Times of the Internet (Free subscription) | 11/15/2008
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Two goals from R.J. Umberger Friday led Columbus to a 6-1 crushing of Buffalo, the Blue Jackets' fourth win in five games. Pascal Leclaire made 36 saves and got goal-scoring support from Rick Nash, Manny Malhotra, Michael Peca and Derick Brassard. Buffalo missed out on a chance to move into a tie with Boston atop the Northeast Division. All six Columbus goals came against...
Miami Herlad (Free subscription) | 11/04/2008
It was not all that long ago that Michael Peca was the heart of a new Islanders era. So it is mystifying to him that the eras keep on coming. The former Islanders captain, whose 2002 team came closer to success than any other Islanders team since 1993, got his first firsthand look at the current incarnation last night as he visited with the Blue Jackets.
The Final Score (Free subscription) | 10/24/2008
Talked to Michael Peca the other day for a column on the Blue Jackets (see below). Here are a few cutting-room floor items about the Islanders. On whether he still follows the Islanders: "Truthfully, not much anymore. If anything,...
Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 10/18/2008
Blue Jackets C Michael Peca's suspension for making contact with an official was cut to five games by the NHL on Friday.
Fox News (Free subscription) | 10/18/2008
Columbus Blue Jackets center Michael Peca's suspension for making contact with an official was cut to five games by the NHL on Friday. Peca, who met with NHL officials on Thursday, was suspended for confronting an official after he thought he'd been slew-footed in the Blue Jackets' Oct. 10 season-opener at Dallas - subsequently grabbing the official's arm to argue his case.
USA Today (Free subscription) | 10/18/2008
Columbus Blue Jackets center Michael Peca's suspension for making contact with an official was cut to five games by the NHL on ...
SI.com (Free subscription) | 10/17/2008
Columbus Blue Jackets center Michael Peca's suspension for making contact with an official was cut to five games by the NHL on Friday.
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 10/17/2008
Columbus Blue Jackets center Michael Peca's suspension for making contact with an official was cut to five games by the NHL on Friday.
The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 10/17/2008
Columbus Blue Jackets center Michael Peca's suspension for making contact with an official was cut to five games by the NHL on Friday.
MSNBC.com: NHL (Free subscription) | 10/17/2008
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -Columbus Blue Jackets center Michael Peca's suspension for making contact with an official was cut to five games by the NHL on Friday.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 10/17/2008
(Alanah here—I’m just posting this news for Bethany’s readers as she’s unable to access her computer right now.) According to Nick Kypreos on Fan 590, Michael Peca’s suspension will be dropped to anywhere from 3-5 games, instead of the expected 10 games. Update 3:57pm: The official word from the NHL is in and the suspension will be for 5 games. He’s already served two games, so he’ll be eligible to...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 10/17/2008
Columbus Blue Jackets center Michael Peca received a reduced suspension of five games without pay for making contact with an on-ice official during a game Oct. 10.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 10/16/2008
Expect a ruling on Peca tomorrow morning. Michael Peca, his agent, Don Meehan, Scott Howson, the four on-ice officials, members of the NHLPA, and NHL representatives met today to discuss Peca’s suspension. Apparently there was a new over-head video of the incident, which showed Peca grabbing the officials arm. Never once was it mentioned that Peca hit the ref with his stick, which is good news. I will...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 10/15/2008
Michael Peca has an 11 a.m. ET hearing Thursday with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman in New York, at which point the Blue Jackets center hopes to have his suspension reduced.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 10/15/2008
The first meeting of Jody Shelley and his old club has come and gone, but we still enjoy seeing Jody. He still has quite the fanbase in Ohio. By the way, congrats Jody and Mandy Shelley!! They will be welcoming their first child into the world sometime around November 14th. Michael Peca has his hearing on Thursday at 11 a.m. and according to Aaron Portzline who met with Rimmer between the first and...
