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Columbus Blue Jackets are doubling down on draft pick 14, signing two first-round talents—Oscar Hemming and Jackson Smith—both selected at the 14th spot in their respective drafts. Hemming, a winger who overcame a transfer hurdle at Boston College, and Smith, a defenseman who shined at Penn State, are now teammates at development camp. Despite different positions, they’re building chemistry, with...

The Columbus Blue Jackets are all-in on Adam Fantilli, with no backup plan in sight as they race to secure him before he’s snatched up by rivals. With Carlsson’s move to Philly clearing the path, the Jackets now have a golden window to lock down Fantilli — even if his camp demands a hefty 15-18 million price tag. This isn’t just a draft pick; it’s a franchise-defining move, and fans are holding th...

Columbus Blue Jackets lock in young KHL goalie Sergei Ivanov with a two-year deal, letting him stay overseas for one more season before heading to North America — a smart long-term play for a 22-year-old with elite agility, solid stats, and playoff experience already under his belt. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@...

The Buffalo Sabres are in urgent need of offensive firepower after losing key scorers Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram, leaving a gaping hole in their lineup—44 goals suddenly gone. GM Jarmo Kekalainen is targeting proven scorers to ease pressure on young stars Konsta Helenius and Jiri Kulich, with Columbus’s Kirill Marchenko emerging as a top candidate. Marchenko, who’s racked up 20+ goals in each of hi...

From bitter college rivals to locker room brothers, the Blue Jackets’ development camp is where hockey’s fiercest foes turn into teammates—Jackson Smith and Josh Eernisse, once battling it out at Penn State vs. Michigan, now sharing laughs and mutual respect. With Big Ten rivals like Cayden Lindstrom and Tommi Männistö, plus WHL goalies Evan Gardner and Parker Snell who just weeks ago waged a play...

The Flyers just dropped a jaw-dropping 18M/season offer for Leo Carlsson, potentially making him the highest-paid player ever—if the Ducks don’t match. If they can’t, Philly might pivot to swoop up restricted free agent Adam Fantilli from Columbus, who’s been lighting up the scoresheet since being drafted third overall in 2023. The Blue Jackets say they’ve got the cap space to match, but with NHL...

Thirty-three promising young hockey talents hit the ice at the Columbus Blue Jackets’ prospects development camp, where coaches—including veteran Tommy Cross—crafted intense on-ice drills and off-ice bonding experiences to nurture future NHL stars. Cross, a 12-year pro who credits his mentors for his success, stressed that this camp is about building trust and long-term growth, not just wins. From...