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Ex-Winnipeg Jets Forward Gustav Nyquist Linked To Former NHL Team

We're now one week away from training camp starting in the NHL, and numerous free agents remain without a contract .  One of those is former Winnipeg Jets forward Gustav Nyquist. Nyquist is a Swedish-born forward who was traded to the Minnesota Wild by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 202-23. From there, the former 50-point player would experience what it was like to be a journeyman in the NHL.  He'd sign a two-year deal with the Nashville Predators, where he'd suit up for 138 games, sco...

Report: 2 Teams Linked To Trading For Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko

The Columbus Blue Jackets have had forward Kirill Marchenko on the trade market all offseason, and according to multiple reports, talks have advanced with a couple of teams. Marchenko, 26, has one season left on his current deal just over $3 million AAV, and the pending restricted free agent doesn't have any trade protection, and can be moved at will. Last season in 76 games, the Blue Jackets winger scored 27 goals, and added 40 assists for 67 points. He averaged 18:56 of ice time per game, an...

Breaking Down a Potential Canadiens’ NHL Trade Package For Marchenko 

With the Montreal Canadiens reportedly being one of the most aggressive NHL Trade suitors for Kirill Marchenko, what could a good trade for both teams look like? On Wednesday, Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell told The Eye Test Podcast what he’s looking for in a potential NHL trade package for Blue Jackets forward Kirill […] The post Breaking Down a Potential Canadiens’ NHL Trade Package For Marchenko  appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Waddell Not Budging On NHL Trade Cost For Marchenko

On the Wednesday edition of The Eye Test Podcast, Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell made it clear what type of package he expects for Blue Jackets winger – and reported Montreal Canadiens trade target – Kirill Marchenko on the NHL Trade market. “I’ve said, every player on my roster, for the most part, is […] The post Waddell Not Budging On NHL Trade Cost For Marchenko appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Zach Werenski Hoping To Sign Long-Term Extension In Columbus

Earlier this year, it looked as though star defenseman Zach Werenski’s days with the Columbus Blue Jackets were coming to an end. It had been reported that Werenski was not considering re-signing with the team beyond when his contract ends in the summer of 2028, and Columbus subsequently agreed to trade the Norris Trophy winner to the Dallas Stars. But Werenski himself blocked the deal, and later in the summer, indicated that he would leave the door open to potentially signing an extension wit...

News, notes and quotes: All the latest from the NHL Player Media Tour

Summer break is officially over — at least for select NHL stars. Connor McDavid, Brady Tkachuk, John Tavares, Jack and Quinn Hughes, Mitch Marner and Jack Eichel are among the bevy of standouts set to speak with press at the NHL/NHLPA Player Media Tour in Las Vegas on Wednesday. Here’s the latest news, notes and quotes you’ll want to know: Werenski dishes on chaotic summer By his own admission, Zach Werenski’s summer “got a little bit crazy.” The star Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman and Norri...

Zach Werenski gets 100% real on Blue Jackets future after trade veto

Zach Werenski was oh-so-close to leaving the Columbus Blue Jackets behind earlier this offseason, but the superstar defenseman vetoed a potential trade to the Dallas Stars in late June. The 29-year-old later reiterated his commitment to Ohio, and he doubled down on that sentiment at the NHL/NHLPA North American Player Media Tour on Tuesday. “When […] The post Zach Werenski gets 100% real on Blue Jackets future after trade veto appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Adam Fantilli Fails To Show For Blue Jackets Event

Is Adam Fantilli putting a little pressure on the Columbus Blue Jackets? With no contract for the coming season as of yet, the restricted free agent's camp and the Jackets continue to sort out their differences over what a new extension would look like. In the meantime, with training camp looming next week, Fantilli has pulled the next move, deciding not to show up for the team's annual pre-camp golfing event.  #CBJ Adam Fantilli, who remains an unsigned restricted free agent just eight d...

Penguins unveil roster for upcoming prospect tournament in Detroit

The Penguins have announced the roster for the team’s upcoming prospect tournament that’s being held in Detroit, starting this weekend. Pittsburgh, along with Columbus, Dallas and Detroit will be participating in a prospect tournament in Detroit with games on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday. All of the games will be streamed on the Penguins’ website. 27 […]