Dmitri Voronkov, Sean Monahan, and Valeri Nichushkin Deliver For Columbus Blue Jackets

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

Opublikowano: 2026-09-25

Columbus Blue Jackets celebrate a dominant preseason shutout and lock in Adam Fantilli’s contract extension. Can this roster stay cap compliant without sacrificing vital depth? We break down the Blue Jackets’ 4-0 win over a youthful Pittsburgh Penguins squad, spotlighting Cam Talbot’s 13-save shutout and the breakout chemistry of the Voronkov-Monahan-Nichushkin line. The discussion explores Cole Sillinger’s fit on the top line, Zach Werenski’s evolving defensive pairings, and how injuries and waivers could shape the opening night roster. Key topics include the intricacies of NHL salary cap management, potential usage of LTIR for Elvis Merz...