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Did you miss anything from the past week at The Hockey News - Columbus Blue Jackets? If you did, we have you covered with the Sunday Recap. Click on each card below to read the stories from the past week. 

From Ex-players to current players and everything in between, we've got you covered. 

The Yegor Chinakhov saga continues on into the summer. Will Don Waddell trade him before the season starts?

Yegor Chinakhov's agent, Shumi Babaev, reiterated Yegor Chinakhov's position in an interview with RB Sport today.
thehockeynews.comChinakhov's Agent Reiterates Wish For A TradeYegor Chinakhov's agent, Shumi Babaev, reiterated Yegor Chinakhov's position in an interview with RB Sport today.
When Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov's agent revealed that he is seeking an opportunity to play elsewhere, it didn’t take long for at least half a dozen fanbases to start calling for their teams to check in on him.
thehockeynews.com3 Potential Trade Destinations For Blue Jackets Yegor Chinakhov When Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov's agent revealed that he is seeking an opportunity to play elsewhere, it didn’t take long for at least half a dozen fanbases to start calling for their teams to check in on him.
Back on July 17th, Yegor Chinakhov came out and said that he no longer wanted to remain in Columbus and would like to play somewhere else. 
thehockeynews.comThe Blue Jackets, Penguins Should Get A Deal Done For Yegor Chinakhov, Bryan RustBack on July 17th, Yegor Chinakhov came out and said that he no longer wanted to remain in Columbus and would like to play somewhere else. 

The Jackets need to sign Adam Fantilli soon.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a big decision to make when it comes to Adam Fantilli’s next contract. Ideally, they’d want to lock him up long-term—but there’s always a chance he goes the Auston Matthews route and signs a shorter deal to maximize his earnings.
thehockeynews.comBlue Jackets Should Prioritize Signing Adam Fantilli The Columbus Blue Jackets have a big decision to make when it comes to Adam Fantilli’s next contract. Ideally, they’d want to lock him up long-term—but there’s always a chance he goes the Auston Matthews route and signs a shorter deal to maximize his earnings.
Now that we're past the draft and the first round of free agency, the betting markets have set some odds on everything from points totals, playoffs, Cup winner, and much more. 
thehockeynews.comColumbus Blue Jackets Point Total Over/Under Set By Betting MarketsNow that we're past the draft and the first round of free agency, the betting markets have set some odds on everything from points totals, playoffs, Cup winner, and much more. 
The Cleveland Monsters have announced the signing of two players to AHL deals today. 
thehockeynews.comMonsters Sign A Pair To AHL DealsThe Cleveland Monsters have announced the signing of two players to AHL deals today. 
Belarus Hockey is reporting that Moscow CSKA is interested in signing former Blue Jackets forward Kevin Labanc. 
thehockeynews.comFormer Blue Jackets Forward Headed To KHL? Belarus Hockey is reporting that Moscow CSKA is interested in signing former Blue Jackets forward Kevin Labanc. 
The summer of 2022 started off great. The Jackets signed Johnny Gaudreau earlier in July, and rumors were floating around that Jarmo Kekäläinen was close to signing Patrik Laine to a multi-year extension. Great right? 
thehockeynews.comOn This Date In Columbus Blue Jackets History: Oliver Bjorkstrand Traded To Seattle KrakenThe summer of 2022 started off great. The Jackets signed Johnny Gaudreau earlier in July, and rumors were floating around that Jarmo Kekäläinen was close to signing Patrik Laine to a multi-year extension. Great right? 
On this day in 2003, the Columbus Blue Jackets traded Mike Sillinger to the Dallas Stars in a three-team deal that also involved the Phoenix Coyotes.
thehockeynews.comOn This Date In Columbus Blue Jackets History: Mike Sillinger Traded To Dallas StarsOn this day in 2003, the Columbus Blue Jackets traded Mike Sillinger to the Dallas Stars in a three-team deal that also involved the Phoenix Coyotes.
With 82 days to go until opening night at Nationwide Arena, there's only one person to talk about - Mikael Pyyhtiä. 
thehockeynews.com82 Days Until Opening Night At Nationwide Arena: Mikael PyyhtiäWith 82 days to go until opening night at Nationwide Arena, there's only one person to talk about - Mikael Pyyhtiä. 
With 81 days to go until opening night at Nationwide Arena, there's only one person to talk about - Stanislav Svozil. 
thehockeynews.com81 Days Until Opening Night At Nationwide Arena: Stanislav SvozilWith 81 days to go until opening night at Nationwide Arena, there's only one person to talk about - Stanislav Svozil. 
On July 24th, 2021, there was a trade that absolutely no one saw coming: Cam Atkinson was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers for Jake Voráček .
thehockeynews.comOn This Date In Columbus Blue Jackets History: The Blue Jackets Swap Cam Atkinson For Jake Voráček On July 24th, 2021, there was a trade that absolutely no one saw coming: Cam Atkinson was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers for Jake Voráček .
The 2025-26 season schedule was released almost two weeks ago, and since then fans around the league have had the chance to circle what they deem important dates. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, there is a lot of hype surrounding this team after the season they had last year. They were one of the league’s biggest surprises, which had just about everyone around the hockey world cheering for them. Now, they are set to do the same, but this year punch their ticket to the 2026 NHL playoffs. But first, there are some key matchups that Blue Jackets fans should have circled, so let’s go over them.
thehockeynews.comKey Dates To Watch In Blue Jackets' 2025-26 ScheduleThe 2025-26 season schedule was released almost two weeks ago, and since then fans around the league have had the chance to circle what they deem important dates. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, there is a lot of hype surrounding this team after the season they had last year. They were one of the league’s biggest surprises, which had just about everyone around the hockey world cheering for them. Now, they are set to do the same, but this year punch their ticket to the 2026 NHL playoffs. But first, there are some key matchups that Blue Jackets fans should have circled, so let’s go over them.
Former Cleveland Monsters center Jake Gaudet has signed with the Belfast Giants of the EIHL. The signing was made official today by the Giants.
thehockeynews.comFormer Monster Jake Gaudet Signs In EuropeFormer Cleveland Monsters center Jake Gaudet has signed with the Belfast Giants of the EIHL. The signing was made official today by the Giants.

Is Dmitri Voronkov on the trade block?

Rumors about big forward Dmitri Voronkov have been around for a few weeks, and they don't seem to want to go away. 
thehockeynews.comIs Dmitri Voronkov Still Trade Bait?Rumors about big forward Dmitri Voronkov have been around for a few weeks, and they don't seem to want to go away. 

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thehockeynews.comFrom The Archive: Columbus KarmaThe Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features.
The Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features.
thehockeynews.comFrom The Archive: Blue Skies Ahead For JacketsThe Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features.
The Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features.
thehockeynews.comFrom The Archive: Adam's EveThe Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features.
The Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features.
thehockeynews.comFrom The Archive: Ahead Of His TimeThe Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features.

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