Columbus Blue Jackets’ Fantilli Contract DELAYS, Captaincy Speculation & Priest Retires

Podcast: Locked On Blue Jackets - Daily Podcast On The Columbus Blue Jackets · Jay Forster, Locked On Podcast Network

Opublikowano: 2026-09-17

Columbus Blue Jackets face uncertainty as Adam Fantilli’s contract holdout extends into training camp, fueling questions about leadership roles and potential shifts in team dynamics. Could the delay signal bigger changes behind the scenes? The podcast unpacks GM Don Waddell’s lack of urgency, Fantilli’s absence from Group 1 practices, and the mixed signals surrounding Kirill Marchenko’s future. Coach Rick Bowness’s evolving line combinations generate speculation, especially with Cole Sillinger’s return to center and debates about Sean Monahan’s fit. The captaincy announcement seems to be incoming, with Zach Werenski, Charlie Coyle, and Fantilli as fr...