Tag: Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL Rumors: Predators, Blue Jackets, Sabres, Ducks, and the Senators

Nashville and Artemi Panarin? Paul Skrbina of The Tennessean (mailbag):  Again and again, the questions are asked about Artemi Panarin and rightfully so. Should Nashville at least make an offer? Yes. What could they offer? That's another question entirely. Panarin helps with…

Chris Wassel

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Avs, Blue Jackets, Kings, Canadiens, Predators, Devils, Islanders, Penguins, Leafs and Jets

Kesler returns Elliott Teaford: Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler will return to the lineup tonight. Eric Stephens: Kesler had been dealing with a hamstring issue. Jost out on the ice Ryan S. Clark: Colorado Avalanche forward Tyson Jost, out with…

Mark Easson

Notable NHL Trade Candidates and Their Potential Destinations

The NHL's Feb. 25 trade deadline is just three weeks away. As expected, several players are frequently popping up in the rumor mill as possible trade candidates. Here's a look at the notable names and their potential suitors, based on…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Ducks, Canadiens, Panthers, Maple Leafs, and Penguins

Ducks-Silfverberg talks progressing Pierre LeBrun: Contract talks between the Anaheim Ducks and pending UFA Jakob Silfverberg are progressing. The Ducks would like to keep him but they need to know if they can get a deal done before the trade…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers, Columbus Blue Jackets and the Dallas Stars

Blue Jackets and Panthers are interested in each other's pending UFAs Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said last night that the sense is that the Florida Panthers will trade forward Derick Brassard before the trade deadline on February 25th.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Senators, Jets, Blue Jackets and Panthers

No updates on Duchene/Stone talks with the Senators ... Would the Jets be interested? TSN: There is nothing new to report on talks between the Ottawa Senators and pending free agents Matt Duchene and Mark Stone according to Bob McKenzie.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Colorado Avalanche

The Lightning may have inquired about power forward Wayne Simmonds and Micheal Ferland TSN: Darren Dreger on TSN 690 said that it's not going to be easy for the Tampa Bay Lightning to upgrade at the trade deadline given their…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting BOS-PHI and DET-DAL, Oilers, Senators, Lightning and Blue Jackets

Scouting the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers Shawn Hutcheon: Scouts listed to attend last night's Bruins-Flyers game: Chicago Blackhawks (2), Winnipeg Jets (2), Edmonton Oilers (2 - Craig MacTavish) Anaheim Ducks (Dave Nonis), Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Devils, Islanders, Rangers and Flyers

Staal still not on the ice Sara Civ: Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Staal still isn't skating and there is no update on his status. Coach Rod Brind'Amour is hopeful that they could get him back this season. Blue Jackets lose both…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Who Could Be Interested In Artemi Panarin And What Type of Money Could He Be Looking For?

Who could be interested in Artemi Panarin and what type money could he be looking for? Jimmy Murphy: Source said yesterday that the Boston Bruins have called the Columbus Blue Jackets again about forward Artemi Panarin. The starting point would…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Lightning, Panthers, Penguins, Leafs, Canadiens, Golden Knights, Sharks and Blackhawks

Quick hit 31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking for right-handed defensemen. The Florida Panthers could take a run at both Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky this offseason. The market for Wayne Simmonds…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting BUF-DAL and PIT-TB, Rangers, Islanders, and Hurricanes

** Only two games on last night's schedule ** Scouting the Buffalo Sabres and Dallas Stars Mark Stepneski: Scouts listed to attended last night's Sabres-Stars game: Pittsburgh Penguins (20, Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights, New Jersey Devils, Nashville Predators, Montreal…

Mark Easson