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The Carolina Hurricanes are in the thick of the playoffs, attempting to stay alive in their Eastern Conference Final against the Florida Panthers. However, questions will remain after the playoffs conclude. One of their key contributors may not return. With his contract expiring, there are three destinations where Jack Roslovic would be a great fit […]

After a fourth straight first-round exit to the Oilers, the Los Angeles Kings will look to improve this offseason to finally get past the Oilers. The Kings have hired a new GM tasked with getting them over the hump. One of the first tasks for the new GM will be looking at the Kings’ pending […]

It was a disappointing end to the season for the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche would fall in the first round to the Dallas Stars in seven games. Now the Avalanche look towards the offseason. They have multiple free agents, including Jonathan Drouin. If the Avalanche are unable to re-sign Drouin, we will look at the […]

The Washington Capitals’ season came to an end after losing in five games to the Carolina Hurricanes. While the Capitals made a surprising run to the top spot i the Eastern Conference, they fell short in the playoffs. Now the Capitals have to make offseason decisions on how to move forward. We look at the […]

The Dallas Stars are currently playing in the Western Conference Finals for the third straight season. While the Dallas Stars are focused on trying to make it to the Stanley Cup Finals, soon they will be focused on the offseason. The Stars have multiple high-quality free agents. We look at the three best destinations for […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets were one of the big surprises of the 2024-25 NHL campaign, shattering preseason expectations by hanging around the Eastern Conference playoff picture for most of the year. Although it ended in disappointment, and a tight fourth place finish in the Metropolitan Division, there’s belief in Ohio that the roster can take […]

The Colorado Avalanche are facing elimination headed into Game 6 against the Dallas Stars. But before they play that game, they got great news about their regular season performance. Cale Makar was announced as a Norris Trophy finalist, alongside Canucks captain Quinn Hughes and Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski. Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar and Zach […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets hope to stay alive in the playoff race as they face the New York Islanders. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with an Islanders-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. The Islanders come into the game at 35-34-12 on the year. That record has eliminated the Islanders from playoff contention. In […]

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Adam Fantilli scored his 30th goal of the 2024-25 season against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night — and the moment was bigger than hockey for the 20-year-old. “Yesterday I flew back to Toronto and buried my grandfather,” Fantilli said after the game, per NHL.com’s Adam Kimelman. “His favorite team was […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets did not play on Monday night. However, they were intently watching the action around the league. The Montreal Canadiens played the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. This game meant more to Montreal than the debut of star prospect Ivan Demidov, as well. The Canadiens had a rather straightforward mission. They needed to […]

Washington Capitals rookie Ryan Leonard received not one but two “welcome to the League” moments in Saturday’s 7-0 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Adam Fantilli flattened the right winger in the first period, causing him to undergo evaluation for a concussion. Leonard returned to action but then absorbed another big hit, this time courtesy […]

The Washington Capitals will travel to Ohio to face the Columbus Blue Jackets. It will be a clash at Nationwide Arena as we continue our NHL odds series and make a Capitals-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. The Capitals lead the head-to-head series 12-1-1 over the past 14 games and 8-1-1 over the last 10 against […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have seen their playoff hopes fall in recent weeks. At one point, the Blue Jackets were in a fantastic position to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, they have fallen well behind the pack in the East. Following their loss to the Ottawa Senators on Sunday, the Blue Jackets are now […]

Two playoff hopefuls take to the ice as the Colorado Avalanche face the Columbus Blue Jackets. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with an Avalanche-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. The Colorado Avalanche come into the game at 45-26-4 on the year, which places them in third in the Central Divison. While they are […]

Two teams fighting for playoff spots face off as the Vancouver Canucks face the Columbus Blue Jackets. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Canucks-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. The Canucks come into the game at 34-26-12, which places them in fourth in the Pacific Divison. It has been a disappointing season […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are getting back a key player as they continue to push for a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Forward Sean Monahan, who has missed the last 29 games due to a wrist sprain, is set to return to the lineup on Monday against the New York Islanders, per Mark Scheig. […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets will travel to Long Island to face the New York Islanders. Two playoff hopefuls battle at the UBS Arena as we continue our NHL odds series and make a Blue Jackets-Islanders prediction and pick. The Islanders lead the head-to-head series 30-22-4. They are also 8-1-1 in the past 10 games against […]

Although it’s been an incredible season for the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2024-25, things have completely gone off the rails for the team over the last two weeks. After occupying the top wildcard berth in the Eastern Conference early in March, they’ve lost six games in a row and have completely fallen out of the […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets will face the Pittsburgh Penguins for a showdown at PPG Paints Arena. It will be a Metropolitan Division clash as we continue our NHL odds series and make a Blue Jackets-Penguins prediction and pick. The Penguins have historically dominated this series, going 46-17-4 against the Blue Jackets. Also, they are 7-3 […]

Two teams fighting for a playoff spot collide as the New York Rangers visit the Columbus Blue Jackets. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Rangers-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. The Rangers come into the game at 32-28-6 on the year, sitting in fifth in the Metropolitan Division this year. With the […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are one of the best stories in sports this year. The face of the franchise, Johnny Gaudreau, was tragically killed just before the season began. As the team came together for training camp, they were mourning their teammate and friend while playing for a team with low expectations. Now, the Blue […]

Two Eastern Conference playoff hopefuls face off as the Columbus Blue Jackets face the New Jersey Devils. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Devils prediction and pick. The Blue Jackets come in to the game at 31-24-8 on the year, which is good for fourth in the Metropolitan Division. Still, […]

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell made it clear he would be looking to add, not subtract ahead of the NHL trade deadline — and he stayed true to his word with less than an hour to go. The Jackets have acquired forward Luke Kunin from the San Jose Sharks ahead of the stretch […]

Although the Columbus Blue Jackets currently occupy the top wildcard berth in the Eastern Conference — and have been surging as of late — general manager Don Waddell has a couple of tough decisions to make ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline. Maybe the most difficult will be regarding the future of pending UFA Ivan […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are one of the best stories in all of sports this season. They have responded to the death of Johnny Gaudreau by having their best season in years, holding down a playoff spot heading into the NHL trade deadline. Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell says he will not trade defenseman […]

It is a battle of Eastern Conference playoff hopefuls as the Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Florida Panthers. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Panthers prediction and pick. The Blue Jackets come into the game at 30-23-8 on the year, which is good for fourth in the Metropolitan Division. Currently, […]

Although Mathieu Olivier was considered a trade candidate entering the 2024-25 season, in the midst of one of his best NHL campaigns, he’s officially off the market. The Columbus Blue Jackets signed the bruising forward to a six-year, $18 million contract extension ($3 million AAV) on Wednesday, general manager Don Waddell announced. “Mathieu Olivier has […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a big decision to make on if they want to move Ivan Provorov, who is a pending unrestricted free agent. With the idea that Provorov could leave after the season, the Blue Jackets are trying to find suitors for him, but the latest update sounds like there may be a […]

The widow of the late NHL player Johnny Gaudreau is sending a thank you message to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Blue Jackets players honored Gaudreau ahead of the team’s Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings. Meredith Gaudreau was grateful to the team for paying homage to her late husband. “Thank you from the […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets honored the late NHL player Johnny Gaudreau ahead of its Stadium Series game on Saturday. Columbus players arrived to the game in outfits inspired by Gaudreau. Those included sweatpants and hoodies. The @BlueJacketsNHL arrived to the #StadiumSeries in outfits inspired by Johnny Gaudreau. ❤️ Don't miss the 2025 @NavyFederal NHL #StadiumSeries […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are expected to keep most of their players together, as the NHL trade deadline approaches this season. Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell wants to give his team more time to gel and win. “Sometimes, as much as you like to get those assets, this is a different year as I’d […]

Although Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier was considered a trade candidate heading into the 2024-25 NHL season, that no longer seems to be the case, TSN’s Darren Dreger reported on Friday. “Ongoing extension discussions between [the Blue Jackets] and Mathieu Olivier,” the hockey insider wrote on X. “Progress has been made. Virtually no chance […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are having a dream season after a nightmare offseason. Star winger Johnny Gaudreau was killed in September while riding his bike with his brother, Matthew. The team came together to honor their teammate, which carried into the season, where they crushed all expectations. The Blue Jackets have distinct dream and nightmare […]

Two playoff hopefuls face off as the Detroit Red Wings host the Columbus Blue Jackets. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Red Wings prediction and pick. The Blue Jackets come into the game 28-22-8 this year. That places them in fourth in the Metropolitan Division, and currently in a wild […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets continue to battle for their playoff lives in the Eastern Conference — and that has made a potential decision on the future of pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Ivan Provorov even more difficult. While the Russian was considered a top trade chip coming into the 2024-25 season, that’s no longer the […]

The Edmonton Oilers signed Jeff Skinner in NHL Free Agency over the summer. The Oilers had a top-heavy offensive attack in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they sought to change that. The Buffalo Sabres bought out Skinner’s contract after a less-than-ideal 2023-24 campaign. However, he wasn’t too far removed from a 35-goal, 82-point performance. […]

The Buffalo Sabres are likely to sell at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. Buffalo entered the season hoping to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs after coming so close two seasons ago. However, this is unlikely to happen in 2025. In fact, the Sabres sit last in the Eastern Conference coming out of the 4 Nations […]

The National Hockey League stretch run is about to begin after the conclusion of a thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off — and the playoff-hopeful Columbus Blue Jackets are getting healthy at the perfect time. Both Boone Jenner and Kirill Marchenko were activated off injured reserve and will play against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night, the […]

Oliver Bjorkstrand and the Seattle Kraken are not exactly out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as we speak. Seattle enters the 4 Nations break with a record of 24-29-4. This has them on 52 points, which is the fourth-worst point total in the Western Conference. However, they are seven points clear of the third-worst team […]