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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / September 27
4 Blue Jackets breakout candidates to watch closely this season
Just a few days ago, the Blue Jackets finally wrapped up the last offseason task that needed to be taken care of by signing RFA forward Adam Fantilli. Now that he's back at practice, and we don't have to worry anymore, we can start to really look forward to this season.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / September 27
The Marchenko Mystery: Is a Bot Account About to Break NHL News?
On X (formerly Twitter), the hockey world moves at the speed of an Elliotte Friedman tweet. Nothing feels official until Elliotte hits “send,” Chris Johnston backs it up, and the insiders collectively bless the news.
Miles Wood News / The Hockey Writers / September 26
Blue Jackets Place Miles Wood on Waivers Ahead of Roster Deadline
With Adam Fantilli locked in, the Columbus Blue Jackets now had to turn their attention to Monday’s roster deadline. With a couple of potential spots still up for grabs and the salary cap a factor, the team elected to waive one of their veteran forwards.
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?"
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Rumors / September 26
Columbus Blue Jackets Still Want Roster Players in a Kirill Marchenko Trade
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced yesterday they signed Adam Fantilli to a new six-year deal at $13.75 million per season. Fantilli was a priority for GM Don Waddell, who always believed a deal would get done.
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.
Adam Fantilli News / Union and Blue / September 26
Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, Adam Fantilli is now the focus of it all
Now that the terms are finalized, the Blue Jackets can look ahead to their new season with their #1 center locked up. With that contract comes a lofty set of expectations, and it's now time for Adam Fantilli to deliver.
Dante Fabbro News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 25
Blue Jackets Place Dante Fabbro On IR
On a day where many teams are trimming their training camp rosters, the Columbus Blue Jackets have been forced to tend to injuries. Defenseman Dante Fabbro has been placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury sustained in Monday night’s preseason matchup against the Detroit Red Wings.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / September 25
The Blue Jackets have a few options to become salary cap compliant
The Adam Fantilli standoff is officially over. The first line center inked a 6-year, $13.75 million AAV deal on Thursday. Everyone from GM Don Waddell, the players, the coaches, and the fans are elated.
Adam Fantilli News / Field Level Media / September 25
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.
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.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 25
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
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.
Adam Fantilli News / NHL Rumors / September 24
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.
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
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’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
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
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Adam Fantilli to a contract extension.
Adam Fantilli News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24
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.
Adam Fantilli News / Daily Faceoff / September 24
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.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / September 23
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.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 23
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.
Dante Fabbro News / Daily Faceoff / September 22
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.
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