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ECHL: Tahoe Knight Monsters Add NHL Experience to Their Roster

The Tahoe Knight Monsters added some NHL experience to their roster on Wednesday as they announced the signing of center Luke Adam. The St. Johns, Newfoundland native has spent the past eight years overseas, including seven years in Germany playing in the DEL, where he put up 89 goals and 144 assists for 233 points […]

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Dean Evason and Don Waddell at a press conference

Blue Jacket’s Hold Pre-Season Press Conference Part 1: Don Waddell and Dean Evason

On Monday, September 18, the Columbus Blue Jackets held a press conference to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 NHL Season. Don Waddell and Dean Evason were the first to speak, followed by Captain Boone Jenner, Alternate Captain Zach Werenski, and Sean Monahan. The players’ statements will be covered in Part Two. Johnny Gaudreau The first topic […]

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Former Boston Bruins Forward Looks to Provide Guidance for Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed veteran left wing James van Riemsdyk to a one-year, $900,000 contract for the 2024-25 season, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced Sunday. The 35-year-old van Riemsdyk has recorded 311 goals and 318 assists while averaging 16:11 of ice time in 1,011 career NHL games […]

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Seth Jarvis skating for the Carolina Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes Offseason Updates: Seth Jarvis, Name Changes, and More Contracts

After a quiet few weeks, the Carolina Hurricanes have returned back to Raleigh, North Carolina, with last-minute offseason news changing fan anticipation for the next hockey season. As the regular season prepares to begin again, here are some major organizational updates for the month of September.

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Blue Jackets Johnny Gaudreau, Boone Jenner, and Erik Gudbranson

Columbus Blue Jackets Meet With Media To Talk About Johnny Gaudreau

On Wednesday afternoon, September 4, the Columbus Blue Jackets met with media members and gave some statements regarding the recent tragedy involving brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. General Manager Don Waddell, Captain Boone Jenner, Alternate Captains Erik Gudbranson, Zach Werenski, and Sean Kuraly spoke to the media. Don Waddell started the press conference off by […]

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Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau

NHL Stadium Designated Driving Programs

In honor of the tragic passing of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, here is a list of the designated driving programs at each NHL stadium. This list will be categorized by team and include where to sign up, and any incentives to signing up. Anaheim Ducks – Honda CenterSign up at Guest Services in section 214; […]

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Johnny Gaudreau: A Lasting Impact

As news broke early on Friday, August 30, the hockey world was left stunned when it was reported that brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau had passed after they were struck by a car while riding their bicycles. An immediate outpouring of love and sympathy came from hockey fans worldwide. On August 13, 1993 “Johnny Hockey” […]

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BREAKING: NHL Star Johnny Gaudreau Passes Away in Tragic Accident

Reports hit X(Formerly Twitter) speculating that Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew had passed away as a result of an accident. Originating Report of Accident: 2 bicyclists killed after being struck by car in Salem County, New Jersey, state police say This morning, the Columbus Blue Jackets released a statement to confirm the horrible tragedy. […]

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Trade Patrik Laine; Welcome Defenseman Jordan Harris

On Monday, August 19, it was announced that the Columbus Blue Jackets traded forward Patrik Laine and a 2026 second-round pick to the Montreal Canadiens for defenseman Jordan Harris. A Farewell to Patrik Laine Starting his NHL career, Laine was drafted second overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft by the Winnipeg Jets. That was […]

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Patrik Laine Traded to the Montreal Canadiens

On Monday, August 19th, in the afternoon, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported that the Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets were gaining traction on a Patrik Laine trade. 12 minutes later, the trade call was sent to the NHL offices and just three minutes after that, the trade details broke to the hockey world. The […]

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