Williams is an undrafted 24-year-old forward that made his professional debut last season, including playing one game with the Columbus Blue Jackets. That said, he spent most of the season in the AHL, where he scored 38 points (15G / 23A) in 72 games with the Cleveland Monsters.
After five appearances with Columbus in 2025-26, Mikael Pyyhtia has earned himself a two-year contract extension worth $875,000 AAV to remain with the Blue Jackets. The 24-year-old forward was Columbus' 2020 4th round pick (114th overall) and has appeared in 71 NHL games with the Blue Jackets since 2022-23, picking up five goals, 11 points and eight PIMs during that time. He is expected to compete for a bottom-six role in training camp for the Blue Jackets.
Tuch was drafted 47th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft but has yet to make his NHL debut. The 24-year-old forward has spent the entirety of the last two seasons in the AHL. In 2025-26, he scored 14 points (9G / 5A) in 68 games with the Laval Rocket (AHL).
Nichushkin's offensive production took a dip in the 2025-26 season, scoring only 49 points (17G / 32A) in 72 games, but he remained a prominent part of the team's forward group. His departure creates a sizeable absence in Colorado's top-six, but he should be an effective contributor with his new team in Columbus. The 31-year-old Nichushkin has four years remaining in his contract with a $6.125 million AAV.
Columbus has locked up former 1st round pick, Corson Ceulemans to a one-year, two-way contract extension after it was announced the 23-year-old would be remaining with the Blue Jackets for at least one more season. Ceulemans is expected to compete for one of Columbus' final roster spots out of training camp after a successful 2025-26 season in Cleveland (AHL) which saw him put up eight goals and 24 points in 64 games played.
Nichushkin exited Sunday's 5-3 Game Three loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in the second period after only playing 8:34 time-on-ice. The 31-year-old Nichushkin is the latest injury concern for an Avalanche team that has trouble staying healthy as they trail their third-round series 3-0. Nichushkin has four points (2G / 2A) in 12 games this postseason.
Nichushkin exited Sunday's 5-3 Game Three loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in the second period after only playing 8:34 time-on-ice. The 31-year-old Nichushkin is the latest injury concern for an Avalanche team that has trouble staying healthy as they trail their third-round series 3-0. Nichushkin has four points (2G / 2A) in 12 games this postseason.
Nichushkin exited Sunday's 5-3 Game Three loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in the second period after only playing 8:34 time-on-ice. The 31-year-old Nichushkin is the latest injury concern for an Avalanche team that has trouble staying healthy as they trail their third-round series 3-0. Nichushkin has four points (2G / 2A) in 12 games this postseason.
Coyle is coming off an impressive first season in Columbus and has been rewarded with a six-year contract extension. The 33-year-old forward scored 58 points (20G / 38A) in 82 games this season, just two points short of the career-high 60-point campaign he had two years ago.
With the Blue Jackets' regular season complete, Del Bel Belluz will head to the AHL to assist the Cleveland Monsters in their playoff run. The 22-year-old forward was excellent at the AHL level this season, scoring 57 points (22G / 35A) in 53 games with Cleveland.
With Columbus officially eliminated from playoff contention, they will turn to Jet Greaves for their final game of the season on Tuesday vs. Washington. The 25-year-old will be making his 55 appearance of the season in his first full campaign and has put up an incredibly respectable 26-18-9 record, alongside his .908 SV% and 2.61 GAA. He will host the Washington Capitals on Tuesday for what could be Alex Ovechkin's final game in the NHL.
After being a healthy scratch for Columbus' previous contest, Jake Christiansen will rejoin Columbus' lineup for the final game of the season as he replaces Egor Zamula vs. Washington. The 26-year-old has yet to find the back of the net this season but has three assists, eight PIMs and a -6 plus/minus.
With Columbus officially eliminated from playoff contention, they will turn to Jet Greaves for their final game of the season on Tuesday vs. Washington. The 25-year-old will be making his 55 appearance of the season in his first full campaign and has put up an incredibly respectable 26-18-9 record, alongside his .908 SV% and 2.61 GAA. He will host the Washington Capitals on Tuesday for what could be Alex Ovechkin's final game in the NHL.
