Blue Jackets lines Per the team (Miles Wood left early per @markscheig.bsky.social )

#CBJ  lines at AM skate. Changes. Marchment-Fantilli-Marchenko Jenner-Monahan-Heinen Sillinger-Coyle-Olivier Voronkov-Lundestrom-Wood Werenski-Severson Provorov-Mateychuk Fabbro-Gudbranson Greaves Merzlikins Appears Kent Johnson may be a scratch.

New: One player hasn’t found their rhythm yet under Rick Bowness. On Dmitri Voronkov & finding his best down the stretch. Sean Monahan & Kent Johnson spoke about their line mate. Bowness also spoke about Voronkov’s lower ice time of late & more. thehockeywriters.com/blue-jackets... #CBJ

Good morning. The Columbus Blue Jackets play a hockey game tonight. Vibe check? #CBJ

The Cleveland Monsters keep winning. 4-2 over Rochester tonight. Goals by Aston-Reese, Marrelli (first pro goal), Malatesta and Pyyhtia. Ivan Fedotov 24 saves. #CBJ

#CBJ  HC Rick Bowness says he hasn’t talked to Zach Werenski since he arrived back in the states. He expects to get an update later today from GM Don Waddell as to when Werenski would meet the team. The team expects him to play in Boston Thursday. Werenski is at the White House today.

This photo says it all. #CBJ

Good morning. You ready for this? 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

On RFAs, no talks on any of Fantilli, Sillinger or Greaves yet. Waddell said he expects to talk to Pat Brisson in the coming week on Fantilli. But there is no rush to get anything done. Two sides have plenty of time. #CBJ

Had some of you ask for clarification. Addressed these in our deadline preview piece with Don Waddell. -Don’t expect any contract news before games resume Thursday. -Talks, but no negotiations yet with UFAs. #CBJ

#CBJ Elvis Merzlikins will re-join his teammates for practice on Sunday? When is Sunday’s practice? Rick Bowness: “45 minutes after the end of the game” in Milan. 😂

This guy has joined his teammates at #CBJ practice this morning.

From Thursday. New #CBJ feature we’re doing. Stay tuned for more. thehockeywriters.com/10-blue-jack...

Testing, since I’m hardly over here. How many #CBJ fans do we have on this site? Still mainly posting on X but just wonder who uses Bluesky as their primary source?

New: In conversation with #CBJ  GM Don Waddell on the trade deadline. -Negotiations have not started on any UFAs or RFAs. The latest including optimism on all. -Needs & approach. -Impact of rising cap & more. "We like how it’s going right now." Read below.

It's been a while since it's really happened, but that was a throwback terrible first period from Buffalo. They've been very good about turning things around after that and, as @markscheig.bsky.social shared with me during intermission, Columbus has been quite poor in third periods.

Per #CBJ GM Don Waddell. Some injury updates. Werenski: should be good for Saturday. Gudbranson: Won't play on upcoming 4-game western trip. Maybe after. Smith: Week-to-week (LBI) Wood: Awaiting results, but believes absolute worst was avoided. He's week-to-week.

New: "I get it. I’m not a spring chicken. I’m not a young guy anymore and so people are curious to see if I can still play." #CBJ camp PTO Brendan Smith opened up about his uncertain summer and why he thinks he has a chance to earn a contract. t.co/jBYXdvWIHi

New: 7 Takeaways from #CBJ Media Day. -What a difference a year makes/excitement. -Why Ivan Fedotov? -Injury updates on Denton Mateychuk/Jordan Dumais. -Werenski/Fantilli talk Men's Worlds impact. -Will #CBJ consider the recently acquitted players? t.co/9zIzT0cLcT

New: My Q&A with #CBJ HC Dean Evason. Almost 4,000 words. -Takeaways from losing at Men's Worlds with Team Canada. -Evason/Chinakhov met last week. What was said? -Opening night starting goalie is wide open. -His offseason thoughts. -Much more. t.co/hqf23Y8wCX

New: One year ago today. The day in which the world lost two of its brightest lights. John and Matthew Gaudreau. In the end, the Gaudreau family, #CBJ and others all promised to honor their legacies always. One year later, they all kept their promise. t.co/vWYLrcpPdo

New: "I don’t think I want to stop being here until we can win here and bring a championship to Columbus...I think our fans and the city definitely deserves that." My Q&A with #CBJ captain Boone Jenner. On his future, the Gaudreau's & much more. t.co/eNaXcth3NA

#CBJ has signed former Islander Hudson Fasching to a 1-year, 2-way deal.

New: My Q&A with Don Waddell, Part 2. -Fantilli contract talks not started yet, but they will soon. -Jenner extension? -Chinakhov met with #CBJ, next steps? -Isles wanted Voronkov. Waddell said no. -Much more, including Olivier/Coyle injury updates. t.co/O5rRh2gm1h

#CBJ has one last RFA to sign. That's D Daemon Hunt. GM Don Waddell said "I think it's done. I think we're just waiting for an answer back." Assuming no hiccups, we should be hearing something officially sooner rather than later.

New: Got to spend 30 minutes in GM Don Waddell's office over some Tim Horton's for a wide-ranging Q&A. -How he's spent the summer. -Why staff changes. -First year reflections. -The Gaudreau's. -Columbus Zoo, bucket list item?? -Much more. Here's Part 1: #CBJ

New: With all the questions surrounding #CBJ and their goaltending, one situation might be getting some clarity. The Blue Jackets believe Sergei Ivanov will be ready to come to North America after the 2025-26 season. Ivanov's agent believes it too. Read: t.co/2dLN7iVmwS

News: #CBJ prospect G Pyotr Andreyanov officially signed a 5-year deal with CSKA Moskva today going through the end of the 2029-30 season, the team announced. Note: Don Waddell said there is a potential NHL-out clause after four years.

News: #CBJ has agreed to a 2-year contract with Dmitri Voronkov. AAV is $4.175 million.

Here's our news piece on the Dante Fabbro extension. From waiver claim to top-pairing defenseman, he may go down as one of the best moves in franchise history. #CBJ thehockeywriters.com/blue-jackets...

Good morning. Our draft day episode of Union Junction is out. -Waddell's press conference. -Fabbro/Provorov -Tarasov traded -What could happen with picks 14 & 20. -Your questions, answered. Enjoy. open.spotify.com/episode/1NuV... #CBJ

Two trades so far. Daniil Tarasov to Florida for pick 160 this year. Cameron Butler to Minnesota for Brendan Gaunce. A reunion.

New: Our 2025 #CBJ Draft Guide. Everything you need to be ready for the weekend. -Draft changes. -Waddell's availability today. -Who's in play at picks 14 and 20. -Why trade still seems very likely. -Prospect profiles, mock drafts, much more. Enjoy. thehockeywriters.com/2025-columbu...

It’s now Thursday morning. #CBJ

Couple highlights of #CBJ Development Camp. -Cayden Lindstrom will be there. -University of Delaware assistant coach Melissa Samoskevich, who won a gold medal in 2019 at the World Championships, will serve as a guest coach.

New: With the offseason about to kick into gear, #CBJ is about to be put to the test. Why are the moves they make of utmost importance? While they have a lot going for them and to offer to free agents, they're missing the most importance piece. Winning. t.co/Ly8i2YmPeh

New for The Hockey Writers: Let’s look at who the Toronto Sceptres lost in the expansion draft. #PWHL thehockeywriters.com/sceptres-los...

#CBJ GM Don Waddell will hold his predraft availability Thursday morning at 11:30.

#CBJ fans. 3-part question. Curious for your responses. 1. Assuming the Blue Jackets keep both picks 14 and 20, which prospects do you want them to take? 2. Which one UFA do you hope they sign after 12pm on 7/1? 3. Which realistic trade target do you hope they get?

New: 6 teams eager to make big trades at the 2025 NHL Draft. With just five days left until Round 1, we're getting closer to revealing what's real and what's not. Here are the six teams I think are most eager to make a trade soon and why. t.co/YfbgbOFiag

From earlier today. Wrote about how Mitch Marner’s decision could put some teams in a holding pattern. thehockeywriters.com/mitch-marner...

The #Blackhawks have re-signed forward Ryan Donato. Per Kyle Davidson "Ryan brings energy & competes hard every game which has been a huge asset to our team over the last two seasons. He’s been a crucial part of our offense, & we’re excited for Ryan to continue to make a difference in our lineup."

#CBJ has unveiled their 25th season logo.

Saw a report going around about #CBJ Dante Fabbro making progress on a long-term extension. Fabbro's agent J.P Barry says they are talking but are still in the initial stages and are not close yet. So work to be done but talks are ongoing.

New post @thehockeywriters.bsky.social : The #LeafsForever could look to tweak and improve their bottom-6. Here are three options that could be worth signing. Special thanks to @markscheig.bsky.social for his help on a former #CBJ player. thehockeywriters.com/3-depth-sign...

New: Emptying the 2025 NHL Combine Notebook. Lots of stuff from the weekend in Buffalo. t.co/k1txLDWJW5

#CBJ prospect Nikolai Makarov has signed a 1-year extension to stay in Russia with CSKA Moscow, the team announced. There was a previous report suggesting he could sign his ELC with the Blue Jackets soon.

My latest is up. #CBJ Roster Projection 1.0. See why there could be significant change at all levels on the ice.

New: Zach Werenski made a decision he'll remember forever. After saying no at first, he joined Team U.S.A. at the World Championships. He helped them win gold for the first time in 92 years while being named an All-Star defenseman. He shined again. thehockeywriters.com/blue-jackets... #CBJ

New: In conversation with #CBJ GM Don Waddell. On the Combine, Ivan Provorov, Dante Fabbro, Daniil Tarasov, the two first rounders and much more. The Columbus Blue Jackets are officially open for business. t.co/wa5CKhPUyH