Well, the trade is done. Jeff Carter is a LA King and our very own JMFJ is a Blue Jacket.
I have mixed emotions. I”m happy to get Carter, and happy for Richards to have his friend here. I’m happy there is change as I’ve always been that type of “change is good” person. But at the same time, I’m sad that JJ is going and feel a bit choked up about it and I guess that can only be a good sign for Columbus. If we are a bit hardpressed to see him leave and it hurts our heart a little, I hope they understand what they are getting.
Thank you Jack! I loved meeting you at the Meet The Players and you took the time to talk to me. (Even though this is a horrid pic of me, I need to share it so others can see how wonderful you were to stop and take a moment). And that smile! Oh what I would give for those cheek bones! You signed Jack “MF” Johnson on my hubbypats jersey and I can’t tell you how he loved that!
You came to us from Minnesota and you played for U of Michigan. The cold was all you knew until the Kings! I hope that the familiar will help you with this transition. I hope that Columbus knows what a true hockey lover you are. You played over 20 mins a night for the Kings and when Drew Doughty was out injured, you stepped up and shined! I hope for you and Ohio that you will shine for them and they will appreciate you as we have. But remember, we have never taken you for granted.
What a shot! Your one timer from the blue line seemed like it could go through the player who tried to block it! I love your toughness you bring every night and will miss it the most. I know that we have a plethera of defensive players just chomping at the bit to play, but there is only one Jack MF Johnson.
<——- This. This is John Joseph Louis “Jack” Johnson III.
Congratulations Columbus Blue Jackets!
JJ – I wish you nothing but luck in the future and hope you always know you are loved by the King’s fans.
tracykingslover
February 23, 2012
I wish there was a way that the Blue Jackets could know how much we want them to take care of our JJ!
The Recipe Seeker
February 23, 2012
I’m sure there will be other trades but none that hurts our heart more than this one. I’m happy if he is happy but I hope Columbus knows how much we hate to lose him and we wish him well. Play your heartout Jack but don’t think we won’t try to stop you from scoring against us when we play against each other. Good luck to you and your family. But, GO KINGS GO!!!
tracykingslover
February 23, 2012
Right on. We wish you the best, just not THE best.
MaryAReed
February 23, 2012
Jack MF Johnson !!!!!!! noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
Sniff, I’ll miss the big lug.
zombiegirlx
February 23, 2012
so bummed!! sent my dad the link to this page via email. We were sitting on his porch when he got a text message about the trade. Not Jack Johnson!! booo!!!
tracykingslover
February 23, 2012
I’m glad you sent this to your dad. that;s cool, thanks!
Well, as for JJ, its time for something to happen, let’s hope it work’s for both sides.
meaganj
February 24, 2012
I am interested to see what happens to both JJ and Carter/Richards. As much as I yelled when JJ always head-faked that blue line, I miss it already.
tracykingslover
February 24, 2012
Did you watch the NHL 36 on Richards? He looks a little lonely. He either needed a girlfriend or a roommate. So here comes Carter and Richards tweeted last night:
MRichie_10: Reunited and it feels so good…… Excited to be back playing with carts #needaroommate
I just really hope they accept JJ over in Columbus with as open arms.
meaganj
February 24, 2012
Agree with you on Richards, he did seem lonely. Hopefully Carter can cheer him up and loosen him up…thereby helping with the goal scoring! I hope they accept JJ over in Columbus too, he seems like such a good guy. I will also miss the shot of him getting out of his red Ferrari that we get to see in the game game intro. Good luck to you JJ!
tracykingslover
February 24, 2012
I was talking to my co-worker ladies this morning about this very thing! Remember DD last season? how funny and happy he was? I dont really see that so much anymore – not as much “horsing” around as before. And yes, I know they need to keep it serious, but I just think the stess they have now has them holding their sticks so tight I’m afraid they will break!
Hopefully, this will help and we can get back to enjoying hockey again – the scoring will follow for sure!