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Wild claim D Crotty off waivers from Senators
from TSN,
Two players placed on NHL waivers for Oct. 28
from Daily Faceoff, by Ryan Cuneo,
NHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest On The Blue Jackets And Penguins
from The Hockey News, by Lyle Richardson,
The Blue Jackets' ongoing struggles could resurrect speculation about Zach Werenski's future in Columbus, while the Pittsburgh Penguins could be open to offers for some of their veteran players.
Blue Jackets 4, Flyers 3 (Final)
Sunday Overreactions: Can Blue Jackets convince Werenski to stay?
from Sportsnet, by Michael Amato,
After Zach Werenski seemingly had a foot out the door in Columbus this summer, could the Blue Jackets’ slow start have trade talks pick up around the defenceman once again? Michael Amato dives into Werenski’s future and more in his Sunday Overreactions.
Golden Knights 1, Blue Jackets 2 (Final)
DIRECTV adds regional channels for 4 NHL teams in multiyear deal
from NHL.com,
Who will be the first NHL coach fired in 2026-27?
from Daily Faceoff, by Matt Larkin,
NHL Rumor Roundup: More Speculation About Travis Konecny, The Latest On The Blue Jackets
from The Hockey News, by Lyle Richardson,
Trade rumors continue to swirl around Travis Konecny despite the Philadelphia Flyers' recent improvement, while the Columbus Blue Jackets' early-season struggles could resurrect some of the trade speculation that dogged them during the off-season.
NHL Rumor Mill – October 23, 2026
from Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey,
Is Rick Bowness being too harsh on Blue Jackets too early?
from Daily Faceoff, by Tyler Kuehl,
Just eight games into the campaign, the Blue Jackets are 3-5-0, holding the fewest points in the Eastern Conference. While there’s still plenty of hockey to be played in the expanded 84-game schedule, head coach Rick Bowness is already calling out his team for early-season miscues and the series of disappointing results.
Maple Leafs’ Jake McCabe avoids serious injury but advises young NHLers
from Sportsnet, by Luke Fox,
Blue Jackets’ Voronkov receiving trade interest
from TSN,
Multiple teams are calling the Columbus Blue Jackets with trade interest in forward Dmitri Voronkov , according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.
LeBrun adds there’s no guarantee that the 26-year-old winger will be traded but the Blue Jackets are listening.
The Blue Jackets today — Wednesday, October 21
5 items
- ‘Exceeded my expectations’: Cowan continues to cook beside surging Matthews on Leafs top line — TSN
- Do Blue Jackets have culture issue after poor showing vs. Maple Leafs? — Sportsnet
- Penguins Blog: 5 (Bad) Thoughts From the Road Trip — Pittsburgh Hockey Now
- Kirill Marchenko gets last laugh in return to Columbus — Daily Faceoff
- The Hockey News Morning Skate: Maple Leafs' Cowan Shines, Rantanen's Hat Trick Heroics, And More — The Hockey News
The Blue Jackets today — Tuesday, October 20
9 items
Sportsnet — NHL (Friedman, Francis, Spector; Saturday Headlines) (5)
- Hiller says ‘you can’t get around’ emotion in Maple Leafs-Blue Jackets clash
- Knies, Marchenko brace for emotional reunions as Maple Leafs visit Blue Jackets
- Blue Jackets’ Fantilli says playing with disgruntled teammate would be ‘nightmare’
- ‘Tough not to take it personal’: Fantilli on Marchenko leaving Blue Jackets
- Analyzing why Matthew Knies has cooled after a hot start for Blue Jackets
TSN — NHL (McKenzie & Dreger) (2)
Elsewhere
Maple Leafs 6, Blue Jackets 2 (Final)
Panthers’ Tkachuk, Oilers’ McDavid, Wild’s Kaprizov named NHL’s three stars of the week
from TSN,
NHL First Star of Week: No Surprise, It’s Brady Tkachuk
from Florida Hockey Now, by George Richards,
Blue Jackets 1, Wild 2 (Final)
Rangers 0, Blue Jackets 1 (Final)
The Blue Jackets today — Friday, October 16
5 items
NHL.com — News (2)
The Hockey News (2)
Elsewhere
Rising NHL salaries have teams adjusting fiscal planning on the fly
from NHL.com,
Florida Panthers Power Play on a Roll with Vancouver Canucks Up Next
from Florida Hockey Now, by Alan Greenberg,
Olivier fined maximum for actions in Blue Jackets game
from NHL.com,
NEW YORK -- Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for slashing Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis during NHL Game No. 91 in Columbus on Tuesday, Oct. 13, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.
Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier fined for slashing Panthers’ Uvis Balinskis
from Daily Faceoff, by Kyle Morton,
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier has been assessed a $5,000 fine, the maximum allowable under the terms of the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement, by the NHL Department of Player Safety for the slashing infraction he committed against Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis on Tuesday night.
Brady Tkachuk Breaks Scoring Drought in a Big Way for the Florida Panthers
from Florida Hockey Now, by George Richards,
Panthers 7, Blue Jackets 3 (Final)
Panthers’ Markstrom, Gudas day-to-day, out vs. Blue Jackets
from Sportsnet,
Goaltender Jacob Markstrom and defenceman Radko Gudas are day-to-day and won't play against the Columbus Blue Jackets, head coach Paul Maurice told reporters Tuesday.
Markstrom was pulled after the first period of Monday's 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Block Out the Noise: Flyers Remain Focused While Searching for First Win
from Philly Hockey Now, by William James,
Florida Panthers Bring Up New Goalie before Playing Columbus Blue Jackets
from Florida Hockey Now, by George Richards,
The Florida Panthers have recalled goalie Cooper Black from the AHL Charlotte Checkers ahead of tonight’s game against the host Columbus Blue Jackets.
Penguins Room: Players Adjusting, a Change in Koivunen
from Pittsburgh Hockey Now, by Dan Kingerski,
Blue Jackets 3, Blues 5 (Final)
Penguins Plans for Stastney; Solovyov on Waivers
from Pittsburgh Hockey Now, by Dan Kingerski,
Cam Talbot sets goaltending record by playing for ninth team
from Sportsnet,
Penguins 2, Blue Jackets 3 (Final)
Blue Jackets’ Damon Severson to make season debut against Penguins
from Daily Faceoff, by Ryan Cuneo,
The Blue Jackets announced that they have activated defenseman Damon Severson off the injured/non-roster list, which will allow him to make his season debut in Friday’s home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins .
Severson, 32, suffered a shoulder injury in March, and underwent surgery that forced him to miss the end of last season and Columbus’ first two games this season.
Report: Bruins Discussed Moving Pavel Zacha, ‘Haven’t Been Close’ on Extension
from Boston Hockey Now, by Jack Studley,
Ovechkin set tone for historic career with memorable debut in Capitals' home opener
from NHL.com,
Could Marchenko-Knies Swap Prove To Be Costly For The Maple Leafs?
from The Hockey News, by Michael Augello,
Two players placed on NHL waivers for Oct. 6
from Daily Faceoff, by Ryan Cuneo,
NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – October 4, 2026
from Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey,
Odelein dies at 58, was first Blue Jackets captain
from NHL.com,
Lyle Odelein , who played more than 1,000 NHL games and was the first captain in Columbus Blue Jackets history, died Friday. He was 58.
The former defenseman played 16 NHL seasons from 1989-2006, including seven with the Montreal Canadiens, who selected him in the seventh round (No. 141) of the 1986 NHL Draft.
Mammoth 4, Blue Jackets 1 (Final)
Matthew Knies’ debut a great sign for Blue Jackets
from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),
We had already seen the early returns for the Toronto Maple Leafs from the blockbuster Kirill Marchenko-Matthew Knies trade that went down on the eve of the season, with Marchenko fitting right in alongside Auston Matthews on Toronto’s top line over the Leafs’ first two games. On Thursday, it was time for Knies to impress with the Columbus Blue Jackets , and he delivered.
The Hockey News Morning Skate: Shesterkin's Historic Goalie Goal, Knies Shines In Blue Jackets Debut
from The Hockey News,
Welcome to The Hockey News Morning Skate, where we give a quick recap of all the action from the NHL every weekday morning so you stay up to date.
The regular season is in full swing and there were eight games on Thursday with a ton of action across all 16 teams that hit the ice.
The Blue Jackets today — Thursday, October 1
9 items
TSN — NHL (McKenzie & Dreger) (3)
Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli) (2)
NHL.com — News (2)
Elsewhere
- What Blue Jackets' Decision To Keep Captaincy Vacant May Say About Zach Werenski's Future — The Hockey News
- NHL Rumor Mill – October 1, 2026 — Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey
Sabres 3, Blue Jackets 6 (Final)
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The Blue Jackets today — Wednesday, September 30
7 items
TSN — NHL (McKenzie & Dreger) (3)
Elsewhere
- Who comes out ahead in Marchenko-Knies trade? Grading the Leafs, Blue Jackets — ESPN
- ‘A really, really gifted player’: Kirill Marchenko wows teammates in Leaf debut — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- NHL Status Report: Luukkonen expected to start for Sabres on Thursday — NHL.com
- Auston Matthews Praises Kirill Marchenko's Maple Leafs Debut: 'He Might Be The Best Unknown Player In The League' — The Hockey News
The Blue Jackets today — Tuesday, September 29
16 items
Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli) (6)
- Blue Jackets sign Carson Soucy to one-year contract
- Matthew Knies calls trade to Blue Jackets ‘a breath of fresh air’
- Leafs’ Elvis Merzlikins’ out another 3-5 months following shoulder surgery
- Kirill Marchenko will be an excellent fit for Leafs
- Kirill Marchenko to make Leafs debut after resolving work visa issue
- Leafs GM John Chayka apologized to Matthew Knies about summer of trade rumors
TSN — NHL (McKenzie & Dreger) (4)
- Maple Leafs fall to Canadiens as McKenna, Marchenko make their Toronto debuts
- Knies admits rumours were ‘kind of getting old,’ excited for fresh start in Columbus
- 'Unique player': Maple Leafs' GM Chayka reflects on Marchenko deal with Blue Jackets
- Leafs GM Chayka: Merzlikins out three-to-five months; Wood to play with Marlies
Sportsnet — NHL (Friedman, Francis, Spector; Saturday Headlines) (2)
Elsewhere
- It’s all about fit and finish as the Red Wings prepare for Friday’s home opener vs. the Rangers — George Malik of The Malik Report
- Blue Jackets ‘happy’ to have Marchenko saga end before season starts — NHL.com
- 'There's More Upside': Maple Leafs' Chayka Explains Rationale Behind Marchenko Acquisition — The Hockey News
- NHL Rumor Mill – September 29, 2026 — Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey
Deadline extended: predict the 2026-27 NHL standings - kkhockey.com/picks
Apologies, site was down about an hour the afternoon of Sep 30. Should be good now!
Maple Leafs acquire Kirill Marchenko from Blue Jackets, sign winger to six-year extension
from The Globe and Mail — Hockey,
Toronto acquired winger Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets in a blockbuster trade Monday on the eve of the new NHL season, then signed the winger to a six-year, US$75-million contract. Marchenko’s agent, Dan Milstein, announced the contract on his verified X account.
- Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs swap Marchenko, Knies in blockbuster six-player trade — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- Maple Leafs trading Matthew Knies to Blue Jackets for Kirill Marchenko — the Toronto Sun
- Source: Leafs get Jackets top scorer Marchenko on eve of season — ESPN
- Watch Live: Kyper and Bourne break down Marchenko-Knies blockbuster trade — Sportsnet
- Elliotte Friedman breaks down every angle of Maple Leafs’ Marchenko-Knies trade — Sportsnet
- Marchenko traded to Maple Leafs from Blue Jackets, signs six-year deal — NHL.com
- Maple Leafs' Chayka Swings For The Fences With Marchenko Trade In Boldest Move Yet — The Hockey News
- Matthew Knies for Kirill Marchenko headlines massive Maple Leafs-Blue Jackets deal — the Toronto Sun
- ‘Pay to play’: Hockey world reacts to Maple Leafs-Blue Jackets trade — Sportsnet
- Maple Leafs acquire Kirill Marchenko from Blue Jackets for Matthew Knies — Sportsnet
- Who comes out ahead in Marchenko-Knies trade? Grading the Leafs, Blue Jackets — ESPN
- What does moving on from Knies say about Chayka’s vision for Maple Leafs? — Sportsnet
- Grading the Knies-Marchenko trade: Who won high-profile swap between Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets? — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- Scout’s Analysis: What each team gets in Marchenko-Knies blockbuster — Sportsnet
- Scout’s Analysis: What each team gets in Marchenko-Knies trade — Sportsnet
The Blue Jackets today — Monday, September 28
5 items
Lyle Richardson — Spector's Hockey (rumor roundups, clearly framed) (2)
Elsewhere
- ‘Marchenko is different’: What acquiring winger would do for Leafs — Sportsnet
- Blue Jackets in a tough spot with Marchenko situation — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Kirill Marchenko, Oilers Reportedly Interested in Kirby Dach — The Hockey News
Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets discussing Marchenko trade
from Sportsnet,
The Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets are deep in discussions on a trade that would send Kirill Marchenko to Toronto, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported Monday.
Marchenko will become a restricted free agent after his three-year, $11.5-million contract expires following this season.
- Report: Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets working on trade involving Marchenko, Knies — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
- Watch Live: Kyper and Bourne break down possible Marchenko-Knies trade — Sportsnet
The Blue Jackets today — Sunday, September 27
4 items
George Malik — The Malik Report (2)
Elsewhere
- Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup – September 27, 2026 — Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey
- Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings | NHL Preseason Highlights | Sep 26, 2026 — the NHL's YouTube page
The Blue Jackets today — Saturday, September 26
5 items
George Malik — The Malik Report (2)
Elsewhere
- Red Wings Rally Falls Short Against Blue Jackets — Detroit Hockey Now
- Blue Jackets’ Wood, Islanders’ Engvall placed on waivers — TSN
- NHL Rumor Mill – September 26, 2026 — Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey