JULY 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 9-9-3 · 6TH IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
9-9-3 · 6TH IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
'Ugly part of business': Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen hated trading Oliver Bjorkstrand The follow-up trade the Blue Jackets' two big-ticket signings required was painful for Kekalainen, to say the least.
Blue Jackets sign Patrik Laine to $34.8 million, 4-year deal The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed winger Patrik Laine to a $34.8 million, four-year contract.
JULY 23, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Capped out: After signing Patrik Laine, Blue Jackets part ways with Oliver Bjorkstrand Bjorkstrand is due to make $5.4 million in each of the next four seasons. The Kraken are getting a steal.
JULY 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Kraken acquire winger Oliver Bjorkstrand from Blue Jackets for two 2023 draft picks SEATTLE — Some needed firepower was again added by the Kraken on Friday when the team acquired 28-goal-scoring Columbus Blue Jackets winger...
JULY 22, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Kraken Acquire Bjorkstrand from Blue Jackets for Draft Picks The Seattle Kraken have acquired forward Oliver Bjorkstrand in exchange for a third and fourth-round pick in the 2023 NHL draft.
JULY 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Blue Jackets re-sign Laine, trade Bjorkstrand to Kraken
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed winger Patrik Laine to a $34.8 million, four-year contractJULY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Jackets Sign Laine to Four-Year Extension The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Patrik Laine to a four-year contract extension with an AAV of $8.7 million.
JULY 22, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Capitals overhaul roster most of any contender in the East
The Washington Capitals made more changes to their roster this offseason than any contender in the NHL's Eastern ConferenceJULY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why would Tkachuk not want to sign long term in Calgary? Where could he end up? This comes after the Flames filed for arbitration with Tkachuk and after his ex-linemate, Johnny Gaudreau, joined the Columbus Blue Jackets.
JULY 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ted Kulfan: Blue Jackets, Red Wings among winners this busy NHL offseason DETROIT — This NHL offseason promised to be wild and woolly and, so far, hasn't disappointed.
JULY 20, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Johnny Gaudreau Q&A: On how — and why — he chose Columbus, the cannon and his 'real name' If Johnny Gaudreau's decision surprised you, he understands. He's also ready for the next chapter of his career — and life — in Columbus.
JULY 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Gaudreau Signing Complicates Blue Jackets Efforts To Sign Laine The Columbus Blue Jackets stunned the hockey world last week by signing Johnny Gaudreau. While the addition provides a major boost to their...
JULY 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Blue Jackets Sunday Gathering: Johnny Gaudreau signing could signal a change in Columbus A collection of notes, insights, ruminations and did-you-knows gathered throughout the week that was for the Blue Jackets.
JULY 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
If Johnny Gaudreau got $9.75 million a year from the Blue Jackets, what is Bruins star David Pastrnak worth? - The Boston Globe Pastrnak, with 215 goals over the last six seasons, has evolved as one of the game’s premier scorers. Scorers get paid.
JULY 16, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Devils thrilled to add Palat after missing out on Gaudreau
While thrilled to have signed two-time Stanley Cup champion Ondrej Palat in free agency, Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald briefly felt star attraction Johnny Gaudreau would be...JULY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pranks, dekes and goals galore: The inside story of Johnny Gaudreau's season in Dubuque Untold stories from Johnny Gaudreau's lone season with the USHL's Dubuque Fighting Saints.
JULY 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Michigan in strong standing with five-star Chicago DL Justin Scott To call the last year surreal would be an understatement for Justin Scott. The Chicago (Ill.) St. Ignatius defensive lineman is still adjust...
JULY 15, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
What is Johnny Gaudreau's impact on the Blue Jackets' cap space and Patrik Laine? Columbus would need to clear cap space to make room for both Gaudreau and Patrik Laine.
JULY 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Analysis: Cap management define 2022 NHL free agency
The salary cap played a huge role in free agency decisions across the National Hockey League this weekJULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NHL free agency: Devils sign Palat, Capitals add Strome
The New Jersey Devils have agreed to terms with left winger Ondrej Palat on a $30 million, five-year contractJULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LeBrun rumblings: How did Johnny Gaudreau end up with the Columbus Blue Jackets? In Pierre LeBrun's final column for the rest of the summer, the insider tells us how Johnny Gaudreau ended up in Columbus and more.
JULY 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Wednesday Sports in Brief NHL A hectic start to the NHL’s free-agency period Wednesday closed with the Columbus Blue Jackets landing the highest-profile player: “John...
JULY 14, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
NHL free agency: Johnny Gaudreau makes Blue Jackets a winner
The Columbus Blue Jackets made the biggest splash in NHL free agency, stunning the league by landing Johnny Gaudreau with a seven-year contract for $68.25 millionJULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flames shop for depth on Day 1 of free-agency, Gaudreau bolts to Blue Jackets As soon as Johnny Gaudreau decided on goodbye, Wednesday was always going to feel like a letdown at the Saddledome.
JULY 14, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
Why Johnny Gaudreau took less money to sign with Blue Jackets over Flames, Devils Johnny Gaudreau stunned the NHL world by signing with the Blue Jackets. The Sporting News looks at why he made the decision.
JULY 14, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
