Ohio Blues

I was going to post something about the Columbus Blue Jackets' year-long struggles on Friday before news of a death in the metal community forced those plans to be scrapped.  Today, I can go forward with the piece, as the Blue Jackets lost (surprise!) last night to the Anaheim Ducks 7-4.  Steve Mason has been a sieve for the Blue Jackets, as he gave up four goals in the first period.  However, that's only part of the story, as the Blue Jackets lost 4-2 on the last day of 2011 to the Washington Capitals.  That's not the story, as the post-game conference with coach Scott Arniel will show:

How he still has a job at this point in the season is beyond anyone who regularly follows the Blue Jackets.  How do you forget where you rank in any statistical category, let alone what you do in a 4-on-4?  There's no way to blame this moment of forgetfulness on anyone except the coach, and clearly, what the Blue Jackets need is a new voice, and that goes for the General Manager, as well.  The state of Ohio should be embarrassed for the way the Blue Jackets have been run, and there are rumors circulating that Rick Nash could be moved if he chooses to waive his no movement clause.  These are dark times in Ohio sports right now, and seemingly, the Blue Jackets are in the darkest part of the closet.