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Marchenko Is the Hype — But Another Winger Might Be the Steal

There is a lot of buzz and hype about Kirill Marchenko right now – and for good reason. Marchenko is a 26-year-old, 6’3″, 201-pound right-shot winger who has put up 42, 74, and 67 points in the last three seasons.

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The Blue Jackets' Next Step Isn't Just Making the Playoffs

What will make this season different? Whether it comes from management, the coaching staff, or the players, the message is clear: the Columbus Blue Jackets have to be a playoff team in 2026-27.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / July 26

Latest Update on the Sudden Marchenko Trade Rumors

Saturday saw a surge in trade speculation surrounding Kirill Marchenko of the Columbus Blue Jackets. A report out of Russia suggested two teams were close to a deal, with the Montreal Canadiens being one of them.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / July 26

The Columbus Blue Jackets Avoid Arbitration With Two Players

The Columbus Blue Jackets and breakout goaltender Jet Greaves agreed on a three-year extension with an AAV of $5M. The Blue Jackets also agreed to terms with forward Cole Sillinger, also with a three-year extension with an AAV of $4.625M.

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Kirill Marchenko News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Kirill Marchenko's Agent Responds to Blue Jackets-Canadiens Trade Speculation

Kirill Marchenko's future with the Columbus Blue Jackets appears increasingly uncertain following Saturday's developments. Marchenko is entering the final season of his three-year, $11.5 million contract after recording 27 goals and 67 points in 76 games last campaign.

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Kirill Marchenko News / NHLFanCentral / July 26

Canadiens among teams that pursued Kirill Marchenko earlier this offseason

Kirill Marchenko appears to be getting close to a trade out of Columbus. Two NHL clubs are now finalizing their terms to close a deal for the Blue Jackets winger.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 25

Report suggests Kirill Marchenko trade is nearing — Montreal in the mix

The NHL trade market has hit a standstill after a furious few weeks of activity in late June and early July, but a recent report suggests that a blockbuster could be on the horizon.

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Cole Sillinger News / Field Level Media / July 25

RFA Cole Sillinger signs 3-year deal with Blue Jackets

Restricted free-agent forward Cole Sillinger avoided arbitration by signing a three-year, $13.875 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The deal, announced Saturday, spans through the 2028-29 season.

Adam Fantilli News / NHLFanCentral / July 25

NHL Insider: Flyers Unlikely to Target Blue Jackets’ Adam Fantilli with Offer Sheet

The Philadelphia Flyers have been part of many NHL rumors this offseason because they have plenty of salary cap space. General manager Danny Briere has enough financial flexibility to make a big move, so many people believed the Flyers could target one of the NHL’s top young stars.

Cole Sillinger News / ESPN / July 24

Reports: Jackets, Sillinger agree on 3-year deal

The Columbus Blue Jackets avoided arbitration by reaching an agreement to sign forward Cole Sillinger to a three-year, $13.875 million contract, according to multiple reports.

Cole Sillinger News / The Hockey Writers / July 24

Blue Jackets Sign Cole Sillinger to 3-Year Deal to Avoid Arbitration

Two down. One big RFA contract to go for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the process, arbitration is now off the table for this season. The Blue Jackets and RFA forward Cole Sillinger have agreed to a new three-year deal worth $13.875 million, an AAV of $4.625 million.

Cole Sillinger News / Daily Faceoff / July 24

Blue Jackets sign Cole Sillinger to three-year contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed one of their two notable remaining restricted free agents, as according to multiple reports, the club has agreed to terms on a three-year contract with forward Cole Sillinger.

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Cole Sillinger News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 24

Blue Jackets Sign Cole Sillinger To Three-Year Deal

The Columbus Blue Jackets have avoided arbitration with one of their most important remaining restricted free agents. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Blue Jackets have signed Cole Sillinger to a three-year, $13.875MM ($4.625MM AAV) contract.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Rumors / July 24

Are teams looking to pounce on the Columbus Blue Jackets with an offer sheet?

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Jet Greaves avoided salary arbitration yesterday and agreed on a three-year deal with a $5 million salary cap hit. They’ve got about $19 million in projected salary cap space left with a 21-man roster and two remaining RFAs – Cole Sillinger and Adam Fantilli.

Adam Fantilli News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Blue Jackets Need Big Season From Fantilli to Make Playoff Push

The Columbus Blue Jackets have already had a busy offseason and there is still far more work to be done. Grabbing the headlines currently is the contract situation between the team and young goaltender Jet Greaves, the two sides a good distance apart on salary.

Jet Greaves News / Daily Faceoff / July 23

Blue Jackets, Greaves agree to three-year contract

After some tough negotiations, the Columbus Blue Jackets finally locked down their potential No. 1 between the pipes. On Thursday, the team announced that it has signed goaltender Jet Greaves to a three-year contract.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Projecting Blue Jackets’ Goalie Stats for 2026-27

This offseason, the Columbus Blue Jackets have been focused on their young stars and squaring away contract details ahead of training camp in mid-September.

Isac Lundestrom News / NHLFanCentral / July 20

Blue Jackets Forward to Miss Start of 2026-27 Season After Achilles Surgery

The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to start their season without Isac Lundestrom on the roster, as the center has just gone through Achilles surgery. “Isac Lundestrom had surgery on his Achilles injury, and all went well according to the team,” the Hockey Writer’s Mark Scheig’s X post read on July 19, 2026.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 20

Blue Jackets forward set to miss start of 2026-27 season after Achilles surgery

Columbus Blue Jackets center Isac Lundestrom underwent successful surgery on his right Achilles tendon after suffering the injury during offseason training, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reported on Sunday.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / July 15

The Columbus Blue Jackets Need Core Players To Step Up To End Playoff Drought

Close does not matter. The Columbus Blue Jackets have come close the past two seasons to earning a playoff spot, only to fall out of contention. Don Waddell has only added marginally so far this summer.