{"id":367454,"date":"2026-07-17T02:20:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T20:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=367454"},"modified":"2026-07-17T02:20:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T20:50:05","slug":"nhl-rumors-columbus-blue-jackets-and-forward-options-for-the-latest-york-rangers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/17\/nhl-rumors-columbus-blue-jackets-and-forward-options-for-the-latest-york-rangers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and Forward Options for the Latest York Rangers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Columbus Blue Jackets have another moves coming after they get their RFAs discovered<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mark Scheig<\/strong><\/a>: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell said on TSN 1050 in Toronto on Tuesday that they proceed talks with RFA forward Adam Fantilli<\/a> and that he has confidence that a deal will get done. Waddell said that they do should wait on another moves until after they get their RFA\u2019s all discovered.<\/p>\n

Forward Options for the Latest York Rangers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic<\/strong><\/a>: The Latest York Rangers will not be done after they sign a pair RFAs,\u00a0 as they look like considered one of the teams still seeking to make moves this offseason, especially adding help at forward.<\/p>\n

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They might use a top-six forward, but could settle with a top-nine in the event that they needed to, and hopefully before the beginning of the season. Given their salary cap position, they could give you the option to squeeze in someone making $3 to $4 million.<\/p>\n

Including Braden Schneider can also\u2019t be ruled out, which opens up $5.5 million. In addition they have some depth players who’re waiver eligible which will get squeezed out.<\/p>\n

They might look to herald an unproven center with upside or a right winger.<\/p>\n

The Rangers checked out Anthony Mantha<\/a> and Eeli Tolvanen<\/a>, however the Oliver Bjorkstrand<\/a> signing could have ended that. 28-year-old Patrik Laine<\/a> may very well be one option, as he\u2019s seeking to bounce back and should take a one-year deal. Depending on what they\u2019re searching for, Michael Bunting<\/a> or Jonathan Drouin<\/a> may very well be options, though they’re much like Bjorkstrand as well.<\/p>\n

On the trade market, younger players like Kent Johnson<\/a> (Blue Jackets), Shane Wright<\/a> (Kraken) and Connor Zary<\/a> (Flames) may desire a change of scenery. Trade talk around Matthew Knies<\/a> has quieted, and the associated fee would have been high.<\/p>\n

On the veteran side of the trade market, options could include Brock Boeser<\/a> (Canucks), Jake DeBrusk<\/a> (Canucks) and Bryan Rust<\/a> (Penguins).<\/p>\n

Former Rangers and UFAs Patrick Kane<\/a> and Vladimir Tarasenko<\/a> are long shots.<\/p>\n

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Anaheim Geese and former Ranger Frank Vatrano<\/a> might make sense. He wouldn\u2019t cost much and played well with Mika Zibanejad<\/a>. He has two years left at $4.5 million and should attach a sweetener to it.<\/p>\n

The Rangers could ask the Geese about Troy Terry<\/a>. He\u2019s got a $7 million cap hit, but they might offer the Geese Schneider. The Geese need defensive help.<\/p>\n

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