Geoff Platt, others, return to Syracuse

It's 'maybe next year' for Geoff Platt. He and four other contenders are returning to the Crunch following try-outs in Columbus.

The others headed back to Syracuse are Kirill Starkov, Adam Pineault, Mikko Maenpaa and Dan LaCosta.

It's unlikely that this will be the last of Platt we see this year. Last season, Platt played at the NHL level during the Jacket's rash of injuries. The same could happen again this season, or if the team needs some fresh blood from the minors to rescue itself from a slump.

Alexandre Picard and Zenon Kenopka are both out on injury. No word on their actual injuries, nor of their planned return.

It's a Britney Spears night in Syracuse

The Blue Jackets' AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch, have an interesting promotion going on this week. In honor of Britney Spears' recent decision to shave her head, the Crunch will be offering free tickets to their February 24 game to any woman with a shaved head.
Their rationale:

"...an effort to provide tranquility for troubled pop star Britney Spears’ turbulent lifestyle..."

I'm sure Britney will be gracious of their efforts. I'd like to see how many women partake in this promotion. How many G.I. Jane wannabes are there in the Syracuse area?