The Columbus Blue Jackets will kick off their 2026-2027 National Hockey League season tonight, September 30, 2026, by hosting the Buffalo Sabres at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.

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The team has undergone notable changes in the offseason, including a significant trade involving three players. The Blue Jackets traded Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood, and Elvis Merzlikins. Kirill Marchenko had previously indicated he did not wish to remain with the team long-term. Miles Wood had cleared waivers and was not part of the Blue Jackets’ immediate plans, while Elvis Merzlikins is currently injured and may miss the entire year; his contract was moved to Toronto.

In exchange for Kirill Marchenko, the Blue Jackets acquired Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andre, and a second-round draft pick. General Manager Don Waddell emphasized that the team was seeking prospects and draft picks that could contribute immediately, not just future assets.

In other team news, center Adam Fantilli signed a new six-year contract with the Blue Jackets. His contract negotiations were influenced by recent financial shifts within the NHL, notably after the Philadelphia Flyers offered Leo Carlsson of the Anaheim Ducks an $18 million per year offer sheet, which the Ducks matched. Despite the complex negotiations, Fantilli consistently expressed his desire to remain a Blue Jacket.

Former Blue Jackets radio voice Bob McElligott, now host of the podcast Clear Breakaway, discussed these developments with WOSU’s Stu Osborne, highlighting the impact of these moves as the team aims for a strong start to the season.

Source: WOSU — Original report

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Blue Jackets oo Xilli Ciyaareedka Furaya Isbeddel Weyn iyo Heshiiska Fantilli

Kooxda Columbus Blue Jackets ayaa caawa, oo ku beegan Sebtembar 30, 2026, furaysa xilli ciyaareedkeeda cusub ee National Hockey League (NHL), iyagoo garoonkooda Nationwide Arena ee magaalada Columbus ku martigelinaya kooxda Buffalo Sabres.

Ka hor inta uusan xilli ciyaareedku bilaaban, kooxdu waxay samaysay isbeddello muhiim ah oo dhanka ciyaartoyda ah. Waxaa ka mid ah in Blue Jackets ay kala iibsatay saddex ciyaartoy oo kala ah Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood, iyo Elvis Merzlikins. Kirill Marchenko ayaa hore u sheegay inuusan doonayn inuu kooxda la sii joogo muddo dheer.

Sidoo kale, Miles Wood wuxuu ka gudbay shuruudaha wareejinta mana ku jirin qorshaha degdegga ah ee Blue Jackets. Dhanka kale, Elvis Merzlikins wuu dhaawacmay waxaana laga yaabaa inuusan ciyaarin sanadka oo dhan; heshiiskiisa lacageed waxaa loo wareejiyay kooxda Toronto.

Beddelka Kirill Marchenko, Blue Jackets waxay heshay Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andre, iyo xulasho wareegga labaad ee ciyaartoyda. Maamulaha guud ee kooxda, Don Waddell, ayaa si cad u sheegay in kooxdu ay raadinayso ciyaartoy mustaqbal leh iyo kuwo hadda wax ka qaban kara, ee aysan doonayn oo kaliya hanti mustaqbal.

Warar kale oo kooxda ku saabsan, Adam Fantilli oo ah ciyaaryahan dhexe ayaa saxiixay heshiis cusub oo lix sano ah oo uu kula sii joogayo Blue Jackets. Wadahadallada heshiiskiisa waxaa saameeyay isbeddellada dhaqaale ee dhawaan ka dhacay NHL, gaar ahaan ka dib markii Philadelphia Flyers ay Leo Carlsson oo ka tirsan Anaheim Ducks u soo bandhigtay heshiis $18 milyan ah sanadkii, kaas oo Ducks ay ku qasbanaatay inay aqbasho si ay u sii haysato ciyaaryahankeeda.

Inkasta oo wadahadallada ay adkaayeen, Fantilli wuxuu mar walba muujiyay rabitaankiisa ah inuu sii ahaado ciyaartoyga Blue Jackets. Bob McElligott, oo hore u ahaa codka raadiyaha ee Blue Jackets haddana martigeliyaha podcast-ka Clear Breakaway, ayaa arrimahan kala hadlay Stu Osborne oo ka tirsan WOSU, isagoo iftiimiyay muhiimadda isbeddelladan iyadoo kooxdu ay hiigsanayso bilow xooggan oo xilli ciyaareedka ah.

Xigasho: WOSU