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Blue Jackets’ Ivan Provorov avoids free agency with massive 7-year extension

NHL Free Agency begins on Tuesday afternoon, but the market was shaken up in a major way less than 24 hours before. Mitch Marner is off to the Vegas Golden Knights, the Florida Panthers kept their stars, and now there is another star free agent off the board.

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Report: Blue Jackets to Sign Ivan Provorov to Seven-Year Extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets were hoping to remake their defense for 2025-26. On Monday, it appears they will be bringing back an important part of their blue line that was set to become a UFA.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Ivan Provorov News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Report: Blue Jackets to sign Ivan Provorov to seven-year contract extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets are nearing a seven-year contract extension with defenseman Ivan Provorov that carries an $8.5-million average annual value, reports Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

Ivan Provorov News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Ivan Provorov Signs Long-Term Contract with Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have secured defenseman Ivan Provorov with a hefty new contract: seven years at an average annual value of $8.5 million. This deal comes just hours ahead of free agency, and right as other big news hit the NHL news wire.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

The Columbus Blue Jackets Announce Dependable Defenceman Contract Extension

The 2024-25 season has been one that seen the Columbus Blue Jackets exceed expectations. However, any chances of playoffs eventually went to the wayside.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Blue Jackets to re-sign key defenseman to a seven-year deal

In what has immediately set the market for other top-four defenseman in this free agency period, the Blue Jackets have given their minute-eating defenseman a $1.75M raise.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Three former Maple Leafs who could reunite with team in free agency

Free agency opens in less than 24 hours, and things are starting to heat up.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

3 Under-the-Radar Free Agency Targets for the Blue Jackets

Free agency is just around the corner, and the Columbus Blue Jackets have already found a way to solidify their bottom-six forward corps by adding Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood, who are expected to take the place of Sean Kuraly and James van Riemsdyk, respectively.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 30

NHL Rumors: Putting A Cap On Columbus And Colorado

Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: The Columbus Blue Jackets put forth the idea that they were going to make a splash. Naturally, that is just what they did in acquiring Charlie Coyle from the Colorado Avalanche.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

2025-26 Blue Jackets Roster Projection 2.0: Forwards Taking Shape

The Columbus Blue Jackets went into the 2025 NHL Draft hoping to get some clarity on what their roster could look like in the fall. Thanks to a trade and a contract extension, they got some clarity.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29

Blue Jackets’ most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason

The Columbus Blue Jackets nearly made a stunning run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year. While dealing with the tragedy of Johnny Gaudreau’s passing, they had a great season and have a bright future.

Dante Fabbro News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Blue Jackets Sign Dante Fabbro to Four-Year, $16.5 Million Extension

Just one day after saying he wanted to follow up with defenseman Dante Fabbro on a possible contract extension, GM Don Waddell got the job done. In the process, he solidified the defense going into 2025-26.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / June 29

Blue Jackets Re-Sign Top-4 Defenseman

The Columbus Blue Jackets continued setting an aggressive tone to their offseason with their latest move. Just days after acquiring veteran forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood from the Colorado Avalanche, the Blue Jackets re-signed one of their top-four defenseman and kept him from reaching unrestricted free agency.

Dante Fabbro News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Blue Jackets sign Dante Fabbro to four-year, $16.5-million contract extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Sunday that the club has signed defenseman Dante Fabbro to a four-year contract extension that carries a $4.125-million average annual value.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Blue Jackets sign G Zach Sawchenko to one-year extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on Saturday that the club has agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract extension with goaltender Zach Sawchenko.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28

Blue Jackets re-sign Zach Sawchenko to one-year deal

The Blue Jackets have taken care of one of their pending restricted free agents before draft action picks back up. The team announced that they’ve signed goaltender Zach Sawchenko to a one-year, two-way contract.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / June 28

Blue Jackets Becoming Favorites for Flames Defender

The Columbus Blue Jackets set an aggressive tone for their offseason at the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft. Hours before the opening round kicked off, the Jackets swung a deal for veteran forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood.

Daniil Tarasov News / Field Level Media / June 27

Panthers acquire G Daniil Tarasov from Blue Jackets

The Florida Panthers acquired goaltender Daniil Tarasov from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a fifth-round pick in this weekend's draft. The deal announced on Thursday gives the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions a potential future successor to netminder Sergei Bobrovsky.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / June 26

Columbus Blue Jackets Complete Trade with Minnesota Wild

The Columbus Blue Jackets have just acquired Brendan Gaunce from the Minnesota Wild in a trade, and heading the other way is Cameron Butler. The Columbus

Daniil Tarasov News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Panthers Likely Lose UFA After Trade for Blue Jackets’ Daniil Tarasov

The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers have acquired goaltender Daniil Tarasov from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a fifth-round pick (160th overall) in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / June 24

Blue Jackets' Nationwide Arena seeking $400M overhaul

The owner of Nationwide Arena, home to the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, is seeking $400 million in upgrades. In addition to repairs and renovations to the roof and HVAC system, the improvements sought by the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority include a new entrance, team store, concessions, bar and rooftop terrace.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / June 23

NHL Rumours: Columbus Blue Jackets Hope to Sign D-Men

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re closing in on the start of the NHL Draft and free agency. However, the rumours have been going non-stop.

Sean Monahan News / Yardbarker / June 5