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.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Isac Lundestrom to a two-year, $2.6 million contract ($1.3 million AAV) through the 2026-27 season, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today.