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Brian Hedger@brianhedger.bsky.social · last wk.#CBJ president/CEO Mike Priest's statement regarding recent business decisions, which include switching from a regional sports network to an NHL TV production and parting ways with radio announcer Bob McElligott and team reporter Jeff Svoboda. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
@scottfultz.bsky.social The team hasn't issued anything about a Bangoura long-term injury, and I didn't see anything online when I searched. Where are you seeing or hearing this?
#CBJ president/CEO Mike Priest's statement regarding recent business decisions, which include switching from a regional sports network to an NHL TV production and parting ways with radio announcer Bob McElligott and team reporter Jeff Svoboda. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Columbus Blue Jackets president Mike Priest responds to fan backlash
Columbus Blue Jackets president/CEO Mike Priest issues statement on recent staff cuts and broadcast changes amid fan backlash.
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#Crew96 bump
Brian Hedger@brianhedger.bsky.social · last wk.Big redemption win tonight for #Crew96 over CF Pachuca in a rematch on the Crew's home turf. Here's the replay of my live blog from it plus postgame video comments -> Blog replay www.dispatch.com/story/sports... Vid www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
Big redemption win tonight for #Crew96 over CF Pachuca in a rematch on the Crew's home turf. Here's the replay of my live blog from it plus postgame video comments -> Blog replay www.dispatch.com/story/sports... Vid www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
Columbus Crew exact revenge on CF Pachuca in Leagues Cup. Replay
Follow live Leagues Cup coverage of Columbus Crew vs. CF Pachuca, including scores, updates and analysis.
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CF Pachuca now using an aggressive high press with three across, right in front of Schulte while trailing #Crew96 1-0 nearing the game's 42nd minute. In hockey, we call that forechecking.
Almost set for soccer here at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. #Crew96 vs CF Pachuca in Leagues Cup play.
Max Arfsten's debut with Boro was a success, as the former #Crew96 midfielder started his EFL Championship debut in a 1-0 victory over Wrexham. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Former Crew star Max Arfsten starts for Middlesbrough in English debut
Former Columbus Crew star Max Arfsten made his Middlesbrough FC debut in the starting lineup alongside Crew Academy alum Sebastian Berhalter.
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Reminder on this one, ICYMI. Give it a click and read before tonight's 7:30 p.m. (scheduled) kick. #Crew96
Brian Hedger@brianhedger.bsky.social · 2w ago#Crew96 can serve up some cold revenge against Pachuca, two years after a food poisoning issue contributed to a 3-0 loss in Pachuca, Mexico in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup final. Story -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports... Amundsen, Hagen, Courtois -> www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
Like many others, seeing the online reports about #Crew96 MF Daniel Gazdag potentially moving to Vancouver Whitecaps. Have not been able to confirm that it's happening. We wait.
#Crew96 can serve up some cold revenge against Pachuca, two years after a food poisoning issue contributed to a 3-0 loss in Pachuca, Mexico in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup final. Story -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports... Amundsen, Hagen, Courtois -> www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
Columbus Crew seeks payback against Pachuca for illness-marred 2024 loss
The Columbus Crew hosts CF Pachuca in the 2026 Leagues Cup, two years after a suspected food poisoning incident led to a sickening loss in Mexico.
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Hell yeah. For any #CBJ fans that have never made the trip down, Wheeling is just over 2 hours from downtown Columbus. They have a really fun old barn that's easy to get to and has an attached parking garage. You can get in for around $15 and really good seats are like $30.
Brian Hedger@brianhedger.bsky.social · 2w ago#CBJ welcomes the ECHL's Wheeling Nailers into the organizational development system as their second minor league affiliate. Details -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
#CBJ welcomes the ECHL's Wheeling Nailers into the organizational development system as their second minor league affiliate. Details -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Columbus Blue Jackets add Wheeling Nailers as ECHL affiliate
The Blue Jackets reached a two-year agreement with the Wheeling Nailers to serve as the team's ECHL affiliate.
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It's @brianhedger.bsky.social for a Columbus Blue Jackets #fantasyhockey team preview. Join for @the1victor.bsky.social @catsilvers.bsky.social on goalies, FHL Scout reports, & @nhlrankking.bsky.social polls and me! @fantrax.bsky.social @dobberhockey.bsky.social www.spreaker.com/episode/fant...
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 · 2w agoThe 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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