Blue Jackets Sign Sergei Ivanov

By Brennan McClain | at July 8, 2026 3:34 pm 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 athleticism already being on display at the time, Ivanov fell in the draft over…