The Sick Podcasts Network has confirmed the numerous reports that the Montreal Canadiens are interested in Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko. “All true but they’re not the only ones and the price will be high,” an NHL source told Murphy’s Hockey Law on Friday morning. “What that price will be is TBD right now. Don […]
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There were reports this month that pending unrestricted free agent Mason Marchment will be going to market on July 1st, as the Columbus Blue Jackets have not been able to come to terms with the big forward on an extension. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period suggested that " barring a significant change in talks, Marchment is heading to market...(and is) prepared to leave Columbus." The latest news on the 6'5" forward with the heavy, two-way game, is that two prominent Canadian teams are...
Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss some final thoughts on prospects and teams before the NHL draft, bold trade predictions, the Blue Jackets' acquisition of Valeri Nichushkin and more.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are facing growing questions about Zach Werenski’s long-term future after another NHL season without a playoff appearance. General manager Don Waddell addressed the situation Thursday but stopped short of offering firm assurances about the Norris Trophy…
Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell was grilled as expected on Thursday about the status of Norris Trophy winning defenseman Zach Werenski. That will sort itself out in time as…
The Toronto Maple Leafs should be looking to boost their forward group this offseason after their disappointing 2025-26 season. It is clear that they need more secondary offensive production if they hope to turn things around next season and be a playoff team again.With that, the Maple Leafs are now being connected to one of […]
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The Montreal Canadiens are one of the busiest teams in the NHL this offseason, and their latest target is a Columbus Blue Jackets star. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reported that the Canadiens are curious about Kirill Marchenko, the Blue Jackets winger entering the final year of his contract before becoming a restricted free agent.
Canadiens President of Hockey Operations Jeff Gorton spoke on the team's aggressive approach when speaking to media this week, even if he stopped short of ...
Pyythia is coming off a career-best performance with the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters.
Just hours after holding his pre-draft media availability, Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell went right back to work. He was able to land a top-6 winger the team was…
The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired forward Luke Tuch from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward Hunter McKown.
The Montreal Canadiens got into the trading frenzy in the NHL with a minor-league swap on Thursday, one day before the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. The team acquired centre Hunter McKown from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Luke Tuch.
McKown, 23, spent the last three seasons with the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters. He had nine goals and 16 assists in 63 games, adding a goal and an assist in eight playoff games. He also played 12 NHL games in 2022-23 after being signed out of Col...
Luke Tuch is the younger brother to Alex Tuch, who was dealt to the Capitals the day prior in a sign and trade.
After Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell told reporters the team will make trades to improve the squad, regardless of Zach Werenski's future, he acquired right winger Valeri Nichushkin.
Stanley Cup Champion Valeri Nichushkin is headed to the Mid-West as the Avs restock for the Draft.
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With the 2026 NHL Draft only hours away, one of the biggest moves of the offseason has already shaken up the league. The Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off a significant trade Thursday, sending veteran winger Valeri Nichushkin…
Well, we heard rumblings of a Val Nichushkin-related deal to start the week, and now we know our sources were right: the Russian forward and Stanley Cup Champion (with the Avalanche in 2022) will take his talents to Columbus, Ohio, to play with the Blue Jackets. Colorado will, in return, receive Columbus’ 2nd-round pick at […]
The Avalanche get the 43rd overall pick in 2026, along with a 2027 third- and 2028 fifth-round pick in return for Nichushkin.
Trader Joe is at it again, trading away Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets for more picks.
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Last season, the Columbus Blue Jackets briefly flirted with a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs thanks to a lengthy winning streak after the hiring of coach Rick Bowness, but they ultimately fell short. They’re trying to take the steps necessary to return to the postseason for what would be the first time since 2020, […]
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The Colorado Avalanche loaded up before the 2025/26 season and at the deadline, and after winning the Presidents’ Trophy, many expected them to be genuine Stanley Cup contenders. However, they fell in the Western Conference Finals to the Vegas Golden Knights, and this off-season, they’ve already made some massive moves that could impact the future […]
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The Columbus Blue Jackets were in the market to add a top-six forward, and have done so. They've acquired right wing Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche for three picks in upcoming drafts. Full trade details: To #CBJ : RW Valeri Nichushkin To #GoAvsGo : 2026 2nd Round Pick 2027 3rd Round Pick 2028 5th Round Pick — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 25, 2026 Colorado gets Columbus's second-round pick, 43rd overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft, along with a third-round pick (2027) and a...
Over the past few days, hockey insider Frank Seravalli has mentioned that Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko could be made available on the trade block. If he is indeed on the trade block, the Montreal Canadiens need to look into his availability, as he has the potential to be a great linemate for Ivan […]
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Columbus Blue Jackets superstar defenseman Zach Werenski is fresh off winning the Norris Trophy for the first time in his career — but speculation about his future in Ohio continues to grow. Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reported earlier this week that the Blue Jackets plan to meet with Werenski after the draft to discuss his […]
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There has been chatter that Werenski might ponder moving elsewhere as his contract nears its end.
The big story around the Columbus Blue Jackets is the future of Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski. On Thursday afternoon in his pre-draft availability, GM Don Waddell gave some updates…