Category: Brian Hedger
Laine 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 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...
Read morePatrik Laine Exits NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program
TSNBlue Jackets forward Patrik Laine has been released from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program after being cleared by its doctors today, reports Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch. The news comes amid a trade request from Laine that’s stood since at least June, TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported at t...
Read moreUpdates On Blue Jackets Head Coach Vacancy
Jeff BlashillThe Columbus Blue Jackets are still without a head coach for the 2024-25 NHL season and we now know two individuals who will not be taking on the role. Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports that one of the prospective finalists, Todd McLellan, will not become the new head coach due to complication...
Read moreBlue Jackets Recall Trey Fix-Wolansky On Emergency Loan
TwitterThe Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled forward Trey Fix-Wolansky on an emergency loan (Twitter link). Head coach Pascal Vincent shared on Wednesday that the team would recall Fix-Wolansky if Justin Danforth was still feeling under the weather. Danforth missed the team’s Wednesday practice, but skat...
Read moreNHL Injuries: Ducks, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Predators, Penguins, Sharks, Maple Leafs, Golden Knights and the Jets
Jordan McPhersonAleksander Barkov returns to the lineup. Mitch Marner skates with the Leafs. Predators get Jeremy Lauzon back but Alexander Carrier out.
Read moreBlue Jackets Recall Brendan Gaunce On Emergency Loan
Brian Hedger11:00 AM: Kirill Marchenko is under the weather, and may not be ready for the team’s Tuesday matchup against the Montreal Canadiens, per Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispact (Twitter Link). Gaunce will fill-in for Marchenko if he can’t go, while Meyer fills in for Danforth. 10:00 AM: The Columbus Bl...
Read moreNHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Stars, Wild, Canadiens, Islanders, Capitals and Jets
Jake OettingerJake Oettinger 'further away than he is closer.' Filip Gustavsson out at least a couple of weeks. Kirill Kaprizov out a week or two.
Read moreMetro Injury Notes: Boqvist, Kuraly, Fast
Columbus DispatchColumbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist has not played since December 5th, but he could be inching closer to a return to the ice. According to the Columbus Dispatch’s Brian Hedger, Boqvist skated on his own this morning before Blue Jackets practice, as part of his recovery from a shoulder spra...
Read moreNHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Senators, Devils, Rangers, Flyers, Kraken and the Jets
Brian HedgerDylan Larkin is out tonight, doubtful for tomorrow. Dougie Hamilton leaves after the second. Adam Fox coming off the LTIR.
Read moreYegor Chinakhov Reportedly Unhappy With Role, Considering Trade Request
Yegor ChinakhovAlthough rookie Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dmitri Voronkov told the media last night, including The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline, that he was “going to stay” with Columbus rather than return to Russia, he wasn’t the only Russian Blue Jacket contemplating an exit. (subscription link) The Columbus Di...
Read moreNHL Injuries: Ducks, Sabres, Flames, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Wings, Panthers, Flyers, Leafs, Golden Knights, and Caps
Trevor ZegrasTrevor Zegras out with a LBI. Sam Bennett and Brandon Montour could return on their road trip. Carter Hart ill.
Read moreNHL Injuries: Ducks, Sabres, Flames, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Wings, Panthers, Flyers, Leafs, Golden Knights, and Caps
Dan VladarTrevor Zegras out with a LBI. Sam Bennett and Brandon Montour could return on their road trip. Carter Hart ill.
Read moreEast Notes: Laine, Jarry, Zub
Patrik LaineNotes from the East including Patrik Laine resuming skating, an update on Tristan Jarry, and Ottawa's Artem Zub didn't return as expected.
Read moreEvening Notes: Gudbranson, Bahl, Oettinger
Erik GudbransonBrian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson is expected to play tonight after being limited to 16:49 in Saturday night’s game against the New York Islanders. A lower-body issue forced the 31-year-old defender to play his lowest minutes of...
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