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Blue Jackets Enter a Whole New Goaltending World: Greaves on Top, Talbot Ready to Help

The Columbus Blue Jackets will enter the 2026-27 season with an important change on their roster. A mainstay in their goaltending room has moved on. With Elvis Merzlikins included in the Matthew Knies/Kirill Marchenko trade, the Blue Jackets’ goaltending room consists of Jet Greaves and Cam Talbot.

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Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, Cam Talbot is the perfect backup for Jet Greaves

Sometimes, when you think you have it all figured out, a curveball comes your way. That's exactly what happened to the Blue Jackets and their goaltending situation, with Elvis Merzlikins having late-offseason shoulder surgery.

NHL News / Oil on Whyte / September 16

Former Oilers goalie Cam Talbot's journeyman career continues latest deal

Cam Talbot is about to join his ninth NHL team. After spending two seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, Talbot will be signing a one-year, $950,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 14

Blue Jackets To Sign Cam Talbot

The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to sign goaltender Cam Talbot to a one-year contract, according to Pierre LeBrun. The veteran Talbot will earn a $950K AAV on this contract with the Jackets, tallying his tenth professional deal with an NHL franchise.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Blue Jackets Sign Cam Talbot to 1-Year Deal

Veteran goaltender Cam Talbot has signed a one-year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The deal is worth $950k. Pierre LeBrun of TSN reported the news on Monday afternoon.

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NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / September 14

Another former Rangers player signs with division rival Blue jackets

For the second consecutive day, a former member of the New York Rangers signed a contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Veteran goalie Cam Talbot agreed to a one-year, $950,000 contract with the Blue Jackets on Monday.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 14

Report: Cam Talbot to sign one-year contract with Blue Jackets

In need of help behind standout starting goalie Jet Greaves, the Columbus Blue Jackets are reportedly closing in on a solution. According to a report from Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, the Blue Jackets are on the verge of signing veteran Cam Talbot to a one-year contract with a salary cap hit of $950,000.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 14

Blue Jackets Set to Sign Cam Talbot to 1-Year Deal

It appears UFA goaltender Cam Talbot has landed a job this offseason. Surprisingly still a UFA, the former netminder for the Detroit Red Wings was looking for work, and the Columbus Blue Jackets have given him a contract.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 31

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 29

Free Agent Profile: Cam Talbot

Once a backup to Henrik Lundqvist with the New York Rangers, Cam Talbot has turned in a respectable career. Still, he hasn’t given any indication he’s ready to hang up his skates yet.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 3

Will Talbot, Ingram find teams for next season?

As we go through the third day of free agent season in the NHL, the pool of talent continues to dwindle. However, there are a number of players who can make an impact if given a chance.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 9

Rangers' Benoit Allaire to retire after free agency

The 2025-26 season will be the last for longtime New York Rangers goalie coach Benoit Allaire per a team announcement. Allaire will stick around the team through the NHL Draft and start of free agency, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic, before he calls a 29-year career in the NHL to a close.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 28

Was there enough proof puck crossed the line in Ducks OT winner over Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers put themselves in a position where a controversial call could put them on the ropes, and that’s exactly what happened Sunday night.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / March 26

Red Wings’ Cam Talbot out day-to-day with injury

Some injury troubles between the pipes in Hockeytown. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan revealed that goaltender Cam Talbot “tweaked something” and is considered day-to-day.

Detroit Red Wings News / Field Level Media / March 8

Red Wings' John Gibson, Cam Talbot combine to blank Devils

John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined for a shutout and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the host New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Sunday night in Newark, N.J. Gibson stopped all 21 shots he faced in the first two periods.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 13

Should The Red Wings Trade Cam Talbot?

The Detroit Red Wings are in an interesting position leading up to the trade deadline. They sit third in the Atlantic Division but are only seven points away from the postseason cutoff entirely.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 26

Top 100 Oilers: No. 58 — Cam Talbot

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Cam Talbot comes in at No.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

Red Wings' Cam Talbot could become a valuable trade chip

In a recent update on "Daily Faceoff Live," David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reported that Detroit Red Wings netminder Cam Talbot could become the most viable goaltending trade candidate by the deadline.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 11, 2024

Cam Talbot Should Be Ready to Play Thursday vs. Flyers

The Detroit Red Wings’ decision to return Sebastian Cossa to the Grand Rapids Griffins Wednesday means Cam Talbot is likely healthy enough to play against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 11, 2024

Talbot The Red Wings’ Starting Goalie Saturday vs. Nashville

Cam Talbot will be in the Detroit Red Wings net Saturday when they look to shake off Thursday’s bumpy season opener by posting a win against the Nashville Predators..

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / July 19, 2024

Talbot Can Make Red Wings Better Right Now And In Future

Certainly, Cam Talbot could be of great help to the Detroit Red Wings next season. He’s coming off an all-star campaign with the Los Angeles Kings. Talbot’s numbers suggest he’ll be more consistent and reliable between the pipes than any of the netminders the team used last season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19, 2024

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NHL News / Oilersnation / February 16, 2024

Five years ago today, the Edmonton Oilers trade goaltender Cam Talbot to the Philadelphia Flyers

On this day in 2019, the Edmonton Oilers traded goaltender Cam Talbot to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Anthony Stolarz. The one-for-one goalie swap marked one of the first moves to be made in the post-Chiarelli era of the organization, with the ex-Oilers GM having been fired three weeks prior.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / January 4, 2024

Kings’ Cam Talbot Named 2024 NHL All-Star

We are officially less than a month away from the 2024 NHL All-Star Game that will be in Toronto, Canada from Feb. 1-3. On Thursday, Jan. 4, the NHL revealed the initial 32 players that were named to the All-Star rosters for both the Eastern and Western Conferences.