Sergei Bobrovsky and the Columbus Blue Jackets are ready to get this season started as the team raised their pre-season record to 6-1-0. Without the services of some top forwards in the likes of Ryan Johansen (contract), Boone Jenner (injury) and Nathan Horton (injury), the Jackets are getting balanced scoring throughout the lineup. Cam Atkinson would be the likely choice to succeed in Horton's absence while Alexander Wennberg is getting a good look at Center. Bobrovsky, a former Vezina winner, is your first choice when looking at the Jackets roster for your fantasy squad....The Buffalo Sabres exploded for 6 goals against the Capitals last night with 5 different scorers. Matt Moulson scored twice and is one of the main cogs on offense for the Sabres. Even though the team ended up near the bottom of the Eastern Conference last year, they did play with spirit. The additions of veterans Brian Gionta and Andrej Meszaros will bring stability and with Tyler Ennis and Cody Hodgson entering their prime, it should make for some interesting hockey in Buffalo this season.....Bobby Ryan gets a 7-year extension in Ottawa. You may not recall but Ryan was scoring at a point-per-game clip until he suffered an injury mid-way through the season limiting his production. The injury wasn't revealed until later in the season. If fully healthy, expect a return to the ppg level.....You know we are getting close to the season opener as top goalies start to play more and establish themselves once again. Marc-Andre Fleury posted a 2-0 shutout over Detroit while Carey Price made 31 saves in the Habs 3-1 win over Chicago. If there were any concerns about these two being ready, consider them washed away.
DAILY PRIME - OCTOBER 2, 2014: RYAN GETS 7 & GOALIES STAND TALL primepucks.comThu 10/2/14 9:41 AM