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• What Is Patrik Laine’s Future With the Canadiens?
When the Montreal Canadiens acquired Patrik Laine, there was hope that the talented Finnish winger could rediscover his scoring touch and add a new weapon to Montreal’s offence. However, reality…...2025See more Montreal Canadiens news and rumors
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• Canadiens keep injured Laine out for Game 3
Patrik Laine, who was benched late in Wednesday's Game 2 loss after a difficult first two period, is out for Game 3 due to an upper-body injury....2025
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• Canadiens' Laine out for Game 3 against Capitals with upper-body injuryMONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine is out for Game 3 of their first-round series Friday against the Washington Capitals with an upper-body injury....2025Continue with Montreal Canadiens latest news
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• Habs' Laine misses morning skate before Game 3
Montreal forward Patrik Laine did not attend the Canadiens' morning skate prior before Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Friday against the visiting Washington Capitals....2025See also Washington Capitals news
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• Canadiens' Laine misses practice, St. Louis mum on Game 3 lineup changesMONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis says he’ll make his Game 3 lineup decisions following warm-up Friday night after winger Patrik Laine missed the team’s morning skate....2025See also Montreal Canadiens
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• Finding the Right Spot for Laine in the Canadiens’ Lineup
The Montreal Canadiens took a bold swing when they acquired Patrik Laine, hoping the high-risk, high-reward winger could inject some offensive flair into a young lineup heading into the playoffs.…...2025Check it out Montreal Canadiens rumors
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Patrik Laine injury and suspension
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• Canadiens keep injured Laine out for Game 3
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• Canadiens' Laine out for Game 3 against Capitals with upper-body injury
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• This season is already a success for the Columbus Blue Jackets
After the highs of the Stadium Series victory on March 1, the mood in Columbus has been understandably soured. The team has gone 2-7-1 in the 10 games since then, with just one regulation win, and their playoff odds per The Athletic’s projections have dropped from 55% on March 4 to 22% now. The Blue Jackets were four points clear of the playoff line and in the first wild card position on Mar...2025Continue with Blue Jackets availability report
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• Recap: Brock Nelson’s shootout tally wins it, the Avalanche survive the CanadiensDavid Kirouac-Imagn Images The Avalanche had a commanding 4-1 lead entering the third period, but it nearly came unglued. Tour De Canada ended with Montreal madness, but the Colorado Avalanche overcame a rough third period to escape Bell Centre with a 5-4 victory Saturday night. The Avalanche entered the third period with a commanding 4-1 advantage until the Canadiens nailed Colorado with ...2025Check it out Brock Nelson availability report
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• Game Day #64: Can the Jackets chase down third place in the Metro?
Sunday, March 9, 2025 – 6:00 PM ESTPrudential Center – Newark, New JerseyTV: FDSNOH, MSGSN; Radio: 97.1 FM Columbus Blue Jackets (31-24-8, 70 points, 4th Metro, 8th East) at New Jersey Devils (34-25-6, 74 points, 3rd Metro, 6th East) Sunday’s win was big, but now another big game awaits the Blue Jackets. They currently sit four points behind the sliding Devils for third place in ...2025Check it out Blue Jackets
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• Preview: For all the marbles in the Four Nations Face-OffPhoto by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images Three teams all fight for a game against the US. The Four Nations Face-Off has shifted back to the States in Boston. At TD Garden this President’s Day, three teams are still battling for a spot in the championship game Thursday night. Team USA has already clinched its spot in the championship game with two regulation wins against Team Finland and Te...2025Click for news about Four Nations availability report
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• Preview: Stupendous Saturday showdowns ahead in Four Nations Face-OffPhoto by Andre Ringuette/4NFO/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images All four participants take on what should be a frantically fun day of hockey. The United States, Canada, Finland, and Sweden will all play today at the Bell Centre in Montreal in the third game day of the Four Nations Face-Off. This means all four Colorado Avalanche participants will play today in an event-filled day. All t...2025See more Four Nations injury report
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• Best-vs-best hockey returns with the 4 Nations Face-Off
For the first time since the World Cup of Hockey in 2016, the NHL’s best players (well, some of them) are competing in an international tournament. Teams representing the United States, Canada, Sweden, and Finland will compete in a round robin tournament over the next week, while the rest of the players in the league get a well-earned break. Action begins tonight in Montreal with Canada v...2025Read about Blue Jackets injury report
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• 4 Nations Face-Off: Preview & Discussion Thread
With the majority of National Hockey League players preparing to enjoy a mid-season break, 92 of them will instead be heading to Montreal & Boston to take part in the NHL & NHLPA’s 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. Teams representing four of the world’s hockey-craziest nations, the 7 game schedule will allow the top players from Canada, Finland, Sweden, & the United States to show off the...2025See more articles Wayne Gretzky injury
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• Reviewing January 2025: Limping into the break
Previously: October, November Programming Note: There are just seven games in February, so this recap includes both January and the first four games of February. The March recap will include the last three games of February. Results L 4-5 vs. DETW 6-4 vs. STLW 4-3 (SO) @ PITW 6-2 vs. SEAW 2-1 @ STLW 3-2 (SO) vs. PHIW 4-1 vs. SJSL 0-1 (SO) @ NYRL 1-3 @ NYIW 5-1 @ TORL 4-7 @ CARW 3-2 (...2025Check it out Blue Jackets injury report
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• Blue Jackets waste stellar effort from Korpisalo, lose to Toronto 3-0
Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports Jackets get shutout in front of a full house at Nationwide Was the outcome of this game ever in doubt? The Blue Jackets were wearing their reverse retro jerseys tonight for their 3-0 defeat to the Toronto Maple Leafs so a loss was all but guaranteed tonight. It appeared like most of the Jackets were still on vacation or suffering jet lag from their return ...2023Visit the page Blue Jackets
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• Blue Jackets head into the All-Star break in last place with overtime loss to Washington
Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images Another large crowd in Nationwide Arena saw the Jackets fall just short of two points The Columbus Blue Jackets lost an entertaining game to the Washington Capitals in overtime tonight by a final score of 4-3. The Blue Jackets battled back from a two goal deficit to tie the game late in the third period. Joonas Korpisalo looked strong once again a...2023Visit the page Blue Jackets
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"Montreal’s Patrik Laine scored for his club in the shootout, but it was not enough." - 2024
"The Columbus Blue Jackets have been working on completing a Patrik Laine trade for a while now, but nothing has come to fruition." - 2023
"Meanwhile, is Patrik Laine unhappy enough with the way he was embarrassed…" - 2022
"The Blue Jackets have signed forward Patrik Laine to a four-year, $34." - 2021
"Then there’s Patrik Laine." - 2020
"Patrik Laine now has the seventh-most career goals by age 22 in NHL history." - 2019
"Is he the next Jesperi Kotkaniemi, or should we be looking at the Patrik Laine category?" - 2018
"Patrik Laine scored two goals and Dustin Byfuglien had three assists as Winnipeg scored five goals in the second period, and the Jets beat the Dallas Stars 5-3 " - 2017
"Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine may insist there’s no rivalry between the two standout rookies, but tightly-contested bouts between the two each year is just what the NHL needs." - 2016
"- Patrik Laine insists that he should be the first player selected at the upcoming NHL draft, but the explosive Finnish winger says there's no animosity or awkwardness between him and consensus Number 1 pick Auston Matthews." - 2015
"Forwards Jesse Puljujarvi and Patrik Laine and defenseman Olli Juolevi, each projected to be first-round picks at the 2016 NHL Draft, head a list of 27 players invited to Finland's selection camp 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship in Helsinki, Fi."
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Patrik Laine trade rumors, contract, salary rumors
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• This season is already a success for the Columbus Blue Jackets
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• Best-vs-best hockey returns with the 4 Nations Face-Off
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• Reviewing January 2025: Limping into the break
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Rangers (7:00 p.m.)Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images It’s a Colorado Avalanche gameday! After losing to the Jets last weekend, the Colorado Avalanche will search for the victory column again. At the same time, the Rangers hope to get a third consecutive victory—a sentence sort of flies in the face of each team’s success (or lack thereof) this season. The Rangers have notoriously struggled and und...2025Check it out Colorado Avalanche contract rumors
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• 2024-25 Avalanche Season Preview: Atlantic DivisionPhoto by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images Out East, the Avs had some battles last year and look to rebound this year. Colorado Avalanche vs. Florida Panthers The last time the Avs and Panthers faced off, it was a bloodbath. The Panthers pounced on a Colorado team in the middle of a winless streak last February, winning 4-0 in South Florida. Of course, Florida went on to win its first Stanley Cu...2024See more Atlantic Division trade rumors
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• Laine gets 'change of scenery' in trade to Habs
Just days after it became public that he wanted to leave Columbus, the Blue Jackets shipped forward Patrik Laine to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday, in exchange for defenseman Jordan Harris, as well as a second-round choice in the 2026 NHL draft....2024Click for news about Blue Jackets salary
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• NHL Rumors: Devils, Leafs, Islanders, Kraken, Sabres, Stars, Blue Jackets, Sharks, Hurricanes, Oilers, and CanucksThe Blue Jackets would need to retain salary if they were to trade Patrik Laine. Almost every San Jose Shark is available. Joe Pavelski could get another one-year deal....2023Continue with Blue Jackets salary rumors
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• Blue Jackets Should Continue Playing Laine at Center
The Columbus Blue Jackets have once again tried out Patrik Laine as a center during the preseason, and it’s an experiment that’s worth continuing into the regular season. It’s safe…...2023See also Blue Jackets contract
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• Game #58 Preview: Blue Jackets welcome Wild to Nationwide Arena looking to continue solid play against Western Conference
Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images Here’s what you need to know. Minnesota Wild at Columbus Blue JacketsThursday, February 23, 2023 - 7:00 PM ETNationwide Arena, Columbus, OHTV: Bally’s Sports Ohio - Radio: WBNS FMOpponent’s Blog: Hockey Wilderness Minnesota Wild, 31-21-5, 67 points, 4th Central, 8th West@Columbus Blue Jackets, 18-34-5, 41 points, 8th Metro, 16th East The Colum...2023Read about Blue Jackets salary rumors
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• Game #54 Preview: Blue Jackets dance with the Devils at Nationwide
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Here’s what you need to know. Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - 7:00 PM ETNationwide Arena, Columbus, OhioTV: Bally’s Sports Ohio - Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: All About the Jersey Columbus Blue Jackets 16-33-4 36 points, 8th Metro, 16th Eastvs.New Jersey Devils 34-13-5, 73 points, 2nd Metro, 3rd East The Columbus Blue Jackets look to pull off a second win...2023Read about Blue Jackets contract rumors
Patrik Laine stats and results
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• This season is already a success for the Columbus Blue Jackets
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• Game Day #64: Can the Jackets chase down third place in the Metro?
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• Preview: For all the marbles in the Four Nations Face-Off
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• Preview: Stupendous Saturday showdowns ahead in Four Nations Face-Off
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• Open Thread: Team Finland vs. Team Sweden (11:00 a.m.)Photo by Andre Ringuette/4NFO/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images Artturi Lehkonen and Finland go first against Sweden. The United States, Canada, Finland, and Sweden will all play today at the Bell Centre in Montreal in the third game day of the Four Nations Face-Off. This means all four Colorado Avalanche participants will play today in an event-filled day. All teams are still in the r...2025See more Team Finland statistics
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• Best-vs-best hockey returns with the 4 Nations Face-Off
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• Reviewing January 2025: Limping into the break
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• Preview: Winnipeg Jets @ Montreal Canadiens
As the month of January nears a conclusion leaving us with about 2 and a half more months of regular season hockey on the horizon, the NHL/NHLPA’s 4 Nations Face-Off tournament has also come into view. The True North franchise will suit up for just 5 more games before the mid-season break begins on February 8th, allowing the majority of the players to have a little rest before the final push...2025See also Winnipeg Jets scores
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• Laine scores in OT to give Canadiens 5-4 win over Rangers
MONTREAL (AP) — Patrik Laine scored 3:20 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Rangers 5-4 on Sunday night....2025Continue with Montreal Canadiens
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• Recap: Brock Nelson’s shootout tally wins it, the Avalanche survive the Canadiens
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• 4 Nations Face-Off: Preview & Discussion Thread
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• Preview: Eyeing seven in a row against MontrealPhoto by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Colorado looks to keep on running with its win streak. Touchdowns for the Denver Broncos this weekend aren’t the only things on the line in Colorado. Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche face off against the Montreal Canadiens looking for seven wins in a row. Colorado is on a great streak at the moment, aside from the seven s...2025Continue with Andy Cross
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• Stu Cowan: It's nice to see Canadiens' Patrik Laine having fun againHe will certainly be thinking about his late father, who was his No. 1 fan, when he suits up for Team Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off....2024Read about Team Finland
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• Game #58 Preview: Blue Jackets welcome Wild to Nationwide Arena looking to continue solid play against Western Conference
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• Blue Jackets give it the old college try, lose in OT in Arizona
Photo by Zac BonDurant/Getty Images Big implications in the tank battle On Sunday night, most of the country was watching the NBA All Star Game, or the latest episode of HBO’s The Last of Us. Me? I’m such a sicko I was eagerly tuning in to watch two of the worst teams in the NHL play each other in a college arena. The Arizona arena situation is embarrassing for the franchise and the league...2023Read about Blue Jackets
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• Game #54 Preview: Blue Jackets dance with the Devils at Nationwide
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• Blue Jackets waste stellar effort from Korpisalo, lose to Toronto 3-0
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• Jarmo Week: Is Kekalainen the right man to lead the Blue Jackets?
Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images After reviewing the resume, has Jarmo done enough as GM? Thanks for tuning in for JARMO WEEK! To mark the 10 year anniversary of Jarmo Kekalainen becoming general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets, we have spent the last four days recapping some highs and lows from his decade in charge: Best/Worst SigningsBest/Worst Draft PicksBest/Worst Trades...2023See more Blue Jackets
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• Jarmo Week: Comparing Kekalainen to other long-tenured NHL GMs
Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Overall record, playoff success, and drafting quality all get taken into consideration. EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome back to Jarmo Week! We are taking a look back at the successes and failures of Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen over the last decade. Today: Comparing Jarmo to other GMs. Jarmo Kekalainen is one of the longest tenured GMs in th...2023See more articles Jason Mowry
Top Patrik Laine news
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• Laine continues to insist that he and not Matthews should be the No.1 pick
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Patrik Laine insists that he should be the first player selected at the upcoming NHL draft, but the explosive Finnish winger says there's no animosity or awkwardness between him and consensus No. 1 pick Auston Matthews. The......2016See more Auston Matthews
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• Top 2016 draft prospects top Finland WJC camp roster
Forwards Jesse Puljujarvi and Patrik Laine and defenseman Olli Juolevi, each projected to be first-round picks at the 2016 NHL Draft, head a list of 27 players invited to Finland's selection camp 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship in Helsinki, Fi......2015See more articles Jesse Puljujarvi
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• NHL Draft Lottery 2016: Selection Order Results, Analysis and Twitter Reaction
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• Does Patrik Laine deserve more respect for his career goal-scoring numbers?
Patrik Laine now has the seventh-most career goals by age 22 in NHL history. Does he get enough credit for how good he’s been at this age? The post Does Patrik Laine deserve more respect for his career goal-scoring numbers? appeared first on TheHockeyNews....2020
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• Jackets, Laine agree to 4-year, $34.8M extensionThe Blue Jackets have signed forward Patrik Laine to a four-year, $34.8 million extension that will keep the 24-year-old in Columbus through the 2025-26 season....2022Visit the page Blue Jackets
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• Matthew Tkachuk vs. Paul Maurice: NHL will have to decide who’s telling the truth
The potentially devastating hit on Mark Scheifele was either, "such an accident," or "an absolutely filthy, disgusting hit," depending upon whose version of the events you believe. One thing we do know is the Winnipeg Jets have almost no chance of advancing if both Scheifele and Patrik Laine are out long-term. The post Matthew Tkachuk vs. Paul Maurice: NHL will have to decide who’s telling t...2020See more articles Matthew Tkachuk
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• Jets draft Patrik Laine 2nd overall
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• How the Columbus Blue Jackets Can Retain Patrik Laine
The Columbus Blue Jackets made quite a splash on the first day of free agency by signing Johnny Gaudreau, but now they need to turn their attention to restricted free…...2022See more Blue Jackets
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• Canadiens' Laine misses practice, St. Louis mum on Game 3 lineup changes
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• Finding the Right Spot for Laine in the Canadiens’ Lineup
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• This season is already a success for the Columbus Blue Jackets
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• Recap: Brock Nelson’s shootout tally wins it, the Avalanche survive the Canadiens
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• Game Day #64: Can the Jackets chase down third place in the Metro?
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• Preview: For all the marbles in the Four Nations Face-Off
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• Preview: Stupendous Saturday showdowns ahead in Four Nations Face-Off
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• Best-vs-best hockey returns with the 4 Nations Face-Off
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• 4 Nations Face-Off: Preview & Discussion Thread
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• Reviewing January 2025: Limping into the break
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• 4 Nations Face-Off: Preview & Discussion Thread
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• Blue Jackets head into the All-Star break in last place with overtime loss to Washington
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• CBJ Top 25 Under 25: All of the pieces are in place for Patrik Laine to have a career year
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Finnish sniper gets the top spot Thanks to everyone who voted for this year’s Top 25 Under 25 ranking. We had almost 100 submissions from Columbus Blue Jackets fans. Now, after just over a month, it’s time to reveal our highest voted player... #1: Patrik Laine Voting 1st out of 40 eligible playersWriter Rank: 1stReader Rank: 1stHighest Placement: 1st...2022Visit the page Bruce Bennett scandals
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• The Blue Jackets are a work in progress
Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Getty Images Another inconsistent week The up-and-down season for the Columbus Blue Jackets continues, as they went 1-2-0 for the week. That is the record we expected before facing Chicago, Carolina, and Florida, but it didn’t unfold as we predicted. Playing the Blackhawks at home — and a Blackhawks team without Seth Jones — should have been a winnable ...2022See more articles Blue Jackets scandals
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• Blue Jackets battle hard, beat Stars 4-1
Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images Great all-around effort Big win on Monday night at Nationwide Arena, as the Columbus Blue Jackets dominated play for long stretches and defeated the visiting Dallas Stars 4-1. The Jackets entered the game with shuffled lines, with Brad Larsen demoting Alexandre Texier to the fourth line and elevating Gregory Hofmann to a line with Jack Roslovic an...2021See also Blue Jackets
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• Game 5 Recap: Penalty kill kills Columbus, Hurricanes win 5-1
Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images Three powerplay goals against? Bold strategy, Cotton, we’ll see if it pays off! The Columbus Blue Jackets, fresh off defeating the presumed #2 team in the division, would face the team most picked to finish atop the Metro: the Carolina Hurricanes. Both teams are hot, as the Jacket’s 3-1 record entering tonight is matched by the Hurricanes’ perfect...2021See more articles Blue Jackets rumors
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• Game 2 Recap: Blue Jackets rally, beat Kraken in overtime
Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images Snipes from Robinson and Laine Earn Blue Jackets the W. Coming off of an emotional opening night and dominant win vs the lowly Arizona Coyotes, the Columbus Blue Jackets looked to maintain their momentum against the expansion Seattle Kraken. The only lineup change for Columbus was Scott Harrington subbing in for Dean Kukan. Wes McCauley was the he...2021Check it out Blue Jackets scandals
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• Game #1 Preview: A new era begins in Columbus
Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images Here’s what you need to know Thursday, October 14, 2021 - 7:00 ESTNationwide Arena - Columbus, OhioTV: Bally Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Five for Howling Arizona Coyotes at Columbus Blue Jackets The game I look forward to the most each regular season is opening day. I love the buzz outside and inside the arena. I love the pageantr...2021See more Jamie Sabau whispers
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• Preseason Game #6 Recap: Good Columbus Blue Jackets Power Play sinks Wings
Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Blue Jackets power play ... good? A collection of tweets for your viewing pleasure to recap Wednesday evening’s game between the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets from Nationwide Arena. For the first period, the Blue Jackets power play remained hot with a goal by Oliver Bjorkstrand, followed up by Zach Werenski to give the home team a 2-0 lead throug...2021See more articles Blue Jackets scandal
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• Don't expect a Cale Makar extension this offseason
Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports The Colorado Avalanche are likely to wait until the end of next season to sign Cale Makar to an extension When the Colorado Avalanche drafted Cale Makar fourth overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, they thought he was going to be good - it’s hard to believe anyone thought he would be this good, this quickly. At 21-years old, Makar is already one of the best defensemen...2020Visit the page Cale Makar rumors
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