THN Columbus [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/33aeb914-c72e-4ec8-8421-30e716ac077e.jpeg] THN Columbus The Big Show Everything you may have missed from the week that was at The Hockey News: Columbus Blue Jackets. The Columbus Blue Jackets [http://thn.com/columbus] may be done with their season, but that won't stop us from bringing you all the news, notes, rumors, and opinions from throughout the offseason. Click the cards below to read each story from this past week. Will 2025-26 Be Yegor Chinakhov's Final Season In Columbus? [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/83dd1575-4474-4c58-8423-88b4a7212d2e.jpeg] Will 2025-26 Be Yegor Chinakhov's Final Season In Columbus? On June 21, 2024, new GM Don Waddell took care of a piece of business that many considered vital. Almost a year later, people wonder if that business will ever pan out. [https://thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/VLgxiZh] Two Blue Jackets Stars Chosen To Represent Team Canada In IIHF World Championships Per Report [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/d35e51bd-8bfd-4104-a3f6-454ccd8246b5.jpeg] Two Blue Jackets Stars Chosen To Represent Team Canada In IIHF World Championships Per Report Columbus Blue Jackets forwards Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson have been chosen to represent Canada in the upcoming IIHF World Championship's according to <i>Aaron Portzline</i>. He also says that Jackets assistant coach Steve McCarthy will join Evason's staff. [https://thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/rByBd6E] Former Blue Jackets Goalie Reportedly Unhappy With Role On Bruins [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/7c7040da-e2f8-41d1-91da-06c7994cf252.jpeg] Former Blue Jackets Goalie Reportedly Unhappy With Role On Bruins Former Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Joonas Korpisalo has reportedly grown unhappy with the Boston Bruins. [https://thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/eGZ54vv] Zach Werenski Nominated For Norris Trophy [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/3606974a-05ee-44d3-b144-7b0d4f83f413.jpeg] Zach Werenski Nominated For Norris Trophy Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski has officially been named a finalist for the 2025 James Norris Memorial Trophy. [https://thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/gwjrlFE] Cleveland Monsters Advance Set To Face Laval Rockets In Second Round [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/1b71e2b1-2bbf-4fd2-803a-e50f8b765057.jpeg] Cleveland Monsters Advance Set To Face Laval Rockets In Second Round The Columbus Blue Jackets' AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters, have advanced to the second round of the AHL playoffs. [https://thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/MvqE2hp] 2025 NHL Draft Lottery Odds/Date Set [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/48bef1a1-f2c1-414f-babe-f55f462fe979.jpeg] 2025 NHL Draft Lottery Odds/Date Set The NHL has announced that the NHL Draft Lottery will be on May 5th at the NHL Network’s Secaucus, N.J., studio. [https://thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/IPmZp7P] Columbus Blue Jackets Prospect Luca Marrelli Ties 59 Year Old Oshawa Record [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/ff5da344-3fc9-446d-a96a-3a48e29819ff.webp] Columbus Blue Jackets Prospect Luca Marrelli Ties 59 Year Old Oshawa Record Columbus Blue Jackets draft pick Luca Marrelli tied a record last night for the Oshawa Generals. One that has stood for 59 years. [https://thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/DlGC2wq] Blue Jackets Tie Franchise Record With Five 20-Goal Scorers [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/71587146-4eda-4a6c-b575-0c9bf4ab1557.jpeg] Blue Jackets Tie Franchise Record With Five 20-Goal Scorers This past season was one to remember for the Columbus Blue Jackets. They fell just short of a playoff spot, but in the face of adversity, they battled hard and had the entire hockey world pulling for them. [https://thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/LilrR7c] 2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Free Agent Targets: Mitch Marner [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/4af7b810-9b39-4df3-89f1-ee07027f471a.jpeg] 2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Free Agent Targets: Mitch Marner Don Waddell and the <a href="http://thn.com/columbus">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> are all set to have a big summer. One could say they could have a franchise-transforming summer. With approx. $40 million to spend, Waddell can start putting his thumbprint on the team and start building a championship-caliber roster. [https://thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/r47S5en] 2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Free Agent Targets: Brock Boeser [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/09e68240-19ce-4bca-9487-e12c9e11bcb9.jpeg] 2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Free Agent Targets: Brock Boeser Now that the Columbus Blue Jackets are fully in off-season mode, it is time to start talking about potential moves they can make. After the season that they had, Don Waddell will want to improve on it, and one of the ways he can do that is by spending a portion of the approx. $40 million the organization has one some big-fish free agents. [https://thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/y2kiu9x] David Savard’s Career Ends With First-Round Exit [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/01e73ee7-14bd-4a55-a372-a4b1ff879e4d.jpeg] David Savard’s Career Ends With First-Round Exit As per our report before the 2025 NHL playoffs kicked off, David Savard has officially called it a career. [https://thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/9ipyv3o] Blue Jackets Have A General Idea Of Their First Round Draft Position With Minnesota Being Eliminated [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/57ea3c7c-7d1b-48ab-909a-13038b64545c.jpeg] Blue Jackets Have A General Idea Of Their First Round Draft Position With Minnesota Being Eliminated With the Vegas Golden Knights eliminating the Minnesota Wild last night, Don Waddell will have two top-20 draft picks in the upcoming NHL Draft. [https://thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/JCtXpKa] Sean Monahan Voted As Masterton Trophy Finalist [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/4bf56f91-df28-47fb-9067-38c705a5f788.jpeg] Sean Monahan Voted As Masterton Trophy Finalist The National Hockey League has announced that Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Monahan has been named a finalist for the Masterton Trophy. [https://thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/kXUCg32] 2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Free Agent Targets: Matt Duchene [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/3925c439-2e05-4769-8779-34da5b4744d7.jpeg] 2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Free Agent Targets: Matt Duchene Yesterday, we covered the possibility of the Columbus Blue Jackets targeting Mitch Marner or Brock Boeser. With approximately $40 million in cap space, Don Waddell will want to do something. [https://thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/jDS1M8B] Report: Former Blue Jackets Player Suffers Serious Injury [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/a534c68f-97bc-429f-aa47-bee4c7d5d2f2.jpeg] Report: Former Blue Jackets Player Suffers Serious Injury According to The Hockey News’s very own <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/author/diandra-loux" target="_blank">Diandra Loux</a> from the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning" target="_blank">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> team page, Oliver Bjorkstrand suffered a very serious injury while playing for the Lightning. [https://thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/XVKKgT8] NHL Legend Praises Werenski For Norris-Caliber Season [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/c4c920d3-cb69-464e-9e25-9f73c8e9be3d.jpeg] NHL Legend Praises Werenski For Norris-Caliber Season After the incredible season that Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski had, he was honored as a finalist for the Norris Trophy, alongside Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes. [https://thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/1PuCj8C] 2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Free Agent Targets: John Tavares [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/656dad02-7c5f-45e8-a8e8-f19426333853.jpeg] 2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Free Agent Targets: John Tavares This summer, <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/author/spencer-lazary">Spencer Lazary</a> and I will continue our series with more potential free agent targets that could be on the market on July 1st. [https://thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/a1NHSv5] New Jersey Community Finds New Way To Honor Gaudreau Brothers [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/badaede3-bdc3-4b52-8df3-5e61b0b4c347.jpeg] New Jersey Community Finds New Way To Honor Gaudreau Brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau have been honored once again. [https://thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/JlsIDJL] 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.
