3 Blue Jackets’ Storylines to Watch in 2025-26
The Columbus Blue Jackets took a monumental step forward last season. They had career years from several of their younger guys that propelled them to a near-miss of the playoffs.…
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Stolarz Extension Talk, Chinakhov’s Trade Request & More NHL Rumors
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Anthony Stolarz of the Toronto Maple Leafs is due for an extension, and both sides have been talking about getting a deal done. Elsewhere, Yegor…
2025 Blue Jackets’ Summer Q&A: Dean Evason
Blue Jackets’ head coach Dean Evason did the almost unthinkable in his first season behind the bench in Columbus. He had his team on the verge of the Stanley Cup…
2025 Blue Jackets’ Summer Q&A: Don Waddell, Part 2
In Part 1 of our 2025 Summer Q & A series, Blue Jackets’ GM Don Waddell talked about a bevy of topics including how he’s spent his summer, why he…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Villeneuve Signs, Danford Rises & Robertson Trade Talk Grows
As the summer progresses, the Toronto Maple Leafs continue shaping their roster for the 2025–26 season, not only at the NHL level but also within their prospect pool. While attention…
Blue Jackets Taking Best Approach With Chinakhov Trade Request
Although Yegor Chinakhov’s trade request from the Columbus Blue Jackets is public knowledge at this stage, there has yet to be a move. General manager (GM) Don Waddell has it…
2025-26 Blue Jackets Roster Projection 3.0: Navigating a Trade Request
It would surprise no one if the Columbus Blue Jackets enter 2025 Training Camp with what they currently have. Most of their major business appears to be done. However, one…
NHL Rumours: Hockey Canada Players, Chinakhov, Price, Penguins & More
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we look at the future for the five Hockey Canada players who were recently found not guilty in the trial. Elsewhere, we look at how…
3 Forwards the Oilers Should Trade for This Offseason
The trade market during the NHL offseason is not a very busy one. Compared to some of the big moves we see from a league like the NBA, the NHL…
3 Trade Destinations for Blue Jackets’ Yegor Chinakhov
Another summer, another trade request from a Columbus Blue Jacket. Young Russian forward Yegor Chinakhov has asked for a new home. He’s the man through whom the organization shocked hockey…