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Columbus Blue Jackets team reporter for . Follow for #CBJ news, game updates and more. Also: Pun lover, bad goalie.

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Elvis Merzlikins has entered the building. He says Matiss Kivlenieks, who once had The Joker on his #CBJ helmet, would be jealous of the suit.
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Cam Atkinson's latest response to Brad Marchand snapping his stick last night: "He owes me $300, so you can tell him that. I'm expecting that." You or the team? "Me. It's my property. It says Atkinson on it." Do you take a check or Venmo? "Cash. Straight cash." #CBJ
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Johnny Gaudreau: “I’ve been eating the Finnish food.” Zach Werenski: “No you haven’t.” Gaudreau: “(I’ve been eating) steak, potatoes. I mean, it’s still made in Finland. It’s Finnish food.” #CBJ
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Just saw Artemi Panarin at a coffee shop here in Calgary. When they ask him what name to put on the cup, he tells them, “John.” “If I tell them, ‘Artemi’ ... no chance. I just say, ‘John’ every time.” Lol. #CBJ
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#CBJ fans gathered at R Bar just observed an 80-second moment of silence in honor of Matiss Kivlenieks, who of course wore No. 80 with the Jackets
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Thanks for all the support, #CBJ fans, in recent weeks! Much of my day today was spent getting what should be my final chemotherapy infusion. Very excited to ring the bell. Now let’s get a win tonight.
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Seth Jones: "I feel fine." #CBJ
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Matt Duchene on the #CBJ crowd in Nationwide Arena: "The energy that they brought, that’s the kind of stuff you dream about as a kid. That’s why you play the game.”
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#CBJ forward Patrik Laine on new head coach Pascal Vincent: “I’ve known him since I got to Winnipeg at 18 years old … I’m super excited. I told him that straight up. I haven’t been this excited in a long time. I’m super happy for him.”
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Patrik Laine on he and Gaudreau (and others) pledging their futures to Columbus: “Personally, I don’t get it, why big names have left before. For me, that was never in my head that I wanted to go somewhere else. … There’s no place I would rather play in this league.” #CBJ
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Adam Fantilli takes the ice for day one of #CBJ development camp
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Elvis Merzlikins has taken the ice for warmups in Matiss Kivlenieks’ No. 80 jersey #CBJ
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3 years
Quote of the night from Jake Voracek, when asked what kind of center he and Patrik Laine need to play with: “A really responsible center defensively. Let’s be honest about that.” #CBJ
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3 years
Elvis Merzlikins said Nick Foligno did reach out after Elvis' pantomimed jump hug after the win the other night. Elvis: "He texted me right after the game. He was laughing. But it's not that funny. I am missing my partner."
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David Jiricek was quite excited to find out during morning skate that Czechia just beat Canada at the World Juniors. Did a victory lap around the ice with his arms raised. #CBJ
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Zach Werenski: "It was really a no-brainer. I’m a Blue Jacket. I want to continue to be a Blue Jacket and do everything I can to bring a Stanley Cup here.” #CBJ
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Zach Werenski on this moment on the bench: "My stick was hot. All the guys were trying to get the heat off my stick. At that point I had three already so I was trying to give it to everybody." #CBJ
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Words fail me right now. I’ve never met a nicer guy than Matiss. He always, always had a smile on his face. If you ever had the chance to meet him, you couldn’t help but love the guy.
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Torts: “That building tonight, that was unbelievable.” Happy for the fans and members of the organization that finally get to see a series win. #CBJ
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Johnny Gaudreau is a six-time All-Star, is sixth in the NHL in points the last eight seasons, is coming off a dominant 115-point season and is synonymous with the game of hockey. Impossible to overstate what this means for the Columbus Blue Jackets. #CBJ
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Jeff Svoboda
3 years
In addition, Elvis Merzlikins will be wearing No. 80 tonight during the #CBJ opener in Matiss Kivleneiks’ honor
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2 years
Ohio State women’s hockey captain Liz Schepers has brought the national championship trophy back to Columbus #GoBucks
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Boone Jenner with the first NHL hat trick and first since his days with the Oshawa Generals. 3 shots on goal, 3 goals. Not a bad night.
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5 months
Adam Fantilli was a couple minutes late to #CBJ morning skate and got stick taps and laughs when he arrived. The reason? They pranked him good. Gloves were covered in tape, laces cut, water cup in the helmet. After practice he started a full inquiry into finding the culprit.
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Gavin Brindley also said he looked across the arena at Adam Fantilli before he was picked by the #CBJ , and Fantilli had his fingers crossed that Brindley would be the choice. 🤞
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Seth Jones now sets the NHL record for ice time in a game as he tops the 64-minute mark. #CBJ
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#CBJ GM Jarmo Kekalainen on why signing Johnny Gaudreau was the right move right now: “He wanted to come here, so you can’t pass up an opportunity like this. … Once we knew that this was a desired destination for him, we went for it.”
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2 years
This day in #CBJ history: On Jan. 19, 2020, the late Matiss Kivlenieks made his NHL debut, stopping 31 shots in a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers in Madison Square Garden. 💙❤️
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Elvis has entered the chat #CBJ
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Only one goalie has spent eight seasons in #CBJ colors -- Joonas Korpisalo. Had to overcome adversity throughout his career and never complained once. Can't find someone with a bad thing to say about him. His bounceback season has been great to see, and I hope it continues in LA.
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4 years
Something about this pic... #CBJ
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#CBJ fans are continuing to drop off mementos this morning at the front door of Nationwide Arena in memory of Matiss Kivlenieks.
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Patrik Laine on having #CBJ first-round pick Adam Fantilli live with him this summer: "He’s been awesome. He’s obviously Canadian, so they’re always nice." 🇨🇦
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An RFA now, Patrik Laine is asked about his contract situation: “I don’t think it should be an issue. They’ve expressed they want me here. I’ve said the same thing. The feeling is mutual. Just figure out the term and money and all that and I think we should be fine.” #CBJ
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And we have hockey in Nationwide Arena #CBJ
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5 years
What an effort. Bob. Savard, holy cow with that goal and everything. The captain gave them life. Anderson and Jones just burying their chances. Incredible win for the #CBJ
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We got jokes. #CBJ
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After a Stars fan yelled a comment about the passing of Matiss Kivlenieks to Elvis Merzlikins before the game between these teams in Columbus a month ago, some Stars fans inspired by @StarsCountdown have Kivi signs tonight. @JulieBroderick3 brought a number of them for fans. #CBJ
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For the first time in program history, the Ohio State women’s hockey team is NCAA champions! Kenzie Hauswirth with the national title-winning goal with 6:40 to play Congrats to a truly special team for bringing a championship to Columbus #GoBucks
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2 years
Tonight's #CBJ attendance: 19,434. It is the largest crowd in franchise history.
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Torts: “We’ll be back here for Game 7.” #CBJ
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❤️
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PLD on wearing Matiss Kivlenieks’ No. 80: “I thought about it for a while. One of the things that was so tragic about it was his career had just started … If I could wear No. 80, in some way his career could keep going.” #CBJ
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Jeff Svoboda
3 years
The family of Matiss Kivlenieks has arrived and is at practice ahead of tomorrow’s #CBJ opener. They will participate in a ceremonial puck drop prior to the game, while a banner featuring the late goalie’s No. 80 will be unveiled in the Nationwide Arena rafters for the season.
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Jeff Svoboda
3 years
A sampling of the messages left by #CBJ fans in memory of Kivi
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4 years
Elvis Merzlikins will start for #CBJ tonight vs. Toronto
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I'd be remiss if I didn't say this -- Cam Atkinson is a #CBJ legend, no way doubt about that, on and off the ice. Thanks for everything, Cam.
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3 years
A bit of a personal post: It's the annual #CBJ Hockey Fights Cancer Night, and it won't be the same without a full house at Nationwide Arena. And it's a different perspective for me this year, as in November, I was diagnosed with colon cancer.
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Shoutout to #CBJ fan Laing Akers, who will compete her quest today to see the Blue Jackets in every NHL City. She’s now been in all 31 buildings. Pretty cool accomplishment.
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April 23, 2014, was a Wednesday night in Columbus. Weather was sunny with a high just short of 60. And five years ago today, this happened. #CBJ
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Jake Voracek was a beauty, one of the last of the NHL's old guard and such a locker room guy. A #CBJ draft pick, Voracek was able to return in 2021 as a veteran and a leader, and he loved being back. Injuries caught up with him, but here's wishing him nothing but the best.
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John Tortorella is asked about Liam Foudy, and the first thing Torts says is, "He's got balls," which is one of the highest compliments in the Torts arsenal, I believe.
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2 years
#CBJ head coach Brad Larsen confirms Patrik Laine is in tonight.
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Welcome to Columbus, Adam Fantilli! The University of Michigan star is the No. 3 overall pick of the Blue Jackets! #CBJ
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3 years
The NHL just observed a moment of silence for Matiss Kivlenieks ahead of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final
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4 years
NEWS: The Blue Jackets and CBJ Arena Management will pay hourly game day employees for shifts lost for all #CBJ games they were scheduled to work (that do not take place) through the end of the NHL regular season.
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Jeff Svoboda
3 years
A big congratulations to #CBJ goalie Elvis Merzlikins and his wife Aleksandra on the birth late last night of their first child! The CBJ dads club continues to get a little bigger.
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4 years
18,425 in Nationwide Arena tonight. Fifth #CBJ sellout in the last seven home dates.
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Gameday #CBJ
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Merzlikins said he had to talk to his wife, Aleksandra, about whether he should re-sign, but it wasn't a hard sell -- he says she likes Columbus more than their home in Switzerland. They're looking to buy a house, and excited their newborn son Knox can grow up here. #CBJ
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Can Atkinson says he was bored not playing. This was the result. #CBJ
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Matt Duchene shares a moment with his wife and young son during pregame warmups #CBJ
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Stat: The Blue Jackets are 1-0 all-time in August. #CBJ
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Tremendous #CBJ
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Matt Duchene was asked about his initial thoughts on Columbus, and was glowing in his response. “From what I’ve seen so far, I’ve never felt the vibe that I’ve felt in this room. It’s pretty amazing.” #CBJ
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Jeff Svoboda
2 years
Johnny Gaudreau said the cannon got him twice tonight — after the first goal and then the postgame blast as the team was celebrating the win. He didn’t know that one was coming. #CBJ
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Jeff Svoboda
4 years
Best moment of the game so far from Vladislav Gavrikov, who is amazing. #CBJ
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4 years
not sure if that's going to work but i like the effort😂😂
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Jeff Svoboda
5 months
During #CBJ practice, Kirill Marchenko flipped this puck over the glass and, well, over everything. Impressive distance.
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2 years
🖊️ Welcome Johnny Gaudreau! OFFICIAL: The Blue Jackets have signed the All-Star left wing to a seven-year, $68.25 million contract ($9.75 million AAV) through the 2028-29 NHL season.
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7 months
Adam Fantilli gets the classic shaving cream pie during his postgame interview after scoring his first career goal. Mathieu Olivier got him. #CBJ
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Elvis Merzlikins says he was pretty bored during the pause, then casually says he got married during the time off. He also says he almost got a second puppy. Anyway, congrats to Elvis and Aleksandra! #CBJ
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Jeff Svoboda
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Hockey state. The AHL just announced @monstershockey led the league in attendance for the fourth time in the last five seasons by drawing 10,347 fans per game, the highest average attendance by an AHL team in 25 years. #CBJ
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5 years
Jarmo Kekalainen on the Duchene and Dzingel trades: “We wanted to send a message into our locker room and to our fan base that we’re serious about winning.” #CBJ
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Recent chat with #CBJ Kirill Marchenko about his record-breaking rookie season: Marchy: “I need to score not 21, but 35, 45.” Me: But not many people score 21 in their rookie year! Marchy: “I know. But how how many goals did Ovechkin score in his first year? More than 50.” Me:
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Max Domi has been skating with the team the past few weeks. He says it's still early, but "I've never been a part of a locker room like this." High praise for what the #CBJ veterans have built.
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Jeff Svoboda
2 years
One year ago today, Columbus traded Seth Jones to Chicago and used first-round draft picks on Kent Johnson, Cole Sillinger and Corson Ceulemans. 365 days later, hard to overstate how important that one night was to the future of #CBJ hockey.
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#CBJ PR just brought in pizza for local media as Nick Foligno was talking to media. Pepperoni and cheese pizzas from Papa John’s. Nick: “No Foligno’s Favorite? Son of a...”
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6 months
This was No. 3 on SportsCenter's top plays this morning #CBJ
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KENT JOHNSON HOW ARE YA?! 😵 @monstershockey | #TORvsCLE
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#CBJ defenseman Zach Werenski, a Detroit-area native, will have his parents at tomorrow's game. No road tickets for players right now, but his childhood friend/Wings captain Dylan Larkin is leaving tickets for Zach's parents.
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Nick Foligno said the reason he was away from the team is his son is battling pneumonia. Actually had a lung collapse. His son is doing better, off a ventilator, so Nick has returned to #CBJ . But son ���still has a battle ahead.”
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Nick Foligno’s family stayed in Sudbury as he returned to Columbus for training camp. “The promise I made to my kids is I’m gonna come home with the Cup,” the captain says #CBJ
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Sergei Bobrovsky, unprompted, mentions the #CBJ fan support tonight: “The atmosphere in the building was unbelievable. We had huge support from the fans, so thanks a lot to them for that support. It’s great that we get the W tonight.”
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Of all the #CBJ pieces, to me, Z was the guy you had to hold on to. Still young, still getting better, elite offense, has improved a ton defensively, and a damn good guy. It's a big day for the Blue Jackets to get this done.
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Nick Foligno: "Columbus has a place in my heart forever. Forever and ever. That's how our family feels." #CBJ
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Update: it was something
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4 years
Wouldn't it be something if Elvis Merzlikins gets his first CBJ win on New Year's Eve vs. Sergei Bobrovsky?
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Meeting with the media post-trade deadline, #CBJ GM Jarmo Kekalainen said he expects forward Alexandre Texier, playing in Europe this season, to return to the Blue Jackets next year.
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Personally, Torts and his staff couldn't have been better to me from the day I started. I've never had more fun covering a coach than Torts. He is one of a kind and did so much for the #CBJ franchise, and he never missed a chance to defend or support Columbus. So much respect.
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Jeff Svoboda
5 years
Gustav Nyquist is ready to go. "I couldn't be happier that I landed with Columbus," the new #CBJ signing says.
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Jeff Svoboda
4 years
Only two #CBJ players on the blue line for the national anthems: No. 8 Zach Werenski and No. 24 Nathan Gerbe.
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Jeff Svoboda
4 years
Of note tonight #CBJ fans: Columbus is considered the home team, so fans will see localized dasher board ads and Mr. Leo Welsh will (virtually) perform the national anthems. Jackets also will have last change, which will be nice.
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4 years
Ultimate hockey dad flex. (Sean Foudy is also a former CFL player. In Canada, even the football players play hockey.)
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4 years
Liam Foudy's making his NHL debut tonight. His parents were able to be there, including his dad who took a puck to the face in a men's league game this weekend. 💪
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From my hotel room in Minnesota, props to the “We drafted Adam Fantilli” sign at College GameDay. Attached to a hockey stick, no less! #CBJ
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3 years
Just heard a "SHOOT IT" from the crowd here on the #CBJ power play. We're back, baby!!!
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Jeff Svoboda
5 months
Adam Fantilli's last nine games: 5-4-9 Kirill Marchenko's last seven games: 6-2-8 Kent Johnson's last six games: 3-5-8 Yegor Chinakhov's last five games: 5-4-9 Folks 👀 #CBJ
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11 months
Adam Fantilli on being chosen by the Blue Jackets: “I’m over the moon.” #CBJ
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5 months
Adam Fantilli said postgame his grandmother Mariola, whose cancer battle he talked about last month for Hockey Fights Cancer, passed away last week. “The last couple games I’ve been going extra hard for her,” he said after a three-point night. Sympathies to the family.
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Jeff Svoboda
3 years
Scarves up in the 80th minute of tonight’s #Crew96 game in memory of Matiss Kivlenieks. The tifo made for Kivi was unfurled behind the net as well.
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