Columbus Blue Jackets

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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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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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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Matt Duchene Named Dallas Stars Bill Masterton Trophy Nominee

Dallas Stars veteran forward Matt Duchene was named the Bill Masterson trophy nominee on Friday. Duchene, 33, is a left-handed center and right wing from Haliburton, Ontario, Canada. Duchene’s nomination came at a rather unexpected time as some, if not most, of the hockey world, were uncertain if the 33-year-old would improve the Stars’ scoring […]

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Héctor Urcia for Inside The Rink

PHOTOS: New York Islanders vs. Columbus Blue Jackets – 04/04/2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio- Thursday night, the visiting New York Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 at Nationwide Arena in downtown Columbus. Pierre Engvall, Bo Horvat, Noah Dobson, and Kyle Palmieri  scored for New York. Columbus scored all goals in the first period via Dmitri Voronkov and Kirill Marchenko. Blue Jackets goaltender,  Daniil Tarasov, left the […]

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Canes Clinch Sixth Consecutive Playoff Spot: Weekly Carolina Hurricanes Recap

On Thursday, March 28, 2024, the Carolina Hurricanes clinched their sixth consecutive spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings. Before 2018 – the start of leadership of Canes head coach Rod Brind’amour, GM Don Waddell, and majority owner Tom Dundon, the Canes hadn’t made playoff contention since 2009. Now, the Canes keep their Stanley Cup hopes alive once again.

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Tuesday Night Tilt at the Mullett

The story practically writes itself… Son of Arizona Coyotes legend and the only player to have his number retired by the Coyotes, Shane Doan makes his NHL debut on Tuesday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets fight into Tempe. THE DOAN OF A NEW ERA Josh Doan has been nothing short of spectacular in Tucson […]

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