Canadiens would be ‘all over’ Kirill Marchenko if Blue Jackets change course
Montreal Canadiens could move to pursue if the Blue Jackets shop Kirill Marchenko.
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2026 Season Previews: Columbus Blue Jackets
Rick Bowness promised to light a fire under Columbus if he was brought back as head coach. Can he get this team back to the playoffs for the first time in six years?
NHL Rumors: Oilers’ Coaching Twist, Werenski Drama, and Penguins Plans
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one reporter suggests the Edmonton Oilers may have missed out on their top coaching target by one week. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets aren’t necessarily…
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Sillinger, Granato, Production Changes & More
We have reached the end of July in what is seeming like a fast-moving summer. Suddenly, we are only just a short month and a half away from the opening…
What It Would Actually Cost To Land Kirill Marchenko
The Kirill Marchenko trade saga has become one of the messiest storylines of the summer. RG Media's Daria Tuboltseva reported last weekend that Marchenko was nearing a trade, with two clubs finalizing terms and his camp aware the talks are ongoing. Aaron Portzline of The Athletic pushed back on that. "I was told that these current rumors of this trade being imminent are not factual," Portzline said. "My understanding is that the Blue Jackets have not had trade discussions involving Kirill ...
Canadiens Could Have A Backup Plan If Marchenko Talks Collapse
The Montreal Canadiens have spent weeks chasing Kirill Marchenko, but a second name out of Columbus has quietly emerged as a potential fallback option. Kent Johnson. Per Marco Normandin , Canadiens GM Kent Hughes could finalize a major trade in the coming days, but it may not necessarily involve Marchenko at all. "From what I'm hearing, Kent Hughes could very well finalize a major trade in the coming days," Normandin reported. "But it wouldn't necessarily involve Kirill Marchenko. Instead,...
Blue Jackets hire former Sabres coach Don Granato as assistant
Former Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato is back in the NHL. The Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday named Granato an assistant coach on Rick Bowness’ staff. Granato, 58, most recently led Team USA’s entry in the World Championship in the spring, his first head coaching gig since his dismissal from the Sabres following a sixth-place finish in the Atlantic Division in 2023-24. After arriving in Buffalo as an assistant in 2019, he led the Sabres ... Read the full article The post Blue Jac...
Muzerall Named Hockey Canada National Women’s U18 Head Coach
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State women's hockey head coach Nadine Muzerall will serve as Hockey Canada's National Women's U18 Team head coach for 2026-27, Hockey Canada announced Thursday.
8 Offseason NHL Trades That Could Have the Biggest Effect in 2026-27
The trade market varies from offseason to offseason, but there was no shortage of notable trades in the NHL this summer. There may still be a couple of deals before…
Blue Jackets Merge TV and Radio Broadcasts
The contract of 17-year radio play-by-play voice Bob McElligott was not renewed.
Blue Jackets announce simulcast broadcasts, move on from radio announcer Bob McElligott
The Columbus Blue Jackets are the latest team to eliminate separate radio and television broadcasts, moving to a unified broadcast across platforms for the 2026-27 National Hockey League season. Blue Jackets television broadcasters Steve Mears and Jody Shelley will continue in their current roles for the simulcast broadcast. Radio play-by-play announcer Bob McElligott, who has…
Bob McElligott reacts after Blue Jackets part ways with longtime radio voice
Bob McElligott reacts after the Blue Jackets end his 17-year run as radio play-by-play voice.
Blue Jackets’ Jet Greaves Talks NHL Journey, New Contract & Being Ready for More
A lot has happened over the course of the last 5-6 years for Columbus Blue Jackets’ goaltender Jet Greaves. He was one of many players who was directly impacted by…
Canadiens Unlikely Targeting $5 Million Forward as Plan B
The Montreal Canadiens continue to be linked to a significant trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets. It was revealed in June that Montreal’s general manager, Kent Hughes, was interested in star winger Kirill Marchenko. Since the initial report, there seems to be a new revelation regarding the deal every other day.While the blockbuster trade involving […] The post Canadiens Unlikely Targeting $5 Million Forward as Plan B appeared first on HEAVY .
Michael Hutchinson retires from NHL after 15-year pro career
Hutchinson played for six teams over his 11-year NHL career.
Adam Fantilli's Extension Close — AAV Projected By Blue Jackets Analyst
Following the blockbuster Leo Carlsson offer sheet signing and eventual matching by the Anaheim Ducks, many thought that his $18 million AAV might become the new norm for any upcoming contracts for young NHL stars. That, however, does not seem to be the case. Connor Bedard, who was selected at No. 1 to Carlsson's No. 2 in the 2023 Draft, signed with the Chicago Blackhawks for a fair bit less. Granted, it's still a pretty healthy number, at a $15 million AAV on a five-year deal. According...
NHL Rumours: Marchenko to Canadiens, Gauthier’s High Demands & Kucherov Extension
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Kirill Marchenko and how the Columbus Blue Jackets are inching closer to a trade, with the Montreal Canadiens well within the…
Will Adam Fantilli’s Contract Be a Win or Setback for the Blue Jackets?
The Columbus Blue Jackets have been very patient this offseason, focusing their efforts on re-signing their restricted free agents (RFAs). They have already signed two of them to new deals,…
Jack’s Daily: Marchenko Rumors; Summer Showcase Starts; Keith Suiting Up
Over the weekend, there was plenty of chatter around Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko, who reportedly told the club […] The post Jack’s Daily: Marchenko Rumors; Summer Showcase Starts; Keith Suiting Up appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .
How Blue Jackets Can Become a Contender, Part 2: Maximizing the Core
We took a look back at how we got to this point with the Columbus Blue Jackets in Part 1 of how they can become a contender. We now turn…
NHL Rumor Roundup: Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko Remains Linked To Canadiens
A month after Kirill Marchenko first surfaced in the rumor mill, the Columbus Blue Jackets right winger became a hot topic of recent speculation. Is a trade really close?
Projecting Blue Jackets’ Defensemen Stats for 2026-27
Part two of the Summer prediction series is here, and today will cover defensemen for the Columbus Blue Jackets this season. Following a tumultuous offseason for the defensemen where Zach…
Around the NHL: Trade talks heating up on Blue Jackets’ Marchenko, Tortorella searching for new gig
Welcome back to another Monday edition of Around the NHL. The offseason is creeping into August, training camps are just around the corner, vacations are starting to wind down, and on-ice training will be picking up in a major way these next few weeks. There’s still be plenty of trade chatter going on throughout the…
Monday Habs Headlines: Juraj Slafkovský predicted to make Team World
Montreal Canadiens news and notes A star in the last two Olympic tournaments, Juraj Slafkovský is predicted to be on Team World for the 2027 NHL All-Star Game. [ NHL.com ] Sunday’s report is that things have been quiet on the Columbus Blue Jackets’ front concerning Kirill Marchenko. [ TSN ] Around the league and elsewhere Sebastian Aho hoisted the Stanley Cup on a festival stage in Oulu, Finland. [ NHL.com ] The Pittsburgh Penguins made minor additions to support...
Canadiens-Blue Jackets Rumors Prove There’s Leak Somewhere
The ongoing trade rumors involving the Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets proves that information is dripping out from somewhere. The post Canadiens-Blue Jackets Rumors Prove There’s Leak Somewhere appeared first on HEAVY .
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