NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blues, Canadiens, Blue Jackets
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers chose not to match the offer sheets for Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway. Why, especially after clearing enough cap space to potentially…
Category Archives: Columbus Blue Jackets
Blue Jackets’ Prospects Finally Have a Chance to Make an Impact
The Columbus Blue Jackets will have a very different look – mostly off the ice – heading into the 2024-25 season. New general manager (GM) Don Waddell has taken over…
Blue Jackets Had to Move On From Patrik Laine
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Patrik Laine have found a resolution to his trade request. On Monday afternoon, the Blue Jackets traded Laine and a 2026 second-round pick to the…
Grading Canadiens’ Trade for Patrik Laine
It may be August, but we have trades to talk about. The Edmonton Oilers have been busy as they try to figure out offer sheets for Dylan Holloway and Philip…
Canadiens Acquire Patrik Laine from Blue Jackets
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired winger Patrik Laine and a 2026 second-round draft pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for defenseman Jordan Harris. Laine, 26, has spent parts…
Metropolitan Division Continuing Downward Trend Heading Into 2024-25
In our first division roundup of the month, we looked at the Atlantic and how it may not change all that much this coming season. Today, we’ll finish the Eastern…
Blue Jackets Destined for Basement in Eyes of Hockey Experts
The Columbus Blue Jackets are not looked at favorably when it comes to their chances in 2024-25. Most every Vegas book and oddsmaker has them finishing last in the Metropolitan…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Avalanche, Oilers, Jets, Flames
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Don Waddell talked about the status of trade talks regarding Patrik Laine. Meanwhile, are the Colorado Avalanche close to an extension with Mikko Rantanen? One…
Blue Jackets Summer Q&A with GM Don Waddell
Don Waddell knew what he was in for when he first signed on to become the President and General Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The summer of 2024 hasn’t…
Blue Jackets & Patrik Laine Can Benefit By Staying Together
Will he stay or will he go? That’s the question many in the hockey world are wondering when it comes to the Columbus Blue Jackets and star-winger Patrik Laine. Laine…