Blue Jackets sign Sergei Ivanov to two-year, entry-level contract - Daily Faceoff

Blue Jackets sign Sergei Ivanov to two-year, entry-level contract - Daily Faceoff

The Columbus Blue Jackets have agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with goaltending prospect Sergei Ivanov, the club announced Wednesday afternoon. Ivanov, 22, posted a 13-11-2 record, three shutouts, and a .928 save percentage in 29 games with KHL club SKA St. Petersburg during the 2025-26 regular season. He went 1-1 with one shutout and a .938 save percentage in two playoff games with the club. The Blue Jackets originally selec…

Blue Jackets Sign Sergei Ivanov

The Columbus Blue Jackets will finally see one of their top goaltending prospects play in the organization. According to a team announcement, the Blue Jackets have signed Sergei Ivanov to a two-year, entry-level contract. Columbus drafted Ivanov with the 138th overall pick of the 2022 NHL Draft. He was playing for the MHL’s SKA-1946 St. Petersburg at the time, managing a 14-7-4 record in 26 games with a .928 SV% and 2.17 GAA. Despite his elite a…