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“One of the initial challenges here is that some Blue Jackets players and staff members from back then initially indicated they had no desire to re-live what happened three years ago and didn’t want to participate.” #CBJ
NHL to officially begin investigation in to Mike Babcock’s 2023 Columbus resignation. sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/nhl…
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Per Aaron Portzline, Don Waddell said there is “no chance” #CBJ will be buying out any contracts when the NHL’s first buyout window opens on Wednesday.
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Good morning. The NHL offseason is officially underway. Some notes:
* buyout window opens 48 hours after end of final, thru Jun 30
* Draft, of course, is Jun 26-27 in Buffalo
* RFA qualifying offers due June 29 at 5pm ET
* Free agency: noon ET July 1, as always
* eligible RFAs can file for arbitration by Jul 5 (5pm), hearings Jul 20 - Aug 1
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David Pagnotta: Re Blue Jackets: There's some talk they're gonna start exploring [moving] Elvis Merzlikins again - Leafs Morning Take (6/11)
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The #CBJ signed 23 y/o F James Malatesta to a 1 year two-way contract
$850K NHL
$95K Minors
Rep'd by Philippe Lecavalier @QuartexxHockey
puckpedia.com/player/james-m…
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The First and Second All-Star Teams have arrived! 🌟 #NHLAwards
ALT 2026 NHL Awards logo and gold text reading, \"First All-Star Team\". Below, players are pictured along with their name, position, and team logo.\n\n\"Jason Robertson, LW, DAL. Connor McDavid, C, EDM. Nikita Kucherov, RW, TBL. Cale Makar, D, COL. Zach Werenski, D, CBJ. Andrei Vasilevskiy, G, TBL.\"
ALT 2026 NHL Awards logo and gold text reading, \"Second All-Star Team\". Below, players are pictured along with their name, position, and team logo.\n\n\"Cole Caufield, LW, MTL. Nathan MacKinnon, C, COL. David Pastrnak, RW, BOS. Rasmus Dahlin, D, BUF. Evan Bouchard, D, EDM. Logan Thompson, G, WSH.\"
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Final voting totals for the 2025-26 Hart Trophy:
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David Pagnotta on Jet Greaves’ next contract: “Negotiations haven't heated up yet, but when they do, I could see a mid-term type of deal that works for both sides.”
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Jun 11
Per sources, the Kings and Penguins are two teams Nurse would accept a trade to.
More on that, Hellebuyck, and other chatter across the NHL in today’s latest piece thefourthperiod.com/pagnotta…
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Jun 11
More to come, but as quiet as things are right now around the league as far as actual moves, the stage is being set with the draft and July 1 nearing.
Waddell: "Our goal is to get into the playoffs for sure. … I truly believe we’ll be able to do something." #CBJ
Jun 11
Had a chance to sit down with #CBJ GM Don Waddell yesterday for an interview to kick off our draft/FA coverage.
Of note: Waddell was at the World Championships and met with a number of agents at last weekend's Combine. Scouting meetings are also underway.
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LeBrun on #CBJ/Werenski:
“…I can tell you as of Wednesday afternoon, I’m told there has not been any communication to the Columbus Blue Jackets indicating [a trade request from] Werenski, who has two more years on his deal.”
Jun 10
NEW for @TheAthletic, latest on Larkin, Tuch, Matthews, Lee, Werenski and more in Rumblings ⤵️
nytimes.com/athletic/7349305…
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“Now, having said that, I'm not ready to say that it couldn't happen before the end of the summer, either… the team and player will want to talk about the future and whether or not he sees himself in Columbus long term. And I don't know what the answer to that question would be”
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There’s no timeline on how quickly this can be carried out. The Oilers are aware of this. Players involved, etc in 2023 will have to be interviewed. If Babcock were to back out at this stage, a league source says there would be no reason to investigate.
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The NHL is moving ahead with its investigation on Mike Babcock and events in Columbus as per NHLPA request.
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The NHL is moving ahead with its investigation on Mike Babcock and events in Columbus as per NHLPA request.
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The NHLPA has asked the NHL to move forward with an investigation into the allegations Mike Babcock invaded players privacy during his time in Columbus.
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McCarron has a no-move clause throughout the contract. However, there is language in the deal that in the event of an expansion draft, he doesn't need to be protected. Columbus’ Charlie Coyle has similar language in his contract.
In the last three years of the deal, McCarron has a 15-team no-trade clause along with his no-move. (Per sources)
Jun 9
Michael McCarron re-signs with Wild for six years, foregoing UFA payday
By @joesmithnhl and me
nytimes.com/athletic/7322031… via @NYTimes
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Sources: The Edmtn Oilers are consulting with the NHLPA to see if there are objections that must be resolved before potentially hiring Mike Babcock. Amid allegations of invading players privacy, Babcock resigned in CBJ as Head Coach in 2023. Further investigation may be required.
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