Columbus Blue Jackets

Carolina Hurricanes Act in 2024 Free Agency

The Carolina Hurricanes are fully in a season of change. 
After months of organizational adjustments, it was expected that the beloved team fans had come to adore over the past several seasons would be split up. The Hurricanes had some of the NHL’s most desired UFAs on the 2023-2024 roster and did not have the cap space to keep each player. Despite early disappointments, the organization has acted quickly in free agency, trying to fill roster holes.

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Juuse Saros star of the game.

Smashville’s Loading Up for the 2024-25 Season

The offseason has just begun, and the NHL has been moving and grooving at a nonstop pace since. The Nashville Predators had a solid showing at the 2024 draft, picking up eight new prospects, but kept the momentum moving right into the first day of free agency. So far, the Predators have resigned or signed […]

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Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg Jets 2024-25 Schedule Announced

The Winnipeg Jets schedule for the 2024-25 season was released today and there are lots of big dates on the calendar to look forward to for fans. The team begins the season on the road at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Wednesday, October 9th, where they face the defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers. The […]

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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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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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Don Waddell at the NHL awards

Blue Jacket’s New GM and President Don Waddell Speaks At Press Conference

On Wednesday, May 29, Don Waddell met with the media to discuss his new position as President of Hockey Operations and General Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Waddell was most recently the GM for the Carolina Hurricanes and has a storied hockey history. He only played one NHL game as a Los Angeles King […]

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Quick Guide to the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery

The 2024 NHL Draft Lottery is set to take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the NHL Network’s studio in Secaucus, New Jersey. The 16 teams that find themselves in the draft lottery can move up in the draft, but only the top 11 can land a chance at drafting first overall later in […]

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NHL Announces Vezina Trophy Finalists

The National Hockey League has announced the finalists for the 2024 Vezina Trophy. The Vancouver Canucks‘ Thatcher Demko, the Florida Panthers‘ Sergei Bobrovsky, and Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets were nominated as the three finalists. 2023 Vezina Trophy Winner The Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the goaltender who is considered to be the […]

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Héctor Urcia for Inside The Rink

PHOTOS: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets – 04/16/2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Tuesday night, the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the visiting Carolina Hurricanes 6-3 in their final 2023-24 season game. Zach Werensky has two goals and two assists, and Luca Del Bel Belluz scored in his NHL debut for Columbus. Goaltender Jet Greaves, made 38 saves. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s […]

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