Category: Blue Jackets
Fantilli Inks 3-Year Deal with Columbus
ColumbusWhile there were many questions over Adam Fantilli's NCAA future, and perhaps wishful thinking that he'd return to Michigan, the 2023 Hobey Baker Award winner wasted little time signing an NHL deal with the team that drafted him Wednesday...
Read moreColumbus Blue Jackets Extend Marcus Bjork
AthleticThe Columbus Blue Jackets have solidified their defensive ranks for next year by signing defenseman Marcus Bjork to a one-year, two-way contract extension, the team announced today. The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline reports the contract carries an NHL cap hit of $775K, an AHL salary of $375K, and a min...
Read moreBlue Jackets Have Good Options for Defense Pairings in 2023-24
Blue JacketsThis summer has been an exciting one for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Hiring Mike Babcock as head coach and acquiring two big-name NHL defensemen highlight a few of the offseason…
Read moreBlue Jackets Hit Jackpot With Fantilli Falling to Them
Connor BedardThe Columbus Blue Jackets hit the jackpot on Wednesday night in Nashville. Although many expected it would be going there, GM Pat Verbeek went in a different direction and selected Leo Carlsson. I don’t think I’ve been this excited about a Blue Jackets’ draft pick since Nash or Klesla.” The Blue...
Read moreNHL Draft Rumors: Blue Jackets, Sharks, Canadiens, Predators, and the Blackhawks
SharksKekalainen said there’s a “ percent” chance that they make the pick. The Sharks pick is likely to come down to Leo Carlsson or Will Smith : San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier said that it’s unlikely that they trade the No. 4 pick in the draft and will take the best player available. It will likely come d...
Read moreColorado Avalanche acquire Ryan Johansen from Nashville Predators
Colorado AvalancheSteve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports In exchange for Alex Galchenuk’s UFA rights, Nashville retained 50% of Johansen’s salary. The Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators surprised the hockey world with a trade early Saturday morning sending second-line center Ryan Johansen to...
Read moreColumbus Blue Jackets Sign Forward To Multi-Year Deal
Mathieu OlivierRight winger for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Mathieu Olivier, has signed a new two-year contract extension with the team. The deal is worth $2.2 million, averaging $1.1 million per year, and will keep Olivier with the Blue Jackets until the 2024-25 season. Getting caught up on recent signings I hav...
Read moreBriere’s Bold Vision: Revamping the Flyers for Success
Cal PetersenDaniel Briere, the new Philadelphia Flyers general manager, is ready to make his mark on the organization. The Flyers have already completed the largest trade of the offseason, sending Ivan Provorov to Columbus as part of a three-way transaction with the Kings and Blue Jackets. Defenseman Sean Walke...
Read moreBlue Jackets Re-Sign Joshua Dunne
Joshua DunneThe Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed forward Joshua Dunne to a one-year, two-way contract.
Read moreEarly Look at the Blue Jackets’ New Defense Corps
Ivan ProvorovThe Columbus Blue Jackets have had an eventful week. After news broke that Mike Babcock is presumed to be their next head coach, they got down to making some changes to their roster personnel. Within 72 hours, the Blue Jackets traded for not one, but two legitimate top-four defensemen without giving...
Read moreFive Key Stories: 6/5/23 – 6/11/23
Sean WalkerA rundown of the top stories in the NHL from June 5-11, 2023.
Read moreJackets get Devils' Severson via sign-and-trade
Blue JacketsDamon Severson signed an eight-year contract worth $6.25 million annually with the Devils, who then traded the defenseman to the Blue Jackets for a third-round pick in this month's draft.
Read more2022-23 NHL Trade Tracker
DevilsWelcome to the 2022-23 NHL Trade Tracker presented by OFX, the official list of completed trades since July 13, 2022. This is your one-stop shop for news, analysis and reaction from around the NHL as teams position themselves for the present and beyond.
Read moreNHL Trade: Devils Damon Severson to the Blue Jackets in a Sign-and-Trade
New Jersey DevilsThe New Jersey Devils complete the second sign and trade in NHL history sending defenceman Damon Severson to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Read moreGavrikov signs 2-year, $11.75 million contract to remain with Kings
Blue JacketsVladislav Gavrikov signed a two-year, $11.75 million contract with the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $5.875 million. The 27-year-old defenseman had 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) in 72 regular-season games for the … Continue reading → The post Gavrikov signs 2-...
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