The Hockey News Sunday Recap: Columbus Blue Jackets

TRENDINGNFL training camp updatesPro Football HOF inductionLynx keep WNBA's top seedFantasy Football Draft KitSenate punts on college sports billStory byJason NewlandSun, August 9, 2026 at 1:53 PM UTC·6 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended Stories54 Days Until Opening Night: The History Of Jersey #54The Columbus Blue Jackets have only had two players wear #54, and none since 2019.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsBlue Jackets Have PTO Target To Consider In Ex-Sabres DefensemanThe Blue Jackets should consider taking a chance on this defenseman with a PTO.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsFormer Columbus Blue Jackets Defenseman Gavin Bayreuther Aims To Help Young Hockey Players "Be The Best Versions Of Themselves""Right now I’m really focused on players who want to take the next step in their game. That includes youth players all the way through junior, college, and pro."The Hockey News - Columbus Blue JacketsAdvertisementAdvertisementDaily Bean: Fantilli Contract Talk; Bruins Think Brunet Is Ready; Red Wings GM SearchThe NHL offseason has slowly been churning out news, but as we approach the end of an August weekend, it […] The post Daily Bean: Fantilli Contract Talk; Bruins Think Brunet Is Ready; Red Wings GM Search appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.Boston Hockey NowNHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 27, Columbus Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets rank No. 27 in TheHockeyNews.com's NHL off-season ranking.The Hockey NewsDaily Bean: Kings Retiring Kopitar’s No. 11; Bruins Market Shifting; Friedman Speaks on HughesThe NHL offseason slowly churns out news, and the Boston Bruins have been no part of it. The market is […] The post Daily Bean: Kings Retiring Kopitar’s No. 11; Bruins Market Shifting; Friedman Speaks on Hughes appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.Boston Hockey NowColumbus Blue Jackets Avoided Potholes in Jet Greaves NegotiationsFinding a goaltender is one of the most difficult things to do, and finding one who can play consistently seems harder. The Jackets, through Jet Greaves' new contract, seem to believe he's capable of doing the latter. The post Columbus Blue Jackets Avoided Potholes in Jet Greaves Negotiations appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNew Maple Leafs Forward Teddy Blueger Ready To Turn The PageIt’s going to be a completely new slate for first-year Toronto Maple Leafs forward Teddy Blueger, who was one of many free agent additions by general manager John Chayka since he took over from the fired Brad Treliving. Blueger joins several new faces for the Maple Leafs in the upcoming season, which include the likes […] The post New Maple Leafs Forward Teddy Blueger Ready To Turn The Page appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYPenguins forward depth: what to do with all these players?After Ville Koivunen’s massive eight-year contract, an already crowded Pittsburgh Penguin forward depth chart is now bursting at the seems. However, Kyle Dubas didn’t paint Koivunen as a lock to make the NHL roster coming out of training camp. “He will still have to earn everything,” Dubas said. “As we have shown over the last […]SB NationCanadiens’ Top Target Kirill Marchenko ‘Could Try To Force His Way Out,’ Suggests InsiderThe uncertainty surrounding Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko continues to fuel speculation across the NHL. Although Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell and Marchenko’s agent, Dan Milstein, have both insisted that the Russian winger will report to training camp, questions about his long-term future remain unanswered.Pro Football NetworkThese five questions still must be answered before NHL offseason endsAugust is usually a down period for NHL transactions, but plenty needs to be resolved before the 2026-27 season opens. Here is a look:USA TODAY Sports54 Days to Opening Night: Patrick GilesPatrick Giles has had a chaotic, winding road to the San Jose Sharks and the NHL as a whole. As the most recent player to wear the number 54, we'll take a look at how he found his way to San Jose.The Hockey News - San Jose SharksLeafs’ Teddy Blueger drops high praise for Toronto after signing 2-year contractOffseason Toronto Maple Leafs signing Teddy Blueger believes that the city is the center of the hockey world.ClutchPointsCoachella Valley Firebirds 2026-27 American Hockey League Season PreviewAfter turning over the roster and a strong second half, the Coachella Valley Firebirds are starting to look a lot like the team that won the Western Conference in 2023 and 2024.The Hockey NewsWorrying Warning Given To Maple Leafs Despite Offseason MovesAmong the busiest teams in the NHL so far this offseason have been the Toronto Maple Leafs, who not only made monumental changes to their roster, but to their front office and coaching staff.The Leafs, who missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in a decade, lucked out by winning the NHL Draft […] The post Worrying Warning Given To Maple Leafs Despite Offseason Moves appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFive NHL Players Who Could Sign Eight-Year Extensions Before Time Runs OutAfter Ville Koivunen's eight-year extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the NHL's incoming change to maximum contract lengths has quickly come into focus. Who are some players that could sign for eight years before these changes come into effect?The Hockey News55 Days to Opening Night: Derrick PouliotOver the years, there have been a total of six players to wear the number 55 for the San Jose Sharks. Despite that, none of them have been able to make a major difference for the organization, as many just spent part of a single season in the Bay Area.The Hockey News - San Jose SharksEx-Predators Defenseman Surprisingly Still a Free AgentFormer Nashville Predators defenseman Nick Blankenburg is still on the free agent market, despite being a solid depth option for essentially any team.The Hockey News - Nashville PredatorsHow the Penguins’ Recent Extension Shifts the Market for the BruinsIt’s the other team in black and gold that shifted the market, and it may directly impact the Boston Bruins. […] The post How the Penguins’ Recent Extension Shifts the Market for the Bruins appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.Boston Hockey NowGood Or Bad? Maple Leafs Only NHL Team Without An Expiring Contract Within Next Two Seasons On Projected RosterThe Toronto Maple Leafs are the only team in the NHL not to have an expiring contract on their projected roster for 2026-27. Is that good or bad?The Hockey News - Toronto Maple Leafs