Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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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NHL News: Bruins, Jets, Sens, Jackets, Wild, Stars, Leafs, Ducks, Flames and Rangers

On the Boston Bruins and David Pastrnak ... Darren Dreger: The Boston Bruins and David Pastrnak agreed on a six-year contract worth $40 million, a $6.667 million salary cap hit. Chris Johnston: "David Pastrnak's deal comes in just under the…

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NHL Rumors: Avs, Jackets, Preds, Canes, Pens, Wings, Knights, Coyotes, Leafs and Markov

On the Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, Vegas Golden Knights, Arizona Coyotes, and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Matt Duchene may not like the idea reporting to the Colorado Avalanche's…

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and the Columbus Blue Jackets

On the Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Jack Eichel's figures to make between $8 million and $10 million on his next contract extension. What the value is between those two numbers is the tricky…

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