Notebook: Zboril traded to Blue Jackets

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Former Saint John Sea Dogs defenseman Jakub Zboril is now a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets organization.

Zboril, who has been sliding down the Boston Bruins depth chart over the past couple seasons, has been assigned to AHL's Cleveland Monsters — one of the AHL's top teams.

We have acquired defenseman Jakub Zboril and a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL draft from the Bruins in exchange for Andrew Peeke.

Zboril has been assigned to @monstershockey.

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— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) March 8, 2024

The 27-year-old has nine assists in 31 games with the Providence Bruins this season. He hasn't appeared in any NHL games this year after playing in 22 last year, 10 the season prior and 42 before that.

Zboril spent three seasons with the Sea Dogs, ending his junior career by helping the club win the 2017 President Cup championship.

PLAYOFF UPDATE

The Sea Dogs woke up this morning sitting outside the QMJHL's playoff picture.

The Quebec Remparts defeated the Gatineau Olympiques 2-1 in a shootout on Friday, moving them two points ahead of the Sea Dogs and taking sole possession of the 16th and final playoff spot.

The Remparts take on the Olympiques again on Saturday while the Sea Dogs will once again face the Cape Breton Eagles. Both clubs have seven regular season games remaining.

Of note, the first tiebreaker is wins in regulation or overtime. The Sea Dogs currently have 16 while the Remparts have 14.

FIGHT

Here's the late-game fight between Matteo Mann and Gabe Smith on Wednesday in Moncton.

Mann was suspended one-game for fighting in the final five minutes of a game that had a two goal or more differential. Smith earned an extra game for accumulating codes.

Georgie takes new role; to remain Sea Dogs president

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The Saint John Sea Dogs will soon have a new general manager.

The team confirmed Monday that Trevor Georgie has been named the president and CEO of JSM Sports Entertainment, the Scott McCain company that owns the Sea Dogs. He will maintain his current role as the team's president.

From the news release:

JSMSE is an investment and holding company focused on owning, operating, and investing in the sports and entertainment sector. JSMSE is the parent company of Saint John Major Junior Hockey Club Ltd., owner of the Saint John Sea Dogs hockey team. Under Mr. Georgie’s leadership, JSMSE intends to grow its sports and entertainment portfolio, both regionally and throughout North America.

“I am thrilled to promote Trevor to this new leadership role,” said Scott McCain, JSMSE’s Chairman of the Board. “He has earned this opportunity in every respect, and I’m excited to see him take this next step in his career. It is my goal to expand JSMSE within the sports and entertainment sector, and I look forward to pursuing this together with Trevor.”

In his new role, Mr. Georgie will continue as President of the Saint John Sea Dogs, providing leadership and strategic direction to both business and hockey operations. The Saint John Sea Dogs plans to announce its new General Manager in the coming days.

“I want to thank Scott for his leadership and trust, and for giving me this exciting opportunity,” said Mr. Georgie. “I also want to thank my team at the Sea Dogs for all their contributions and hard work. I look forward to growing JSMSE coast to coast, while staying grounded in our East Coast values.”

Georgie was named Sea Dogs president on Jan. 7, 2016, replacing Wayne Long. Georgie took over the role of general manager on Aug. 11, 2016 after the team parted ways with Darrell Young.

Under Georgie's watch, the Sea Dogs won the 2017 President Cup along with the 2022 Memorial Cup on home ice, a tournament that will be remembered for years to come in Saint John.