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New York Times
05-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Blue Jackets sign restricted free agent Dmitri Voronkov to 2-year contract
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dmitri Voronkov, who has scored 18-plus goals in each of his first two NHL seasons and is regarded as one of the league's emerging power forwards, signed a two-year, $8.35 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. The deal pulls Voronkov off the restricted free-agent market, eliminating the risk of an offer sheet. Voronkov, who had arbitration rights, needed to decide before 5 p.m. ET Saturday if he wanted to request arbitration, but his new contract eliminates that decision. Advertisement His contract has a salary cap hit of $4.175 million. He earned $925,000 with his previous contract. 'We are very pleased to reach this agreement with Dmitri as he is an important part of our young core,' Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell said. 'He has size, strength and excellent hands, and he has a chance to be a very special player. We look forward to his continued growth and development as a Blue Jacket.' Voronkov, 24, set career highs last season with 23 goals, 24 assists and 47 points in 73 games. He also had 55 penalty minutes and a plus-17 rating. In coach Dean Evason's first season behind the Blue Jackets' bench, Voronkov, a 6-feet-5, 227-pound left winger, found a home on the top line with center Sean Monahan and right winger Kirill Marchenko, becoming one of the top lines in the NHL. Columbus' only remaining restricted free agent is Mikael Pyyhtiä. In other Blue Jackets news Saturday, the Colorado Avalanche announced that they hired Columbus minor-league assistant coach Mark Letestu as head coach of the AHL's Colorado Eagles, the Avs' top minor-league affiliate. Letestu had been an assistant coach for the AHL's Cleveland Monsters for the past four seasons.
CTV News
01-07-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Canadiens net 2026 draft pick from Hurricanes for Primeau's negotiating rights
Montreal Canadiens goalie Cayden Primeau, right, makes a stop against Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman Sean Monahan during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon) The Montreal Canadiens have acquired a seventh-round draft pick in 2026 from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for goaltender Cayden Primeau's negotiating rights. In 2024-25, Primeau appeared in 11 games with the Habs and registered a 2-3-1 record, in addition to 26 games with the AHL's Laval Rocket where he posted a 21-2-2 record, a .927 save percentage and a 1.96 GAA. The native of Farmington Hills, Mich., was selected by the Canadiens in the seventh round (199th overall) of the 2017 NHL entry draft. On souhaite une bonne continuation à Cayden! Thank you and best of luck, Cayden! — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 1, 2025 This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 30, 2025.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan voted Masterton Trophy winner
Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan is the winner of the 2024-25 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. It's the first time a Blue Jacket has won the award, which is presented annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. No player in the league exemplified those qualities more than Monahan, who was voted the Masterton winner by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Monahan, 30, signed with the Blue Jackets on July 1, 2024, primarily to reunite with Johnny Gaudreau. The two were close friends after playing nearly a decade together in Calgary, so Monahan jumped at a chance to rekindle that spark as a free agent — two years after Gaudreau stunned the NHL by picking the Blue Jackets. Advertisement Instead, an offseason tragedy that took the lives of Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, on Aug. 29, 2024, in Oldmans Township, New Jersey dashed those plans, leaving Monahan emotionally gutted. His Columbus debut began with a heavy heart, forcing Monahan and his new teammates to bond through shared grief and fond memories of Gaudreau. 'John's someone who brings people together," Monahan said after the the NHL announced him as the Masterton winner June 5. "So, going to a new team, everyone knew him well, and I said it plenty of times this year ... I felt like that was where I was supposed to be, playing in Columbus. And I don't take that for granted. Being a Blue Jacket, what it means to be a Blue Jacket and the guys I'm surrounded with every day in the organization and my teammates, it's a real special place to play." Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan waves to his son, Leo, and wife, Brittany, during warm-ups before Columbus' season finale, an April 17 game against the Islanders. Monahan became a special part of the Blue Jackets' lineup while centering the top forward line and playing the critical "bumper" position for the first power-play group. Together, Monahan and the Blue Jackets became the NHL's most improved team, improving by 23 points from 2023-24, and nearly qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs under new head coach Dean Evason. Advertisement Monahan, who missed more than two months with a wrist injury, was a driving force with 19 goals, 38 assists and 57 points in just 54 games. "I was playing with some great players, and I was confident in my game," Monahan said. "I worked really hard to get back to where I wanted to be, and I think I've still got a lot to prove and a lot to prove to myself. I think we should be a playoff team every year. This year was a bit of a step forward, but we didn't get where we wanted to, so ... it's a big summer for our group to get ready for next season.' Sep 18, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan speaks during media day press conference at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets start training camp on Sept. 19. Meredith Gaudreau, Johnny Gaudreau's widow, presented Monahan with the trophy in a surprise visit to his offseason home near Toronto. The NHL shared a moving video on social media of her surprising Monahan with the award, and both had tears flowing. Advertisement "I had no idea," Monahan said. "I was kind of waiting around all dressed up for a while because I was told we were doing family photos, and my mom was here and was going to help us with the little guy (1-year old Leo) and to get set up. It definitely caught me off guard, so it was just presented in a special way, and they did a great job to surprise me.' Monahan is the sixth person in Blue Jackets history to win one of the NHL's major awards. The other five are: Rick Nash — 2003-04 Maurice 'Rocket Richard Trophy (NHL goal leader), 2008-09 NHL Foundation Award Steve Mason — 2008-09 Calder Memorial Trophy (top rookie) Sergei Bobrovsky — 2012-13 and 2016-17 Vezina Trophy (top goalie) Nick Foligno — 2016-17 Mark Messier Leadership Award, 2016-17 King Clancy Memorial Trophy (leadership, community contributions) John Tortorella — 2016-17 Jack Adams Trophy (coach of the year). Center Sean Monahan had 19 goals, 38 assists and 57 points in 54 games with the Blue Jackets this season. Foligno (2018-19) and Kevin Dineen (2000-01, 2001-02) preceded Monahan as Blue Jackets finalists for the Masterton Trophy. Runners-up to Monahan for the 2024-25 Masterton are Minnesota Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, who's retiring after a distinguished career, and Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog, who returned in the playoffs after a three-year absence due to a knee injury. Advertisement Monahan also went through injury difficulties prior to signing with the Blue Jackets, playing just 90 games combined for the Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens between 2021 and 2023 due to multiple health challenges that included two hip surgeries, a groin surgery and a broken foot. A wrist surgery kept him out for two-plus months with the Blue Jackets, while at the same time grieving Gaudreau. "It's definitely special to get the award," Monahan said. "I've said it before. I don't need the recognition. Everybody's going through different things in their life, but I worked hard to get where I am, and I went through ups and downs. And to be in Columbus and be healthy and able to play the game I love is something I don't take for granted.' Blue Jackets reporter Brian Hedger can be reached at bhedger@ and @ Get more on the Columbus Blue Jackets with our Cannon Fodder podcast This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Blue Jackets' Sean Monahan voted Masterton Trophy winner
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates Sean Monahan's Masterton victory as Mitch Marner interest heats up
Sean Monahan (via Getty Images) Sean Monahan, Columbus Blue Jackets forward, was awarded the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. Emotional distress after Johnny Gaudreau left was what touched fans and teammates. Rumors concerning the Columbus Blue Jackets' strategy in the offseason are becoming fierier, with the Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner having been eyed as a target. Sean Monahan recognized for resilience in the face of personal tragedy Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Monahan, who signed as a free agent with the Blue Jackets prior to this season, endured massive personal hardship after the sudden passing of his best friend, Johnny Gaudreau, last August. In the face of adversity, however, Sean Monahan proved to be a pillar of strength and resilience both on and off the ice and received the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy as the 2024–25 winner. The NHL altered its award presentation this year, opting for emotional surprise moments. Sean Monahan was surprised as Johnny's wife, Meredith Gaudreau, visited his home in Toronto to present him with the trophy. The experience was deeply emotional. Sean Monahan Named Winner of NHL's Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy! 🏆💥👏 | Media Availability Columbus Blue Jackets going for it with Mitch Marner in their sights While Monahan's award is an emotional moment, the Columbus Blue Jackets are redirecting focus to a powerful offseason. The most gigantic of potential splashes? A pursuit of Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Mitch Marner. General manager Don Waddell has the cap space to maneuver with but must balance competing priorities. The team also needs to make important decisions on their defense and goaltending de If the Blue Jackets acquire Marner, they may have to trade from strength—in this case, first-round draft picks or one of their talented young prospects. The drafting philosophy may have to be tweaked, with consideration given to players such as defenseman prospect Blake Fiddler and goalie prospect Joshua Ravensbergen. However, a possible signing is dependent on Marner's interest. Rumor has it that he could be interested in playing with Vegas Golden Knights or Florida Panthers. Columbus is a wild card—firm but unclear. Also read: Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner could be the missing piece of a revitalized Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are entering a make-or-break offseason, splitting emotional times with strategic ambitions. Sean Monahan's Masterton Trophy is a reminder of the people involved in the sport. With draft day approaching and free agency around the corner, expect bold action from Don Waddell and staff in the weeks ahead.
Vogue
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Sea Resort 2026 Collection
Resort needs to cover a lot of bases, observed Sean Monahan on a walkthrough of Sea's latest offering, and this collection did just that with a selection that ranged from sportswear and workwear separates to velvet party dresses and cargo-pocketed balloon bloomers. The lineup underscored the brand's winning signatures, rather than moved the needle forward, which is a good strategy as the label is growing and expanding across the globe. Just back from a pop-up in Korea, Monahan noted that male K-pop stars are big fans of the sportier pieces from the brand. For resort, these included an embroidered varsity jacket with a striped knit collar, a navy tracksuit with creamy crochet side stripes, and a knit zip-front jacket with a scalloped collar and an inset of figurative lace. Unexpectedly, his co-designer Monica Paolini cut Battenburg lace into a pair or roomy basketball shorts with a matching crop-top of the same material. The same lace was combined with a fine gauge knit to a sexier effect than if it had been paired with something more expected like crepe. Instead of quilting, sampler-style embroidery was used on was used on a rustic, bohemian dress as well as a barn jacket and fluid pants. The '80s touches Paolini has been exploring over the past few seasons were to be found in going-out looks like a jet black velvet dress with slightly puffed sleeves and white bows at the tip of the V-neck, and a corsage on a jacket shown with cropped and side-knitted pants.
