Category: Blue Jackets
Jackets to reserve locker stall for late Gaudreau
Sean MonahanThe Blue Jackets will reserve a locker stall for Johnny Gaudreau all season and will hang his No. 13 jersey in it, both at home and on the road.
Read moreFive Key Stories: 9/9/24 – 9/15/24
ColumbusA rundown of the top stories around the NHL from September 9-15, 2024.
Read moreColumbus Blue Jackets To Sign James van Riemsdyk
David PagnottaTSN’s Chris Johnston is reporting the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed UFA forward James van Riemsdyk. A few moments later, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reported that it would be a one-year, $900K contract for van Riemsdyk in Columbus. The veteran sniper will join the fourth team of his care...
Read moreFive Key Stories: 8/26/24 – 9/1/24
Matthew GaudreauA rundown of the top stories around the hockey world from August 26 to September 1, 2024.
Read moreBlue Jackets Summer Q&A With Sean Kuraly
Dean EvasonSean Kuraly knows what’s at stake for the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2024-25. He understands that under new leadership, everyone is under evaluation. The new season takes on even greater…
Read moreDEL’s Dusseldorfer EG Signs Tyler Angle
Deutsche Eishockey LigaDüsseldorfer EG of Germany’s Deutsche Eishockey Liga have signed center/left winger Tyler Angle, per Tobias Kemberg of D.Sports. It’s a one-year deal for the Niagara Falls native, who heads overseas early in his career. Angle, 23, had spent the last four years playing in the Blue Jackets organizatio...
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 moreCanadiens Give Young Core a Vote of Confidence
Montreal CanadiensThe Montreal Canadiens enter the season preparing to compete for a playoff position. Not that they will earn one, but the goal is to be in the mix, to ensure…
Read moreBlue Jackets Could Now Be Landing Spot For Cap Dump After Laine Trade
Patrick LaineBy 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 moreLaine Trade Could Make Blue Jackets A Cap-Clearing Broker
Blue JacketsWith more than $7MM in newly created cap space, the Columbus Blue Jackets are already receiving inquiries about being a cap-clearing broker.
Read moreNHL trade grades: Laine deal a low-risk, high-reward move for the Canadiens
MontrealThe change of scenery for the Finnish forward could result in a major upgrade to Montreal's offense. We grade both GMs on the swap.
Read moreBlue Jackets Notes: Laine, Sillinger, Lindstrom, Tryouts
Blue JacketsBlue Jackets GM Don Waddell provided updates on Patrik Laine and Cole Sillinger while acknowledging they might do a PTO or two.
Read moreBlue Jackets’ Tarasov Enters Third Training Camp Fully Healthy
Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets will enter the 2024-25 season with a lot of questions surrounding their team. Perhaps at the top of the list is how the goaltending situation will…
Read moreBlue Jackets Nearing Deal With Cole Sillinger
ColumbusThe 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 moreReport: "Only One Team" Has Expressed Interest in Patrik Laine
Blue JacketsThe Patrik Laine trade drama in Columbus has seemingly come to a grinding halt as we enter August. While there are plenty of rumors about where he could be heading, the actual machinations to get something done are practically non-existent right now. Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell told Brian Hedger of...
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