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Brian Hedger @brianhedger.bsky.social · 3h

#CBJ practice observation today … Kent Johnson was absolutely flying today and scored two ridiculous snipe goals with wrist shots, one against each goalie. Adding a “moose” in Knies plus having Fantilli at center may put Johnson in more open areas with the puck on his stick

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Brian Hedger @brianhedger.bsky.social · 3h

Provorov getting re-examined again today (lower body). Questionable for #CBJ in the season-opener Thursday vs Buffalo.

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Brian Hedger @brianhedger.bsky.social · 3h

#CBJ coach Rick Bowness says there won’t be a designated captain, but Werenski will be the only player who wears an “A” in every game. The other As will be rotated with Olivier and Coyle start out wearing As at home with Sillinger/Monahan on the road.

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Brian Hedger @brianhedger.bsky.social · 4h

#CBJ practice lines/D without Provorov again: Knies-Fantilli-Johnson Nichushkin-Monahan-Garland Sillinger-Coyle-Olivier Lomberg-Voronkov-Heinen Del Bel Belluz Werenski-Mateychuk Soucy-Andrae Christiansen-Gudbranson Out: Provorov

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Brian Hedger @brianhedger.bsky.social · 4h

#CBJ back at it for practice on the eve of their season opener vs #Sabrehood Matthew Knies and Emil Andrae are on the ice after arriving yesterday from Toronto. Ivan Provorov is missing his third straight day, which is concerning when you consider he’s made of metal and brawn.

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Brian Hedger @brianhedger.bsky.social · 5h

Yes, Kirill Marchenko has elite skill. He was also a distraction who skipped town without giving a public explanation. Join the list, bud. It's a lengthy one and the #CBJ don't have time to wallow. They're moving on with their return fronted by Matthew Knies. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Columbus Blue Jackets move on from Kirill Marchenko 'distraction'

After Kirill Marchenko made it clear he wanted out, the Columbus Blue Jackets traded him for an impressive haul highlighted by Matthew Knies.

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After using LTIR cap relief with Lundestrom, the Soucy signing still leaves the #CBJ very little room under the $104 million cap ceiling. They've only got $150,000 in cap space now, which could make things interesting trying to recall AHL help for injuries that aren't long-term.

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1 yr, $1.15 million for Carson Soucy with the #CBJ after earning a contract on a PTO in camp. They're also using Long-Term Injured Reserve with C Isac Lundestrom to gain enough cap relief to fit Soucy's deal under the ceiling.

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#CBJ projected opening night lineup by size: (6-2, 232) - (6-2, 205) - (6-0, 170) (6-4, 210) - (6-2, 206) - (5-10, 165) (6-0, 202) - (6-3, 221) - (6-1, 232) (5-9, 184) - (6-1, 185) - (6-5, 234) (6-2, 214) - (5-11, 188) (5-9, 189) - (6-1, 224) (6-0, 199) - (6-5, 222) #Heavy

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Emily Gorcenski @emily.gorcen.ski · 28/09/2026

Well, now, that's an unfortunate house ad, isn't it? Let's say we turn that 6 upside down and put the new guy's face over this guy's mug, shall we? #CBJ

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Here’s the most incredible story you’ll read today. A small plane with four people aboard crashes in a field. Another pilot witnesses it. That pilot happens to be flying a bunch of skydivers. They offer to jump to assist, are given permission. The skydivers happen to be EMTs. Everyone survives.

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Skydivers alert emergency crews, assist after plane crashes near East Troy airport

Four people were aboard the single-engine plane when it went down in a cornfield near Carvers School Road in East Troy at about 1:30 p.m.

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Former #CBJ now connected to the Leafs: - Bobrovsky - Marchenko - Roslovic - Elvis (IR) - Wood - Domi (IR) - Blankenburg They're a Laine add + Del Zotto un-retirement from reuniting a chunk of the Jackets' 2021 debacle that ended in Savard, Foligno, Jones and Atkinson trades.

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Looking for more to read on the big #CBJ trade? The @dispatch.com has you covered -> Trade details and analysis -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports... Who are the Jackets getting in Matthew Knies? -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports... Elvis leaves the building -> www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Columbus Blue Jackets send Marchenko, Merzlikins, Wood to Toronto Maple Leafs

Columbus Blue Jackets trade Kirill Marchenko, Elvis Merzilinkins and Miles Wood to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a return built around Matthew Knies.

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Whether you've seen the reports already or not, they're out there. It's all happening. #CBJ about to lose their leading goal scorer the past three seasons along with an enigmatic goalie who's been here since 2019. Also? They'd get Matthew Knies. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Columbus Blue Jackets reportedly close to trading Kirill Marchenko, Elvis Merzlikins

The Columbus Blue Jackets are reportedly nearing a trade that will send star forward Kirill Marchenko and injured goalie Elvis Merzlikins to Toronto.

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#CBJ coach Rick Bowness isn’t expecting Damon Severson to be ready to play until the season’s third game … at the earliest. That means, unless something miraculous happens, expect the Jackets to start the season without him in the lineup.

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#CBJ finishing up today with some spirited 3v3 practice. Smart.

Fantilli, Johnson working with the first #CBJ PP unit today, Fantilli at bumper and Johnson on his off side (right wall).

#CBJ lines/D today without Provorov, who’s out today for maintenance: Marchenko-Fantilli-Johnson Nichushkin-Monahan-Garland Sillinger-Coyle-Olivier Lomberg-Del Bel Belluz-Williams Extras: Voronkov, Heinen Werenski-Mateychuk Soucy-Christiansen-Gudbranson rotating. Provorov out.

#CBJ on the ice for pracky. Danton Heinen, Luca Del Bel Belluz and Jack Williams all still here. Damon Severson not wearing the gold “no contact” practice sweater.

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Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Fabbro out skating on his own before #CBJ practice, which is good to see. It’s an upper-body injury, though, so that checks out. Keep the legs and lungs in shape while whatever the issue is heals. Reasonable to assume it’s not a shoulder issue with him on ice in full gear already.

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For what it's worth, numerous MLS clubs have called Wilfried Nancy this year and the answer has been he wanted to focus on Europe. Who knows if that changed after a summer with no job and the opportunity of LAFC... but that has been the direct feedback

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It was a thrilling finish for #Crew96 in a hotly contested, much protested 2-1 win over Inter Miami and Leo Messi, who didn't leave without giving the sellout crowd a classic free kick goal to remember. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Columbus Crew stun Inter Miami, Messi in 2-1 thriller decided late

The Columbus Crew secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Inter Miami after Jamal Thiaré scored a late goal to counter Messi tally off free kick.

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A group of #CBJ are in the house at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field tonight watching #Crew96 take on Messi and Inter Miami ... including Adam Fantilli.

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We've reached the half here in Columbus and we're knotted at 1-1. #Crew96 vs Inter Miami

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Tack 7+ minutes onto this first half for #Crew and Inter Miami, who are tied 1-1.

Messi knots it 1-1 with a patented Messi goal from the right wing, using his left foot to lob perfect shot into the top left corner over traffic in front of Schulte in the game's 33rd minute. #Crew96

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Josef Martinez puts #Crew96 up 1-0 on Inter Miami in the 28th minute after a review for a foul in the penalty area led to his PK opportunity. Much arguing from the Miamis commenced, resulting in a yellow card shown to Casemiro.

André Gomes is not available tonight for #Crew96 after feeling some tightness in a calf muscle during Friday training. He’s being held out tonight for precautionary reasons.

Newly retired Gyasi Zardes is in the house tonight and was just honored pregame while standing in the Nordeke. #Crew96

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#Crew96 starting lineup. Notable change -> D Bailly is back in the starting 11 at CB. He and Zawadzki are the starting CBs for Columbus. Mendez & Martinez working as strikers. Rodriguez, Chambost, Habroune & Zaroury in the midfield. Amundsen/Farsi wingbacks & Schulte in goal.

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Lionel Messi will start tonight for Inter Miami vs #Crew96

Awaiting warmup. Hmm. Wonder who they’re all hoping to see? #Crew96 vs Messi, er, Inter Messi, er, Inter Miami CF

So much for the preseason. #CBJ finishes 3-1-0 after downing the Red Wings 4-2 in Detroit. Next up, Adam Fantilli joins the mix for the Oct. 1 season-opener vs Buffalo. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Columbus Blue Jackets clip Detroit Red Wings 4-2 to finish preseason

Columbus Blue Jackets close out preseason slate with 3-1-0 record after downing Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.

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#CBJ being outshot 17-11 by Detroit almost halfway through on the road. Also, they're winning 3-0 on goals from Coyle, Nichushkin and Williams. Greaves in net for the Jackets,

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Provorov did the Provorov thing and returned for the second period there in Detroit ... in a preseason game. He appears to be fine. Also, rookie depth forward Jack Williams has scored in the second to give #CBJ a 3-0 lead. He's making a strong argument to make the team.

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If Provorov has a legit injury, the #CBJ could be looking at opening the season without Fabbro (IR, upper body) Severson (not ready, shoulder) and Provorov. That would be three of their top six D gone if Provorov doesn't pull a Provorov & stay available.

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End of one period there in Detroit and it's 2-0 #CBJ over the Red Wings, who ended the period on a power play. Ivan Provorov blocked a shot from Red Wings forward Lucas Raymond with time running out and hobbled back to the locker room. We'll see if he comes back out for the second.

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The #CBJ hasn't given a defined timeframe for Elvis Merzlikins' return from shoulder surgery, and it's starting to feel like he might not play for them again while in the final year of his contract. Putting his house up for sale feels like another sign. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins puts house up for sale

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins lists home for $2.9 million while rehabbing from shoulder surgery in the final year of his contract.

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Posts from the bad place re: #CBJ at Red Wings tonight.

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Jet Greaves, as planned, will play all three periods for #CBJ tonight at #LGRW with Pheonix Copley backing up.

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Tonight’s #CBJ roster for the final game of the preseason up in Detroit.

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Jet’s getting ready for regular season liftoff … one more preseason game tonight at #LGRW and then go time Oct. 1 vs Buffalo.

Brian Hedger @brianhedger.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Happy 9/25 Day from Granville, Ohio, courtesy of the Granville Marching Blue Aces. R.I.P. Dolly

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Sean Monahan everybody, silent assassin of the #CBJ locker room.

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Brian Hedger @brianhedger.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

More #CBJ cuts this morning. Five more loaned to AHL Cleveland while Lundestrom and Merzlikins placed on IR. Of note, I asked Don Waddell last night about utilizing LTIR cap relief with Lundestrom or Merzlikins, and he doesn’t think they’ll need it to get compliant. We’ll see.

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Brian Hedger @brianhedger.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

No #CBJ game recap last night, since I was kind of tied up writing Fantilli reaction ... so, here's a great @dispatch.com photo gallery by @samanthamadar.bsky.social to capture the night in photos. www.dispatch.com/picture-gall...