The Columbus Blue Jackets sign veteran forward Charlie Coyle to a six-year contract extension worth $36 million, according to multiple reports. Coyle, 34, was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, with his market potentially opening if the Blue Jackets did not re-sign him. The extension keeps him with the team beyond the upcoming free agency period and commits Columbus to his role for the duration of the deal. The reported agreement prevents Coyle from testing the market and indicates Columbus plans to retain a long-time NHL forward as part of its ongoing roster planning. Both outlets describe the same contract terms and the same timeline context leading up to July 1. No additional details about annual salary breakdown, specific performance incentives, or other clauses are included in the provided excerpts. The deal is presented as an effort by Columbus to secure Coyle’s services before free agency begins.