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Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen midway through his 11th full season

The Columbus Blue Jackets fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen on Thursday, ending his time on the job ahead of another crucial trade deadline for the struggling club. President of hockey operations John Davidson made the call midway through Kekalainen’s 11th full season on the job and with just over three weeks to go before the March 8 deadline. You can …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Columbus forward Patrik Laine enters the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program

Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine is entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, the league and union announced Sunday. “Patrik has our complete support, and our sole concern is his well-being,” said Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen, adding the organization would have no further comment out of respect for Laine. The 25-year-old from Finland explained his absence in a …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Blue Jackets’ Patrik Laine entering NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, out indefinitely

New York Times

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and will be away from the club for an undetermined amount of time, the league announced Sunday. Neither the NHL nor the Blue Jackets will disclose Laine’s reason for entering the program, which assists players and their families with mental health, substance abuse and other matters. “Out …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Blue Jackets executive admits a ‘major misstep’ in hiring Mike Babcock, who was forced to resign

Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Blue Jackets owners and executives on Monday were contrite over the forced resignation of controversial coach Mike Babcock days before the opening of training camp and eager to move on from the turmoil that engulfed the organization. “All we can do now is learn from it and do everything we can to help our coaches and …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Flat salary cap and lack of high-profile stars lessens focus on start of NHL free agency

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bill Guerin didn’t need to be reminded of how thin the upcoming crop of NHL free agents is regarded, or how numerous teams have already maxed out their payroll because of a salary cap that’s remained relatively flat since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. “Because they think the cap just went up $10 million.” With the cap increasing …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Kings still coming to terms with Jonathan Quick on Vegas

LA Times

Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick holds his mask during a timeout against the Nashville Predators on Jan. 21. “He gets to stay close to home, with his family, and gets to play for a team that’s in the playoff picture and is going for the Stanley Cup.” The Golden Knights undoubtedly liked Quick’s competitiveness, pedigree and playoff experience enough to ignore …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Blue Jackets face worst-case scenario with Zach Werenski, Nick Blankenburg injuries

New York Times

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Through all of their trials and travails, it’s hard to remember a more devastating barrage of news for the Blue Jackets. 1 defenseman Zach Werenski will miss the rest of the season, that his playing partner and major energy source Nick Blankenburg will miss up to two months and that the club’s most physical blue-liner, Erik Gudbranson, …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Blue Jackets’ Jakub Voracek out indefinitely with upper-body injury

New York Times

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jakub Voracek is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury, general manager Jarmo Kekalainen told The Athletic. Here’s what you need to know: Voracek missed Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche with an upper-body injury. #CBJ injury updates: – F Jakub Voracek is out indefinitely – F Sean Kuraly is day-to-day – F Patrik Laine is day-to-day …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Blue Jackets sign top NHL free-agent, “Johnny Hockey”

Associated Press

A hectic start to the NHL’s free-agency period Wednesday closed with the Columbus Blue Jackets landing the highest-profile player: “Johnny Hockey.” Johnny Gaudreau cashed in on a career season by signing a $68.25 million, seven-year contract with Columbus in the Blue Jackets’ bid to return to prominence after losing their core of stars — including Artemi Panarin — in free …

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3 years, 1 month ago

The Blue Jackets’ demotion of veteran Scott Harrington is another step in youth movement

New York Times

COLUMBUS — The Blue Jackets were off on Wednesday, but they made a move in the afternoon that deserves a pause for contemplation. But the Blue Jackets need to evaluate their young talent this season, and young defensemen like Jake Christiansen and Tim Berni will almost certainly play their ways to Columbus at some point this season. In a corresponding …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Blue Jackets promote Brad Larsen to head coach

Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Blue Jackets promoted Brad Larsen on Thursday to fill the head coaching vacancy left after Columbus parted ways with John Tortorella after six seasons at the helm. The 43-year-old Larsen, a former NHL forward who has been an assistant coach with the Blue Jackets for the past seven seasons, agreed to a three-year contract through the …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Tortorella out after 6 years as Columbus Blue Jackets coach

Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio — John Tortorella is out as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after six seasons. The 62-year-old Tortorella was in the last year of his contract, and the separation wasn’t a surprise after a tumultuous season that saw the Blue Jackets plunge to last place in their division amid the coach’s admitted failure to influence the team culture. …

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3 years, 11 months ago

LeBrun: 10 NHL executives give their take on the Pierre-Luc Dubois-Patrik Laine trade

New York Times

Jarmo Kekalainen spoke to two-thirds of the league about young center Pierre-Luc Dubois but in the end, the Blue Jackets GM made the deal so many people thought was destined to happen. “It is a good move for both teams, as it gets two players who clearly didn’t want to be there out and both teams brought in a young, …

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3 years, 11 months ago

‘A pure goal scorer’: Patrik Laine gives Blue Jackets an elite offensive talent

New York Times

COLUMBUS, Ohio — With apologies to Blue Jackets legend Rick Nash, Patrik Laine will become the most talented, pure goal scorer in franchise history the moment he first pulls a Columbus sweater over his moppy, blond head. For a Blue Jackets club that has to work exceptionally hard to score — a kind way of saying they lack “finishing” skill …

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4 years ago

LeBrun: Patrik Laine, Pierre-Luc Dubois situations will put GMs to test

New York Times

The kicker in all this is that neither the Columbus Blue Jackets nor the Winnipeg Jets have done anything wrong. “I think Laine will have a great year given our makeup,’’ Cheveldayoff said via text message Sunday, leaving it at that. I find people are often underwhelmed with a return in these scenarios but the reality is there probably aren’t …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Slowed talks with Dubois, Gavrikov could portend a chilly fall for Blue Jackets

New York Times

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Blue Jackets have made a flurry of restricted free-agent signings in recent days, getting minor-league forwards Kevin Stenlund, Ryan MacInnis, and Calvin Thurkauf inked to one-year contracts. “I’m sure want to play in the NHL, and if they want to play in the NHL, we have to agree on a contract.” One bit of leverage the …

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4 years, 3 months ago

Kekäläinen wants Anderson, Dubois deals signed so offseason deals can commence

New York Times

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The NHL’s offseason began late Monday when the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup. The Blue Jackets have two prominent restricted free agents — center Pierre-Luc Dubois and right winger Josh Anderson — whose new contracts will go a long way toward deciding how much “play” money Kekäläinen will have as he sets about to improve …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Bjorkstrand injury is latest blow for hard-luck Blue Jackets

Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Injuries to key players keep coming for the Columbus Blue Jackets, who now have lost top goal-scorer Oliver Bjorkstrand for the rest of the season. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen said Friday that Bjorkstrand will be out eight to 10 weeks and might need surgery. Also sidelined this season: All-Star defenseman Seth Jones, forwards Cam Atkinson and Josh …

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5 years, 2 months ago

LeBrun: Q&A with Jarmo Kekalainen on Columbus’ changes, the team’s core and opening doors in the NHL

New York Times

TORONTO — It really is night and day for the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, the serenity enveloping the franchise a stark contrast to the drama that played out all of last season. The Jackets did as well a job as one can expect from knowing fully in advance they were going to lose two cornerstone players in UFAs Artemi …

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5 years, 3 months ago

The journey to understand Jarmo Kekalainen begins in Finland

New York Times

Editor’s Note: This story was included in The Athletic’s Best of 2019. It was a dream come true.” Kekalainen said he was “ready to go to the minors and work my way up,” but he was the surprise of Boston’s training camp in 1989. “But the hardest part was when you couldn’t get a job for a guy, and the …

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5 years, 10 months ago

West goes wild at NHL trade deadline; Columbus keeps adding

Associated Press

The West just got wilder, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are going all-in on their late-season NHL playoff push. The Blue Jackets followed up last week’s additions of Ottawa forwards Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel by acquiring New York Rangers defenseman Adam McQuaid and New Jersey goalie Keith Kinkaid before Monday’s NHL trade deadline. The Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets completed …

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6 years, 6 months ago

Parting shots: Blue Jackets' John Tortorella angered by comments from Jack Johnson, Penguins GM

New York Times

The Blue Jackets weren’t interested in signing defenseman Jack Johnson to a contract extension this offseason, and they didn’t seem too upset at the thought of him signing with the rival Pittsburgh Penguins. Johnson, who spent seven seasons in Columbus, said of his new organization: “I’ve been looking to be in a winning culture.” Rutherford, who has taken heat from …

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Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen midway through his 11th full season

Columbus forward Patrik Laine enters the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program

Blue Jackets’ Patrik Laine entering NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, out indefinitely

Blue Jackets executive admits a ‘major misstep’ in hiring Mike Babcock, who was forced to resign

Flat salary cap and lack of high-profile stars lessens focus on start of NHL free agency

Kings still coming to terms with Jonathan Quick on Vegas

Blue Jackets face worst-case scenario with Zach Werenski, Nick Blankenburg injuries

Blue Jackets’ Jakub Voracek out indefinitely with upper-body injury

Blue Jackets sign top NHL free-agent, “Johnny Hockey”

The Blue Jackets’ demotion of veteran Scott Harrington is another step in youth movement

Blue Jackets promote Brad Larsen to head coach

Tortorella out after 6 years as Columbus Blue Jackets coach

LeBrun: 10 NHL executives give their take on the Pierre-Luc Dubois-Patrik Laine trade

‘A pure goal scorer’: Patrik Laine gives Blue Jackets an elite offensive talent

LeBrun: Patrik Laine, Pierre-Luc Dubois situations will put GMs to test

Slowed talks with Dubois, Gavrikov could portend a chilly fall for Blue Jackets

Kekäläinen wants Anderson, Dubois deals signed so offseason deals can commence

Bjorkstrand injury is latest blow for hard-luck Blue Jackets

LeBrun: Q&A with Jarmo Kekalainen on Columbus’ changes, the team’s core and opening doors in the NHL

The journey to understand Jarmo Kekalainen begins in Finland

West goes wild at NHL trade deadline; Columbus keeps adding

Parting shots: Blue Jackets' John Tortorella angered by comments from Jack Johnson, Penguins GM