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Blue Jackets Roster Battles: Greaves vs. Merzlikins & The Center Ice War | Beatline Blue Jackets
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The Columbus Blue Jackets face critical roster decisions ahead of the 2026-27 season opener against Buffalo. Jet Greaves signs a $15M deal, signaling his intent to start over Elvis Merzlikins. Cole Sillinger’s new contract reshapes the center ice rotation alongside Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson. Defenseman Denton Mateychuk emerges as a top-four candidate, potentially sending Egor Zamula to the AHL. Full analysis of line combinations, power play units, and final roster cuts for the Blue Jackets.
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