Category: Aaron Portzline
Snapshots: Tarasov, Dumba, Vanecek, Miller, Nugent-Hopkins
Blue JacketsNotes 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
Denton MateychukThe 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
Tampa BayThe 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
Aaron PortzlineThe 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
ColumbusIn 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
Aaron PortzlineKent 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
Sam HonzekKent 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
Gavin BrindleyIt'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
Cole SillingerThe 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
Blue JacketsThe 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
Dean EvasonThe 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
Columbus Blue JacketsThe 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...
Read moreEast Notes: Marchenko, Johnson, Mangiapane
Columbus Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets have reportedly talked with restricted free agent forward Kirill Marchenko about both a short-term and long-term contract (as per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic). Marchenko is pushing for a longer-term deal, but with Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell only in his se...
Read moreSnapshots: Blue Jackets, Tavares, Parise
Blue JacketsAaron Portzline of The Athletic reports that the Columbus Blue Jackets management will meet in person this week with two potential candidates for their head coaching vacancy. Portzline believes that the two candidates are former Minnesota Wild bench boss Dean Evason and Jay Woodcroft, who was fired...
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