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Blue Jackets roster battles: Center logjam, goalie decision, and cut predictions | Beatline Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets roster battles: Center logjam, goalie decision, and cut predictions | Beatline Blue Jackets

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have a logjam at center with Charlie Coyle, Adam Fantilli, Kent Johnson, Isac Lundestrom, Sean Monahan, and Cole Sillinger all competing for spots. Cole Sillinger's new three-year, $13.875 million deal signals he's a core piece, while Zach Werenski's desire to stay long-term anchors the blue line. Jet Greaves' three-year, $15 million contract makes him the likely starter, leaving Elvis Merzlikins as the odd man out.

On the wings, Kirill Marchenko, Conor Garland, Valeri Nichushkin, and Dmitri Voronkov lead a deep group, with Miles Wood, Danton Heinen, Ryan Lomberg, Mathieu Olivier, and Riley Bezeau battling for the final spots. On defense, Zach Werenski, Ivan Provorov, Damon Severson, Dante Fabbro, Erik Gudbranson, Denton Mateychuk, Egor Zamula, Jake Christiansen, and Brendan Smith create a crowded blue line. The hosts predict Denton Mateychuk earns a top-four role, while Brendan Smith is the odd man out.

This episode of Beatline breaks down the biggest position battles, depth-chart questions, and roster-cut predictions for the 2026-27 season. The Blue Jackets are aiming for contention, with a wild card berth as a bold prediction. Opening night against the Buffalo Sabres on October 1st will set the tone.

CHAPTERS
0:00 Beatline Sports
0:20 Today's Rundown
1:06 Center Ice Logjam
4:46 Wings, Defense, and Goalie Battles
7:15 Cut Predictions and Bold Takes
9:21 Final Word

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nhl/cbj/2026-08-22/transcript.html

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