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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.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / June 29

Blue Jackets D Dante Fabbro inks 4-year extension

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro signed a four-year, $16.5 million contract on Sunday. Fabbro, 27, was a pending unrestricted free agent. He recorded 26 points (nine goals, 17 assists) and a plus-20 rating in 68 games last season split between the Nashville Predators and Blue Jackets.

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Columbus Blue Jackets 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 / Last Word On Sports / June 29

Veteran Blueliner Signs New Contract

A veteran defenceman has inked a new deal. News emerged that Dante Fabbro has re-signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets. This deal is for four-more years and a total of $16.5 million.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Blue Jackets sign top-four piece to four-year extension

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Blue Jackets rumors: Columbus begins contract talks with key free agent defenseman

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 19

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Fabbro, 25th Season Patch & More

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 17

Are the Pittsburgh Penguins stuck in no man's land?

Andy Strickland: Have heard that the Columbus Blue Jackets and pending RFA defenseman Dante Fabbro have been making some progress on a long-term contract extension.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Dante Fabbro, Blue Jackets discussing long-term extension

The Blue Jackets have progressed in extension talks with pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Dante Fabbro, Andy Strickland of FanDuel Sports Network reports Monday.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 14

Dante Fabbro: the Habs could correct last winter’s mistake on July 1

Last November, the Nashville Predators put defenseman Dante Fabbro’s name on the waivers. The team’s early-season failures (after an aggressive summer) forced GM Barry Trotz to make a move, and Fabbro was traded.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / November 28, 2024

Newest Blue Jackets Defender Fitting Perfectly

When Dante Fabbro was placed on waivers, the Columbus Blue Jackets jumped at the chance to claim the former first-round pick. After things turned sour

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 11, 2024

Blue Jackets’ Dante Fabbro vocal on fresh start after waiver claim

For the last few seasons, Dante Fabbro has been subjected to trade rumors. Many people around the NHL believed the former Nashville Predators defenseman was a prime trade candidate.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / November 11, 2024

New Waivers Priority For The NHL and Montreal Canadiens

One of the main questions from Montreal Canadiens fans following the waiver claim of Dante Fabbro was whether the Habs showed any interest in the right-handed defenceman.

Nashville Predators News / Oilersnation / November 10, 2024

NHL Notebook: Blue Jackets claim Predators Dante Fabbro off waivers

It didn’t take much time for Nashville Predators defenceman Dante Fabbro to get picked off by a new team. On Saturday, the Predators placed the former first-round pick on waivers after he showcased a lack of production throughout six games this season averaging 13 minutes a game with seven shots on goal and plus/minus of -3.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 10, 2024

Blue Jackets claim Dante Fabbro off waivers from Predators

A former first-round pick is on the move. On Sunday, the Columbus Blue Jackets claimed defenseman Dante Fabbro off waivers from the Nashville Predators.

Nashville Predators News / Breakaway on SI / November 10, 2024

Insider: Predators Defenseman First of Several Moves Coming

Nashville Predators defenseman Dante Fabbro became the most recent veteran player to be placed on waivers. Thanks to a brutal start to the 2024-25 season, the Predators have been in desperate need of a change.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / November 10, 2024

Insider Reveals if Edmonton Oilers Will Claim Dante Fabbro on Waivers

The Edmonton Oilers are in dire need of a top four defenceman this season, so all of Oil Country perked up when Dante Favbro was placed on waivers. Fabbro is a 26 year old right shot defenceman and a former first round pick of the Nashville Predators, who many analysts believe could be an under the radar pickup.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 9, 2024

Should the Canucks claim Predators’ Dante Fabbro on NHL waivers?

While the Vancouver Canucks’ bottom four looked better during their California road trip, those weren’t exactly top-tier opponents. This blue line has struggled, and there’s a reason GM Patrik Allvin is reportedly snooping around for some puck-moving help, preferably on the right side.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 9, 2024