Mike Stump

Mike Stump

Joined: May 22, 2024

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 Property Claims Adjuster. 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.

Mar 1, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) reacts with left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) during warmups before the game against the Detroit Red Wings at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

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

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

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

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

Buffalo Sabres v Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets 2024-25 season in review, Zach Aston-Reese earned another year in Arch City

Ottawa Senators v Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets 2024-25 season in review: Erik Gudbranson is an important part of the leadership group in Columbus

Feb 4, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk (5) waits for the face-off during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets 2024-25 season in review, Denton Mateychuk approached his rookie season with a veteran's mindset

Dec 19, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jordan Harris (22) carries the puck against the New Jersey Devils during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets 2024-25 season in review, Jordan Harris faces an uncertain future

Jan 30, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger (4) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during an overtime period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Columbus Blue Jackets season in review, Cole Sillinger has found a home and a firm role in Arch City

Oct 26, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov (59) brings the puck around the board in the second period against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Casey Gower-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets season in review, Yegor Chinakhov sees another injury-plagued season go by

Feb 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Christiansen (2) during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Jake Christiansen's season in review, he found a steady role with the Blue Jackets

Jan 2, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) tips a puck on goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

The Blue Jackets missed the NHL Playoffs by 2 points. What moments could have changed that?

North Dakota v Arizona State

Prospect watch: Big-framed & physical defenseman Caleb MacDonald brings his defensive prowess to Columbus

Columbus Blue Jackets v Florida Panthers

Zach Werenski is the Blue Jackets' all-time assists leader, here's why that matters

Dec 21, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) celebrates his goal with center Kent Johnson (91) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Mathieu Olivier will be a Columbus Blue Jacket for a long time on a great deal

Montreal Canadiens v Columbus Blue Jackets

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

Jan 25, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) hugs goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) after defeating Los Angeles Kings in overtime at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. Mandatory Credit: Samantha Madar/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

What kind of record will it take for the Columbus Blue Jackets to make the playoffs?