Category: Aaron Portzline
Columbus Blue Jackets Expected To Name Niklas Bäckström Goalie Coach
Niklas BäckströmAfter solidifying Mike Babcock as their head coaching hire, which won’t be official until later this summer, the Columbus Blue Jackets still had one vacancy left to fill on their bench. That will be filled soon, as multiple sources indicated to The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline that longtime Minnesota...
Read moreNHL Insider links Gerard Gallant already to another NHL coaching job
New York RangersThe New York Rangers and head coach Gerard Gallant are on their way to splitsville after what the Rangers organization described as a mutual parting of ways was officially announced on Saturday. Gallant no longer has a job, but it sounds like it won’t be long until we see him back in the National Ho...
Read moreEast Notes: Roslovic, Harris, Joseph, Greig
Jack RoslovicNotes from the East including Jack Roslovic being a possible trade candidate this summer, injury news from Ottawa, and more.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Boston Bruins
Blue JacketsSix blue line targets for the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Boston Bruins would like to re-sign their trade deadline additions but ...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Boston Bruins
Jake BeanSix blue line targets for the Columbus Blue Jackets : The Columbus Blues Jackets will be looking for a left-handed defenseman for their second pair either through free agency or trade this offseason. The Blue Jackets top pair next season is expected to have on the left and possibly rookie on the r...
Read moreNHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Red Wings, Oilers, Sens, Rangers, Wild, Capitals, Jets and more
Detroit Red WingsHe’s been increasing participation. He had shoulder surgery back in October. : Detroit Red Wings forward last night’s game with a left leg injury. Fabbri takes an awkward hit to the knee and leaves the ice limping. : Vegas Golden Knights goaltender didn’t practice on Wednesday because of a lower...
Read moreSnapshots: Gavrikov, Barbashev, Senators Sale Price
Aaron PortzlineColumbus Blue Jackets defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov hasn’t played in three straight games since Columbus has held him out of the lineup for “trade-related reasons.” While seems unlikely that Gavrikov remaining sidelined is an ideal situation for any involved party, he still has not yet been traded a...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Teams may like Vladislav Gavrikov’s cap hit but not the asking price
Mark ScheigIt is interesting that they are protecting him this far away from the deadline. It’s safe to assume that after trying to reach a contract extension, they couldn’t and that he’ll be gone. : There isn’t a trade yet for Gavrikov but talks have clearly intensified enough that they feel they need to prot...
Read moreBlue Jackets To Loan David Jiricek For World Juniors
Aaron PortzlineThe Columbus Blue Jackets will loan defenseman David Jiricek to Czechia for the upcoming World Juniors.
Read moreNHL Injuries: Avs, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Panthers, Canadiens, Predators, Rangers, Penguins, Leafs and More
Jakub VoracekMacKinnon leaves with an UBI. Voracek out long-term with a concussion. Eichel out last night. Kuemper day-to-day.
Read moreNHL Injuries: Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Blues, Mpale Leafs and Canucks
Jake BeanLaine returns. Demko meeting with doctors. Jarnkrok out two weeks. Bertuzzi has hand surgery.
Read moreThree Columbus Blue Jackets Injured, Brendan Gaunce Recalled
Columbus Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets announced a flurry of injury updates today, according to The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline. Forward Jakub Voracek is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury, Sean Kuraly is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, and Patrik Laine is day-to-day with an illness. Forward Brendan...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Would the Columbus Blue Jackets be interested in Jakob Chychrun?
Aaron PortzlineThere has been some speculation that Chychrun didn't want to go to Columbus but may now be okay with it. Is he a fit with the Blue Jackets though?
Read moreNHL Injuries: Avs, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Panthers, Penguins, Blues, Maple Leafs, Capitals and Jets
Columbus Blue JacketsLaine said his sprained elbow “feels better than I thought it would.” He’s optimistic he can play in the Global Series games in Finland next month. He won’t be out long enough for the Panthers to be able to look for a player to replace his cap hit. He’s missed their past three games with an upper-...
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