Yardbarker
Jackets sign F Adam Fantilli to 6-year, $82.5M extension

Jackets sign F Adam Fantilli to 6-year, $82.5M extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed restricted free-agent forward Adam Fantilli to a six-year, $82.5 million extension through the 2031-32 season. The contract's $13.75 million average annual value is the largest in franchise history.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 25
Training Camp Cuts: 9/25/26

Training Camp Cuts: 9/25/26

Final rosters for the 2026-27 season will have to be decided on within the next few days. With preseason action in full swing, teams are in the middle of lineup planning and tough decisions.

Adam Fantilli News / Union and Blue / September 25
Adam Fantilli's new contract could help change the league's perception of the Blue Jackets

Adam Fantilli's new contract could help change the league's perception of the Blue Jackets

Yesterday, the Blue Jackets signed Adam Fantilli to the largest contract in franchise history. We talked about the cost and the new expectations from the player's perspective.

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz
Adam Fantilli News / NHL Rumors / September 24
Adam Fantilli and the Columbus Blue Jackets Agree on a Six-Year Deal

Adam Fantilli and the Columbus Blue Jackets Agree on a Six-Year Deal

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed RFA forward Adam Fantilli to a six-year contract worth $82.5 million, a $13.75 million salary cap hit. Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell after the signing.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 24
Adam Fantilli Signs 6-Year, $82.5 Million Deal with Blue Jackets After Missing Start of Camp

Adam Fantilli Signs 6-Year, $82.5 Million Deal with Blue Jackets After Missing Start of Camp

The Columbus Blue Jackets have needed good news in the worst kind of way. On Thursday afternoon, they were able to provide some to their fans. The Blue Jackets and Adam Fantilli agreed to a 6-year, $82.5 million contract that sees the talented forward tied to Columbus until the 2031-32 season.

Kirill Marchenko News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24
Kirill Marchenko Trade Rumour: Where Would He Fit Best?

Kirill Marchenko Trade Rumour: Where Would He Fit Best?

Kirill Marchenko’s future in Columbus is becoming one of the NHL’s most interesting trade stories. In his latest Sportsnet trade board, Nick Kypreos wrote that Marchenko “desperately wants out” and identified the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers as teams poised to try to make a deal.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 25
NHL Rumors: Rangers didn't extend Gabe Perreault before CBA deadline

NHL Rumors: Rangers didn't extend Gabe Perreault before CBA deadline

Aaron Portzline: Hopefully, there were more talks between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Adam Fantilli‘s agent, Pat Brisson, yesterday. Brisson to The Athletic: “We recognize the value/importance of trying to get a player to (training camp).

Adam Fantilli News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 24
Adam Fantilli becomes Blue Jackets' highest-paid player with megadeal

Adam Fantilli becomes Blue Jackets' highest-paid player with megadeal

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Adam Fantilli to a contract extension.

Mark Messier torches Oilers for controversial Mike Babcock hiring
Penguins offer support to Andrei Kuzmenko after tragic loss of his father
Penguins' Ben Kindel's lower-body injury 'looking more week-to-week'
Why the IOC moved the 2030 Olympic hockey venue
Three NHL defensemen poised for a breakout season
NHL News / Yardbarker
The defining figure for every NHL franchise

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Adam Fantilli News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24
Deal Done: Adam Fantilli Signs Long-Term Extension with Blue Jackets

Deal Done: Adam Fantilli Signs Long-Term Extension with Blue Jackets

Elliotte Friedman is the first to report that Adam Fantilli has signed his extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The deal is six years and comes with an AAV of $13.75 million.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / September 24
Blue Jackets sign Adam Fantilli to six-year contract

Blue Jackets sign Adam Fantilli to six-year contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets have locked up one of their most important young pieces. The Blue Jackets announced that they have signed center Adam Fantilli to a six-year contract with an annual average value of $13.75 million.

  Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!
The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz
 The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz
The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz
The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz
 The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz
The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
 The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
Kirill Marchenko News / The Hockey Writers / September 24
Blockbuster In Waiting?: Maple Leafs Among 3 Teams Linked to Marchenko

Blockbuster In Waiting?: Maple Leafs Among 3 Teams Linked to Marchenko

The Kirill Marchenko drama in Columbus hasn’t quieted down. Many feel he’s unlikely to stay with the Blue Jackets long-term, despite being at training camp and working hard.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / September 24
Two CBJ defense prospects get a golden opportunity to showcase themselves tonight

Two CBJ defense prospects get a golden opportunity to showcase themselves tonight

The Blue Jackets have their final home game of the preseason, as they host the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight at Nationwide Arena. For two defense prospects, this is their last opportunity to make an impact during in-game action.

Adam Fantilli News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24
Blue Jackets Receive Good News as Fantilli Talks Ongoing, But One Issue Remains

Blue Jackets Receive Good News as Fantilli Talks Ongoing, But One Issue Remains

Negotiations between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Adam Fantilli‘s camp continued Thursday. There’s a sense of progress, but nothing is finished. The money may no longer be the main obstacle.

Carson Soucy News / Union and Blue / September 23
With injuries already stacking up on defense, the Blue Jackets should sign Carson Soucy

With injuries already stacking up on defense, the Blue Jackets should sign Carson Soucy

Along with the news of some player reassignments this afternoon, the Blue Jackets have announced a couple of injuries on their blue line. With Carson Soucy already in training camp on a PTO, the solution to their problems may be right in front of them.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / September 23
Mark Messier torches Oilers for controversial Mike Babcock hiring

Mark Messier torches Oilers for controversial Mike Babcock hiring

As part of their desperate desire to win a Stanley Cup with Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers have made a lot of controversial decisions over the past few years.

Brady Tkachuk expected to play in season opener despite status
Pete DeBoer expects Matthew Schaefer to be future captain of Islanders
Rangers' Adam Sykora out multiple months with lower-body injury
Three NHL defensemen poised for a breakout season
10 best value contracts for 2026-27
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / September 23
3 Blue Jackets hit the waiver wire this afternoon as the team begins to trim their roster

3 Blue Jackets hit the waiver wire this afternoon as the team begins to trim their roster

We mentioned the possibility of more cuts from the Blue Jackets' training camp roster in the near future, and a few became clear today. This afternoon, the team reportedly placed three players on waivers in an attempt to send them to the Cleveland Monsters.

Mathieu Olivier News / The Hockey Writers / September 23
Blue Jackets’ Olivier Talks Issue of Ramping Up Following Slow Start

Blue Jackets’ Olivier Talks Issue of Ramping Up Following Slow Start

The Columbus Blue Jackets opened the preseason on Monday night with a 1-0 shootout win over the Detroit Red Wings, in a game that featured more American Hockey League players than National Hockey League players.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 23
Blue Jackets’ Kent Johnson on Bowness’ Honesty, Coming In Lighter & Feeling 100% Again

Blue Jackets’ Kent Johnson on Bowness’ Honesty, Coming In Lighter & Feeling 100% Again

Columbus Blue Jackets’ head coach Rick Bowness caught the full attention of the hockey world at the end of last season when he went on a tirade about his players not caring about losing enough.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / September 23
3 takeaways from the first 2 Blue Jackets preseason games

3 takeaways from the first 2 Blue Jackets preseason games

It's hard to believe, but we are now halfway through the preseason. Last night, the Blue Jackets played their second of four exhibition games, losing a 5-1 game against an NHL-heavy Buffalo Sabres roster.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 22
Adam Fantilli contract impasse is ‘holding back’ Blue Jackets, says Friedman

Adam Fantilli contract impasse is ‘holding back’ Blue Jackets, says Friedman

While the Columbus Blue Jackets have wrapped up Training Camp and played their first exhibition contest, one player who has not reported is, unfortunately, one of their most important forwards.

Dante Fabbro News / Daily Faceoff / September 22
Blue Jackets’ Fabbro exits preseason game against Red Wings with injury

Blue Jackets’ Fabbro exits preseason game against Red Wings with injury

The Columbus Blue Jackets are gearing up for a big season in which they will look to snap the second-longest active Stanley Cup Playoff drought in the Eastern Conference, and they may be down a man heading into the regular season after an injury during a preseason game Monday night.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Trade Talk Sports / September 19
Kirill Marchenko Doesn’t Sound Set on Staying in Columbus

Kirill Marchenko Doesn’t Sound Set on Staying in Columbus

There was a ton of noise around the Columbus Blue Jackets’ two best players, Zach Werenski and Kirill Marchenko, this offseason, and that will continue to be the case until either or both sign extensions to stick around.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / September 19
Columbus Blue Jackets Training Camp News and Notes

Columbus Blue Jackets Training Camp News and Notes

The Columbus Blue Jackets opened training camp on Thursday in what the organization hoped would quietly calm a tumultuous offseason. While things were said to bring order from the chaos, some things have lingered.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 18
3 burning Blue Jackets questions entering 2026-27 NHL season

3 burning Blue Jackets questions entering 2026-27 NHL season

The Columbus Blue Jackets had a publicly dramatic ending to the 2025-26 NHL season. The Blue Jackets were close to making the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year.

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA.