Columbus Blue Jackets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (2024)

One Team Interested in Blue Jackets' Patrik Laine

Ever since Patrik Laine exited the NHL’s Players Assistance Program, the Columbus Blue Jackets have had the opportunity to trade the offensively gifted forward.

Blue Jackets’ Don Waddell gives blunt update on Patrik Laine trade rumors

The Columbus Blue Jackets received an update on Patrik Laine rather recently. Laine entered the NHL’s player assistance program during the 2023-24 campaign.

Only One Team Has Called the Blue Jackets About a Patrik Laine Trade

The Columbus Dispatch’s Brian Hedger (story behind a paywall) reports that Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell has noted a sluggish trade market for Patrik Laine.

NHL Rumors: More Laine And Those Top Unsigned RFA’s

Dan Kingerski of Montreal Hockey Now: Needless to say the Pittsburgh Penguins could use a goal-scorer like Patrik Laine. Pittsburgh wants to make noise in the playoffs and yet does not want to strip the cupboard bare.

Blue Jackets trade candidates deep into 2024 NHL offseason

It wasn’t an easy 2023-24 season for the Columbus Blue Jackets. The year started with tons of hope as Adam Fantilli made the team out of training camp.

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is still trade chatter regarding Patrik Laine with five teams mentioned as ideal fits. Of the five, could the Pittsburgh Penguins be the best fit?

Kent Johnson’s shocking ‘underpaid’ goal after signing Blue Jackets contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to take a step in 2024-25. So far in NHL Free Agency, they have kept their business relatively in-house. The Blue Jackets did sign Sean Monahan to a five-year contract when the market opened on July 1.

It’s Been An Eventful, Yet Drama-Free Off-Season For Blue Jackets

Do things feel a little different around the Columbus Blue Jackets lately? President and general manager Don Waddell has come in and done what was needed, essentially turning the page and giving the organization a jolt.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been slowly getting their business done over the course of the offseason. Arguably they were once again the team with the most work to get done between seasons.

Kirill Marchenko avoids arbitration with Blue Jackets, signs 3-year contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets and restricted free agent winger Kirill Marchenko agreed to a three-year, $11.55 million contract to avoid arbitration, according to NHL.com.

Blue Jackets Are Getting Closer To Showtime

The new coach is officially installed and the Columbus Blue Jackets are gearing up for training camp. Dean Evason was officially introduced to the public last Tuesday, and our own Ed Francis was there to take in the first impressions and comments from the head coach.

NHL News: Alex Nylander, Kirill Marchenko, and Kent Johnson

Toronto Marlies: The Marlies have signed forward Alex Nylander to a one-year AHL deal. The 26-year-old scored 11 goals and added four assists in 23 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets last season after scoring 17 goals and 15 assists in 43 games with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL).

Blue Jackets Off-Season Updates: Marchenko and Johnson Signed; Laine Cleared

This off-season has been a whirlwind of activity for the Columbus Blue Jackets. It all started with hiring the new GM Don Waddell, and so far he has made several moves including hiring new head coach Dean Evason.

Blue Jackets Already Feel Different Under Don Waddell

The Columbus Blue Jackets needed a new direction and a fresh perspective. Given the way things have gone since the departure of John Tortorella, stability was something not linked to the team in any way.

Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Kirill Marchenko to 3-Year Contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets have solidified their future by signing winger Kirill Marchenko to a three-year contract extension through the 2026-27 season.

Promising Winger Inks Extension With Columbus Blue Jackets

Forward Kirill Marchenko has signed a three-year contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The deal has a $3.85 million cap hit per season for a total of $11.55 million.

Blue Jackets sign F Kirill Marchenko to 3-year contract

Restricted free-agent forward Kirill Marchenko signed a three-year, $11.55 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. The deal spans through the 2026-27 season.

Columbus Blue Jackets re-sign Kirill Marchenko to three-year, $3.85 million AAV extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced they’ve come to terms with restricted free-agent forward Kirill Marchenko on the three-year contract extension worth $3.85 million average annual value.

Blue Jackets re-sign young forward to three-year deal despite rough season

A bridge agreement made the most sense for both sides as he now has time to prove that last year was an aberration and not a sign of things to come.