The Columbus Blue Jacketslocked down their top young center, Adam Fantilli, longterm. Columbus announced Thursday that they signed Fantilli to a six-year contract extension worth $82.5 million ($13.75 million AAV). Fantilli’s deal runs through the 2031-32 campaign, after which he will become an unrestricted free agent at 27. He will also received a 15-team no-trade
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The Columbus Blue Jackets have needed good news in the worst kind of way. On Thursday afternoon, they were able to provide some to their fans. The Blue Jackets and…
The Pittsburgh Penguins have provided an update on the status of center Ben Kindel’s lower-body injury, with it appearing to be worse than initially thought. Penguins’ manager of minor league operations and AHL assistant general manager Amanda Kessel gave the update to the Pittsburgh media on Thursday ahead of their preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, saying that Kindel’s injury has now developed to a week-to-week timeline, although he was undergoing further testing so more updat...
As the Columbus Blue Jackets are prepping for the year in the preseason, they’ve made sure to re-sign one of their key players to an extension. Adam Fantilli and the team agreed to a six-year, $82.5 million contract through the 2031-32 season. Club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddel announced the deal. […]
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Adam Fantilli talks continue, but not for Carson Soucy. The New York Rangers didn't extend Gabe Perreault before the CBA deadline.
Adam Fantilli talks continue, but not for Carson Soucy. The New York Rangers didn't extend Gabe Perreault before the CBA deadline.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Adam Fantilli to a six-year contract after a long summer standoff.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have resolved the contract dispute that led to center Adam Fantilli sitting out the start of training camp.
Fantilli has missed the entirety of training camp while awaiting a new deal.
After an entire offseason of wrangling, and a full week missed of training camp, Adam Fantilli and the Columbus Blue Jackets finally have themselves a deal. ADAM’S LOCKED IN FOR 6 MO YEARS!!!! 🤩 We’ve signed F Adam Fantilli to a six-year, $82.5 million contract! 📝 https://t.co/JhmKMRS0y7 CBJ x @OHHeartofitAll pic.twitter.com/Y3gQCehdo0 — Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) September 24, 2026 It's a six-year contract with a $13.75 million AAV for the Jackets' top-line center. The deal comes...
Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell is standing his ground with pending UFA sniper Kirill Marchenko. While the Russian forward has made it pretty clear that he has no interest in re-signing in Columbus long-term—he's a restricted free agent after the season—Waddell has reiterated that he will not be coerced into making a trade he doesn't want to make. He's standing firm and if somebody wants Marchenko, they'll have to come and get him, for the right price. Waddell on Kirill...
Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down the latest Kirill Marchenko trade buzz after Nick Kypreos reported that the Columbus Blue Jackets forward “desperately wants out” and could be available ahead of the season. Marchenko has no trade protection, is a pending RFA with arbitration rights, and could give an acquiring team more than just a one-year rental. With Toronto, Edmonton and Montreal reportedly showing interest, could the Maple Leafs make a deal with Columbus? Nick & Jay discuss Marchenk...
Adam Proteau discusses the 2028 World Cup of Hockey and a potential offer sheet for Columbus Blue Jackets star Adam Fantilli
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Adam Fantilli appear to be making progress toward a new contract, but term remains an issue in negotiations. Meanwhile, the…
The Columbus Blue Jackets kick off their season in one week, but still no contract agreement and no sign of restricted free agent Adam Fantilli as they enter the second week of training camp. But we could be getting closer. Blue Jackets insider Aaron Portzline appeared on Oilers Now and reported that the holdup of late seems to be more focused on term. The Blue Jackets have tried to get longer term, and with longer term, from Fantilli's camp's perspective, you're saying, 'If I'm giving u...
The Buffalo Sabres open their 2026-27 regular-season against the Columbus Blue Jackets in exactly a week’s time, and they could be without two key pieces of their defensive unit for the opening contest. Both Mattias Samuelsson and Olen Zellweger are question marks after suffering injuries against those same Blue Jackets in a preseason game Tuesday. […]
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The Edmonton Oilers went to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals under Kris Knoblauch, but after exiting in the first round in 2025-26, the team moved on from the coach. The Oilers then hired controversial coach Mike Babcock. Babcock was hired in 2023 by the Columbus Blue Jackets, but never coached a game after asking to see […]
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Game three of the Pittsburgh Penguins preseason slate is scheduled for later this evening as they head west to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets. This will be the first of two road preseason games, with the second coming on Saturday in the preseason finale. Most importantly, the countdown to the regular season is now […]
This Detroit Red Wings podcast covers the excitement of Detroit’s youth in a big preseason performance, & features a timely interview with defense prospect Anton Johansson. Hockeytown news & analysis covers Marco Kasper vs. Sidney Crosby, the roster battles taking shape, and a full Western Conference preview. (00:00) – Intro Brad is down and out, so Ryan and Evan have free reign. (05:50) – Preseason Game Recap The Wings get shut out by Columbus, then bounce back with a 7-4 win featuring Anton ...
TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun joins SC with Jay Onrait to discuss what he thinks is the biggest holdup in Adam Fantilli’s contract negotiations with the Blue Jackets, if he expects the Wild to sign Quinn Hughes to an extension, shares his biggest takeaway from his conversation with Senators owner Michael Andlauer, and much more.
BUFFALO – It took less than one week of training camp for injuries to the hit the Sabres hard.
When the Sabres open the season next Thursday on the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets, they could be without two of their top four defensemen.
Mattias Samuelsson, their top shutdown defender, is week to week with a lower-body injury he suffered blocking a shot in Tuesday’s 5-1 preseason win over Columbus, coach Lindy Ruff said.... Read the full article
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Here are the players the Penguins are bringing to Columbus for their preseason game tomorrow night. From the team: Below is the Penguins’ lineup for Thursday night’s preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET, and fans can tune in to the game on the […]
The Buffalo Sabres are halfway through their preseason and are now one week away from their season opener when they take on the Blue Jackets in Columbus on Oct. 1.…
The Buffalo Sabres will open the season without at least one important defenceman. Mattias Samuelsson is week-to-week with a lower-body injury after he was hurt blocking a shot in a pre-season game Tuesday, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff told reporters Wednesday, per Rachel Lenzi of the Buffalo News. And fellow defenceman Olen Zellweger is in concussion protocol after he was on the receiving end of a bruising hit from Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman Carson Soucy on Tuesday. Ruff did say he talked to...
Both injuries occured during Tuesday’s 5-1 preseason win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.