Teddy Blueger Identified as Columbus Blue Jackets Free Agent Target

Teddy Blueger has been identified as a potential free agent target for the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2026. The veteran forward, currently with the Vancouver Canucks, shares a hometown connection with Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, as both players hail from Riga, Latvia. This potential roster move is being monitored as the Blue Jackets evaluate their options for the upcoming free agency period.