NEW: A lot has changed since the Blue Jackets were competitive. But, John Tortorella remains the same, and we still love his sound bites.
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Chris Johnston: Re Mike Babcock investigation: There are some that feel the things that went on [in Columbus] weren't actually that bad, they were troubling...but that they shouldn't ultimately keep Babcock from working - Nielson Show (6/13)
Rumours that the Sens are exploring the trade market for RFA Jordan Spence.
Spence put up sparkling underlying numbers all season long and played big minutes for them down the stretch (over 21 per game after the Olympics) after being sheltered in the first half.
NEW: The offseason is under way, and Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell is saying all of the right things. We're interested to see how this summer plays out in Columbus.
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The Final is over. The draft is next week. Free agency starts shortly thereafter.
In other words, things are about to happen in the NHL, and #CBJ GM Don Waddell has a plan for when the moves begin in earnest.
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Thrilled for Eric Robinson--who grew up playing and learning the game alongside Johnny Gaudreau and later became his teammate with #CBJ. John and Matty have to be smiling to see Eric raise that Cup tonight. #NHL
NEW: Darnell Nurse could be a fit for the Blue Jackets, if not for that terrible contract. We talk about it, and weigh the odds of a trade bringing the Edmonton Oilers defenseman to Columbus.
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Pierre LeBrun: There’s been much speculation about Zach Werenski in the wake of Dylan Larkin’s trade request; I’m told there has not been any communication to the Blue Jackets indicating that kind of thing - The Athletic (6/10)
Darnell Nurse has requested a trade from the Oilers, let's discuss:
- the blueprint for this kind of trade
- the risk of his game what he has left in the tank
- potential trade partners, from the Sharks and Kings to the Flyers, and more
free to read✍️ nytimes.com/athletic/7355065…