Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL Rumors: NY Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: IF the Islanders decide to trade John Tavares at some point, there is zero percent chance he'll be moved to a team in their division. Arthur Staple: Nothing has been decided with…

Mark Easson

NHL Expansion Draft: Columbus Blue Jackets Primer

The Columbus Blue Jackets have some decisions to make that will be difficult. From a numbers standpoint, the 7F/3D/1G setup benefits Columbus. It would allow them to protect their more borderline forwards. Those forwards feature some potential as well as…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Trade/Waiver Freeze, Golden Knights, Ducks, Avs and Rangers

On trade and waiver freeze ... Bob McKenzie: All teams except the Vegas Golden Knights have a trade/waiver freeze starting Saturday June 17th at 3:00 PM ET. Teams have to submit their protected lists on Saturday June 17th by 5:00…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Islanders, Blue Jackets, Jets, Canucks and Flyers

On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks: Sources saying the Rangers didn't ask defensemen Marc Staal or Dan Girardi if they would waive their no-movement clauses before the deadline. On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: The Islanders…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Penguins and Fleury … On NHL Trade Speculation

On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Marc-Andre Fleury ... Jimmy Murphy of Murphy's Hockey Law: Source saying that Penguins GM Jim Rutherford approached Marc-Andre Fleury about waiving his no-movement clause. Fleury agreed on an 'unnamed team' and if they couldn't get…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors and Notes: Blue Jackets, Golden Knights, Lightning and Maple Leafs

On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Vegas Golden Knights ... @akaRCN: Elliotte Friedman said on Sportsnet 960 that the thinks the Blue Jackets and Golden Knights have a deal in place where the Blue Jackets send a 1st round pick and…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Devils, Blackhawks, Golden Knights, Sens, Ducks, Canadiens and More

On the Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, Vancouver Canucks, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Golden Knights, Vegas Golden Knights, Ottawa Senators, Florida Panthers, Anaheim Ducks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Though there is a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Cullen, Blue Jackets and Wild

On Matt Cullen ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: 40-year old Matt Cullen's playing days could be coming to an end very soon. The Penguins are one win away from another Stanley Cup and it might be the perfect…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets – Kovalchuk and Gavrikov … Lightning

On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ilya Kovalchuk ... Aaron Portzline: won't dismiss the reports that have said the Columbus Blue Jackets are inquiring or having interest in Ilya Kovalchuk, but it seems like an unlikely pairing. Aaron Portzline: The…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agents: Signings By The Flyers, Blue Jackets and Islanders

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Cap Friendly: The Flyers signed Shayne Gostisbehere to a six-year, $4.5 million contract extension. NHL Numbers: Gostisbehere's $4.5 million cap hit ranks him 49th among defensemen - tied with Jason Demers, Anton Stralman and Nikita…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs and Oilers

On Ilya Kovalchuk, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Slava Malamud: It is looking less likely that Ilya Kovalchuk remains in the KHL. The Columbus Blue Jackets are a very intriguing possibility. Slava Malamud: The Blue Jackets…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets and Kovalchuk

On the Colorado Avalanche and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Bob McKenzie on TSN 1050 talking about Maple Leafs assistant GM Kyle Dubas and the Avalanche. "Dubas is not going to Colorado, but here is my understanding:…

Mark Easson