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…
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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…
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...
Top Three Teams To Win The Stanley Cup For the First Time In Franchise History
Only 10 active teams in the NHL haven't won a Stanley Cup yet. Here are the top three teams among those title-less franchises that are next in line to win the Cup.
Sunday Habs Headlines: Canadiens could be involved in imminent Kirill Marchenko trade
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Kirill Marchenko is reportedly close to be being traded from the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Canadiens might be one of the two teams in the running. [ RG.org ] Cam Neely is the main villain in Montreal’s franchise story. [ The Athletic ] Around the league and elsewhere The New York Islanders have had discussions about adding Patrik Laine. [ TVA Sports ] Nikita Klepov, selected with the 15th-overall pick the Anaheim Ducks recei...
Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Cole Sillinger To 3-Year Deal
The Columbus Blue Jackets continue to take care of some offseason business, as the team announced they've signed forward Cole Sillinger to a three-year contract. The restricted free-agent forward inks a three year deal, and will now earn $4.625 million average annual value moving forward. Sillinger just came off a two-year deal, and cashes in on an extension, getting a pay raise from his previous $2.25 million AAV. Last season was his best year, posting 33 points in 81 games. With the new lan...
Report: New York Islanders Offered Patrik Laine A Chance To Revive His Career
The New York Islanders are serious about improving their power play. The team, which is led by general manager Matthieu Darche, is still on the hunt to improve its forward group. One player they took a shot at is a star who has waned in recent years, as Patrik Laine suffered through injuries and a short stint in the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program while still a Columbus Blue Jackets player. Laine, originally a 2nd overall pick in 2015, is a sniper and has played 537 games in t...
Senators Linked To Three Forward Trade Candidates
The Ottawa Senators have spent the entire offseason searching for scoring help, and as training camp nears, a few names remain on their radar. Per The Hockey News , with Ottawa still looking to add a pure sniper, Brock Boeser of the Vancouver Canucks, Pavel Zacha of the Boston Bruins, and Kirill Marchenko of the Columbus Blue Jackets are the forwards who could fit the bill. GM Steve Staios has openly acknowledged the need, saying the Senators finished eighth in goals last season but lack a t...
Blue Jackets Sign Cole Sillinger to 3-Year Deal to Avoid Arbitration
Two down. One big RFA contract to go for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the process, arbitration is now off the table for this season. The Blue Jackets and RFA…
Blue Jackets sign Cole Sillinger to three-year contract
Sillinger’s new contract with the Blue Jackets will carry a salary cap hit of $4.625 million.
Friday Habs Headlines: A high level of respect
Montreal Canadiens news and notes The Habs made a shrewd move adding Derek Lalonde, says Aaron Ward. [ Montreal Gazette ] Where does Juraj Slafkovský go from here? [ The Sick Podcast ] Catch up on what the Habs have been up to this summer. [ Montreal Canadiens ] Around the league and elsewhere Jet Greaves has agreed to a three-year, $15-million deal with the the Columbus Blue Jackets. [ Sportsnet ] How the Blue Jackets and Greaves avoided arbitrati...
Friday Florida Panthers Offseason Caterwaul
Franchise legend Patrick Kane reunited with the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, signing a two-year contract worth $16 million. The 37-year-old Kane remains productive, amassing 163 points in 189 games over the last three seasons with the Detroit Red Wings. He put up 16 goals and 41 assists in 67 games last season. Jet Greaves and the Columbus Blue Jackets agreed to a three-year, $15-million contract just before a scheduled arbitration hearing. Greaves is coming off a strong season, ...
Blue Jackets' Jet Greaves' Contract Places Him In A New Tier Of NHL Goaltending Expectations
On Thursday, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Jet Greaves avoided arbitration, agreeing to a three-year, $5 million contract. This new deal places the 25-year-old in the next tier of NHL goaltending expectations.
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