The Columbus Blue Jackets made quite a splash on the first day of free agency by signing Johnny Gaudreau, but now they need to turn their attention to restricted free agent Patrik Laine. Adding an unexpected player at close to $10 million against the salary cap makes things a little more difficult on that front,
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The Columbus Blue Jackets have a long list of to-do items this offseason. On Tuesday, the team started to check off some of the boxes. The Blue Jackets announced that they’ve signed RFA forward Jack Roslovic to a two-year extension worth $4 million per season. The contract will take him right to UFA status after
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, expect changes to the Vegas Golden Knights roster over the summer. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are facing more salary cap issues for next season, and the Ottawa Senators have been letting certain players know they won’t be returning. Patrik Laine says he believes a long-term deal will get done with
It appears the Columbus Blue Jackets are very close to signing one of their top prospects. According to a report from Sport Express, the Blue Jackets are expected to sign Kirill Marchenko to a two-year rookie contract that will begin in the 2022-23 season. This has been expected for some time. However since his contract
We are down to the last couple of days before the NHL’s Trade Deadline. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, things might seem quiet on the outside. But don’t let that fool you into thinking they aren’t trying to use this deadline to get better. The Blue Jackets are working to explore all options available to
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have said they might add a defenseman, but who are they looking at? Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are being plagued by injuries. A trade is almost a necessity at this point. The Seattle Kraken are working on a Mark Giordano trade, the Philadelphia Flyers are scouting
Listen to The Hockey Writers Podcast on iHeartRadio and wherever you listen to podcasts, every weekday (Monday to Friday). In this edition of NHL Recap, these are the top quotes from players and coaches following all games played on Feb. 22, 2022: Nashville Predators @ Florida Panthers Final Score: Predators 6-4 Panthers The Nashville Predators pulled off the upset, defeating
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The daily “NHL Talk” column is your go-to for the top quotes from every game in the NHL. Listen to THW contributors talk hockey every weekday on The Hockey Writers Podcast, available on iHeartRadio and wherever you listen to podcasts. In this edition of NHL Talk, these are the top quotes from players and coaches following all games played on
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is talk that the Montreal Canadiens have begun reaching out to teams and candidates for the GM opening. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers have sent Ryan Nugent-Hopkins back to Edmonton to get his injury looked at. How long will he be out? The Columbus Blue Jackets might be considering a
As the 2016 NHL Draft approached, there were questions about how this class would be remembered. Unlike 2015, which featured talent and depth that you typically only see once in a decade, there was a little less certainty about just how great this group could be. Now with five seasons under their belt, the top-ten
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Pittsburgh Penguins recalling Louis Domingue does not mean one of their other netminders is dealing with an injury. Meanwhile, The Ottawa Senators are being decimated by injuries and COVID absences. What can they do? The Columbus Blue Jackets have some decisions to make with their pending free agents and
After months of questions, concerns, and anxiety, the Ottawa Senators finally announced that Brady Tkachuk had signed, putting pen to paper on a seven-year deal worth $57.5 million, or an annual average value (AAV) of $8.214 million. The deal came in at the last possible moment, too, just hours before the season opener. He’ll still