Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL News: Waivers, Red Wings, Lightning, Blue Jackets, Stars and Blues

On waivers ... Renaud Lavoie: Players put on waivers yesterday. Michael Hutchinson - Winnipeg Jets Ernest Schilling - Winnipeg Jets Charles Robinson - Winnipeg Jets Michael Sgarbossa - Winnipeg Jets Julian Melchori - Winnipeg Jets Mark McNeill - Dallas Stars Mike McKenna - Dallas…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Penguins, Red Wings, Canucks, Avalanche and Rangers

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: There has been no progress between the Columbus Blue Jackets and restricted free agent Josh Anderson. It doesn't look like either side has budged in the past eight days. John Shannon: The…

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NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene: Senators, Blue Jackets, Predators and Ducks

On Matt Duchene ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Darren Dreger was on TSN 1260 and was asked about Matt Duchene. Dreger said that as of Wednesday, there was nothing new, but there is still "considerable interest." “Ottawa has surfaced…

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NHL News: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Senators, Canadiens and Kings

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston: The Maple Leafs added Joffrey Lupul to their "IR" list. They completed Lupul's Injured Non-Roster Form which is normal after someone fails their medical. Joffrey Lupul: Statement: "I responded earlier this week…

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NHL Rumors: Erik Gudbranson and Matt Duchene

On Erik Gudbranson and the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Brough of The Athletic: Vancouver Canucks defenseman signed a one-year deal this offseason and will be a UFA after the season. Gudbranson could have a good season, and the Canucks could…

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NHL Rumors: Teams Still Talking To Avalanche About Matt Duchene

As many as eight teams are interested in Matt Duchene ... TSN: Darren Dreger said that there are as many as eight teams interested in Matt Duchene, but there doesn't appear to be anything close. None of the teams that…

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Metropolitan Division: Columbus Blue Jackets Season Outlook

The Columbus Blue Jackets are coming off their best season in franchise history. They finished with over 100 points for the first time as a franchise, and made the playoffs for the third time in franchise history. They also won…

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Metropolitan Division: Columbus Blue Jackets Season Primer

Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $67,012,975 Projected Cap Space: $7,987,025 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $7,987,025 Deadline Cap Space: $37,139,666 Todays Cap Hit: $67,012,975 Roster: 22/23 Contracts: 43/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…

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NHL Rumors and Notes: Anderson, Athanasiou, Demers, Lupul and Drouin

On Restricted Free Agents ... Bob McKenzie: Andreas Athanasiou and Josh Anderson are the last two remaining restricted free agents and are holding out from training camp. Bob McKenzie: Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland was in Toronto meeting the…

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NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on WGR 550 radio:  "I had one Western Conference GM tell me yesterday he thinks a Duchene deal could go down as early as end of this weekend." On the Columbus…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Red Wings, Penguins, Bruins, Devils and Blue Jackets

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on how they may utilitize Marian Hossa's LTIR cap space: "I think on that one we’re just probably going to take a wait-and-see approach." On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene…

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NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene – Canadiens, Predators, Blue Jackets, Islanders and Penguins

On Matt Duchene ... Pierre LeBrun: "If you're the Avs, why do you want this kind of distraction to linger? Make your best trade and move on" Mark Kiszla of the Denver Post: It's obvious that Matt Duchene must be…

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