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6 days ago
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Blue Jackets' dream scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency
The post Blue Jackets' dream scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Columbus Blue Jackets missed the playoffs for a fifth straight season this year. Still, there was improvement for Columbus this past season. After having just one season over 80 points and one season not in last place in their division in four years, they made a step forward this year. This past year, the Blue Jackets finished with 89 points and finished fourth in the Metropolitan Division. Columbus finished just two points outside of the playoffs this season, and here is the dream scenario for the Blue Jackets in this 2025 NHL Free Agency period. Advertisement The Blue Jackets are prepared to be aggressive this offseason. They have two first-round picks in this upcoming NHL draft, and plenty of draft capital in future drafts. Further, they are projected to have almost $43 million in cap space according to Cap Wages. Still, the Blue Jackets have multiple free agents. Columbus has three restricted free agents, plus nine unrestricted free agents that they need to make decisions on. The Blue Jackets do have their core still under contract. At the blue line, Zach Werenski leads the way, and he is under contract for three more seasons. Still, they need to add depth to the blue line this offseason. Columbus also has Boone Jenner, Kirill Marchenko, and Sean Monahan all under contract to solidify their top line. They will need to fill holes further down the line, though, and with plenty of cap space, could make a big splash in free agency. This is the setup for the dream offseason for the Blue Jackets. Blue Jackets would love to get Dmitri Voronkov re-signed One of the pending restricted free agents for Columbus is Voronkov. He is coming off a solid second season in the NHL. Voronkov was drafted in the 2019 NHL Draft with the 114th overall pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets. After finishing his time with AK Bars Kazan of the KHL, he would move to playing in the United States in the 2023-24 season. Voronkov would play just four AHL games before joining the Blue Jackets for the rest of the season. He has been great in his two seasons overall. In his first year with the Jackets, he would play 75 games, scoring 18 goals with 16 assists. Advertisement In his second season, he would score 23 goals with 24 assists. Further, his advanced metrics show major growth from year one to year two. Not only did his time on ice increase, but his scoring chances created, expected goals scored, and his high danger chances all saw a major increase. His defensive numbers also got better, highlighted by his plus/minus rating. In the 2023-24 season, he had a minus-six rating, but that improved to +17 this past season. Voronkov is also expected to be affordable for a young forward with plenty of upside. His contract is expected to be between $4.3 million and $6.3 million, depending on the length of the deal. While $6.3 million would make him the highest-paid forward on the Jackets currently, it would be well worth it for a player with such upside. Columbus adds to the blue line Stan Szeto-Imagn Images The Blue Jackets have just five blue-liners currently under contract at the NHL level. Werenski is the top player and under contract for the next few seasons. He was joined by Dante Fabbro, who is a free agent. Still, Damon Severson, Erik Gudbranson, Jake Christiansen, and Caleb MacDonald are all under contract. Of those players, Severson played the most this year, playing in 70 games and sitting fourth on the team in ice time per game. With both Ivan Provorov and Fabbro as free agents, the Blue Jackets need to find players who can fill minutes in a quality fashion from the blue line. Advertisement The top solution would be finding a way to bring back Provorov and Fabbro. Provorov was solid last year, scoring seven goals and adding 26 assists. He also had a plus-11 rating this past year. Fabbro played 62 games with the Blue Jackets, scoring nine times and adding 17 assists while having a plus-23 rating. Provorov is expected to sign a contract for $7 million a year, while Fabbro would be near $4.5 million a year. Columbus could bring both players back, while also adding depth to the blue line. Henri Jokiharju would be the perfect option for the Blue Jackets. First, he is young, turning just 26 before the start of next season. That fits in with the model the Blue Jackets have created of having a young and athletic core of players. Second, he is improving. While he has not jumped to playing top-line minutes, he just had his second straight season with a positive plus-minus rating. He was also solid on the penalty kill and had some offensive capability. Jokiharju is a restricted free agent, but his projected salary is just $3.5 million. The Blue Jackets can afford the salary and have the draft capital to sign him to an offer sheet. Blue Jackets grab an experienced forward Columbus needs more scoring depth this upcoming season if they want to make a step forward. Their top-scoring option this year was Werenski from the blue line. Monahan and Marchenko were solid from the top line. Monahan had 57 points in 54 games while Marchenko had 74 points in 79 games. Further, Kent Johnson and Adam Fantilli were both solid on the second line. Still, there is a need to fill the left-wing spot on both lines. Boone Jenner played on the top line at the end of the season, scoring seven goals with 12 assists in just 26 games. Still, he is a natural center and may be better suited to play that position on the second or third line. Advertisement James van Riemsdyk is a pending free agent and played on the second line. He had 16 goals and 20 assists this past season, but was not a factor on the power play. The Jackets could go after a player like Mitch Marner, but it may be difficult to convince Marner to go to Columbus. Another solid option would be Jeff Skinner. Skinner played all three forward spots this past season and has shown both consistency and versatility. He saw his ice time decrease this past year in Edmonton, but prior to joining the Oilers, he had been scoring well with the Buffalo Sabres. Skinner is playing in the playoffs for the first time in his NHL career, after playing over 1,000 career games. He is expected to cost just over $2.5 million in cap space. Grabbing Skinner would give Columbus plenty of options as well. They can move Jenner down to a second-line role and have Voronkov move to the top line. They could also keep the lines as is, and place Skinner replacing van Riemsdyk on the second line. He provides versatility and experience that the Blue Jackets need. Bringing back Voronkov, combined with improving the blue line, and then adding a forward like Skinner, would make for the perfect free agency period for Columbus.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Boone Jenner and his steady partnership built over time
NHL star Boone Jenner and wife Maggie Jenner (Credit: Facebook) His role demands focus and discipline as captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets . Yet away from the game, his life tells a more personal story. Boone Jenner 's NHL career has spanned more than a decade. Jenner married Maggie Masar in July 2023. The couple's ceremony was shared publicly weeks later, giving fans a brief look into their personal celebration. Their relationship had remained largely private before the announcement. Even now, they appear focused more on their shared life than public attention. Maggie has a professional background of her own. She studied business at Western University in Ontario and has experience in real estate and customer care. Her work continues, even as her social media shares occasional glimpses of their life together. These include travel, family gatherings, and moments tied to Boone's hockey milestones. A Shared Life in Columbus, Ohio The couple lives in Columbus, where Boone has spent his entire NHL career. It's where their shared routine has developed, grounded in familiarity and consistency. Maggie is often seen supporting Boone at games, especially during special events. She was present for the 2024 NHL All-Star Game. As where Jenner played as part of Team McDavid. Despite the public nature of his job, their personal life remains low-key. There's little focus on fame or media attention. Instead, their partnership reflects a sense of balance. Boone continues to lead his team on the ice, while Maggie maintains a presence in her own career and interests. This equilibrium seems central to how they manage life under the spotlight. Beyond the Rink, A Life Marked by Love and Loss Boone Jenner's focus on the ice has long been admired. Off the ice, his dedication to family has been just as strong. In early 2024, Boone and Maggie were preparing to welcome their first child. It was a hopeful time, filled with anticipation. Tragically, their son was stillborn just one month before his due date. NHL star Boone Jenner and wife Maggie Jenner (Credit: Getty Image) The couple shared the heartbreaking news with quiet strength. The loss has deeply impacted their journey, and what was meant to be a joyful chapter became a time of unimaginable grief. Read more: Canucks face major concerns with unready young core Through it all, Boone and Maggie have remained close, leaning on each other during this painful time. Their bond, built on love and respect. This continues to carry them forward. In a life shaped by leadership and resilience, Boone Jenner now faces one of his most personal challenges. And through that, his story grows. Its not just as an athlete, but as a person navigating love, loss, and healing.
Toronto Sun
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
LASIK trolling referees, umpires with free eye surgery offer - and some are taking it
Officials, referees or umpires from NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, WNBA, MLS, NWSL or USNT are eligible for the deal Columbus Blue Jackets Boone Jenner reacts to a no goal call by the ref during a game against the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadian Press It's a refrain that probably is as old as sports themselves. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account 'How did you miss that call? Are you blind!?' Now, one company is doing its best to make sure that almost any official overseeing a professional sport in North America won't have an excuse when it comes to eye sight. Laser eye-surgery company is offering free procedures to any ref, official or umpire in eight professional sports in an effort to help eliminate awful calls that can ruin the fun for fans and players alike. 'Applicants must be referees or officials actively involved in officiating games within the NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, WNBA, MLS, NWSL or USNT,' the company's website reads. 'Candidates should be in good overall health and free from any medical conditions that may pose risks or contraindications for LASIK surgery. Referees and officials must undergo a comprehensive LASIK examination conducted by doctors to assess their ocular health and suitability for the procedure.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The offer appears to be working. According to Front Office Sports, at least 10 refs or officials have taken up the company and underwent LASIK for free (or a similar surgery called PRK). According to the outlet, such a procedure normally would cost around US$5,000 for both eyes. The site also noted that LASIK declined to reveal which league(s) the officials worked in or if they had been called out by the site's social media account. Last month, during the Battle of Ontario between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators, LASIK's X account shared a clip in which Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz pummeled Ridly Greig and no penalty was called. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Better Vision. Better Calls,' the account wrote. 'Yes, we still offer all NHL refs free LASIK.' The account for a network of providers of the corrective eye surgery LASIK, has been at it for a while, too, calling out some terrible calls over the past year or so since starting the campaign. After a controversial call during an NFL playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, LASIK shared a photo of Bills QB Josh Allen appearing to gain a first down, which wasn't called on the field. 'Still literally offering all NFL refs free LASIK,' the company wrote in the viral post, which racked up more than 119,000 likes on the social media site. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The team also told FOS that they get tagged several times per day on social media by individuals pointing out bad calls. But it's not just for referees, several athletes have enhanced their games by getting the surgery. Read More LeBron James saw his shooting percentage improve after his LASIK surgery in 2007 and NFL QB Jameis Winston – who threw 30 interceptions during the 2019 season – cut down on his picks after getting eye surgery. LASIK is an acronym for 'laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis' and is a common eye procedure that can help improve vision. Doctors use a laser to reshape a patient's cornea and, for some, the surgery can eliminate the need for glasses or contacts. Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis. Columnists Sunshine Girls Movies Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA
New York Times
30-03-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Blue Jackets' back-to-back woes surface again in loss to Senators
One bad habit has been with the Columbus Blue Jackets since the start of the season. The other is a new, unfortunate development, especially at a time — their first playoff push in five seasons — when they should be building good habits. The Blue Jackets once again trailed for most of the game, losing to the Ottawa Senators 3-2 before 17,758 in Canadian Tire Centre. It's the first of three meetings in 11 days between the two clubs that started the night as the two wild-card entries in the Eastern Conference. Advertisement The loss dropped the Blue Jackets to 1-9-0 in the second game of back-to-backs, one of the worst such records in the NHL this season. Only Seattle (0-11) and Philadelphia (1-10-1), whose playoff hopes faded weeks ago, have been worse in second games. The other bad habit? The Blue Jackets allowed the game's first goal for the ninth consecutive game, a truly distressing number, and a surprising one, too. Before this run of 1-0 deficits began on March 11, the Blue Jackets were leading the league by scoring first in 38 of 63 games. 'We knew it was going to be a tight game, back and forth,' Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner told reporters. 'I think both ways it was tight. Not many chances. These are the type of games you're going to get this time of year. 'We battled all night. Great effort by us, but we came up one short.' Jenner and Kirill Marchenko scored goals for the Blue Jackets, while Zach Werenski had two primary assists. Goaltender Daniil Tarasov, playing his first game in two weeks, finished with 24 saves, including 11 in the second period, when the Jackets' energy started to lull. It was Marchenko's goal midway through the third period — a slicing and dicing move through three Senators after he was sprung in the neutral zone by a Werenski feed — that appeared to energize the Blue Jackets, who turned the third period into their best period. WHAT A RELEASE! 🚨@FanaticsBook | #CBJ — Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) March 30, 2025 Marchenko, who scored off a wrister in the slot, now has 28 goals this season, moving him closer to becoming the Blue Jackets' first 30-goal scorer since Cam Atkinson had 41 goals during the 2018-19 season. Marchenko has a goal in three straight. 'We had a lot of chances,' Marchenko said. 'We pushed really well (in the third). My goal helped, but it's not my goal. We all worked together, all five guys, to create the moment for me. It's a good game. It's a back-to-back game, but we can beat these guys, for sure.' Advertisement The Blue Jackets played the final 2:30 of the game with an extra skater after sending Tarasov to the bench. They had plenty of looks, but none better than Kent Johnson's sprawling backhand whack at a puck in the low slot that Ottawa goaltender Linus Ullmark gloved. To their credit, the Blue Jackets have created a sense in several recent games that they're on the verge of pulling off amazing comebacks. They actually did it on Friday, when they responded to 3-0 and 5-3 deficits against Vancouver to win 7-6 in a shootout in Nationwide Arena. But chasing the game is no way to go through a playoff stretch. The Senators took a 1-0 lead at 7:24 of the first period when Ridly Greig got his paddle on a Thomas Chabot shot and directed it past Tarasov. The Blue Jackets quickly responded, though. Jenner, who now has five goals in his last four games, scored off a rebound from a Werenski shot only 31 seconds later to tie the score at 1. The Senators scored later in the first to reclaim the lead and again midway through the second to push it to 3-1. That @UNDmhockey connection 💥#GoSensGo — Ottawa Senators (@Senators) March 30, 2025 From there, the Blue Jackets needed a tremendous individual effort or a beneficial bounce to get back into the game. Marchenko delivered it, but they couldn't get the equalizer. 'That was a great game,' Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason said. 'Hey, both teams played hard, played fast. Certainly, the start was fantastic. The pace of the game. Everybody was playing their butts off. We had a lot of chances, obviously, to tie it. 'That whole third period, we pushed pretty good. It went back and forth a little bit. They're a really good hockey team, and so are we. It was a good battle.' The Blue Jackets knew they were up against it when they saw this back-to-back on the schedule. They emptied the tank on Friday versus Vancouver, then flew after the game to Ottawa. After clearing customs and busing to their hotel, it was nearly 1:30 a.m. before they arrived. Advertisement Making matters worse, defenseman Dante Fabbro, who plays on the top pair with Werenski, was unable to play because of 'bumps and bruises,' Evason said. That caused a wholesale switching of defensive pairs. Werenski moved to the right side of the top pair and was joined by rookie Denton Mateychuk on his left, while Ivan Provorov and Erik Gudbranson formed the second pair. Jake Christiansen, who had missed the previous six games with an undisclosed injury, went back into the lineup on the third pair with Damon Severson. By the end of the game, the Blue Jackets were down to five defensemen, even though Christiansen remained on the bench until the final buzzer. He didn't play after the 5:22 mark of the third period, though no explanation was provided by Evason. The loss dropped the Blue Jackets out of the final wild-card spot in the East despite being tied with Montreal (and the Rangers) at 75 points. Montreal jumped over them because both teams have played 72 games (the first tiebreaker during the regular season) and the Canadiens have an edge (24-23) in the second tiebreaker, which is regulation wins. By the end of the night, however, the New York Rangers could jump both the Blue Jackets and Canadiens if they were to win late in San Jose. (Photo of Boone Jenner: Marc DesRosiers / Imagn Images)
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blue Jackets visit the Senators after Jenner's 2-goal game
Columbus Blue Jackets (33-29-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (38-28-5, in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Senators -200, Blue Jackets +165; over/under is 6 Advertisement BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Ottawa Senators after Boone Jenner's two-goal game against the Vancouver Canucks in the Blue Jackets' 7-6 shootout win. Ottawa is 38-28-5 overall and 20-10-2 in home games. The Senators have committed 276 total penalties (3.9 per game) to rank ninth in the league. Columbus has a 12-20-4 record on the road and a 33-29-9 record overall. The Blue Jackets have a 29-10-4 record when scoring three or more goals. The matchup Saturday is the first meeting of the season between the two clubs. TOP PERFORMERS: Tim Stutzle has scored 21 goals with 50 assists for the Senators. Jake Sanderson has one goal and five assists over the last 10 games. Advertisement Kent Johnson has 21 goals and 24 assists for the Blue Jackets. Mathieu Olivier has six goals and two assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Senators: 7-3-0, averaging 3.4 goals, five assists, 3.2 penalties and seven penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game. Blue Jackets: 3-6-1, averaging 2.3 goals, 3.9 assists, 3.4 penalties and eight penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game. INJURIES: Senators: None listed. Blue Jackets: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
