Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets … Top 20 Trade Bait

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: Defenseman Ian Cole appears to be the only pending unrestricted free agent that the Blue Jackets have any interest in re-signing. Cole is interested in staying, but at this…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Golden Knights, Senators, Coyotes, and Jets

On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Alex Broadhurst ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets could be close to re-signing pending Group 6 unrestricted free agent forward Alex Broadhurst. On the Montreal Canadiens and Max Pacioretty ... Jimmy Murphy: After the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, NHL Buyouts, and the Minnesota Wild

The Latest On Barry Trotz … Tarik El-Bashir of NBC Sports Washington suggests that Barry Trotz wants to come back but no deal is there yet. The Washington Capitals are living in Stanley Cup euphoria so news may travel a little…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: The Top Destinations for Pending Free Agent John Tavares

On the Vegas Golden Knights  ... Amir Basu: Pierre McGuire on the Golden Knights: "I think Vegas will be a strong contender for John Tavares, I really do, also for John Carlson, George McPhee drafted him." On John Tavares ... Matt…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks and No. 7 … Canadiens and Johnson … Coyotes and Ekman-Larsson

On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Pierre LeBrun on the Canucks holding the No. 7 pick in the upcoming draft: "I think they're happy there. I think a lot can change, but I think they're in a great…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Columbus Blue Jackets

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Penguins forwards Conor Sheary and Carl Hagelin have been in the rumor mill, but it seems unlikely that they are traded. The Penguins don't really have any players that…

Mark Easson

NHL Buyout Candidates: Metropolitan Division – Practical To Not Practical

Different ways exist when approaching buyout candidates. Just because something looks good on paper does not mean it is. Think of it as sort of a good idea and bad idea scenario. This is not an easy process. Division wise,…

Chris Wassel

NHL Draft: Tkachuk, Bokk, Lundestrom, Kaut, Kupari and Blue Jackets

On Brady Tkachuk ...  Bruce Garrioch: The Senators are bringing Brady Tkachuk to Ottawa next week for more testing and to meet with GM Pierre Dorion. On Dominik Bokk ... Dhiren Mahiban: Prince Albert of the WHL own the rights to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Islanders, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Canucks

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aivis Kalnins: As previously reported, hearing that Blue Jackets prospect Elvis Merzlikisn has headed to North America to meet with agents to decide on his future. He could sign with the Blue Jackets. He…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Predators, Islanders, Rangers and Senators

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have signed 2017 second-round draft pick Alexandre Texier to an entry-level contract. He will play in Finland again next season. On the Montreal Canadiens ... TSN Hockey: The Canadiens…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Wild, Blue Jackets and the Lightning

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Paul Fenton and Tom Fitzgerald appear to be the finalists for the vacant Minnesota Wild general managers position. Sources said that Fenton was expected to be in Minnesota yesterday for likely his final interview…

Mark Easson

Potential Trade Candidates For Each Team Eliminated From 2018 NHL Playoffs

With the 2018 NHL Conference Finals underway, only four teams remain from the 16 that entered this year's playoffs. The 12 eliminated clubs enter the offseason hoping to improve their rosters for next season. As often happens, those teams are…

Lyle Richardson