Category: Blue Jackets
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: McCudden, Monsters Logos & More
Blue JacketsWelcome back to Blue Jackets News & Rumors. Plenty of time left before things start to pick back up again. We begin with a somewhat surprising piece of news involving one of the Blue Jackets’ most respected coaches. On Wednesday morning, the Blue Jackets announced that long-time assistant coach Ke...
Read moreBlue Jackets draft Fantilli, add defensemen Severson, Provorov
Adam FantilliAfter the NHL Draft, free agency and other offseason moves, NHL.com is examining where each team stands in preparation for the 2023-24 regular season, which starts Oct. 10. Today, the Columbus Blue Jackets:
Read moreNyquist signs 2-year contract with Predators
Gustav NyquistGustav Nyquist signed a two-year, $6.37 million contract with the Nashville Predators on Saturday. It has an average annual value of $3.185 million. The 33-year-old forward, who was an unrestricted free agent, had 27 points (11 goals, 16 assists) in … Continue reading → The post Nyquist signs 2-year...
Read moreBabcock hired as Blue Jackets coach, replaces Larsen
Columbus Blue JacketsCOLUMBUS -- Mike Babcock said the Columbus Blue Jackets were the right team at the right time to return to the NHL as a coach.
Read moreKorpisalo signs 4-year, $20 million contract with Senators
Ottawa SenatorsJoonas Korpisalo signed a five-year, $20 million contract with the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. It has an annual average value of $4 million. The 29-year-old goalie was 18-14-4 with a 2.87 goals-against average, .915 save percentage and one shutout in … Continue reading → The post Korpisalo signs 4-...
Read moreKorpisalo signs 5-year, $20 million contract with Senators
Blue JacketsJoonas Korpisalo signed a five-year, $20 million contract with the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. It has an annual average value of $4 million.
Read moreFantilli signs with Blue Jackets, No. 3 pick in 2023 NHL Draft
Blue JacketsAdam Fantilli signed a three-year, entry-level contact with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.
Read moreBlue Jackets Officially Name Mike Babcock As Their Head Coach
Jarmo KekalainenThe Columbus Blue Jackets have officially named Mike Babcock as their new head coach.
Read moreFantilli 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
Marcus BjorkThe 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
Mike BabcockThis 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
Leo CarlssonThe 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
Blue JacketsKekalainen 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
Columbus Blue JacketsRight 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...
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