Getty Images After the report came out last night that Columbus would be hosting the 2013 All-Star Game, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman made it official today.
The Blue Jackets will play host to the stars next season at Nationwide Arena on January 26 and 27, 2013 bringing Columbus their first All-Star Game and the biggest NHL event in the city since the 2007 NHL Draft.
“We’re looking forward to bringing our All-Star celebration to Columbus,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said. “The Blue Jackets did a great job of hosting the NHL Draft in 2007, and I have no doubt they will raise the bar even higher when they welcome our All-Star celebration next January.”
After seeing fans in Ottawa stuff the ballot box for the Senators this year, the possibility of seeing guys like Rick Nash, Ryan Johansen and others winding up playing in front of the home fans in Columbus will be curious to see. This is the point in the story where you insert your own snarky quip about this being the first time Columbus gets to see stars on home ice at all.
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Bob McKenzie thinks Jeff Carter’s more likely to go to Los Angeles.
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Colorado looked awfully strong in beating Los Angeles 4-1.
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The young team was 18-0-3 in their last 21 games in St. Louis.
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Karlsson shines, Vokoun flops as Sens and Caps move in opposite directions
Feb 22, 2012, 10:29 PM EST
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The Senators are eye-balling higher seeds while the Capitals remain out of the top eight.
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Stephen Weiss on verge of playing most games in Panthers history
Feb 22, 2012, 9:51 PM EST
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He’s been there through thick and mostly thin in Sunrise.
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Even Alex Ovechkin needs to go, according to Dan Daly.
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The disgraced former coach apologizes to the hockey community during sentencing hearing.
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Leafs GM: No firm offer for Nash, could be looking for a goalie
Feb 22, 2012, 6:58 PM EST
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Brian Burke shared a few things on the radio today.
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No. 68 came close to wearing the Copper and Blue.
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Caps minus their top goal-scorer in huge game against Sens.
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Sharks GM Wilson talks Rick Nash, calls San Jose “an attractive destination for players”
Feb 22, 2012, 5:30 PM EST
Probably explains why so many players have gone through there recently.
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The big forward has been exactly what Vancouver needs. If only he were healthy.
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It’s official: ‘Canes sign Ruutu to four-year, $19 million deal
Feb 22, 2012, 4:12 PM EST
27-year-old will be Carolina’s third highest-paid player next year.
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Francois Allaire also goes by the name Captain Obvious.
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Finnish Flash says current road trip will go a long way in deciding his fate.
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The Sharks, Kings and Ducks are fighting for their playoff lives.
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‘Canes play waiting game after Ruutu contract offer (Update)
Feb 22, 2012, 2:47 PM EST
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Clock is ticking on a possible extension for the 27-year-old Finn.
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Blackhawks captain will sit again tomorrow versus Dallas.
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Veteran rearguard a healthy scratch tonight, could be on the move.
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We have a trade to announce: Jackets send Vermette to Phoenix for picks and McElhinney
Feb 22, 2012, 1:35 PM EST
Coyotes add good two-way center, Columbus unloads salary.
