Category: Don Waddell
Jackets get captain Jenner (shoulder) from IR
Blue JacketsThe Blue Jackets have activated captain Boone Jenner (shoulder) and fellow forward Kirill Marchenko (jaw) from injured reserve.
Read moreNHL Trade Rumors: Blue Jackets Poised For A Big Move Ahead Of Trade Deadline
Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets are searching for a top-six forward ahead of the March 7 trade deadline, with GM Don Waddell prepared to make a big move. According to The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline, Waddell is willing to trade one of the team’s two first-round picks but only for a player with term remaini...
Read moreBlue Jackets Are a Logical Trade Destination for Red Wing Vladimir Tarasenko
Columbus Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets are going to be buyers at the 2025 Trade Deadline; Don Waddell has already made that clear. With a considerable number of injuries to key forwards,…
Read moreNHL Trade Rumors: Blue Jackets Linked To 2 Forwards
Don WaddellThe Columbus Blue Jackets are exploring trade options to replace Kirill Marchenko, who will miss six to eight weeks with a broken jaw. Marchenko had been a big offensive contributor with 55 points in 53 games and a +31 rating, making his absence a huge challenge for a team clinging to the final Wild...
Read moreCBJ Union Junction Podcast: Interview with Waddell, Wild Card Spot & More
Don WaddellIn this edition of the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Union Junction Podcast, Mark Scheig and Nicholas Arnold discussed how the team is in a wild-card spot for the first time in…
Read more2024-25 Blue Jackets Midseason Q&A with GM Don Waddell
Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets finished the first half of the 2024-25 season in a wildcard playoff spot based on points. After their 4-3 shootout win over the Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday,…
Read moreInjury Updates: Monahan, Zetterlund, Walman, Faksa
Sean MonahanInjury updates from around the NHL including a wrist injury for Sean Monahan, updates from San Jose, and more.
Read moreNHL Trade Rumors: Two Top Trade Fits if Blue Jackets Deal Provorov
UFAWe heard earlier this month that pending UFA defenseman Ivan Provorov might be willing to sign an extension to stay with the Columbus Blue Jackets. But the top-four D-man, logging over 23 minutes of ice time per night this season, is due for a raise from his $6.75 million AAV, and it's still unclea...
Read moreSnapshots: Tarasov, Dumba, Vanecek, Miller, Nugent-Hopkins
Daniil TarasovNotes from around the NHL including Columbus not planning to waive Daniil Tarasov, Matt Dumba resumes skating, and more.
Read moreBlue Jackets’ Dante Fabbro Playing His Way Into An Extension
Dean EvasonThe Columbus Blue Jackets’ season continues and there has been no shortage of news from Ohio’s team. New head coach Dean Evason has been making an impact. The goaltending situation…
Read moreBlue Jackets GM Waddell Provides Updates on Lindstrom & Jiricek
Cayden LindstromWhat started as a seemingly business as usual Wednesday turned into an action-packed day in news for the Columbus Blue Jackets. One part was expected. The other part not as…
Read moreEastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Sens, Flyers, Pens and Lightning
Erik GudbransonKent Johnson out of the sling and on to the ice. Artem Zub could play tonight. Bryan Rust traveling with the Penguins. No update on Brayden Point.
Read moreNHL Injuries: Sabres, Flames, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Oilers, Wild, Maple Leafs, and Utah
Lindy RuffKent Johnson won't need surgery. Evander Kane on track for early next year. Max Pacioretty back on the ice.
Read moreUtah Inquiring On Ivan Provorov, Other Teams Interested
Pierre LeBrunIn today’s rendition of Early Trading with TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, the insider shares that the Utah Hockey Club general manager, Bill Armstrong, has been working the phones to fill the void left by Sean Durzi and John Marino’s injuries. Specifically, LeBrun reports Armstrong has checked in on Columbus...
Read moreNHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Stars, Panthers, Wild, Canadiens, Rangers, Sens, Blues, Leafs, and Canucks
Erik GudbransonMatthew Tkachuk returns to the Panthers lineup. The Stars get three players back. Juraj Slafkovsky will be out a week. Linus Ullmark remains day-to-day.
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