The Athletic: Is hockey on the radio a dying art? Veteran broadcasters worry about its future The Blue Jackets, who let radio voice Bob McElligott walk after 17 years behind the mic, will be the fifth NHL club to simulcast its TV broadcast this season #CBJ www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...

Is NHL hockey on the radio a dying art? Veteran broadcasters worry about its future (Gift Article)

Five teams now have gone to a radio-TV simulcast. What's behind the change, and what are listeners missing?

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Nothing says “Halifax, Nova Scotia” quite like interviewing a person with your recording device resting on a stack of lobster cages.

Told there’s nothing happening with #CBJ on the Kirill Marchenko front, despite rumors out of Russia to the contrary. Not saying it can’t change later this summer. But my understanding is #CBJ have not had calls on Marchenko since earlier this summer.

#CBJ sign F Danton Heinen to a one-year, two-way contract. NHL: $1 million AHL: $550,000 Guarantee: $700,000

#CBJ still in talks with G Jet Greaves in the hope of reaching agreement on a long-term contract before Thursday's arbitration hearing. In lieu of a deal, GM Don Waddell / two others from the front office will fly to Toronto this evening. The hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. ET.

The Athletic: Blue Jackets Monday Gathering 1. RFAs, like #CBJ Adam Fantilli, now have enormous power/leverage 2. Arbitration is no longer such a feared process 3. Snacks: key #CBJ AHLers will need waivers, 2026-27 schedule out Thursday, new numbers, etc www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

Blue Jackets Monday Gathering: RFAs, like Adam Fantilli, have gained enormous power (Gift Article)

Offer sheets are reshaping the NHL's RFA market, and the Blue Jackets are watching closely amid Adam Fantilli, Kirill Marchenko talks.

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Ryan Lomberg vows to bring relentless energy, volume after signing with Blue Jackets (Gift Article)

Lomberg knows "Mathieu Olivier's right fist pretty well" as his opponent and is excited to have the heavyweight on his side in Columbus.

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#CBJ sign D Colton White, 29, to a two-year, two-way contract. He’s played in the NHL w New Jersey and Anaheim. 2026-27 NHL: $850k AHL: $300k Guarantee: $350k 2027-28 NHL: $900k AHL: $300k Guarantee: $350k

The Athletic: Blue Jackets Monday Gathering 1. After summer adds / exits, a projected #CBJ lineup 2. RFA waiting game 3. Fare thee well, Boone Jenner 4. Snacks: Lundeström’s Achilles, coach in waiting?, the next captain, Bootland joins AHL Cleveland, etc. www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

Blue Jackets Monday Gathering: After summer moves, projecting the 2026-27 lineup (Gift Article)

There's a chance that the Blue Jackets' lineup is currently settled, once they get all of their restricted free agents signed.

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#CBJ G Jet Greaves and F Cole Sillinger, both restricted free agents, have until 5 pm ET today to file for arbitration. So far, neither has, but still 4+ hours to go. If they file, they’re no longer eligible for an offer sheet. RFA F Adam Fantilli is not eligible for arbitration.

The Athletic: Blue Jackets, Zach Werenski reach a peaceful accord two days after he was nearly traded to the Dallas Stars But urgency to win now is heightened for #CBJ www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

Blue Jackets, Werenski reach peaceful accord, but urgency to win is heightened

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The Athletic: Zach Werenski nixes trade to Dallas Stars, sends #CBJ GM Don Waddell back to the drawing board #LeafsForever and #GoBolts appear to be favored landing spots of Werenski, who can veto any trade - as seen - with his no-move clause www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

Zach Werenski vetoes trade to Stars, open to landing with Maple Leafs or Lightning: Sources (Gift Article)

The proposed package from the Stars included defenseman Thomas Harley, who is just starting an eight-year contract extension.

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@aportzline.bsky.social Are Monday development camp sessions open to the public? Thanks!

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Blue Jackets Monday Gathering: The many questions surrounding Zach Werenski’s situation (Gift Article)

The issues involving Werenski and Kirill Marchenko already are dominating Columbus' offseason.

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The Athletic: #CBJ GM Don Waddell is listening to trade offers for reigning Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski. He wants immediate roster help, not draft picks / prospects. Here are eight destinations to consider if Werenski is traded, with @shaynagoldman_ www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

Eight possible destinations if the Blue Jackets decide to trade Zach Werenski

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The Athletic: Read this quickly. It can change dramatically in the chaos that is this summer’s NHL. What I’m hearing about #CBJ Zach Werenski, Kirill Marchenko, Elvis Merzlikins and others as the Blue Jackets head into pivotal stretch of the offseason. www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

What I'm hearing about Blue Jackets' Werenski, Marchenko as NHL offseason turns chaotic

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The Athletic: Blue Jackets Monday Gathering 1. Tkachuk trade only adds to Zach Werenski “noise” 2. 3 players #CBJ might consider in Friday’s first round 3. UFAs set to hit market 4. Snacks: Coaches update, Ivanov on hold, QOs due, trivia and more www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

Blue Jackets Monday Gathering: Tkachuk trade only intensifies Werenski speculation

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Former #CBJ Nick Foligno, most recently w #mnwild, hasn’t yet settled on his plans for next season, he said. Foligno, 38, is a pending UFA, but has already begun offseason workouts and will see what develops on and after July 1.

The Athletic: Blue Jackets Monday Gathering 1. Edmonton’s mess is now Columbus’ burden 2. No contract buyouts for #CBJ 3. Coyle’s contract includes new no-move clause wrinkle 4. Snacks: top prospects expected at development camp, Evason open to AHL, etc. www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...

Blue Jackets Monday Gathering: Edmonton's messy Babcock situation looms over Columbus' summer

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The Athletic: Mike Babcock and the Blue Jackets | This is what the NHL will investigate Thru a quarter-century in the NHL, the #CBJ experience with Babcock - he was fired before running a single practice - is among the most bizarre, unfortunate interludes. www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...

Mike Babcock and the Blue Jackets: This is what the NHL will investigate

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The Athletic: Blue Jackets Monday Gathering 1. Dylan Larkin unlikely for #CBJ, but pressure mounts to win 2. RFA’s slow-rolling second contracts 3. Coach carousel churns 4. Snacks: No. 14 pick available, Sergei Ivanov talks, Egor Zamula to KHL?, and more www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...

Blue Jackets Monday Gathering: Dylan Larkin unlikely in Columbus, but pressure mounts to win (Gift Article)

Larkin and Columbus defenseman Zach Werenski are close friends, but would the Blue Jackets make Larkin's trade list?

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The Athletic: Blue Jackets mailbag, Part 1 What can #CBJ GM Don Waddell do to improve a middling roster? Is adding a top-6 player a pipe dream? Which UFAs are staying? Where do RFA talks stand? Why has Waddell spared his scouting staff after Lindstrom? www.nytimes.com/athletic/732...

Blue Jackets mailbag, Part 1: How can Waddell make big improvements? Who’s staying? Who’s going? (Gift Article)

What is Columbus' plan in goal? Will the playoff drought end next season?

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The Athletic: Blue Jackets Stanley Cup contender checklist Zach Werenski is a star. Jet Greaves looks like a No. 1. But for #CBJ to join the beasts in the East, Adam Fantilli and Kirill Marchenko must elevate among the NHL’s top forwards w @domluszczyszyn www.nytimes.com/athletic/732...

Blue Jackets Stanley Cup contender checklist: Columbus needs Fantilli to take the leap (Gift Article)

The Blue Jackets have plenty of holes at the top of their lineup, but they also have players who could potentially level up.

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Now that AHL Cleveland has been eliminated from the playoffs - they lost Game 5 to @TorontoMarlies on Sunday - I would expect an announcement in coming days that Trent Vogelhuber will be promoted from @monstershockey head coach to join Rick Bowness’ staff as a #CBJ assistant.

#CBJ have settled in for a long offseason. Let’s talk about it. Putting together a Blue Jackets mailbag, and it’s your questions that set the conversation. Hit me up here - at the link or just here on Bluesky, and I’ll get to as many as possible. www.nytimes.com/athletic/730...

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What do you want to know about the Blue Jackets heading into an intriguing summer?

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Told goaltender Ivan Fedotov has left AHL Cleveland and returned to Russia with an undisclosed injury. He had moments with @monstershockey this season, but lost his way and lost the job to Zach Sawchenko. Fedotov, 29, was 23-16-6 with an .887 save %. He’s UFA on July 1. #CBJ

The Athletic: “A giant in Ohio hockey” | #CBJ, greater hockey world mourn the death of longtime Blue Jackets’ broadcaster, ambassador Bill Davidge With comments, tributes from George Matthews, Nick Foligno, Dave Maetzold, others Will be updated. #dapper www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...

‘A giant in Ohio hockey’: Blue Jackets mourn death of scout, broadcaster Bill Davidge (Gift Article)

Davidge, a longtime TV and radio analyst, was one of Columbus' first employees.

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The Athletic: Analysis | It’s beginning to look as if #CBJ captain Boone Jenner might get squeezed out of the mix in Columbus Jenner, who turns 33 next month, has fired his longtime agent, just six weeks before free agency. www.nytimes.com/athletic/728...

Don’t be surprised if Boone Jenner isn’t back with Blue Jackets next season (Gift Article)

The more you look at the dynamics in play, the harder it is to see a clear spot where Jenner is a fit with Columbus.

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This was written almost 6 years ago. At that point, John Tortorella had been fined $162,000 by the NHL, not including wages lost to suspensions. Today’s fine - $100,000 - puts him over $250k, and doesn’t include the 5-year gap. That’s a lotta puppy chow. www.nytimes.com/athletic/202...

The Tortorella rap sheet: Blue Jackets coach has been sanctioned 15 times by NHL (Gift Article)

From questioning officials to cursing out opposing coaches, the Columbus boss has been fined around $200,000 over the years.

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