The Blue Jackets have signed Erik Gudbranson to a four-year contract worth $16.0 million ($4.0M AAV).
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The Stars have signed Mason Marchment to a four-year contract worth $18.0 million ($4.5M AAV).
The Blue Jackets have signed Denton Mateychuk to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Devils have signed Brendan Smith to a two-year deal worth $2.2 million ($1.1M AAV).
The Blue Jackets have acquired Mathieu Olivier from the Predators for a 2022 4th round pick.
Olivier was a key member of the Predators in 2021 but fell behind the eight-ball with an injury in 2022, spending most of the year in the AHL. The rugged winger has seven points (3G / 4A) and 102 hits in 48 career NHL games. He'll likely be a fringe roster player for the Blue Jackets in 2022-23.
The Blue Jackets have signed Brendan Gaunce to a two-year, two-way contract extension
Marchment (undisclosed) is doubtful to play in Game 1 vs. the Lightning.
Marchment missed the last two games of the Panthers series vs. the Capitals and will likely miss Game 1 vs. the Lightning. Noel Acciari will skate on the Panthers' third line with Marchment unavailable.
Marchment (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Game 5.
Marchment was not on the ice for Wednesday's morning skate and will be a game-time decision for Game 5 vs. the Capitals. Maxim Mamin skated in Marchment's spot on the third line and figures to replace him if he's not available.
The Flyers have signed Ivan Fedotov to a one-year, entry-level contract.
The Blue Jackets have signed Makiel Pyyhtia to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Marchment (undisclosed) will play in Game 1 vs. the Capitals.
Marchment missed the final three games of the regular season, presumably to nurse some bumps and bruises ahead of their first-round matchup with the Capitals. Marchment burst onto the scene in 2022, scoring 18 goals with 29 assists (47 points) in 54 games.
The Blue Jackets have signed Kirill Marchenko to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Werenski (nose) will miss the final two games of the regular season.
Werenski returned to the lineup in Tampa on Tuesday but will miss the final two games of the regular season after breaking his nose. Werenski finishes the 2022 season with 11 goals and 37 assists (48 points) in 68 games.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Thursday vs. the Lightning.
Olivier was called up from Milwaukee (AHL) and will draw into the lineup on Tuesday.
Olivier has scored five goals with six assists (11 points) in 46 games with the Admirals this season. He's only appeared in eight NHL games this season, scoring one goal with 12 PIMS.
Marchment (maintenance) will not play on Tuesday.
Marchment will be held out of the lineup on Tuesday with Carter Verhaeghe drawing back into the lineup to replace him.
Werenski (upper-body) will be back in the Blue Jackets lineup on Tuesday.
Werenski missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but will play Tuesday in Tampa. Werenski has scored five goals with 17 assists (22 points) in his last 25 games.
Goalie Start
Merzlikins will start Tuesday in Tampa.
Jenner (back) will miss the rest of the regular season.
Jenner has been out since March 11th with a back injury and will miss the final week of the regular season. Jenner finishes the season with 23 goals and 21 assists (44 points) in 59 games this season.
Gaunce will be a healthy scratch on Sunday.