Columbus Blue Jackets
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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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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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.
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 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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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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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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