#cbj — Public Fediverse posts

The Athletic: Zach Werenski addresses trade talk, reiterates desire to stay with Blue Jackets long term - as long as #CBJ continue strides forward
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7510966/2026/08/13/zach-werenski-blue-jackets-nhl/?unlocked_article_code=1.5FA.8uIh.2P8MjDaKoP8f&source=emp_shared_article&smid=ta-ios-share

Peter Laviolette III, son of #LAKings coach, has been named as assistant coach of the @[email protected], the #CBJ ECHL affiliate.

Laviolette III played three seasons for the Nailers.

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#CBJ announce a two-year affiliation agreement with the Wheeling Nailers, who had been with the Pittsburgh Penguins for 29 years.

The Athletic: Portzline | #CBJ have been given a pass for their on-ice struggles by many fans through the years.
They’d better be careful.
Handling of radio voice Bob McElligott, writer Jeff Svoboda have angered the most ardent fans and tarnished an image.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7491474/2026/08/06/blue-jackets-mcelligott-svoboda-fan-reaction-broadcast/?unlocked_article_code=1.3VA.AFib.CWDBwRjeoGCv&source=emp_shared_article&smid=ta-ios-share

The Athletic: Is hockey on the radio a dying art? Veteran broadcasters worry about its future
The Blue Jackets, who let radio voice Bob McElligott walk after 17 years behind the mic, will be the fifth NHL club to simulcast its TV broadcast this season
#CBJ
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7486435/2026/08/04/nhl-tv-radio-broadcast-simulcast/?unlocked_article_code=1.21A.zNbA.7kyCqFyZGv7D&source=emp_shared_article&smid=ta-ios-share

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Another tough loss for #CBJ. Bodes was a tireless worker and a big part, for many, of the fan experience.

#CBJ make official the hiring of assistant coach Don Granato and video coach Cody Ward

The Athletic: Blue Jackets part ways with longtime radio voice “Bobby Mac,” will simulcast TV broadcast over radio in cost-cutting move

McElligott had worked the #CBJ mic for 17 seasons
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7478146/2026/07/29/blue-jackets-simulcast-broadcast-bob-mcelligott/?source=emp_shared_article&smid=ta-ios-share

#CBJ VP of broadcasting Marc Gregory:

“Bob McElligott’s voice was at the heart of many of our club’s unforgettable moments and helped shape memories that will live on for years to come.  We sincerely thank him and wish him nothing but success moving forward.”
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#CBJ radio play-by-play voice Bob McElligott did not have his contract renewed by the club, which says it plans to simulcast its TV broadcast - Steve Mears on play-by-play, Jody Shelley as color commentator - via the radio network and affiliates.

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Told there’s nothing happening with #CBJ on the Kirill Marchenko front, despite rumors out of Russia to the contrary.

Not saying it can’t change later this summer. But my understanding is #CBJ have not had calls on Marchenko since earlier this summer.

#CBJ Cole Sillinger's 3-year, $13.875 million contract goes one season ('28-29) into his free agency years.

In that final year of the contract, he has a 10-team no-trade clause.

Extremely small chance the rumors of a Marchenko trade being imminent are true, imo. Makes actually zero sense unless a Fantilli extension is imminent and you're getting a top-line player in return. Don't see any of that happening.

#CBJ #HNOM #NHL

The Athletic: #CBJ and Cole Sillinger avoid arbitration, agree to a three-year contract that carries a $4.625 million salary cap hit.

Only unsigned player now is RFA Adam Fantilli.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7434714/2026/07/24/cole-sillinger-arbitration-contract-blue-jackets/?unlocked_article_code=1.0FA.gwAp.9dGhx_ZsrAYm&source=emp_shared_article&smid=ta-ios-share

#CBJ and restricted free agent Cole Sillinger have avoided arbitration with a three-year, $13.875 million contract. Salary cap is $4.625 million

With projected #CBJ roster — 13Fs, 7D, 2G — they have roughly $21M in salary cap space with Adam Fantilli and Cole Sillinger unsigned.

NHL cap this season is $104M. #CBJ will probably land around $100M.

Waddell: "Hopefully we have some (cap space) left to do something else."

Further to news of former #CBJ Jack Johnson joining the Ohio State women's hockey staff as associate coach ...

Another former #CBJ James Wisniewski is no longer with the program. He had been associate coach for two years.

Spokesperson: Wisniewski wanted to be closer to family.

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Former #CBJ Jack Johnson, a proud Michigan man, has joined the powerhouse Ohio State women's program as an assistant coach.
He resigned as a pro scout with the Vancouver #Canucks because of this opportunity, he tells The Athletic.

#CBJ Adam Fantilli, a restricted free agent, is vacationing in Italy. Talks on a temporary hold, but there has been progress, and the two sides will connect early next week.

#CBJ talks with Cole Sillinger seem to be progression, with a sense of optimism now that a deal can be struck ahead of Monday's arbitration hearing.

#CBJ Jet Greaves' contract includes a five-team no-trade clause in the third and final season of the deal (2028-29).

Sensing they were close to a deal, #CBJ and Jet Greaves asked the arbitrator to delay the start of their hearing earlier today in Toronto.

At 9:20 am — 20 minutes after the arbitration hearing was scheduled to begin — they reached agreement on a 3-year, $15 million contract.

#CBJ GM Don Waddell statement: "Jet is a high-character, talented and athletic goaltender who has become an important part of our hockey club. Our intent always was to get a deal done to ensure he remains a Blue Jacket and we are thrilled that we were able to do so."

The Athletic: #CBJ and Jet Greaves avoid arbitration, reach agreement on a three-year, $15 million contract

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7434693/2026/07/23/columbus-blue-jackets-jet-greaves-arbitration-settlement-nhl-offseason-news/

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#CBJ have never gone to arbitration with a player.

#CBJ and G Jet Greaves have avoided arbitration with an 11th-hour agreement: 3 years, $15 million.

First reported by @FriedgeHNIC

#CBJ sign F Danton Heinen to a one-year, two-way contract.

NHL: $1 million
AHL: $550,000
Guarantee: $700,000

Told talks continue at this hour between #CBJ and G Jet Greaves in the hope of signing a contract that would allow them to avoid an arbitration hearing on Thursday in Toronto.

#CBJ still in talks with G Jet Greaves in the hope of reaching agreement on a long-term contract before Thursday's arbitration hearing.

In lieu of a deal, GM Don Waddell / two others from the front office will fly to Toronto this evening.

The hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. ET.

The Athletic: Jet Greaves and the Blue Jackets are $4.7 million apart with their arbitration filings, but that demands an explanation.
#CBJ and No. 1 goaltender headed to an arbitration ruling on Thursday in Toronto barring a late contract agreement.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7461108/2026/07/21/blue-jackets-jet-greaves-arbitration-nhl/?unlocked_article_code=1.zVA._j-t.wmv3ffIozDdU&source=emp_shared_article&smid=ta-ios-share