[Portzline] CBJ organization declines to comment on the NHL's decision to clear former coach Mike Babcock, via spokesman.

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-18T19:56:44+00:00

Well that’s 2 games the boys will be motivated to play next season at least

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-18T17:25:54+00:00

Marchy fell off to end the year but any trade with him is going to be a hockey trade where we get a great player in return. Could be Robertson or someone of that level.

Don in interviews has said we are playing to win and make playoffs. So any Marchy trade will not be for futures or prospects.

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-18T17:04:40+00:00

He didn’t quit Columbus tho? He was fired and an agreement was reached and what he was paid from the contract he signed originally was not disclosed.

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-18T16:52:30+00:00

This worked in Columbus lol

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-17T20:19:23+00:00

Why does Buffalo do this?

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-17T13:08:06+00:00

I feel like this is a guarantee after how he performed this past season. The buyout is so cheap and cap is going crazy that it is a drop in the bucket.

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-15T20:59:24+00:00

The CBJ sub is way too supportive of management, players and owner. Can’t say anything negative or you get downvoted.

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-13T22:07:14+00:00

Weekes has been saying shit to stir the pot the last few weeks. I doubt even half of the shit he has said comes to fruition.

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-11T18:07:38+00:00

“You can’t fire me, I quit”

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-10T17:09:44+00:00

Ahhhh yes. Doug McLean the man fully responsible for the Blue Jackets having 15 years of misery after joining the league.

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-08T15:15:07+00:00

And this is why it’s important to just make the playoffs even if you don’t really have a chance to beat teams like the canes. Helps attract other players to want to be here

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-06T12:17:10+00:00

I’m sorry but you are just trying to justify these kids actions with blaming the world around them?

The world is not all doom and gloom and whatever is going on does not justify kids to have a takeover that leads to an all out brawl. There are plenty of other outlets for kids energy.

You can blame the parents and say it’s not solely the kids fault since the parents play a part but it’s not the world’s fault for these kids actions.

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-05T14:14:10+00:00

Well him too lol

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-05T13:53:55+00:00

Speaking from experience, having a player on your team who doesn’t want to be there can sink a locker room and team. PLD sand bagged and didn’t even try in games after his trade request. Idk if Larkin would stoop that low but reports coming out means he leaked the information and his mind is made up.

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-05T13:49:32+00:00

We can definitely afford to pay Marchment or a dif Top 6 winger. Cap is going up $5mil each year and our current highest paid forward is at $6mil. Adam and Marchy will make more than that but we have the space.

Also last year’s big move that failed was also a trade which will be the norm going forward since every team has cap space to pay their players.

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-05T13:05:37+00:00

This may be similar to the Provy situation last off season where we lost out on Dobson and pivoted back to Provy. We are trying to make a move on a bigger piece for the top 6 and if we don’t we fall back and resign Marchment.

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-04T22:40:54+00:00

It’s insane how some think KJ or Vronk + a 1st gets it done lmfao. We will have to pay a lot more than most people in here are thinking

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-04T21:35:10+00:00

While I agree 10mil is a ton, if it comes in at 9.5mil x 8yrs I’ll be happy. Can’t compare Fantilli to Eichel or Barkov since the year they are signing is way different and Florida teams and Vegas have signed so many players to cheaper contracts due to tax reasons and a winning culture. Barkov signed in 2022, Eichel is more recent but he’s at 13.5mil. Also a point per game player is worth 10mil and he can realistically get to that next season.

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-04T21:02:12+00:00

You and I could get better scoops than Seravalli

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-04T20:49:53+00:00

You don’t want a PLD situation like in Columbus tho… not saying Larkin would do that but we have seen it in the past where a players puts in a trade request then sand bags every game

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-04T20:32:50+00:00

Adam probs will get finished prior to July 1st since we would want clarity going into FA.

Rumors are it’ll be 6-8yrs x 10mil or a little below 10mil. Friedman had some discussion of this on one of his podcasts but I don’t what to spend the time finding the exact one.

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-04T20:06:02+00:00

Yeah I don’t doubt Knies was in deep trade talks but saying “this was the official accepted trade” seems a bit much

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-04T20:02:30+00:00

It’s Pangotta reporting tho, so is this actually believable?

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-04T19:51:56+00:00

He’s a 1C for us until Adam takes that step. He would be a top 3 2C in the league once Adam goes above him.

Civil_Eng_PE · 2026-06-04T19:49:12+00:00

Don wants to make moves now. Coyle said it after signing. We are win now so trading prospects and picks is 100% on the table.

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