Comments on: Columbus GM Howson: “We finished 30th in the league, but we don’t think we’re that far away”

By: rogueplayer

rogueplayer — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 21:02:24 +0000

I would be willing to guess that those teams that the faithful (and severely deluded) jackets fans are trying to compare themselves to (Pitt, Chi, Philly, etc) got rid of the people who drove them straight into the ditch whereas the jackets are keeping the same people in place with a WEAKER coaching staff hahaha. The blues were puttering along status quo until Hitchcock arrived and made everyone in that franchise (JD and Armstrong mostly) appear smart. Howson FIRED that very coach, weakened the team (traded character players like Klesla and Vermette) and got a cast-off-accomplished-nothing head coach and gave him the full time job and gave him a new deal!

The fact that Jack Johnson says he was happy to leave LA to go to Columbus so he could be ‘the guy’ says everything one needs to know about his character. He and The Wiz are most likely going to lead the league in minus’ next year. They are ‘me’ players which is why The Wiz has seen so many teams in his shortish career. He hit the jackpot with the jackets and when you have that guy emerging (when Nash leaves) as the face of the franchise, you are in trouble.

The fact that Howson is still there and still allowed to make ridiculous comments like this is the ENTIRE problem with that franchise. If he seriously thinks they are only a few players away, that poor franchise is in deeper trouble than everyone already thought.

Nash isn’t that good of a player and I am afraid the jackets aren’t going to get all that Howson is expecting. He was guilty of overvaluing his players when he was an Oilers executive (look how well they are going…Howson had a big hand in that) and he is doing the same in Columbus which is why he can NEVER seem to make a trade that works. Howson is in love with skill and sees no value in the competitiveness and character of players. Dorsett and Mackenzie–ahh yes, they will lead the charge in 2012-13. Central Division: look out! Here come the jackets!!! #whatajoke

By: polegojim

polegojim — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:35:25 +0000

Great comment… Hahahahahahah!

By: polegojim

polegojim — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:34:58 +0000

Sure… only 29 more slots to go… WOW talk about Spin.

They’ve actually getting WORSE since a fluke playoff spot, AND…. getting rid of Nash?

Only explanation for that reasoning is… medical marijuana.

By: bcisleman

bcisleman — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:03:59 +0000

Taking Howson seriously for a moment, his veterans had very bad years and his goaltending was awful. Let’s say he gets Corey Schneider or Michal Neuwirth in the Nash deal and his veterans rebound–and stay healthy. Then–as Johansen, Jenner and whoever they draft at #2 develop–the Jackets might start to make some noise in 2-3 years.

By: barkar942

barkar942 — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:26:03 +0000

NOW THAT’S FUNNY! I have to admit, I had to read it twice!

By: hrudey

hrudey — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:56:06 +0000

Under Howson’s leadership, I expect Columbus to turn things around 360 degrees. (And yes, that’s precisely what I meant to say).

By: balewsquare

balewsquare — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:34:14 +0000

Wow Hawks turned it around fast!

By: cannonblast14

cannonblast14 — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:50:24 +0000

I understand how bad it sounds but I think (hope?) I understand what he was trying to say. Already got one high pick two years ago with Johansen and this year at number 2. CBJ will also likely get at least 2 top talent players.
It took a while to go from 30 to playoffs for Chicago and Edmonton in part due to them not having a guy like Nash that will be traded to possibly make the build quicker.

Still a rediculously stupid comment.

By: barkar942

barkar942 — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:32:37 +0000

And Pittsburgh did it in only three years, but they were the poster child of the league and were handed Cindy and Geno “I Only Show Up In The Regular Season And When I Play For Russia” Pringles!

By: barkar942

barkar942 — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:29:40 +0000

Well, just 4 years later, the Hawks won the Cup, so perhaps in 4 years………
NAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!

By: justjokinen1

justjokinen1 — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:26:28 +0000

Here’s the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDAmPIq29ro