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Mar 2, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) fights for the puck against New York Rangers defensemen Matthew Robertson (29) and Vincent Iorio (6) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, can Dmitri Voronkov find his ceiling?

Struan McNevan

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With a history of terrible draft choices, one pick stands out as the worst selection ever made by the Blue Jackets

Curtis Deem

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Aug 28, 2026

What could the 4th line look like for the Blue Jackets at the start of the season?

Matthew Duffey

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Aug 27, 2026

The Blue Jackets make changes to their scouting department, for better or worse

Curtis Deem

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Aug 27, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Isac Lundestrom (21) reacts after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, Isac Lundestrom's injury may limit his role later on

Weston Motz

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Aug 27, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; A scrum breaks out between the Utah Mammoth and Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

The Blue Jackets have to change their narrative in order to get more nationally televised games

Curtis Deem

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Aug 26, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk (5) skates with the puck against the New York Islanders during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, Denton Mateychuk is already a core NHL defenseman

Mike Stump

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Aug 26, 2026

May 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights in game one of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, Valeri Nichushkin comes to Columbus with lofty expectations

Curtis Deem

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Aug 25, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets v Carolina Hurricanes

Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, Luca Del Bel Belluz is on the verge of a breakout year

Struan McNevan

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Aug 25, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (91) celebrates his goal against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

5 big things that need to happen for the Blue Jackets to contend for a playoff spot this year

Curtis Deem

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Aug 24, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (91) celebrates after scoring in a shootout against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, Kent Johnson needs to get back on track

Weston Motz

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Aug 21, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) skates out onto the ice for the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Elvis Merzlikins will miss time after surgery, leaving the Blue Jackets crease shorthanded

Curtis Deem

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Aug 20, 2026

Apr 16, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus mascot Stinger stands over the 5th Line banner prior to game four of the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs in the game of the Tampa Bay Lightning against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

The 5th Line has sent a message to the Blue Jackets via the annual front office poll from the Athletic

Curtis Deem

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Aug 20, 2026

Oct 9, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Drew O'Connor (18) and defenseman Filip Hronek (17) wrestle with Calgary Flames forward Ryan Lomberg (70) in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, Ryan Lomberg is the spark this team could have used last year

Curtis Deem

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Aug 20, 2026

Dec 10, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Kings goalie Pheonix Copley (29) skates to the bench during the third period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, Pheonix Copley brings desperately needed experienced goaltending depth

Mike Stump

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Aug 19, 2026

Jan 6, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Christiansen (2) controls the puck during action against the San Jose Sharks in the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, Jake Christiansen is solid depth, but not much more

Weston Motz

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Aug 18, 2026

Dec 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Miles Wood (11) moves the puck ahead of Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brian Dumoulin (2) during the third period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets 2026-27 season preview, Miles Wood needs to cement his spot in the bottom six

Struan McNevan

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Aug 17, 2026

Dec 29, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Jet Greaves (73) stretches to make a save in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images

Jet Greaves was snubbed by the NHL Network, and will just have to keep proving everyone wrong

Curtis Deem

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Aug 17, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) awaits the face-off against the New York Islanders in the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

3 candidates to be the next captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets

Curtis Deem

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Aug 15, 2026

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

Jan 15, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) looks to pass against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

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

Mar 24, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) passes the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers in the third period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

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

Apr 7, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Conor Garland (83) skates with the puck in the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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

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