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 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.

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?

Jan 4, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (middle) celebrates with center Sean Monahan (23) and right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Dmitri Voronkov looks like he's having fun on the ice, and that matters

The Blue Jackets nailed it with their Stadium Series jerseys

Jan 7, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) stands for the national anthem before playing against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Grading the Blue Jackets defense corps and goaltending at the halfway mark

Jan 27, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) looks at Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly (7) after a scrum in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Should the Blue Jackets look at trading for JT Miller or Elias Pettersson? What would it take?

Nov 15, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger (4) celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Depth scoring has hounded for the Blue Jackets for weeks, taking a look at two key forwards to understand why

Mar 12, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Daniil Tarasov (40) replaces goalie Elvis Merzlikins (90) against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Goaltending is at a crossroads in Columbus: here's 3 scenarios where it could stand in 2025-2026

Oct 12, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (91) celebrates his goal scored in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Kent Johnson is showing he can be an elite NHL forward, and it's glorious to watch

Nov 23, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) awaits the face-off against the Carolina Hurricanes in the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Adam Fantilli is facing a bit of a Sophomore Slump, and that's okay

Oct 20, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Dante Fabbro (57) skates with the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Gustav Nyquist (14) in the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Dante Fabbro is an interesting pickup at an interesting time for the Blue Jackets, with plenty of upside