Blue Jackets rookie Adam Fantilli out 8 weeks with lacerated calf Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJan 31, 2024, 03:24 PM ET   Columbus Blue Jackets rookie center Adam Fantilli is expected to miss eight weeks with a lacerated calf, the team announced Wednesday.   Fantilli was injured Sunday in a 4-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken. He delivered a hit against the boards to Kraken forward Jared McCann, whose skate connected with Fantilli's calf after the collision. Fantilli was already near the Blue Jackets' bench when he was able to skate on one leg before headin ..read more

Merzlikins wants new scenario, 'won't be backup' for Blue Jackets Goalie scratched 3 times since Dec. 29, hasn’t asked for trade   © Getty Images ByCraig Merz NHL.com Independent Correspondent January 12, 2024 COLUMBUS -- Elvis Merzlikins has not asked for a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets, but the goalie said Friday he and the team have agreed that a "new scenario" is needed.   Merzlikins has not played since Dec. 29, when he left a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs after the first period because of an illness. He has been a healthy scratch the p ..read more

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The 2023-24 season for the Blue Jackets will most likely be an exciting one. With the debut of Adam Fantilli, to the revised blue line, we're sure to see some fireworks, and hopefully in a good way. This season got off to a rocky start with the Mike Babcock scandal, but everyone is ready to move past it, and it starts tomorrow. The Blue Jackets have released the 2023 training camp roster and schedule. You can see that here.   Players will report on Wednesday for Medicals and Fitness Testing, and then on-ice activities start on Thursday. The first preseason game will be this Sund ..read more

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https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/columbus-blue-jackets/the-hockey-news-sunday-recap-columbus-blue-jackets-910 The Hockey News Sunday Recap: Columbus Blue Jackets Everything you may have missed this week from The Hockey News: Columbus Blue Jackets. JASON NEWLAND 37 MINUTES AGO We're just a few short days from the start of the Traverse Prospects tournament and 11 days from the start of training camp. The season is fast approaching. Follow the links below for the stories from this week.   Boone Jenner has always been an essential part of this team, and fo ..read more

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FINAL RECORD 25-48-9 59 points dead last in the East. Whopping minus 116 goal differential.   ADDITIONS Werenski essentially missed the whole season, great having him back. Stevenson was a cap casualty in Jersey fits in nicely on second paring. Texier returns after a season of self imposed exile in France. Provorov also fits in nicely in the top four on blueline. Fantilli slipped to them and gives the CBJ their first ever true 1C. High first rounders Mayeychuk and especially Jiricik will push for roles on the back end. Babcock returns from exile as a quality coach    SUBTRACTION ..read more