Dog Days of Summer Open Thread

Mar 1, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell and the coaching staff walks into the stadium before the NHL Stadium Series game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Samantha Madar/USA TODAY Network via Imagn ImagesI just returned from vacation but for the most part, NHL news is still on break. Here’s a fresh thread to discuss whatever topics may come up, or whatever CBJ thoughts cross your minds.

Stay tuned later this week for the Top 25 Under 25 ballot, where you all will get a chance to rank the best young players in the Blue Jackets organization.

In the meantime, here are some bits of news from…