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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

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

Curtis Deem

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Aug 20, 2026

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

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

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

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