/web/20120827090549/http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/blogs/puck-rakers/2012/03/game-no.-74.html 2012-08-27 dead Allen York 1st Career NHL Win March 28, 2012 Dalton Prout 1st Career NHL Game March 31, 2012https://windsorstar.com/sports/Local+hockey+roundup+LaSalle+Prout+makes+debut+Essex+Grimsby+Hall+bobblehead/6389214/story.html Local hockey roundup: LaSalle's Prout makes NHL debut, Essex vs. Grimsby, Hall bobblehead The Windsor Star 2012-08-11 2011-03-31November 2016 Cody Goloubef 1st Career NHL Game March 31, 2012http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=625655 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304071113/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=625655 dead March 4, 2016 Columbus Blue Jackets Assign D Cody Goloubef to American Hockey League's Springfield Falcons Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-08-11 2011-04-03 Nikita Nikitin 100th Career NHL Game April 3, 2012http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2012/04/03/jackets-out-to-be-rude-guests.html Notebook: Jackets out to be rude guests The Columbus Dispatch 2012-08-11 2012-04-03 Mitchell Shawn https://archive.today/20130118141945/http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2012/04/03/jackets-out-to-be-rude-guests.html 2013-01-18 dead Derick Brassard 100th Career NHL Assist April 7, 2012http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2012/04/08/parting-gift.html Blue Jackets 7, Islanders 3: Parting gift The Columbus Dispatch 2012-08-11 2012-04-08 Portzline Aaron https://web.archive.org/web/20120411132411/http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2012/04/08/parting-gift.html 2012-04-11 dead Shawn Hunwick 1st Career NHL Game April 7, 2012 Transactions During the off-season the Blue Jackets parted ways with defensemen Jan Hejda, Anton Stralman, Sami Lepisto and Mike Commodore. Hejda, who played four of his first five NHL seasons with the Blue Jackets, was offered a contract by Columbus, but felt that the organization undervalued him and left via free agency. Columbus had offered him a three-year, $7.5 million contract. He instead signed a four-year, $13 million deal with the Colorado Avalanche.http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2011/10/12/hejda-back-in-town-with-some-bitterness.html Blue Jackets: Hejda back in town, with some bitterness The Columbus Dispatch 2011-10-12 2012-08-13 Portzline Aaron https://web.archive.org/web/20111012185448/http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/stories/2011/10/12/hejda-back-in-town-with-some-bitterness.html 2011-10-12 dead Stralman and Lepisto were not given qualifying offers which made them unrestricted free agents, and both signed with other teams.http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/blogs/puck-rakers/2011/06/stralman_lepisto_among_those_n.html Stralman, Lepisto Among Those Not Qualified The Columbus Dispatch 2011-06-27 2012-08-13 Portzline Aaron https://archive.today/20130118084518/http://www.bluejacketsxtra.com/content/blogs/puck-rakers/2011/06/stralman_lepisto_among_those_n.html 2013-01-18 dead Commodore had originally signed a big contract with the Blue Jackets in 2008, but fell out of favor. He was waived, sent to the minors and eventually had his contract bought out.http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2011/07/red_wings_sign_defenseman_mike.html https://archive.today/20130129075358/http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2011/07/red_wings_sign_defenseman_mike.html dead 2013-01-29 Red Wings sign defenseman Mike Commodore to one-year deal Michigan Live LLC 2011-07-01 2012-08-13 Khan Ansarhttp://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/06/columbus-blue-jackets-waive-mike-commodore/ Columbus Blue Jackets waive Mike Commodore NBC Sports 2011-01-06 2012-08-13 O'Brien James In order to replace the departed players, Columbus not only acquired James Wisniewski, but also signed ten-year NHL veteran Radek Martinek.http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/feed/2011-06/nhl-free-agency/story/columbus-blue-jackets-sign-radek-martinek-to-one-year-deal Columbus Blue Jackets sign Radek Martinek to one-year deal The Sporting News 2011-07-06 2012-08-13 September 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110907090000/http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/feed/2011-06/nhl-free-agency/story/columbus-blue-jackets-sign-radek-martinek-to-one-year-deal dead Martinek played only seven games with the Blue Jackets before suffering a concussion and missing the remainder of the season. Brett Lebda was brought in to replace him.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/story/2012-01-19/radek-martinek-shut-down-concussion/52684732/1 Radek Martinek (concussion) shut down for season USA Today 2012-01-19 2012-08-13 Brehm Mike Trades DateDetails June 23, 2011 To Philadelphia Flyers Jakub Voracek1st-round pick in 20113rd-round pick in 2011 To Columbus Blue Jackets Jeff Carterhttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=566905 https://web.archive.org/web/20110627005715/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=566905 dead June 27, 2011 Columbus Blue Jackets Acquire All-Star Center Jeff Carter from Philadelphia Flyers Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-06-23 2012-08-12 June 25, 2011 To Ottawa Senators Nikita Filatov To Columbus Blue Jackets 3rd-round pick in 2011http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=567315 https://web.archive.org/web/20110703045915/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=567315 dead July 3, 2011 Columbus Blue Jackets Select Six Players on Second Day of 2011 Entry Draft Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-06-25 2012-08-12 June 29, 2011 To Montreal Canadiens Conditional 7th-round pick in 2012Condition satisfied. To Columbus Blue Jackets James WisniewskiTrade of negotiating rights to.http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=567711 https://web.archive.org/web/20120330080231/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=567711 dead March 30, 2012 Columbus Blue Jackets Acquire Rights to Defenseman James Wisniewski from the Montreal Canadiens For A 2012 Seventh Round Draft Pick Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-06-29 2012-08-12 July 7, 2011 To Montreal Canadiens Mike Blunden To Columbus Blue Jackets Ryan Russellhttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568808 https://web.archive.org/web/20110713225125/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568808 dead July 13, 2011 Blue Jackets Acquire Russell from Canadiens Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-07-07 2012-08-12 November 8, 2011 To Pittsburgh Penguins 4th-round pick in 2012 To Columbus Blue Jackets Mark Letestuhttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=599601 https://web.archive.org/web/20111114110206/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=599601 dead 2011-11-14 Letestu Acquired from Penguins Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-11-08 2012-08-12 November 10, 2011 To St. Louis Blues Kris Russell To Columbus Blue Jackets Nikita Nikitinhttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=600303 https://web.archive.org/web/20111114094559/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=600303 dead 2011-11-14 Columbus Blue Jackets Acquire Defenseman Nikita Nikitin from the St. Louis Blues in Exchange for Defenseman Kris Russell Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-11-11 2012-08-12 February 22, 2012 To Phoenix Coyotes Antoine Vermette To Columbus Blue Jackets Curtis McElhinney2nd-round pick in 2012Conditional 5th-round pick in 2013Pick later became 4th-round pick after condition satisfied.http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=618371 https://web.archive.org/web/20140327031511/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=618371 dead March 27, 2014 Columbus Blue Jackets Acquire Two Draft Picks, G Curtis McElhinney from Phoenix Coyotes for C Antoine Vermette Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-02-22 2012-08-12 February 23, 2012 To Los Angeles Kings Jeff Carter To Columbus Blue Jackets Jack JohnsonConditional 1st-round pick in 2012 or 2013Columbus elected to receive 1st-round pick in 2013.http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=618566 https://web.archive.org/web/20121020092121/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=618566 dead October 20, 2012 Blue Jackets Acquire D Jack Johnson and First Round Draft Pick from Los Angeles Kings for C Jeff Carter Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-02-23 2012-08-12 February 27, 2012 To Vancouver Canucks Samuel Pahlsson To Columbus Blue Jackets Taylor Ellington4th-round pick in 20124th-round pick in 2012http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=619329 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304094718/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=619329 dead March 4, 2016 Blue Jackets Acquire Two Picks and D Taylor Ellington from Vancouver in Exchange for C Samuel Pahlsson Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-02-27 2012-08-12 Free agents signed Player Former team Contract terms Andrew Joudrey Hershey Bears 2 years, $1.175 millionhttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568160 https://web.archive.org/web/20110706062343/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568160 dead July 6, 2011 Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Forwards Andrew Joudrey, Nicholas Drazenovic to Two-Way NHL/AHL Contracts Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-07-01 2012-08-12 Nicholas Drazenovic St. Louis Blues 1 year, $550,000 Mark Dekanich Nashville Predators 1 year, $575,000http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568184 https://web.archive.org/web/20110705044513/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568184 dead July 5, 2011 Columbus Blue Jackets Agree to Terms with Goaltenders Mark Dekanich and Curtis Sanford Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-07-01 2012-08-12 Curtis Sanford Hamilton Bulldogs 1 year, $600,000 Alexandre Giroux Edmonton Oilers 1 year, $825,000http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568443 https://web.archive.org/web/20110706074521/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568443 dead July 6, 2011 Blue Jackets Sign LW Alexandre Giroux Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-07-04 2012-08-12 Aaron Johnson Milwaukee Admirals 1 year, $550,000http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568526 https://web.archive.org/web/20120330080317/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568526 dead March 30, 2012 Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Defenseman Aaron Johnson Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-07-05 2012-08-12 Radek Martinek New York Islanders 1 year, $2.2 millionhttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568719 https://web.archive.org/web/20110715102930/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568719 dead July 15, 2011 Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Defenseman Radek Martinek Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-07-06 2012-08-12 Dane Byers San Antonio Rampage 1 year, $550,000http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=569051 https://web.archive.org/web/20110712233326/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=569051 dead July 12, 2011 Blue Jackets Sign Forwards Dane Byers and Martin St. Pierre to One-Year, Two-Way NHL-AHL Contracts Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-07-11 2012-08-12 Martin St. Pierre Karpat 1 year, $600,000 Cody Bass Ottawa Senators 1 year, $600,000http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=569220 https://web.archive.org/web/20110717175043/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=569220 dead July 17, 2011 Blue Jackets Sign Center Cody Bass Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-07-13 2012-08-12 Vaclav Prospal New York Rangers 1 year, $1.75 millionhttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=569865 https://web.archive.org/web/20110811143207/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=569865 dead August 11, 2011 Blue Jackets Sign Vinny Prospal Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-07-22 2012-08-12 Brett Lebda Springfield Falcons 1 year, $700,000http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=612590 https://web.archive.org/web/20120305030231/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=612590 dead March 5, 2012 Blue Jackets D Radek Martinek to Miss Rest of the Season, Club Signs D Brett Lebda to One-Year Contract Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-01-19 2012-08-12 Shawn Hunwick University of Michigan 1 year, $525,000 entry-level contracthttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=624854 https://web.archive.org/web/20120406170435/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=624854 dead April 6, 2012 Blue Jackets Sign Shawn Hunwick to One-Year Contract Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-03-29 2012-08-12 Free agents lost Player New team Contract terms Gustaf Wesslau Djurgardens IF 1 yearhttp://difhockey.se/nyhet.php?news=8257 https://web.archive.org/web/20110505060605/http://www.difhockey.se/nyhet.php?news=8257 dead 2011-05-05 Gustaf Wesslau returning to Djurgarden Djurgårdens IF 2011-05-02 2011-07-08 Swedish Scottie Upshall Florida Panthers 4 years, $14 millionhttp://panthers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568000 https://web.archive.org/web/20110702123354/http://panthers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568000 dead July 2, 2011 Panthers Sign LW Scottie Upshall Florida Panthers 2011-07-01 2012-08-12 Mathieu Garon Tampa Bay Lightning 2 years, $2.6 millionhttp://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568082 https://web.archive.org/web/20110706074941/http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568082 dead July 6, 2011 Lightning Sign Free Agent Goaltender Mathieu Garon Tampa Bay Lightning 2011-07-01 2012-08-12 Mike Commodore Detroit Red Wings 1 year, $1 millionhttp://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568128 https://web.archive.org/web/20110705190132/http://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568128 dead July 5, 2011 Wings sign Commodore to one-year Detroit Red Wings 2011-07-01 2012-08-12 Jan Hejda Colorado Avalanche 4 years, $13 millionhttp://avalanche.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568073 https://web.archive.org/web/20110706112311/http://avalanche.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568073 dead July 6, 2011 Avalanche Signs Jan Hejda Colorado Avalanche 2011-07-01 2012-08-12 Trevor Frischmon New York Islanders 1 year, $615,000http://islanders.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568501 https://web.archive.org/web/20120521201633/http://islanders.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568501 dead May 21, 2012 Islanders Agree to Terms with Frischmon New York Islanders 2011-07-05 2012-08-12 Kyle Wilson Nashville Predators 2 years, $1.1 millionhttp://predators.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568550 https://web.archive.org/web/20111121082802/http://predators.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568550 dead November 21, 2011 Preds Sign Forward Kyle Wilson Nashville Predators 2011-07-05 2012-08-12 Ben Guite San Jose Sharks 1 year, $525,000http://sharks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568951 https://web.archive.org/web/20110710060713/http://sharks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568951 dead July 10, 2011 Veteran Ben Guite Signs With Sharks San Jose Sharks 2011-07-08 2012-08-12 Sami Lepisto Chicago Blackhawks 1 year, $750,000http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=569460 https://web.archive.org/web/20110720054727/http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=569460 dead July 20, 2011 Blackhawks agree to terms with Michael Frolik, Sami Lepisto Chicago Blackhawks 2011-07-15 2012-08-12 Andrew Murray San Jose Sharks 1 year, $575,000http://sharks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=569663 https://web.archive.org/web/20110722091526/http://sharks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=569663 dead July 22, 2011 Sharks Sign Center Andrew Murray San Jose Sharks 2011-07-19 2012-08-12 Ethan Moreau Los Angeles Kings 1 year, $600,000http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=587300 https://web.archive.org/web/20111017084103/http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=587300 dead October 17, 2011 Kings Sign Moreau to One-Year Deal Los Angeles Kings 2011-08-23 2012-08-12 Anton Stralman New York Rangers 1 year, $900,000http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=599039 https://web.archive.org/web/20120609115831/http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=599039 dead June 9, 2012 Rangers add defenseman Stralman New York Rangers 2011-11-05 2012-08-12 Claimed via waivers Player Former team Date claimed off waivers Colton Gillies Minnesota Wild January 14, 2012http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=611708 https://web.archive.org/web/20120124212533/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=611708 dead January 24, 2012 Columbus Blue Jackets Claim Left Wing Colton Gillies Off Waivers from the Minnesota Wild Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-01-14 2012-08-12 Darryl Boyce Toronto Maple Leafs February 25, 2012http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=618887 https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114525/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=618887 dead August 26, 2014 Columbus Blue Jackets Claim C Darryl Boyce Off Waivers from Toronto Maple Leafs Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-02-25 2012-08-12 Lost via waivers Player New team Date claimed off waivers Grant Clitsome Winnipeg Jets February 27, 2012http://jets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=619279 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304120919/http://jets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=619279 dead March 4, 2016 Jets claim Grant Clitsome off waivers Winnipeg Jets 2012-02-27 2012-08-12 Player signings Player Date Contract terms Grant Clitsome June 10, 2011 2 years, $2.5 millionhttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=565467 https://web.archive.org/web/20120315140117/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=565467 dead March 15, 2012 Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Defenseman Grant Clitsome to Two-Year Contract Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-06-10 2012-08-12 Nick Holden June 20, 2011 1 year, $675,000http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=566374 https://web.archive.org/web/20120315140131/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=566374 dead March 15, 2012 Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Defenseman Nick Holden to One-Year, Two-Way NHL-American Hockey League Contract Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-06-20 2012-08-12 Mike Blunden June 29, 2011 1 year, $615,000http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=567664 https://web.archive.org/web/20120330080227/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=567664 dead March 30, 2012 Jackets Sign Forward Mike Blunden Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-06-29 2012-08-12 Dalton Prout July 1, 2011 3 years, $1.995 million entry-level contracthttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=567941 https://web.archive.org/web/20120330080301/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=567941 dead March 30, 2012 Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Defenseman Dalton Prout to Standard Three-Year Entry Level Contract Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-07-01 2012-08-12 James Wisniewski July 1, 2011 6 years, $33 millionhttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=567944 https://web.archive.org/web/20110810180257/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=567944 dead August 10, 2011 Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Defenseman James Wisniewski to a Six-Year Contract Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-07-01 2012-08-12 Marc Methot July 5, 2011 4 years, $12 millionhttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568549 https://web.archive.org/web/20120330080322/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=568549 dead March 30, 2012 Columbus Blue Jackets Agree Terms with Defenseman Marc Methot on a Four-Year Contract Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-07-05 2012-08-12 Dalton Smith August 8, 2011 3 years, $2.3775 million entry-level contracthttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=585893 https://web.archive.org/web/20120330080559/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=585893 dead March 30, 2012 Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Forwards Dalton Smith and Ryan Russell Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-08-08 2012-08-12 Ryan Russell August 8, 2011 1 year, $525,000 Fedor Tyutin August 31, 2011 6 years, $27 million contract extensionhttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=587529 https://web.archive.org/web/20120330080626/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=587529 dead March 30, 2012 Blue Jackets Sign Defenseman Fedor Tyutin to Six-Year Contract Extension Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-08-31 2012-08-12 R. J. Umberger September 21, 2011 5 years, $23 million contract extensionhttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=589146 https://web.archive.org/web/20110925071018/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=589146 dead September 25, 2011 Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Forward R.J. Umberger to a Five-Year Contract Extension through the 2016-17 Season Columbus Blue Jackets 2011-09-20 2012-08-12 Vaclav Prospal February 8, 2012 1 year, $2.5 million contract extensionhttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=615857 https://web.archive.org/web/20140219001517/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=615857 dead February 19, 2014 Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Left Wing Vinny Prospal to One-Year Conta ct y Extension Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-02-08 2012-08-12 Boone Jenner March 28, 2012 3 years, $2.4275 million entry-level contracthttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=624637 https://web.archive.org/web/20140222202617/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=624637 dead February 22, 2014 Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Center Boone Jenner to A Three-Year Entry Level Contract Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-03-28 2012-08-12 Sean Collins March 28, 2012 2 years, $1.25 million entry-level contracthttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=624768 https://web.archive.org/web/20120518212821/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=624768 dead May 18, 2012 Blue Jackets Sign Forward Sean Collins to Two-Year Entry Level Contract Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-03-29 2012-08-12 Will Weber April 6, 2012 2 years, $1.325 million entry-level contracthttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=626328 https://web.archive.org/web/20120418203528/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=626328 dead April 18, 2012 Columbus Blue Jackets Sign D Will Weber to Standard Two-Year Entry Level Contract Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-04-06 2012-08-12 Cody Bass April 9, 2012 1 year, $700,000 contract extensionhttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=626825 https://web.archive.org/web/20120424125430/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=626825 dead April 24, 2012 Blue Jackets Sign Center Cody Bass to One-Year, Two-Way NHL-AHL Contract Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-04-09 2012-08-12 Jake Hansen April 12, 2012 2 years, $1.27 million entry-level contracthttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=627588 https://web.archive.org/web/20120529093254/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=627588 dead May 29, 2012 Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Forward Jake Hansen to Standard Two-Year Entry Level Contract Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-04-12 2012-08-12 Nick Drazenovic April 26, 2012 1 year, $600,000 contract extensionhttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=629696 https://web.archive.org/web/20130704115910/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=629696 dead July 4, 2013 Blue Jackets Sign Forward Nick Drazenovic Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-04-26 2012-08-12 Michael Chaput April 28, 2012 3 years, $2.12 million entry-level contracthttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=629966 https://web.archive.org/web/20120507054139/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=629966 dead May 7, 2012 Blue Jackets Ink Prospect Michael Chaput to Three-Year Entry Level Contract Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-04-28 2012-08-12 Austin Madaisky May 19, 2012 3 years, $1.865 million entry-level contracthttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=632142 https://web.archive.org/web/20130606120720/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=632142 dead June 6, 2013 Jackets Sign D Austin Madaisky to Entry Level Contract Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-05-19 2012-08-12 Derek Dorsett May 23, 2012 3 years, $4.9 million contract extensionhttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=632508 https://web.archive.org/web/20130408014838/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=632508 dead April 8, 2013 Columbus Blue Jackets Re-Sign Right Wing Derek Dorsett Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-05-23 2012-08-12 Ryan Russell May 24, 2012 1 year, $700,000 contract extensionhttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=632694 https://web.archive.org/web/20120526100940/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=632694 dead May 26, 2012 Columbus Blue Jackets Re-Sign Center Ryan Russell Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-05-24 2012-08-12 Derek MacKenzie May 31, 2012 2 years, contract extensionhttp://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=633291 https://web.archive.org/web/20121101152903/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=633291 dead November 1, 2012 Blue Jackets Re-Sign Center Derek MacKenzie To A Two-Year Contract Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-05-31 2012-08-12 2011 draft picks thumb|170px|Boone Jenner was the first player selected by the Blue Jackets at the 2011 NHL entry draft The 2011 NHL entry draft was held in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on June 24 and 25.http://wild.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=524798 https://web.archive.org/web/20100418034411/http://wild.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=524798 dead April 18, 2010 Wild To Host 2011 NHL Entry Draft National Hockey League 2010-04-10 2012-08-12 Associated Press In the draft, Columbus selected two players who were projected to go higher in the draft. Boone Jenner, a projected second line center, was expected to be a first-round selection, but slipped to the second round. Seth Ambroz, a projected third line enforcer, had some believing he would be taken in the second round prior to falling to the fifth. They filled out the other the remainder of their draft with players considered to have a high upside, but in need of time to develop their game. Their final selection, goaltender Anton Forsberg, was taken following the recommendation of Goaltender Coach Ian Clark.http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2011/06/26/jackets-bios-6-26-art-grad63er-1.html Blue Jackets draft selections The Columbus Dispatch 2011-06-26 2012-08-12 Jenner (Canada), third round pick T. J. Tynan (United States), and Forsberg (Sweden) all played for their national teams at the 2012 World Junior Championship.In brief http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-30979380.html https://web.archive.org/web/20150329183743/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-30979380.html usurped 2015-03-29 Dayton Daily News HighBeam Research 2012-08-13 subscription Dayton, OH 2011-12-26 Round # Player Position Nationality College/junior/club team (league) 2 37 Boone Jenner C Oshawa Generals (OHL) 3 66 (from Ottawa) T. J. Tynan C University of Notre Dame (CCHA) 4 98 Mike Reilly D Shattuck-Saint Mary's (Midget Major AAA) 5 128 Seth Ambroz RW Omaha Lancers (USHL) 6 158 Lukas Sedlak C HC Ceske Budejovice Jr. (CZREP-JR.) 7 188 Anton Forsberg G Modo Hockey Jr. (J20 SuperElit) sources:Blue Jackets Select Six Players at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=69067 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304193110/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=69067 dead March 4, 2016 Columbus Blue Jackets 2012-08-12 2011-06-252011 NHL Draft – Round 6 Results https://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=46096 https://web.archive.org/web/20110628153807/http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=46096 dead 2011-06-28 TSN 2012-08-12 Draft notes The Blue Jackets first and third round picks in the draft, along with Jakub Voracek were traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Jeff Carter. The Blue Jackets acquired the Ottawa Senators' third round pick in exchange for Nikita Filatov. See also 2011–12 NHL season Notes note 11: The NHL uses a point system for their standings that awards two points for a win and one point an overtime or shootout loss. The denotation of a team's record is wins-losses-overtime/shootout losses.http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm#?navid=nav-stn-main https://web.archive.org/web/20090116105733/http://nhl.com/ice/standings.htm#?navid=nav-stn-main dead January 16, 2009 2011–12 NHL Standings National Hockey League 2012-11-19 References 2 Category:Columbus Blue Jackets seasons Columbus Blue Jackets season, 2011-12 Blue Blue