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Free Agency

Blue Jackets quietly work to improve their depth on free agency day 1

Free Agency

There weren't any real surprises among Columbus' qualifying offer announcements, but perhaps some disappointments

Blue Jackets News

Blue Jackets re-sign defenseman Ivan Provorov to a 7-year contract extension

Blue Jackets News

New Dante Fabbro contract extension makes sense for both him and the Blue Jackets

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The Columbus Blue Jackets first-round selection was a special moment due to Meredith Gaudreau's unforgettable presence.

Meredith Gaudreau steps to the mic and gives Blue Jackets a moment to remember

Colorado Avalanche v Chicago Blackhawks

How Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood fit into the Blue Jackets roster

Apr 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) follows the play against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Elvis Merzlikins should be very motivated for a big year after being named to Latvia's Olympic roster

Chicago Blackhawks v Columbus Blue Jackets

Two Columbus Blue Jackets defensemen get recognition from the NHL

Rumors

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Columbus Blue Jackets Media Day Luncheon

Don Waddell's shaping of the Hurricanes is proof that the Blue Jackets may be in for a busy summer of trades

Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) and center Zachary Aston-Reese (27) and Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

What a Blue Jackets trade for Jason Robertson could look like

Nov 22, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (4) chase down a loose puck during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Why acquiring a once beloved former Blue Jacket is a bad idea

Columbus Blue Jackets Media Day Luncheon

There is one trade deadline player the Blue Jackets should be going hard after

Injuries

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New Jersey Devils v Columbus Blue Jackets

Now that they are getting healthy, the Blue Jackets have options for a balanced roster

Carolina Hurricanes v Columbus Blue Jackets

The Blue Jackets need their reinforcements to make an immediate impact

Montreal Canadiens v Columbus Blue Jackets

Yegor Chinakhov has an injury problem, and it doesn't look to be an easy fix

Columbus Blue Jackets Media Day Luncheon

In spite of injuries, the Blue Jackets have to remain patient

Portrait of Espen Knutsen of the Columbus Bluejackets

History

Reactions to the Blue Jackets' 25th anniversary logo from around the 5th Line

Prospects

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2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft - First Round

Going the NCAA route makes sense for Blue Jackets prospect Cayden Lindstrom

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Blue Jackets sign prospect Oiva Keskinen to 3-year entry level contract

2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft - First Round

Almost 11 months after drafting him, the Blue Jackets will finally get to watch Cayden Lindstrom play in a game

Sep 26, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues left wing Brandon Saad (20) controls the puck from Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Corson Ceulemans (74) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets prospect watch, checking in on Corson Ceulemans

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2025 NHL Draft

Draft

Grading the 2025 NHL Draft picks for the Columbus Blue Jackets

2025 NHL Draft

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Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Draft day two pick tracker

Columbus Blue Jackets Media Day Luncheon

Draft

Blue Jackets select G Pyotr Andreyanov #20 overall at the NHL Draft

2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft, Rounds 2-7

Draft

Blue Jackets select defenseman Jackson Smith 14th overall at the 2025 NHL Draft

CHL USA Prospects Challenge

Draft

Simulating the NHL draft, here are the picks we made for the Columbus Blue Jackets

Jun 17, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) hoists the Stanley Cup after winning game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Editorials

Florida Panthers' second straight Stanley Cup win stings for Blue Jackets fans

Dec 27, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Draft

Reviewing the 2019 NHL Draft class for the Columbus Blue Jackets

Switzerland v USA - 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship

Editorials

Zach Werenski should have been one of the first six players named to team USA for next year's Olympic Games

Feb 13, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team USA defenseman Zach Werenski (8) looks on against Team Finland in the first period during a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Analysis

Blue Jackets 2024-25 season in review, Zach Werenski had maybe the best individual season in franchise history

Mar 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (91) celebrates with the Blue Jackets bench after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Analysis

Columbus Blue Jackets 2024-25 season in review, Kent Johnson is well on his way to becoming a star in the NHL

CHL USA Prospects Challenge

Draft

The ideal 2025 NHL Draft haul if the Blue Jackets keep both of their first round picks

New York Islanders v Columbus Blue Jackets

Analysis

Blue Jackets 2024-25 season in review, a healthy Boone Jenner might have changed the fate of the team