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Mike Babcock doesn’t believe he crossed the line in Columbus and resigned from the Blue Jackets job in 2023 because he felt he wasn’t aligned with management. During his introductory press conference with the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday afternoon, Babcock was asked multiple times about his past, including the situation in Columbus that prompted an…
When Mason Marchment arrived in Columbus, he began his Blue Jackets run with nine goals in his first 12 games and 16 points in 16 games. It seemed, at one time, that he'd be the one pending unrestricted free agent that the Jackets would be loath to let go to market. However, according to insider David Pagnotta , it appears that Marchment's time with the Blue Jackets could be done, as there will be no extension reached before July 1, and he'll be hitting free agency and "prepared to...
After Brady Tkachuk forced his way out of Ottawa, it sounds like Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman, and Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski could be next. According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, there's internal conversations ongoing in Columbus about Werenski's future and there's a lot of speculation brewing that he'd like a change of scenery. Werenski has only two years left on his current deal, paying him $9.5 million AAV and he holds a no-movement clause until next summer, when he'll be asked to ...
Former Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk requesting a trade and being sent to join his brother with the Florida Panthers might not be the only bombshell move we see in the National Hockey League this summer. Multiple players have already requested a change of scenery recently, including Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin and Edmonton […] The post NHL rumors: Will Blue Jackets superstar Zach Werenski ask for a trade? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski will have two years remaining on his contract. He is 28 years old and […]
The Columbus Blue Jackets will have many decisions to make this offseason. Columbus just missed the playoffs last season. Head […]
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Corson Ceulemans to a one-year, two-way contract extension for the 2026-27 season, President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced on Saturday. The deal carries an NHL salary of $850,000 and an AHL salary of $95,000, as reported by The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline. Ceulemans, 23, was […] The post Blue Jackets sign first-round pick to one-year contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .
To quote Anchorman, "Well, that escalated quickly."
The Germany national football team faced the Ivory Coast national football team in a crucial Group E match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both teams entered Matchday 2 with three points after winning their opening fixtures, making this a significant contest in the race for a place in the knockout stage.Germany arrived full of […] The post Germany vs Ivory Coast Match Results Today: FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score, Updates, Stats appeared first on HEAVY .
Ceulemans posted 24 points in 64 games with the Blue Jackets’ AHL affiliate Cleveland Monsters last season.
The Boone Jenner-to-Edmonton conversation has been simmering for over a year, and a coaching development this week may have just given it new life. The Columbus Blue Jackets captain is days away from becoming an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The Oilers , who were linked to Jenner as a trade target throughout the year, remain a logical fit, and the increasingly likely hiring of Mike Babcock as Edmonton's head coach actually does not dampen the odds of him signing with Edmonton. The Bab...
The 2026 free agent market is not going to get the league-wide headlines that free agency so often brings, but the trade market holds all the value this summer. The…
Following an investigation by the National Hockey League into his alleged past conduct during his short tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Mike Babcock has officially been cleared to work in the League.Right now, the Edmonton Oilers are the frontrunners to land Babcock, in whom they expressed interest in hiring following the termination of Kris […] The post Oilers Linked To Former Canadian Head Coach As Babcock Assistant appeared first on HEAVY .
The Edmonton Oilers moved one step closer to hiring Mike Babcock. This development came after the NHL officially cleared the veteran coach following its review of his brief tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets. In a statement released Thursday, the…
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL said Thursday it completed a review of Mike Babcock's tenure in Columbus, cleared him to coach the Edmonton Oilers if they opt to hire him.
The news broke Thursday just after noon Eastern. After a few day investigation into his termination from the Columbus Blue […]
The Edmonton Oilers are still without a coach, but have their sights set on Mike Babcock. Due to allegations against him in 2023, he resigned as the coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets before even coaching a game. This led the NHL to further investigate Babcock before allowing him to be hired. Now, the NHL […] The post Why NHL is clearing Mike Babcock to coach Oilers after Blue Jackets scandal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Controversial head coach Mike Babcock has received good news from the NHL, as he has been cleared and is free to be hired by any team. In 2023, Babcock was hired to be the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. But before he ever coached a game for the team, he stepped down and […] The post Mike Babcock Gets Good News From NHL appeared first on HEAVY .
Team Canada lost the gold medal game to Team USA at the 2026 Milan Olympics. Now, general manager Doug Armstrong is retiring from his post with the St Louis Blues, opening the international job as well. According to Pierre LeBrun, Kyle Dubas, Jim Nill, Don Sweeney, and Julian Brisebois have emerged as candidates. “Kyle Dubas, […] The post NHL rumors: The 4 ‘obvious candidates’ as Team Canada’s next GM appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Now that the Stanley Cup Final is over, the NHL prepares for the 2026-27 season. With a little over 10 days until free agency begins, teams will look at their…
Don Waddell is no stranger to long days and nights. That is commonplace in the month of June when he and his staff spend the month getting ready for the…
With the Stanley Cup Final officially complete, the NHL has now launched its investigation into Mike Babcock’s 2023 resignation from the Columbus Blue Jackets. What was already a controversial coaching…
The Edmonton Oilers’ coaching search has taken a troubling turn as the NHL officially begins its investigation into Mike Babcock’s 2023 resignation from the Columbus Blue Jackets. While Edmonton remains interested in Babcock as a candidate, growing resistance from player…
The NHL has officially opened its long-delayed investigation into former coach Mike Babcock's brief stint with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2023.
The Edmonton Oilers will have to wait to introduce Mike Babcock as their newest head coach. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman confirmed Monday that the NHL has officially opened an investigation against Babcock for what took place during 2023, when the polarizing head coach was hired, then essentially fired before ever stepping behind the Blue Jackets' bench. Sources indicate there will be multiple parties interviewed as part of the process. At issue is whether there will be any further penalty or...