Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen has quite a few contracts to negotiate this summer. The club has a number of key players on the verge of unrestricted free agency (UFA) and several more who can become restricted free agents (RFAs). But the most important negotiation of all may be an extension for a
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The Columbus Blue Jackets have struggled this season. They are in seventh place in the Discover Central Division with a 14-18-8 record and 36 points and are in real danger of missing the postseason for the first time since the 2015-16 season. The biggest reason for the team’s difficulties is their lack of center depth,
The Columbus Blue Jackets have been known in recent seasons to have a strong leadership group. Captain Nick Foligno along with alternate captains Cam Atkinson and Boone Jenner have helped lead this team through many ups and downs as they seek a fifth consecutive playoff appearance. But in recent games, one of the other alternate
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there’s an update on what Taylor Hall is thinking about doing when it comes to his no-move clause and waiving it for the Buffalo Sabres. Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars aren’t ready to be sellers yet, and the Columbus Blue Jackets have some decisions to make when it comes to Nick
The Columbus Blue Jackets have been looking for answers this season. In their search, the lines have been shuffled constantly. However, the search for a line may be over for head coach John Tortorella and Columbus. They found a consistent line against the Dallas Stars, as the impact of the Max Domi, Jack Roslovic, and
The Columbus Blue Jackets have waited all season for Max Domi to start making an impact in games. Slowly but surely, it seems he’s finally coming along. Domi recorded a goal and a primary assist on Saturday as the Blue Jackets defeated the Dallas Stars 4-3 in overtime thanks to Zach Werenski’s goal with just
In this edition of the Blue Jackets’ notebook, we discuss Boone Jenner’s recent offensive surge and the ongoing education of Jack Roslovic learning to become a top-line center. We’ll end with random nuggets around the team. Jenner Generating Offense The Blue Jackets needed much more from many sources on offense. At least so far this
The eyes of the hockey world are fixed upon the Columbus Blue Jackets. Why wouldn’t they be at this point? With a 1-5-2 record in their last eight games including 0-4-1 in their last five, the Blue Jackets have fallen to seventh place in the Discover Central Division. A big game looms Tuesday night against
The Columbus Blue Jackets looked tired on Friday night in Chicago. But thanks to a great display of speed and skill, Eric Robinson helped ensure the team got two points from the Chicago Blackhawks. Robinson accepted a pass from Oliver Bjorkstrand and raced down the left side towards goalie Kevin Lankinen. He then snapped a
It’s unanimous. Everyone involved from a Columbus Blue Jackets perspective is thrilled about the blockbuster trade that saw Pierre-Luc Dubois go to the Winnipeg Jets. That includes the two incoming players in Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic. You could tell this was the case for many reasons. Among them, the Blue Jackets’ players looked much
So what are your plans for Monday afternoon at noon eastern? For the Columbus Blue Jackets, they hope it’s the start down the path towards their first win of the season. The Blue Jackets play the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in the first game of a two-game set. Monday’s game starts at
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the New Jersey Devils are looking for goaltending options after the retirement announcement from Corey Crawford. Have they found anything? What does Matt Dumba think about the idea of playing somewhere other than Minnesota? There is news on the Vancouver Canucks and Elias Pettersson talks and Alexander Kerfoot is questionable
The 2020-21 NHL season begins on Jan. 13. With the new season comes a league-wide realignment based on geographic location. The Columbus Blue Jackets will have many new divisional opponents, as the Carolina Hurricanes are the only other Metropolitan team now in the Central Division. Here’s a look at the other teams in the Central
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is buzz that the New York Islanders have worked out terms with a couple of players not named Mathew Barzal and the announcement of those deals could be imminent. What is the status of talks between the Washington Capitals and Alex Ovechkin? Is there anything to the Patrik Laine
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Mathew Barzal is listed at the New York Islanders training camp but was not on the ice. What’s the latest on his status? In Toronto, Joe Thornton got some big news and not every fan in Leafs Nation is completely on board with the head coach’s decision. The Edmonton Oilers
The NHL schedules have been released. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, they perhaps have their most favorable schedule in several seasons. Not only is their schedule geographically friendly, it’s spread out enough where they’ll be able to get practice and rest. They also have a favorable schedule during the first two months of the season.
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, now that Pierre-Luc Dubois is apparently keen on leaving the Columbus Blue Jackets, trade talk has picked up. Is there already a club kicking tires on his availability? Are the Minnesota Wild looking to upgrade at center? Are the Chicago Blackhawks getting closer to a deal with Dylan Strome? Finally,
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, even after signing with the Columbus Blue Jackets, rumors persist that Pierre-Luc Dubois wants out of the organization. What are the next steps for both sides? The Edmonton Oilers think they’ve got an answer to their questions about the penalty kill, and the Ottawa Senators may have too many players
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