JAKUB VORACEK NEWS

Officially retires Voracek (concussion) officially announced his retirement Tuesday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Voracek hasn't played in an NHL game since Nov. 4, 2022, due to concussion concerns. The winger spent the entire year on LTIR while officially a member of the Arizona Coyotes, though he never played for the organization. Voracek will retire having logged 1058 games for the Flyers and Blue Jackets in which he tallied 223 goals and 583 assists.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks bring 5-game win streak into matchup with the Coyotes

The Vancouver Canucks are looking to keep their five-game win streak alive when they visit the Arizona Coyotes

MARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wild take road winning streak into matchup with the Coyotes

The Minnesota Wild hit the road against the Arizona Coyotes trying to prolong a four-game road winning streak

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arizona takes on New Jersey in a non-conference matchup

The Arizona Coyotes and the New Jersey Devils meet in a non-conference matchup

MARCH 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coyotes acquire injured Jakub Voracek, pick from Blue Jackets The Arizona Coyotes acquired the contract of injured forward Jakub Voracek and a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft from the Columbus Bl...

MARCH 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Contract traded with career likely over Voracek (concussion) is not expected to resume his NHL career, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports, resulting in Arizona acquiring his contract from Columbus on Thursday along...

Impact The biggest news here is that Voracek has likely played his final NHL game due to his concussion problems. If that's truly the case, Voracek will eventually retire when his contract expires after the 2023-24 campaign having logged 1,058 games for the Flyers and Blue Jackets in which he racked up 223 goals and 583 assists. By taking on Voracek's contract, the Coyotes won't have to worry about reaching the cap floor next season.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stars bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Blue Jackets

The Dallas Stars aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jackets take on the Kraken following Marchenko's 2-goal game

The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Seattle Kraken after Kirill Marchenko scored two goals in the Blue Jackets' 5-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Columbus visits Vancouver after shootout victory

The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Vancouver Canucks after the Blue Jackets beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in overtime

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Calgary and Columbus take the ice in non-conference matchup

The Calgary Flames and the Columbus Blue Jackets take the ice in an out-of-conference matchup

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jackets bring losing streak into game against the Sharks

The Columbus Blue Jackets look to end a three-game slide when they take on the San Jose Sharks

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ducks come into matchup with the Blue Jackets on losing streak

The Anaheim Ducks look to stop a five-game slide with a victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lightning look to extend home win streak, face the Blue Jackets

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Columbus Blue Jackets aiming to extend a seven-game home winning streak

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sabres visit the Blue Jackets after Quinn's 2-goal game

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after Jack Quinn scored two goals in the Sabres' 6-3 win over the San Jose Sharks

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Voracek will make 'best efforts' to play again after concussion, but it won't be soon Voracek said he's had "seven or eight" documented concussions during his 15-year NHL career. He last played Nov. 4.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Penguins host the Blue Jackets following Kapanen's hat trick

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Kasperi Kapanen's hat trick against the St. Louis Blues in the Penguins' 6-2 win

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Wings head into matchup against the Blue Jackets on losing streak

The Detroit Red Wings look to stop a three-game slide with a victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets host the Blue Jackets after Wheeler's hat trick

The Winnipeg Jets host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Blake Wheeler's hat trick against the Colorado Avalanche in the Jets' 5-0 win

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jackets host the Western Conference-leading Golden Knights

The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Western Conference-leading Vegas Golden Knights

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jackets visit the Predators, look to stop road losing streak

The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Nashville Predators looking to end a three-game road slide

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York visits Columbus after Pageau's 2-goal game

The New York Islanders visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored two goals in the Islanders' 3-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Columbus and Montreal meet in Eastern Conference action

The Columbus Blue Jackets face the Montreal Canadiens in Eastern Conference action

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Columbus and Florida meet in Eastern Conference action

The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Florida Panthers in Eastern Conference action

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Columbus plays Detroit after Kuraly's 2-goal game

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Detroit Red Wings after Sean Kuraly's two-goal game against the Montreal Canadiens in the Blue Jackets' 6-4 win

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jackets host the Canadiens after Jenner's 2-goal game

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Montreal Canadiens after Boone Jenner's two-goal game against the Philadelphia Flyers in the Blue Jackets' 5-4 overtime win

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS