Blue Jackets Already Feel Different Under Waddell & Blue Jackets Re-Sign Kirill Marchenko
Plus the New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres could use Patrik Laine and the Blue Jackets are one step closer to trading Laine.
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Blue Jackets Already Feel Different Under Don Waddell
July 29, 2024 by Mark Scheig
The Columbus Blue Jackets needed a new direction and a fresh perspective. Given the way things have gone since the departure of John Tortorella, stability was something not linked to the team in any way…
Blue Jackets Re-Sign Kirill Marchenko to 3-Year Contract
July 28, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
On July 28, 2024, the Columbus Blue Jackets extended 24-year-old winger Kirill Marchenko to a three-year deal worth $3.85 million each season. He will be a restricted free agent (RFA) when the contract expires following the 2026-27 season…
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How the Islanders Can Acquire Patrik Laine From the Blue Jackets
July 28, 2024 by Mike Fink
Patrik Laine was cleared from the player’s assistance program, and with that news, he’s back on the trade block. Suddenly, the summer has one more intriguing move as many teams look to add a player looking to restart his career after a few rough years with the Colombus Blue Jackets…
Sabres Could Fill Top Six Hole With Patrik Laine
July 27, 2024 by Jacob D. Strozyk
The trade rumor mill turns daily and as the Buffalo Sabres are still in search of a candidate to fill the hole left by Jeff Skinner’s departure in their top six, they have a perfect player to fit there in Patrik Laine. As a pure goal scorer with some size and plenty of youth still in him, he fits extremely well in the Sabres’ current scheme, and could be a valuable addition to their roster without making any significant subtractions. The Columbus Blue Jackets are not likely going to be competing for a playoff spot this season, so as they are in a more re-tooling/rebuilding phase, they will be looking for more prospects and draft picks as they offload someone like Laine. The Sabres have plenty of both...
Blue Jackets One Step Closer to Potential Patrik Laine Trade
July 27, 2024 by Mark Scheig
The prospects of a potential Patrik Laine trade took an important step forward Friday. Interested teams are now allowed to speak to him directly…
