Mike is a long-time CBJ fan who has been around since Day 1 of the franchise. He grew up in Columbus, went to college at Ohio State, Class of '19, and now works as a Claims Operations Supervisor in Auto Insurance. He brings the perspective of a long-time Jackets fan who somehow has not had the relentless optimism beaten out of him over the last 25 years.
The Blue Jackets nailed it with their Stadium Series jerseys
Grading the Blue Jackets defense corps and goaltending at the halfway mark
Should the Blue Jackets look at trading for JT Miller or Elias Pettersson? What would it take?
Depth scoring has hounded for the Blue Jackets for weeks, taking a look at two key forwards to understand why
Goaltending is at a crossroads in Columbus: here's 3 scenarios where it could stand in 2025-2026
Kent Johnson is showing he can be an elite NHL forward, and it's glorious to watch
Adam Fantilli is facing a bit of a Sophomore Slump, and that's okay
Dante Fabbro is an interesting pickup at an interesting time for the Blue Jackets, with plenty of upside
It's time to genuinely admit that the Columbus Blue Jackets are cursed
Blue Jackets 2024 Season Preview, Dylan Gambrell will have to earn his NHL ice time with this opportunity
Blue Jackets 2024 Season Preview, Mikael Pyyhtiä got his shot, and he'll try to make the most of it
After just two preseason games, a team identity for the Blue Jackets is becoming clearer
The Blue Jackets' annual public open practice and scrimmage went well for an organization in transition
2024 Blue Jackets season preview, Daniil Tarasov looks for a repeat performance of his late-season play
If required, a Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs salary cap-centered trade makes sense for both teams
Goalie prospect Melvin Strahl will play in Ohio this season, good news for the Blue Jackets