The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated forward Yegor Chinakhov off Injured Reserve and placed forward Cole Sillinger on Injured Reserve retroactive to February 27, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today.

General manager Don Waddell has credited Mathieu Olivier with being a big part of the Blue Jackets exceeding expectations and contending for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Mathieu Olivier likely won’t hit the open market as a free agent. Don Waddell, the Blue Jackets' president of hockey operations/general manager, said Tuesday that he's "working on the final details" of a multiyear contract extension to keep the power forward in Columbus.

Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell feels Columbus fans may comprise up to 95% of expected 90,000-plus attendance against the Red Wings at Ohio Stadium.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have secured forward Mathieu Olivier with a six-year, $18 million contract extension, announced Don Waddell, the club's President of H

Sillinger (shoulder) is expected to miss several weeks after general manager Don Waddell told reporters Tuesday, "We know he doesn't need surgery. We've had that confirmed. It's just a matter of rehabbing the shoulder,

Luke Kunin, 27, is the second veteran depth forward the Blue Jackets have added in two days, after claiming Christian Fischer off waivers.

Christian Fischer gives Blue Jackets' fourth line added experience, size, strength and just enough scoring potential.

The Columbus Blue Jackets had a relatively quiet trade deadline day, which was expected. GM Don Waddell had been open about his deadline plans, stating he would only look to add a depth forward or two.