Zak MacMillan: Columbus Blue Jackets — Final 2025 NHL Entry Draft Rumors

Draft best D-man available at 14 and Joshua Ravensbergen (only 1st Round projected goalie prospect) at 20 if available.

Or trade 'em both.

I think this draft will be like so many where we've had multiple 1st rndrs, and cap space, and stated how the picks are up for trade, and we'll weaponize the cap space.
Then it all just goes like normal, take the picks and wait for 3-4,or more, years. Much ado about nothing !!
I keep hoping for a big trade bringing in a top-6 forward, and/or top-4 blue liner that will put this team over the top !!
We have the $$$, picks, and prospects to put packages together.
Since Provorov and Fabbro haven't signed, I'm pretty confident GMDW is looking at the available D (Noah Dobson??), who would fit and putting a package together.
A new forward name that seems to be floating around is Jordan Kyrou. His no-trade clause kicks in on July 1, and GM Bill Armstrong seems to think they have the player to take his place - Snuggerud. Also, Kyrou (27 y.o) has a $8.125MM AAV contract through '30-31. He would be nice - as would Jason Robertson, if he's still available. We'll see in the next couple of days.

Draft best D-man available at 14 and Joshua Ravensbergen (only 1st Round projected goalie prospect) at 20 if available.

Or trade 'em both.
- jkumpire

Nope trade #14 & Sillinger for Andersen

Kevin,

Personally I prefer to resign Provorov, they are pretty close to the same player. But, your man is cheaper in 2025-26 than our man is.

And the first domino has fallen: Tarasov to the Panthers for a 5th round pick. Welcome to the crease full time Jet Greaves.

Kevin,

Personally I prefer to resign Provorov, they are pretty close to the same player. But, your man is cheaper in 2025-26 than our man is.

And the first domino has fallen: Tarasov to the Panthers for a 5th round pick. Welcome to the crease full time Jet Greaves.
- jkumpire

Agree they are pretty close to same player, curious why he didnt get extended way earlier. One thing about Andersen, he's connected to Monahan & was best buds with Gudbrandson. He also was very close to Gaudreau & the Gaudreau family, so I see a connection & desire to play in Columbus.

Coyle and Wood
Nice

Well,

Fabbro resigned, Provorov has/will not. Try for Marner!

Well,

Wouldn't you know it? Provorov did resign in Columbus for a big raise. Let's see if GMDW still has something up his sleeve to remake the defense, or if he is standing pat, or finding a new goalie.