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NHL Journeyman Derick Brassard Announces Retirement

Forward Derick Brassard announced his retirement from professional hockey on Sunday, following a 16-season career. Brassard, the former sixth overall pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2006, played for ten teams in his career, most notably for the New York Rangers. Brassard made his NHL debut in 2007 for Columbus, playing in 17 games […]

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Cayden Lindstrom from the Medicine Hat Tigers

The Columbus Blue Jacket’s First Round Pick Is Cayden Lindstrom

After much debate over the past week, the outcome is final. The Columbus Blue Jackets have used their fourth overall pick to select Cayden Lindstrom. Cayden Lindstrom Draft Profile Hailing from Chetwynd, British Columbia, Lindstrom has played for the WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers for the past two seasons. In the 2023-24 season, he played 32 […]

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Don Waddell speaks to the media after being hired as CBJ GM

Blue Jackets Looking For Experienced Head Coach

On Thursday, June 20, the Columbus Blue Jacket’s new President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell met with the media. During the press conference, Waddell mainly answered questions about firing former head coach Pascal Vincent, the search for a new head coach, the upcoming draft, and what might happen with Patrik Laine. Related […]

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Andrew Peeke #52 skating for the Boston Bruins against the Tampa Bay Lightning

Player Profile: Andrew Peeke

Andrew Peeke was born on March 17, 1998, in Parkland, Florida, and played with the Selects Academy 16U AAA team of the USPHL during the 2013-14 season and posted one goal and nine assists in 28 games. The next season, Peeke jumped to the Selects Academy 18U AAA team, and the defenseman flourished with eight […]

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Former CBJ head coach Pascal Vincent

Columbus Blue Jackets Fire Head Coach Pascal Vincent

Earlier today, General Manager and President of Hockey Operations Don Waddell revealed that the Columbus Blue Jackets are moving on from Head Coach Pascal Vincent. According to the Blue Jacket’s PR team, they will start searching for a new coach immediately. Vincent wasn’t given the best preparation to start this past season. Originally joining the […]

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Columbus Blue Jackets celebrating a goal

Blue Jackets Offseason Update: A Fresh Start For Laine, New Number for Fantilli, And More

Many waves have already been made for the Columbus Blue Jackets this offseason. In their wake remain some unanswered questions. Recently, it’s been revealed that Patrik Laine wanted to be traded earlier last season before entering the NHLPA player’s assistance program. New GM Don Waddell spoke to the media a few weeks ago saying that […]

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Is Columbus Blue Jackets’ Star a Fit With the Boston Bruins?

The Columbus Blue Jackets and forward Patrik Laine have agreed to mutually part ways as the team has given the 6-foot-5, 210-pound right wing to seek a trade. Laine, when healthy, is one of the most talented scoring forwards in the National Hockey League. However, the Finnish forward has battled injuries and a stint in […]

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ECHL: Who Should Be The Savannah Ghost Pirates Next NHL Affiliate?

The Savannah Ghost Pirates recently announced that they will announce their new AHL and NHL affiliate on Monday during a Press Conference at Enmarket Arena. They will end their affiliation with the Vegas Golden Knights despite still having two years left on the original multi-year deal that they signed in 2019 before the Ghost Pirates’ […]

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Where in the World Will Martin Necas Start Next Season?

Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas has been a common trade-bait for the past season. As the rumor mill heats up about where he’ll be going this offseason, analysis examines possible options.

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Patrik Laine Looking for Fresh Start After Mutual Agreement with Columbus

After a rather rough season for Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine, it has been reported by TSN Insider Pierre LeBrun on Insider Trading that Patrik Laine is looking for a fresh start and it’s a mutual feeling with the team. This isn’t shocking news after Laine hasn’t been able to find his elite game […]

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