Blue Jackets Open 2026-27 Season With a Locked Up Core After a Chaotic Offseason Mark Scheig | October 1, 2026 The Columbus Blue Jackets made themselves a permanent residence in the rumor mill during the 2026 offseason. Just about every other headline involved them and not for the right reasons.…
Adam Fantilli Signs 6-Year, $82.5 Million Deal with Blue Jackets After Missing Start of Camp Mark Scheig | September 24, 2026 The Columbus Blue Jackets have needed good news in the worst kind of way. On Thursday afternoon, they were able to provide some to their fans. The Blue Jackets and…
NHL Rumors: Fantilli Close, Kucherov to Canadiens, Messier “Horrified” by Oilers Jim Parsons | September 24, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Adam Fantilli appear to be making progress toward a new contract, but term remains an issue in negotiations. Meanwhile, the…
Sillinger Stepping Into Blue Jackets’ Top Line Role With Fantilli Still Unsigned Wesley Minke | September 21, 2026 The Columbus Blue Jackets wrapped up their first week of training camp, and the one of the biggest puzzle pieces still waiting to fall in place is the signing of…
NHL Rumors: Bobrovsky Speaks Up, Fantilli and Marchenko News, Hayes Retires Jim Parsons | September 21, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Sergei Bobrovsky is already making a significant impression inside the Toronto Maple Leafs’ locker room. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Adam Fantilli remain stuck…
NHL Rumours: Panthers’ Offer for Hellebuyck, Hronek to Bruins & Fantilli Talks Continue Jacob Billington | September 19, 2026 In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Florida Panthers, who tried to acquire goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets. Next, the Boston Bruins were exploring the…
Blue Jackets Coach, Teammates Not Worried About Unsigned Adam Fantilli as Camp Opens Mark Scheig | September 17, 2026 Everyone knew it was coming. As soon as 2026 Columbus Blue Jackets Media Day opened, the main topic of discussion with GM Don Waddell was going to be Adam Fantilli.…
2026 Blue Jackets Preseason Q&A with Head Coach Rick Bowness: Identity, Taking Ownership & Reaching Potential Mark Scheig | September 14, 2026 Rick Bowness was happy in retirement. He’s in a good place health wise these days. But deep down, the passion to coach was still there. That’s why it didn’t take…
NHL Rumours: Kreider to Canadiens, Fantilli Not Done & Stone Extension Jacob Billington | September 13, 2026 In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Chris Kreider joining the Montreal Canadiens after his contract was terminated. Next, Adam Fantilli and the Columbus Blue Jackets are still…
Blue Jackets’ GM Waddell 100% Confident Fantilli Deal Will Get Done Before Training Camp Mark Scheig | September 9, 2026 The hockey world continues to wait for the Columbus Blue Jackets to sign star forward Adam Fantilli. With just eight days to go until training camp opens, each passing day…
Blue Jackets Stars Must Lead When It Matters: No Repeat of Last Season’s Fade Mark Scheig | September 7, 2026 Dateline: March 24, 2026. The Columbus Blue Jackets were feeling really good about themselves. They went to Philadelphia hoping to earn a massive two points against a Flyers’ team that…
NHL Rumours: Buium’s Extension, Leafs’ Tanev Healthy & RFA Holdouts Jacob Billington | September 5, 2026 In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off by looking at the giant extension the Vancouver Canucks gave to Zeev Buium and the long-term bet they made. Next, veteran defenseman…
