Category: Aaron Portzline
Blue Jackets Rumors: Columbus Linked To Canucks' Elias Pettersson
ColumbusThe Columbus Blue Jackets have been linked to Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. Reports are the Canucks are listening to offers for both Pettersson and J.T. Miller, fueling speculation about potential interest from Columbus.“The internet buzz s...
Read morePatrik Laine Torches His Old Team, Revealing Why He Asked for a Trade
Patrik LainePatrik Laine has rediscovered his scoring touch with the Montreal Canadiens with eight goals in nine games since his debut. Sometimes a fresh start can just do wonders for a player. But from the sounds of it, it was more than a fresh start with a new team that Laine was looking for when he asked ou...
Read moreSnapshots: Tarasov, Dumba, Vanecek, Miller, Nugent-Hopkins
Don WaddellNotes from around the NHL including Columbus not planning to waive Daniil Tarasov, Matt Dumba resumes skating, and more.
Read moreBlue Jackets Recall Denton Mateychuk For NHL Debut
CanadiensThe Blue Jackets are recalling top defense prospect Denton Mateychuk from AHL Cleveland, reports Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. He’ll be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game, which could be as soon as tomorrow against the Canadiens. The team later announced that forward Jam...
Read moreBlue Jackets Notes: Fabbro, Johnson, Chinakhov, Greaves
Dante FabbroThe Columbus Blue Jackets received a series of injury and roster updates on Wednesday, headlined by an update on defenseman Dante Fabbro’s injury. Fabbro left Columbus’ Tuesday loss to Tampa Bay in the second period, after receiving a scary knee-to-knee hit from Lightning rookie Conor Geekie. But Fa...
Read moreBlue Jackets Recall Jet Greaves
FlamesThe Blue Jackets announced Friday that they’ve recalled goaltender Jet Greaves under emergency conditions. He’ll back up Elvis Merzļikins this afternoon against the Flames instead of Daniil Tarasov, who Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports is dealing with an illness. It’s the second recall of the...
Read moreBlue Jackets Listening To Offers For David Jiříček
David JiříčekIn today’s rendition of ’Blue Jackets Sunday Gathering’, reporter Aaron Portzline of The Athletic confirms that the Columbus Blue Jackets have received trade inquiries for defenseman David Jiříček. The Blue Jackets haven’t received any firm trade offers but a deal may be on the horizon by the end of...
Read moreEastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Sens, Flyers, Pens and Lightning
Bill HoppeKent Johnson out of the sling and on to the ice. Artem Zub could play tonight. Bryan Rust traveling with the Penguins. No update on Brayden Point.
Read moreNHL Injuries: Sabres, Flames, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Oilers, Wild, Maple Leafs, and Utah
Heather EngelKent Johnson won't need surgery. Evander Kane on track for early next year. Max Pacioretty back on the ice.
Read moreNHL Injuries: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, and Jets
Stefen RosnerIt's not known if Ilya Sorokin and Artemi Panarin will be ready for their season openers. It was Patrik Laine's decision not to have knee surgery.
Read moreBlue Jackets Agree To Terms With Cole Sillinger On Two-Year Deal
Aaron PortzlineThe Blue Jackets and center Cole Sillinger have come to terms on a two-year deal worth $4.5MM, per a team press release. It’s the expected result after Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reported earlier this month the two sides were close on a two-year pact. Sillinger has been viewed as a potential co...
Read moreBlue Jackets Could Now Be Landing Spot For Cap Dump After Laine Trade
Blue JacketsBy the Columbus Blue Jackets trading Patrick Laine and not retaining any salary, the team has opened up a lot of cap space this season to work with. Nobody anticipates the Blue Jackets competing, but the expectation is that they do improve overall.With the extra cap space to work with, Aaron Portzl...
Read moreBlue Jackets Nearing Deal With Cole Sillinger
Aaron PortzlineThe Blue Jackets are close to handling business with RFA forward Cole Sillinger. Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports Columbus and Sillinger are within “striking distance” on a two-year contract. Sillinger has been a staple on Columbus’ roster for the past three seasons after going 12th overall i...
Read moreBlue Jackets Coaching Notes: Dorsett, Recchi, McCarthy, Boll
Derek DorsettThe rippling effects of the regime change in Columbus are beginning to be felt by multiple members of the organization’s coaching staff. Although no positions have been filled up to this point, we know of a few coaches who will not be on the bench with Dean Evason and the Columbus Blue Jackets next...
Read moreNHL Mock Trade: Patrik Laine heading to the Anaheim Ducks
Patrik LaineThe Columbus Blue Jackets are open to moving Patrik Laine after the Finnish forward asked general manager Don Waddell for a change of scenery earlier this offseason. Laine was recently released from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program and continues to recover from shoulder surgery. His availabi...
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