We've officially entered the last month of the calendar that doesn't have NHL games in it. We are only a bit over a month away from the start of 2025 NHL training camp and then preseason. Because of that, I thought it would be fun to take an early look at what the Columbus Blue Jackets' projected opening night lineup could look like. Starting out with the forwards, the Blue Jackets added both Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood from the Colorado Avalanche this offseason, which helps bring depth to their lineup. F1: Dmitri Voronkov – Sean Monahan – Kirill Marchenko F2: Boone Jenner – Adam Fantilli – Kent Johnson F3: Yegor Chinakhov – Charlie Coyle – Cole Sillinger F4: Miles Wood – Isac Lundestrom – Mathieu Olivier Extra: Zach Aston-Reese On defense, there were no major changes aside from the extension for Ivan Provorov. On the ice, their blue line will look very similar to last season. D1: Zach Werenski – Dante Fabbro D2: Denton Mateychuk – Ivan Provorov D3: Damon Severson – Erik Gudbranson Extras: Jake Christiansen, Christian Jaros, Dysin Mayo Former Monsters Forward Rumored To Be Signing In KHL [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/3c30a641-283a-4456-b898-958465444ea0.webp] Former Monsters Forward Rumored To Be Signing In KHL Former Monsters forward Rocco Grimaldi is rumored to be joining SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/former-monsters-forward-rumored-to-be-signing-in-khl] As for the goalies, this is finally the year that Jet Greaves will be given a full season at the NHL level. After they traded Daniil Tarasov to the Florida Panthers, it solidified that Greaves will be with the NHL club. Starter: Elvis Merzlikins Backup: Jet Greaves If the Blue Jackets can carry forward their momentum from last season into this season and win some early games, they can set themselves up for more success and give themselves a better chance to clinch a playoff berth Let us know what you think below. Stay updated with the most interesting Blue Jackets stories, analysis, breaking news, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwm-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] and never miss a story. 65 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: Luca Del Bel Belluz [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/f8a5fa15-8fb8-4d76-a99f-154ab61ed97e.webp] 65 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: Luca Del Bel Belluz When Luca Del Bel Belluz told reporters at development camp a couple of years ago that he would be turning pro, Blue Jacket and Monster fans were excited. He had served his required time in Junior, so we knew he was on his way, but hearing him say it meant it was real. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/e3g11MYgKyVGVONQzav2] From The Archive: To Believe Or Not To Believe? [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/2fd7215e-160a-4b1e-9bde-0d9fc595915f.jpeg] From The Archive: To Believe Or Not To Believe? The Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/from-the-archive-to-believe-or-not-to-believe] One Of Cam Atkinson's Team Records Is In Kirill Marchenko's Sights [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/d0ba03da-2dc2-4d01-9b63-1b25805d799e.webp] One Of Cam Atkinson's Team Records Is In Kirill Marchenko's Sights Former CBJ legend Cam Atkinson is at the top of many stat categories for the Jackets. After all, he did play 627 games before the trade to <a href="http://thn.com/philadelphia">Philadelphia</a>. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/one-of-cam-atkinson-s-team-records-is-in-kirill-marchenko-s-sights] Blue Jackets' Biggest Trade Chips: Dmitri Voronkov [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/84f69be7-c51a-4a11-a338-ef3fb7347e84.jpeg] Blue Jackets' Biggest Trade Chips: Dmitri Voronkov The Columbus Blue Jackets have a few big decisions to make in the next handful of months. First, Yegor Chinakhov and his public trade request will need to be dealt with. Secondly, and potentially most importantly, there was talk just hours before the 2025 NHL Draft that the organization was looking to trade Dmitri Voronkov in an attempt to land Noah Dobson. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/blue-jackets-biggest-trade-chips-dmitri-voronkov]
