Columbus Blue Jackets
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Portzline: Eichel to Columbus Unlikely
Aaron Portzline of the Athletic reports that it doesn’t appear that the Columbus Blue Jackets are in hot pursuit of Jack Eichel. Despite center being the Blue Jackets’ primary area of need, Portzline cites Eichel’s health and price tag, as well as the direction of the Blue Jackets as reasons it seems unlikely that the… Continue reading
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Report: Seth Jones Won’t Re-Sign with Columbus
Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday Night Headlines that Seth Jones has informed the Blue Jackets that he will not be re-signing with the Blue Jackets. This has been the fear in Columbus for a while; it was rumored to be one of the reasons Pierre-Luc Dubois wanted to be traded. Jones has one more year… Continue reading
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Tortorella Won’t Return to Blue Jackets
Aaron Portzline of the Athletic reports that John Tortorella does not intend to return to the Blue Jackets. His contract is expiring with the end of this season. It seems likely the feeling was mutual and the Blue Jackets didn’t want him back either. Elliotte Friedman reports that Tortorella wants to coach again. It’s not… Continue reading
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Yegor Chinakhov to Sign with Blue Jackets
Columbus 2020 1st round pick Yegor Chinakhov intends to sign with the Blue Jackets. Chinakhov had 10 goals and 7 assists in 32 games with Avangard Omsk of the KHL. Continue reading
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Maple Leafs Acquire Nick Foligno
The Maple Leafs have acquired Columbus Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno. Aaron Portzline suggests there’s a good chance that Foligno returns to Columbus as a free agent. Columbus now owns the 2021 first round picks of Toronto and Tampa Bay, as well as their own. Continue reading
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Tampa Bay Closing in on David Savard Trade
The Tampa Bay Lightning are reportedly close on a trade that would see them get David Savard from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Pierre Lebrun reports that the return could include a first round pick. Continue reading
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Blue Jackets Looking for a Center
Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen declares that his club is looking for a center following Pierre-Lub Dubois forcing his way out of town. “Now we have to get back into our hunt, finding a centreman either through the draft or through a trade. They aren’t available very often. There could be some available in the… Continue reading
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