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Apr 9, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (23) waits for the face-off during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets 2026‑27 season preview, Sean Monahan needs to bounce back, or risks losing his role

Mike Stump

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Aug 14, 2026

Zach Werenski reaffirms his desire to be a Blue Jacket, but it still feels like there is a catch

Curtis Deem

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Aug 13, 2026

Blue Jackets 2026-27 Season Preview, Ivan Provorov aims to keep up his play and remain a force on the blue line

Mike Stump

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Aug 13, 2026

Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, Conor Garland needs to help lead the charge

Curtis Deem

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Aug 12, 2026

Jan 13, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Mikael Pyyhtia (82) during pregame warmup against the Calgary Flames at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, Mikael Pyyhtia is ready for an NHL role

Weston Motz

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Aug 11, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Danton Heinen (43) skates with the puck as Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) tries to defend during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, Danton Heinen looks to own his role on a one-year contract

Curtis Deem

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Aug 10, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser (6) skates prior to the start of a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

As the NHL offseason slows to a crawl, are there any remaining trade targets for the Blue Jackets?

Mike Stump

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Aug 9, 2026

Feb 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) battles for the puck with Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) and center Cole Sillinger (4) in the second period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Passing on Anze Kopitar may have been the biggest missed draft opportunity in Blue Jackets history

Curtis Deem

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Aug 8, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; A general view of a Columbus Blue Jackets jersey worn by a player against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

The Blue Jackets finally explain their media overhaul, now they need to address the fallout

Mike Stump

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Aug 7, 2026

Blue Jackets announce ECHL affiliation agreement with Wheeling Nailers

Curtis Deem

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Aug 6, 2026

Aug 6, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets forward Pierre-Luc Dubois (18) scores the winning goal against Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) as defenseman Tyson Barrie (94) and defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) look on during overtime of Eastern Conference qualifications at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Six years ago today, Pierre-Luc Dubois gave us one of the most memorable performances in CBJ history

Curtis Deem

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Aug 6, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) right defenseman Zach Werenski (8) after scoring in the third period against the Detroit Red Wingsat Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

So, what is the holdup on the Adam Fantilli extension?

Mike Stump

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Aug 5, 2026

Apr 15, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Anton Frondell (16) warms up before a game against the San Jose Sharks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

What if the Blue Jackets had taken Chicago's trade offer at the 2024 NHL Draft?

Curtis Deem

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Aug 4, 2026

Mar 25, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; A view of the dasher boards in the arena thanking the 5th Line at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Forget the public statement, maybe it's time for the McConnell family to admit failure and sell the team

Curtis Deem

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Aug 3, 2026

Dec 27, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; The Columbus Blue Jackets acknowledge then crowd after the game against the Boston Bruins at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Jeff Svoboda's departure is another tough pill for the 5th Line to swallow

Curtis Deem

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Aug 3, 2026

May 6, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Nick Foligno (71) and center Brandon Dubinsky (17) hug after being defeated by the Boston Bruins in game six of the second round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

If they'd gotten past Boston, could the 2018-19 Columbus Blue Jackets have won the Cup? Maybe.

Mike Stump

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Aug 2, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Luca Del Bel Belluz (65) celebrates his goal with the Blue Jackets bench against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets summer 2026 top-20 prospect tiers and recap

Curtis Deem

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Aug 1, 2026

Apr 13, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato looks on against the Florida Panthers during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Don Granato gives the Blue Jackets more than just a familiar face

Curtis Deem

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Jul 31, 2026

Sep 4, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; John H. McConnell II speaks at a candlelight vigil to remember Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau at Nationwide Arena. Gaudreau, along with his brother, Matthew, died in a bicycle crash last week. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-Imagn Images via Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY Network

It's time for the McConnell family to change how the Blue Jackets do business

Curtis Deem

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Jul 30, 2026

Penn State defenseman Jackson Smith during a Big Ten ice hockey game against Michigan State in Beaver Stadium on January 31, 2026.

Blue Jackets summer 2026 top prospects #1, Jackson Smith has the potential to be a superstar

Curtis Deem

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Jul 30, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; A general view of a Columbus Blue Jackets jersey worn by a player against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Most of the 5th Line is devastated by today's broadcast news from the Blue Jackets

Curtis Deem

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Jul 29, 2026

Mar 2, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) celebrates his goal against New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Following a trail of clues gives us an idea where Adam Fantilli's contract extension will land

Curtis Deem

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Jul 29, 2026

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Meredith Gaudreau announce Pyotr Andreyanov as the 20th overall pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets summer 2026 top prospects #2, Pyotr Andreyanov could be an elite goaltender in the NHL

Curtis Deem

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Jul 29, 2026

The Blue Jackets should lean harder into their Civil War roots

Curtis Deem

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Jul 28, 2026

Jan 21, 2020; Lausanne, SWITZERLAND; Wide angle image from inside the net as Sergei Ivanov RUS makes a save to deny Gavin Brindley USA a goal in the RUS v USA Final of the Ice Hockey 6-Teams Men's competition at the Vaudoise Arena. The Winter Youth Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: Joel Marklund/OIS Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jackets summer 2026 top prospects #3, Sergei Ivanov has finally laid out his plans to come over

Curtis Deem

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Jul 28, 2026

Blue Jackets center Luca Del Bel Belluz takes a faceoff against Penguins wing Rickard Rakell

Blue Jackets summer 2026 top prospects #4, Luca Del Bel Belluz needs to have NHL success this year

Weston Motz

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Jul 27, 2026

Jan 28, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) carries the puckas Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Noah Juulsen (47) defends during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Unless something drastically changes, Kirill Marchenko isn't going anywhere

Curtis Deem

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Jul 27, 2026

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Oscar Hemming reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected with the fourteenth pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets summer 2026 top prospects #5, Oscar Hemming adds a big presence up front

Curtis Deem

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Jul 26, 2026

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