Columbus Blue Jackets
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Don Waddell to join Blue Jackets
Don Waddell is joining the Columbus Blue Jackets, reports Pierre Lebrun. The Carolina Hurricanes announced yesterday that Waddell was re-signing from the position of their general manager, as his contract was expiring. Continue reading
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Rangers acquire Ruhwedel and Roslovic
The New York Rangers have acquired Chad Ruhwedel and Jack Roslovic in a pair of deadline day deals. Roslovic figures to slot in beside Mike Zibanejad and Chris Kreider, after trying and failing to land Jake Guentzel from the Penguins yesterday. Continue reading
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Blue Jackets fire Kekalainen as GM
The Columbus Blue Jackets have fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen. Team president John Davidson will take over general manager duties until a replacement is found. The Blue Jackets named Kekalainen general manager in 2013, making him the first European born GM in the NHL. The Blue Jackets figure to be moderately active before the upcoming… Continue reading
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Blue Jackets place Liam Foudy on waivers
The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed Liam Foudy on waivers. Foudy, the Blue Jackets’ 18th overall pick in 2018, hasn’t been able to cement himself a prominent role in their lineup. The 23-year old had 7 goals and 7 assists in 62 games last season. Continue reading
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Blue Jackets claim Spencer Martin
The Columbus Blue Jackets have claimed Spencer Martin off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks. Continue reading
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Merzlikins Signs Five-Year Extension with Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Elvis Merzlikins to a five-year deal worth $5.4 million per season. Merzlikins, 27, was set to be a UFA after this season. He went 8-12-5 with a 2.77 GAA and a 0.916 SV% in 28 games with the Blue Jackets last season. It remains to be seen how… Continue reading
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Blue Jackets Sign Zach Werenski
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed Zach Werenski to a six-year contract. Werenski, like the recently-departed Seth Jones, had been rumored to be less than eager to re-sign in Columbus long-term. Perhaps that’s reflected in the price of the contract. Werenski could have walked as a UFA after the 2022-23 season. The contract covers one… Continue reading
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Laine Accepts Qualifying Offer
Patrik Laine has accepted his qualifying offer, reports Elliotte Friedman. Laine had 10 goals and 11 assists after being traded to the Blue Jackets. He will be a RFA next off-season as well. Continue reading
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