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Fantasy Hockey Life Ep. 486 Brian Hedger on the Columbus Blue Jackets

Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch joins the program to discuss the Columbus Blue Jackets Jesse and Victor ask about pros Kirill Marchenko, Adam Fantilli, Ch

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Prior to tonight's #Crew96 Leagues Cup kickoff vs Atlas FC, here are two videos off Monday's availability at OhioHealth Performance Center -> What can Brooks Lennon do for the Crew? www.dispatch.com/videos/sport... Courtois, Farsi & Lennon on Miami & Leagues Cup www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...

What can Brooks Lennon do for Columbus Crew?

Brooks Lennon discusses what he'll add to Columbus Crew after making his debut in Miami draw on the road.

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#Crew96 had three new faces make their Columbus debuts as subs Saturday in Miami, helping a 2-2 draw stand up for a big road point against the defending MLS champs. Brooks Lennon was one of them, and he's eager to do more. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Can Brooks Lennon give Columbus Crew a spark?

Brooks Lennon, an MLS veteran, chose to sign with the Columbus Crew because he saw the club as a perfect fit. Now, he plans to provide a spark.

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DIEGO Rossi. My hockey roots betray me again.

Brian Hedger@brianhedger.bsky.social · 5d ago

The Crew already transferred Marco Rossi and are in the process of transferring Max Arfsten, but they've also added new faces and re-signed defender Andrés Herrera in this transfer window. How close are the new guys to making an impact? Click here -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

ICYMI, here are three #Crew96 reads before today's match in Miami Max to Middlesbrough is happening www.dispatch.com/story/sports... When will the new guys make an impact? www.dispatch.com/story/sports... A rookie midfielder from MLS SuperDraft & Cali? Hmm. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Columbus Crew to transfer Max Arfsten to Middlesbrough FC

The Columbus Crew are transferring midfielder Max Arfsten to Middlesbrough FC for a reported $7.5 million transfer fee.

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Max Arfsten might be packing for England, but the Crew have replacement options, including a rookie with a similar pedigree. Read about Tarun Karimanchi here -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Columbus Crew sign rookie Tarun Karumanchi

Rookie midfielder Tarun Karumanchi signed an MLS contract with the Columbus Crew after a standout career at UCLA.

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The Crew already transferred Marco Rossi and are in the process of transferring Max Arfsten, but they've also added new faces and re-signed defender Andrés Herrera in this transfer window. How close are the new guys to making an impact? Click here -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

How close are Columbus Crew additions to playing?

The Columbus Crew has forged a new look during the summer transfer window. Here's how close their additions are to playing.

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So long, Max. Off to England, while the Crew try to fill their new Arfsten void in the midfield. #Crew96 www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Columbus Crew to transfer Max Arfsten to Middlesbrough FC

The Columbus Crew are transferring midfielder Max Arfsten to Middlesbrough FC for a reported $7.5 million transfer fee.

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#Crew96 interim coach Laurent Courtois said Taha Habroune is feeling some soreness, especially while changing directions, after taking the hard foul at the end of the game vs FC Cincy. Courtois hopes that Habroune will be available Saturday in Miami.

Max Arfsten and Steven Moreira returned to Columbus after last night's @mls.bsky.social all-star game in Charlotte, courtesy of the Crew. They're here at the training facility this morning, but whether they train today or not with the team is being discussed now.

Tough day with the news about #CBJ not retaining @BobbyMacSports, using a simulcast of their TV broadcast. I like the TV call a lot, but it’s always better to have separate crews for radio and TV. Best of luck to Bobby Mac. He’ll land on his feet but big loss for CBJ fans.

Tough day with the news about #CBJ not retaining @BobbyMacSports, using a simulcast of their TV broadcast. I like the TV call a lot, but it’s always better to have separate crews for radio and TV. Best of luck to Bobby Mac. He’ll land on his feet but big loss for CBJ fans.

#CBJ parting ways with "Bobby Mac" to go with TV/radio simulcasts -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Columbus Blue Jackets cut ties with radio voice Bob McElligott

The Columbus Blue Jackets are moving to a simulcast format, ending the 17-year tenure of radio broadcaster Bob McElligott.

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It's been a turbulent offseason for the #CBJ and their fans. Here's the latest bump, which POHO/GM Don Waddell refutes while Marchenko's agent plays coy on a certain social media platform. What we know -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Kirill Marchenko trade report emerges as Columbus Blue Jackets offseason twists again

A report claims the Columbus Blue Jackets are finalizing a trade for Kirill Marchenko, whose agent is playing coy on social media.

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OK, two days and two RFAs in the bag. After #CBJ re-sign Greaves yesterday (3 yrs, $5 million per) and Cole Sillinger today (3 yrs, $4.625 million per), they have almost $15 million in cap space left for RFA 1C Adam Fantilli. Is that enough? www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

How does Cole Sillinger's deal affect Columbus Blue Jackets and Adam Fantilli?

Columbus Blue Jackets ink Cole Sillinger to a three-year deal to avoid arbitration, now must re-sign top center Adam Fantilli to complete roster.

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Forgot to link this one -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Columbus Blue Jackets get Jet Greaves signed, but two key contract battles remain

After re-signing goalie Jet Greaves, the Columbus Blue Jackets are now focused on securing deals for center Adam Fantilli and forward Cole Sillinger.

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Brian Hedger@brianhedger.bsky.social · 2w ago

Now that Jet's in the #CBJ hangar, they're moving onto Fantilli and Sillinger. The latter has an arbitration hearing set for 9 a.m. Monday in Toronto, so Sillinger and the team are guaranteed to have a new deal of some sort by next Wednesday, and that's if it even gets to a hearing.

Just updated this piece with comments from #CBJ POHO/GM Don Waddell.

Brian Hedger@brianhedger.bsky.social · 2w ago

#CBJ just beat the clock to avoid salary arbitration with goalie Jet Greaves, agreeing to a three-year contract extension worth $15 million and a $5 million/per cap charge. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Now that Jet's in the #CBJ hangar, they're moving onto Fantilli and Sillinger. The latter has an arbitration hearing set for 9 a.m. Monday in Toronto, so Sillinger and the team are guaranteed to have a new deal of some sort by next Wednesday, and that's if it even gets to a hearing.

#CBJ just beat the clock to avoid salary arbitration with goalie Jet Greaves, agreeing to a three-year contract extension worth $15 million and a $5 million/per cap charge. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Columbus Blue Jackets avoid arbitration, re-sign goalie Jet Greaves

The Columbus Blue Jackets avoided arbitration by re-signing goalie Jet Greaves to a three-year contract extension worth $15 million.

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Talks between the #CBJ and Jet Greaves/agent continue with an hour left before a scheduled 9 a.m. arbitration hearing begins in Toronto. If it gets to the hearing, an arbiter will decide Greaves' new salary on a one-year deal after hearing arguments from both sides.

Danton Heinen returning to #CBJ on team-friendly one-year, two-way deal for next season. Adds depth up front and Bowness likes him. Versatile. Meanwhile, they're still talking with Jet and his agent, trying to avoid a 9 a.m. arb hearing tomorrow in Toronto. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Columbus Blue Jackets re-sign Danton Heinen amid contract talks

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward Danton Heinen to a one year, two-way deal while arbitration looms for goalie Jet Greaves, Cole Sillinger.

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#CBJ and Jet Greaves are miles (and millions) apart in their salary requests to an arbiter, should they need a scheduled July 23 hearing to decide his salary. Details -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Jet Greaves seeks $7.5 million. Will the Columbus Blue Jackets blink?

The Columbus Blue Jackets submitted a far lower salary than goalie Jet Greaves did for a scheduled July 23 arbitration hearing in Toronto.

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We know there will be #CBJ games on TV. We know that NHL will produce those games. What we still don't know is what platform will be used to air those games and what crew will be used to present them. Steve Mears and Jody Shelley are team employees, though, so ... www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Columbus Blue Jackets land NHL broadcast deal, leaving fans with one big question

The NHL will produce Blue Jackets TV broadcasts, shifting away from regional sports network uncertainty. Details on platform still to come.

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#CBJ games, along with Carolina Hurricanes, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues games will be televised via NHL Productions starting with the upcoming season. Details for what that means with broadcasting crews and studio analysis is yet to be announced. Think Reds broadcasts on MLB for a comp.

ICYMI #CBJ reads -> The new phonebooks are here! The new phone books are here! (The Jackets' new 84-game schedule is out) -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports... 5 things to know about the Blue Jackets' new schedule -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Columbus Blue Jackets release full 2026-27 schedule, all 84 games

Breaking down the Columbus Blue Jackets' 2026-27 schedule, which is the NHL's first in 33 years to feature 84 games.

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The #CBJ might not have a complete roster yet, still trying to re-sign three key RFAs, but they do have a full 2026-27 schedule to play. Here's a first glance -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Columbus Blue Jackets release full 2026-27 schedule, all 84 games

Breaking down the Columbus Blue Jackets' 2026-27 schedule, which is the NHL's first in 33 years to feature 84 games.

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And here we go, the prequel to the 7/16 unveiling of the full 84-game NHL sked just arrived ... and the #CBJ will host the Buffalo Sabres on Oct. 1 in the home opener at Nationwide Arena. Also, the Jackets won't be playing in anybody else's home opener. Here are the NHL's 32 home opener dates ->

“ The Championship side are closing in on a deal for the 25-year-old, who is understood to be travelling to England on Wednesday to finalise the move.” #Crew96 silly season latest on Max Arfsten.

Exclusive: Middlesbrough set to sign Max Arfsten as he jets in to complete move

Football Insider exclusive as Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg applauds after a game.

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Full NHL skeds will be released tomorrow 7/16 but the sneak peeks will happen today, as the league unveils season-opening matchups. So, stay tuned for #CBJ first of 84 games in 2026-27 to be released today.

Starting to get a salary range projection for Sillinger after recent signings. Robertson (PIT) 2 x $3.25m and stats aren't far off. Mantha, who's 31, 2 x $4.75 w/NJD after 33-31-64 w/Pens. Krebs (BUF) 4 x $4.5m & similar stats/age Sillinger 3 x $4m, buy one UFA, or 1 x $3.75m to stay RFA? #CBJ