Columbus Blue Jackets
· 2026-07-03
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed free agents Ryan Lomberg and Pheonix Copley on Day 1 of NHL Free Agency.
The team is coming off a 40-30 record and is currently on a L2 streak, standing 11th in the Eastern Conference.
The Blue Jackets started the day by addressing the situation with Zach Werenski, who had reportedly declined a trade.
Don Waddell, the team's general manager, was busy signing free agents and negotiating with restricted free agents.
The team signed Ryan Lomberg to a 2-year deal worth $2.6 million per season.
Pheonix Copley, an undrafted goalie from North Pole, Alaska, was signed to a 1-year deal worth $850k.
Owen Sillinger and Riley Bezeau were also signed to 1-year, 2-way deals worth $850k and $940k, respectively.
The team is still waiting to hear from Erik Gudbranson, who has yet to sign with a new team.
The Blue Jackets lost Boone Jenner to the Washington Capitals, who signed him to a 4-year, $23 million contract.
Mason Marchment was also lost to the San Jose Sharks, who signed him to a 5-year, $35 million contract.
The team's restricted free agents, including Adam Fantilli and Cole Sillinger, have been given their qualifying offers but have yet to sign their contracts.
The team will continue to navigate the free agency market, looking to make more moves to improve their roster.
With the Eastern Conference standings currently showing the Blue Jackets at 11th, the team will look to make a push to move up the rankings.
The Blue Jackets' fans will be keeping a close eye on the team's moves, hoping to see some exciting additions to the roster.