The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed defenseman Ivan Provorov to a seven-year contract extension worth $8.5 million per year. Provorov, 28, played all 82 games for the Blue Jackets last season despite a thumb injury. Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell praised has Provorov's toughness and professionalism.

Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell has no regrets about tabbing another defense-heavy class in the 2025 NHL Draft: 5 takeaways

NHL Draft is over, just like that. There were a bunch of pick swaps and a few player trades, but nothing of substance for the CBJ.