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New: "I get it. I’m not a spring chicken. I’m not a young guy anymore and so people are curious to see if I can still play."

#CBJ camp PTO Brendan Smith opened up about his uncertain summer and why he thinks he has a chance to earn a contract.

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New: 7 Takeaways from #CBJ Media Day.

-What a difference a year makes/excitement.
-Why Ivan Fedotov?
-Injury updates on Denton Mateychuk/Jordan Dumais.
-Werenski/Fantilli talk Men's Worlds impact.
-Will #CBJ consider the recently acquitted players?

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New: My Q&A with #CBJ HC Dean Evason. Almost 4,000 words.

-Takeaways from losing at Men's Worlds with Team Canada.
-Evason/Chinakhov met last week. What was said?
-Opening night starting goalie is wide open.
-His offseason thoughts.
-Much more.

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New: One year ago today. The day in which the world lost two of its brightest lights. John and Matthew Gaudreau.

In the end, the Gaudreau family, #CBJ and others all promised to honor their legacies always. One year later, they all kept their promise.

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New: "I don’t think I want to stop being here until we can win here and bring a championship to Columbus...I think our fans and the city definitely deserves that."

My Q&A with #CBJ captain Boone Jenner. On his future, the Gaudreau's & much more.

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Much appreciated. Thank you!

#CBJ has signed former Islander Hudson Fasching to a 1-year, 2-way deal.

New: My Q&A with Don Waddell, Part 2.

-Fantilli contract talks not started yet, but they will soon.
-Jenner extension?
-Chinakhov met with #CBJ, next steps?
-Isles wanted Voronkov. Waddell said no.
-Much more, including Olivier/Coyle injury updates.

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#CBJ has one last RFA to sign. That's D Daemon Hunt.

GM Don Waddell said "I think it's done. I think we're just waiting for an answer back."

Assuming no hiccups, we should be hearing something officially sooner rather than later.

New: Got to spend 30 minutes in GM Don Waddell's office over some Tim Horton's for a wide-ranging Q&A.

-How he's spent the summer.
-Why staff changes.
-First year reflections.
-The Gaudreau's.
-Columbus Zoo, bucket list item??
-Much more.

Here's Part 1: #CBJ

New: With all the questions surrounding #CBJ and their goaltending, one situation might be getting some clarity.

The Blue Jackets believe Sergei Ivanov will be ready to come to North America after the 2025-26 season. Ivanov's agent believes it too.

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News: #CBJ prospect G Pyotr Andreyanov officially signed a 5-year deal with CSKA Moskva today going through the end of the 2029-30 season, the team announced.

Note: Don Waddell said there is a potential NHL-out clause after four years.

News: #CBJ has agreed to a 2-year contract with Dmitri Voronkov.

AAV is $4.175 million.

Blue Jackets Sign Dante Fabbro to Four-Year, $16.5 Million Extension - The Hockey Writers Columbus Blue Jackets Latest News, Analysis & More The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Dante Fabbro to a four-year extension. See why this was an important piece of business.

Here's our news piece on the Dante Fabbro extension. From waiver claim to top-pairing defenseman, he may go down as one of the best moves in franchise history. #CBJ

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For now, yes.

Blue Jackets' Draft Preview Podcast, Tarasov Trade & More The Hockey Writers Union Junction · Episode

Good morning. Our draft day episode of Union Junction is out.

-Waddell's press conference.
-Fabbro/Provorov
-Tarasov traded
-What could happen with picks 14 & 20.
-Your questions, answered.

Enjoy.

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Two trades so far.

Daniil Tarasov to Florida for pick 160 this year.

Cameron Butler to Minnesota for Brendan Gaunce. A reunion.

New: Our 2025 #CBJ Draft Guide. Everything you need to be ready for the weekend.

-Draft changes.
-Waddell's availability today.
-Who's in play at picks 14 and 20.
-Why trade still seems very likely.
-Prospect profiles, mock drafts, much more.

Enjoy.

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It’s now Thursday morning. #CBJ

Couple highlights of #CBJ Development Camp.

-Cayden Lindstrom will be there.
-University of Delaware assistant coach Melissa Samoskevich, who won a gold medal in 2019 at the World Championships, will serve as a guest coach.

New: With the offseason about to kick into gear, #CBJ is about to be put to the test. Why are the moves they make of utmost importance? While they have a lot going for them and to offer to free agents, they're missing the most importance piece. Winning.

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Fair. Someone will fall. Can they jump up if given chance?

Toronto Sceptres Lose Veteran and Half their 2024 Draft Class in PWHL Expansion Draft - The Hockey Writers PWHL Latest News, Analysis & More The Toronto Sceptres lost half of their 2024 entry draft class to the West Coast teams, as well as a valuable player in Sarah Nurse.

New for The Hockey Writers:

Let’s look at who the Toronto Sceptres lost in the expansion draft. #PWHL

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#CBJ GM Don Waddell will hold his predraft availability Thursday morning at 11:30.

#CBJ fans. 3-part question. Curious for your responses.

1. Assuming the Blue Jackets keep both picks 14 and 20, which prospects do you want them to take?

2. Which one UFA do you hope they sign after 12pm on 7/1?

3. Which realistic trade target do you hope they get?

New: 6 teams eager to make big trades at the 2025 NHL Draft.

With just five days left until Round 1, we're getting closer to revealing what's real and what's not. Here are the six teams I think are most eager to make a trade soon and why.

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Mitch Marner's Free Agency Decision Could Lead to a Quiet Start to NHL Offseason - The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest News, Analysis & More The hockey world will await Mitch Marner's free agency decision. But see how his decision could lead to a quiet start to the offseason.

From earlier today. Wrote about how Mitch Marner’s decision could put some teams in a holding pattern.

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The #Blackhawks have re-signed forward Ryan Donato. Per Kyle Davidson

"Ryan brings energy & competes hard every game which has been a huge asset to our team over the last two seasons. He’s been a crucial part of our offense, & we’re excited for Ryan to continue to make a difference in our lineup."

#CBJ has unveiled their 25th season logo.

Saw a report going around about #CBJ Dante Fabbro making progress on a long-term extension.

Fabbro's agent J.P Barry says they are talking but are still in the initial stages and are not close yet.

So work to be done but talks are ongoing.