Category: Columbus
Sept. 25: NHL Preseason Roundup
ColumbusJohnny Gaudreau had three assists in his Columbus Blue Jackets debut, a 5-1 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on Sunday. Gaudreau, who signed a seven-year, $ million contract ($ million average annual value) with the Blue Jackets on July 13, assisted on goals 04 apa...
Read moreSuspended Blue Jacket Forward Signs Overseas
Columbus Blue JacketsFollowing a very difficult year for personal reasons, it was announced on Wednesday that Alexandre Texier would not return to the Columbus Blue Jackets for the upcoming NHL season. He has now signed on to play in Switzerland, with Zurich of the Swiss NLA. #CBJ forward Alexandre Texier has joined ZS...
Read moreNHL Rumour Roundup: Could MacKinnon become NHL's highest-paid player?
Nazem KadriNow that the dust has settled on some of the summer's biggest moves, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek took some time in the latest episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast to shed some light on the process behind the chaos, and a couple other deals that could still be on the horizon.
Read moreWhy the Canucks should be more concerned about competing with the LA Kings and Anaheim Ducks than the Calgary Flames
Calgary FlamesFor a brief, shining moment there, the Pacific Division was almost up for grabs. The Calgary Flames, who paced the Pacific with 111 points in 2021/22, looked like they were well on their way to the offseason from hell. First, leading scorer Johnny Gaudreau walked as an unrestricted free agent, choos...
Read moreTop prospects for Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue JacketsNHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 8-Sept. 8. Today, the top five prospects for the Columbus Blue Jackets, according to NHL.com.
Read moreWWYDW: Who are the Vancouver Canucks’ biggest rivals currently?
FlamesWelcome back to WWYDW, the only hockey column on the internet to officially be anti-endorsed by the entire Tkachuk family. Speaking of the Tkachuks, the trade of Matthew from Calgary to Florida rocked the NHL a couple weeks back. The deal came hot on the heels of Johnny Gaudreau’s departure to Colum...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Blue Jackets Looking To Lock Up Defenseman Long-Term
Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to continue to build their team up and be competitive for years to come. With Johnny Gaudreau signing there long-term and Patrik Laine committing to the team, it appears as though Columbus is becoming a more desired location to come to and stay. With that, the...
Read moreSeattle Kraken To Re-Sign Morgan Geekie
SportsnetAccording to PuckPedia, the Seattle Kraken and RFA forward Morgan Geekie have reached an agreement on a one-year, $1.4MM contract, thus avoiding arbitration (link). Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman also believes the deal to be in place (link). Geekie had been one of the 24 players who had elected salar...
Read moreLaine 'pretty pumped' to have Gaudreau as Blue Jackets teammate
ColumbusPatrik Laine couldn't believe it when a friend told him the Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward Johnny Gaudreau when NHL free agency opened July 13.
Read moreBlue Jackets Re-Sign Trey Fix-Wolansky
Aaron PortzlineThe Blue Jackets have re-signed winger Trey Fix-Wolansky to a one-year, two-way contract.
Read moreNHL News: Patrik Laine, Oliver Bjorkstrand And More Columbus
Patrik LainePatrik Laine will stay in Columbus with the Blue Jackets but Oliver Bjorkstrand was traded to the Seattle Kraken. Here is more fallout.
Read moreNHL News: Patrik Laine, Oliver Bjorkstrand And More Columbus
AthleticPatrik Laine will stay in Columbus with the Blue Jackets but Oliver Bjorkstrand was traded to the Seattle Kraken. Here is more fallout.
Read moreJackets, Laine agree to 4-year, $34.8M extension
Johnny GaudreauThe Blue Jackets have signed forward Patrik Laine to a four-year, $34.8 million extension that will keep the 24-year-old in Columbus through the 2025-26 season.
Read moreBjorkstrand traded to Kraken by Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue JacketsOliver Bjorkstrand was traded to the Seattle Kraken by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday for a third- and fourth-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. The 27-year-old forward set NHL career highs with 28 goals, 29 assists and 57 … Continue reading → The post Bjorkstrand traded to Kraken by Blue Jacket...
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