Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

Rumors and Notes: Franson, Berglund, Richards, Lindholm, and Capitals

Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Two sources are saying the Sabres are trying to add defenseman Cody Franson on a two-year contract. Franson has been looking for a multi-year deal and has been linked to the Bruins, Penguins and…

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Rumors and Notes: Nonis, Nikulin, Capitals, Ehrhoff, and Stars

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Dave Nonis had offers from three NHL teams, including the Canadiens, before deciding to take a senior consulting position with the Ducks. J.J. Regan of CSN Washington: KHL defenseman Ilya Nikulin is looking to jump to the NHL,…

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Rumors: Ferland, Doan, Devils, Ehrhoff and Nikulin

Roger Millions: Hearing that the Flames and Michael Ferland are getting a little closer on a new deal. The sides talked this week. Each side may have to give in more than they want to get a deal done. Ferland…

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2015-16 Columbus Blue Jackets Top 10 Prospects

Hockey is on the rise in Ohio, and the Blue Jackets are a gritty hard working team. The NHL roster has a nice mix of skill, grit, experience and youth, as GM Jarmo Kekalainen and his staff have done a…

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Rumors and Notes: Bruins, Slater, Richards, Lehtera, Stoll and Werenski

Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Jeremy Smith appears to have the inside track on the Bruins backup position, with Malcolm Subban and Zane McIntyre also in the mix. GM Don Sweeney hasn't ruled out bringing in a veteran. Geoff…

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Rumors and Notes: Ducks, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets and Devils

Eric Stephens of the OC Register: The Ducks were looking to sign Jakob Silfverberg for as many as six years, but his agent didn't Silfverberg to give up too many years of unrestricted free agency. "We had talked a lot before,"…

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Rumors and Notes: Leafs, Kings, Devils, Kane, Sutter and Werenski

Jason Brough of Pro Hockey Talk: Trade speculation will continue to follow Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf, Joffrey Lupul, Tyler Bozak and others. It's not a great time for the Leafs to be dumping salaries and retaining any salary as they…

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Rumors and Notes II: UFA Dmen, Blue Jackets, and Capitals

Ryan Dadoun of Pro Hockey Talk: Some noteworthy free agent defenseman that are still looking for work: Cody Franson, Marek Zidlicky, Christian Ehrhoff, Lubomir Visnovsky and Sergei Gonchar. Aarron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have an offer on the table for…

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Rumors I: Canucks, Bruins, Flyers, Blue Jackets and Capitals

Elliotte Friedman: The Canucks and Brandon Sutter are working on a contract extension. Hearing that it could be for five years and just under $4.4 million. Renaud Lavoie: Bruins GM Don Sweeney is said to be negotiating with free agent…

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Video and Notes: Holtby, Ehrhoff, and the Coyotes

Your browser does not support iframes. The Capitals and Braden Holtby are far apart on a new deal, but continue to work on a new contract. Rob Mixer of BlueJackets.com: (mailbag) When asked if the Blue Jackets sign Christian Ehrhoff,…

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Rumors I: Draft Offers – Devils, Jackets, Canes, Flyers and Sharks

Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils GM wanted the Blue Jackets to give up their No. 8th, 34th, and 129th picks for the No. 6th. “I've got to talk to Ray”, then picks up the phone and calls the Devils'…

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Rumors I: Devils, Red Wings, Blue Jackets and Oilers

Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils GM Ray Shero thinks that he'll be able to sign Adam Larsson to a long-term contract before the July 29th salary arbitration date. "We have the date for arbitration, so I'll talk to (agent) J.P.…

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