All things considered, the start of the season for the Columbus Blue Jackets has been pretty good. That is expect for one major thing. The Blue Jackets cannot finish their chances. This has resulted in losses in five of their first eight games. Their last two games in particular against the Blackhawks and Islanders were
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Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Though the February 24th NHL trade deadline line months away, taking an early look at what players might be available. Taylor Hall – New Jersey Devils – There haven’t been any recent contract talks between the Devils and Hall’s camp. If the Devils don’t turn their season around and if
The Columbus Blue Jackets finally found their first win of the season on Monday night. It took them overtime to get it. After giving up a late power play goal in the third period, the Blue Jackets kept it together and pulled out a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. That was a much needed
Extension talks to start for some pending restricted free agents Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: From understanding, the New York Islanders and the agent for Mathew Barzal, J.P. Barry, have already established that they’d like to have contract extension talks this fall. Barzal’s numbers so far have him between Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. That
The Columbus Blue Jackets got some unexpected news this week on the injury front. One of their veterans could be out for an extended period of time. The team announced that center Brandon Dubinsky will be out indefinitely due to a wrist injury. Aaron Portzline of the Athletic then reported that Dubinsky’s injury could be
Milano may not get through waivers if placed on it Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sonny Milano is no longer waiver exempt. After talking with executives from five different teams, all doubt Milano would get through waivers if the Blue Jackets put him on it. With two spots open, Milano could
Preseason is a great time of the year because every team has something to look forward to. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, there are a number of storylines to look for as the preseason rolls along. Whether it’s fighting for a roster spot or trying to re-establish oneself as a solid NHL player, the Blue
Oilers need to fill some holes Jim Matheson: The Edmonton Oilers are still looking to find a left winger to play with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and James Neal, a third line center and a right-handed defenseman to play with defenseman Oskar Klefbom. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers still have some questions on their
31 Thoughts Rumor Roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It is believed that Dustin Byfuglien‘s ankle hasn’t healed as much as they had hoped. The Winnipeg Jets would have traded Jacob Trouba anyways, but they would have planned differently with regards to Byfuglien. There will be trade rumors involving Justin Faulk and Rasmus Ristolainen. The Jets
Will the Jets explore blue line options? Pierre LeBrun: Depending on how the Dustin Byfuglien situation plays out, wonders if the Jets will inquire about Carolina Hurricanes Justin Faulk and Buffalo Sabres Rasmus Ristolainen. Both are available and are top-four defensemen. The Jets may be on Faulk’s approved trade list. Shawn Simpson: The Jets blue
On McAvoy and Provorov after Werenski signing (three years, $15 million) Bob McKenzie: Tweet thread. “Nothing imminent on the Charlie McAvoy (BOS) or Ivan Provorov (PHI) RFA deals but with camp opening this week, and CBJ signing Zach Werenski to a three-year, $15M deal today, expectation is talks on McAvoy and Provorov will heat up
© Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports Canadiens looking at Pominville? Eric Engels: Have been hearing that the Montreal Canadiens are considering forward Jason Pominville. There have been some talks but nothing is imminent. Something to keep an eye on. Joe Yerdon: Pominville this morning when asked if he’s been negotiating with the Canadiens: “Really!? Wow! I’ve
Blue Jackets and Werenski’s camp to talk soon Aaron Portzline: There isn’t any indication that the Columbus Blues Jackets are close to signing RFA defenseman Zach Werenski. There also isn’t any indication that they have hit a snag in their negotiations. There currently isn’t any urgency to get a contract done, but that could change
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are updates out of Toronto, news on Jake Gardiner possibly finding a home and another team that was in on Nikita Gusev before the New Jersey Devils landed him. The New York Rangers have put Chris Kreider’s name out there and are the Tampa Bay Lightning trying to trade
© Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Jesse Puljujarvi and the Edmonton Oilers again… Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: The Edmonton Oilers ruined many a young prospect in their time. Jesse Puljujarvi remains far from an exception. Nail Yakupov appears to be the closest comparison as he started with 17 goals as a rookie. Subsequently, Yakupov
Nick Foligno isn’t bitter or upset about the mass exodus of free agents from the Columbus Blue Jackets this summer. It’s just that in a few cases, he doesn’t quite understand the logic. Nick Foligno (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers) Star winger Artemi Panarin, No. 1 goalie Sergei Bobrovsky and trade deadline acquisition Matt
The Columbus Blue Jackets have more to show for their second-round playoff exit than most may think. After going all in by trading for Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel, the Blue Jackets shocked the Tampa Bay Lightning with a first-round sweep, but ultimately disappointed by losing to the Boston Bruins. It obviously didn’t help matters
Home NHL Free Agents NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers and the Columbus Blue… © Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports A bridge deal for Point makes sense … A good chance Kreider is moved by the deadline Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) Could see the Tampa Bay Lightning trying to do a bridge deal