Scott Arniel

Sent: 3/16/11
Received: 4/2/11
Time: 17 Days
Address: c/o Columbus Blue Jackets
Item Sent: 1984-85 O-Pee-Chee, 1990-91 Pro Set, 1990-91 Upper Deck, 1991-92 Score Canadian
Item Received: 1984-85 O-Pee-Chee, 1990-91 Pro Set, 1990-91 Upper Deck, 1991-92 Score Canadian.  All signed in black Sharpie.

Notes:
Arniel is about to wrap up his first season as an NHL head coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets.  It hasn't been a great season, as the team is languishing near the bottom of the Western Conference standings.  They have played well for stretches, though, and have infused some intriguing young talent into their lineup.  Arniel is a veteran of 11 NHL seasons, most notably for the Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres.  His previous head coaching experience includes four years with the AHL's Manitoba Moose.  Following the 2009 season, he was named AHL Coach of the Year, and was reportedly on the short list of candidates for the Wild job that eventually went to Todd Richards.

Dan Hinote

Sent: 1/31/11
Received: 2/10/11
Time: 10 Days
Address: c/o Columbus Blue Jackets
Item Sent: 2005-06 Parkhurst, 2008-09 O-Pee-Chee Retro
Item Received: 2005-06 Parkhurst, 2008-09 O-Pee-Chee Retro.  Both signed in black Sharpie.

Notes:
A rough 'n tumble grinder from Elk River, Minnesota, Dan Hinote was a fan favorite on the Avalanche teams of the early 2000s.  After playing one final season in Europe last year, he immediately jumped into the NHL coaching ranks as an assistant for the Blue Jackets.  Off ice, he is married to Jenny McCarthy's sister.  It's weird.  Google him and there are pictures of Jim Carrey at his wedding.

R.J. Umberger

Sent: 1/12/11
Received: 2/5/11
Time: 24 Days
Address: c/o Columbus Blue Jackets
Item Sent: 2008-09 O-Pee-Chee Retro, 2008-09 O-Pee-Chee Update Retro
Item Received: 2008-09 O-Pee-Chee Retro, 2008-09 O-Pee-Chee Update Retro.  Both signed in blue Sharpie.

Notes:
R.J. Umberger is one of the more underrated forwards in the NHL.  His three-year stint in Philadelphia culminated with a fantastic playoff run in 2008.  He scored 10 goals and added five assists over 17 games during the Flyers' surprise run to the Eastern Conference finals.  His reward was a trade to lowly Columbus.  For the last couple of seasons, though, he has been one of the blue Jackets most dependable players.  He even had a stint on my fantasy hockey team last year, which inspired me to temporarily rename my team the Umberger Helpers.