Analysis

Jan 16, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) shoots the puck against San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro (38) and defenseman Timothy Liljegren (37) in the third period at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. Mandatory Credit: Samantha Madar/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Kirill Marchenko is emerging as one of the top two-way wingers in the entire NHL

Back to back starts are hurting the Blue Jackets this season

The Blue Jackets are managing their goaltending better, leading to improved results

Denton Mateychuk has made a big difference for the Blue Jackets

Washington Capitals v Columbus Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets needs for next season, part 3: goaltending

Detroit Red Wings v Columbus Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets needs for next season, part 2: defense

Columbus Blue Jackets v Pittsburgh Penguins

Columbus Blue Jackets needs for next season, part 1: forwards

St Louis Blues v Columbus Blue Jackets

Development path of Adam Fantilli showing why this Blue Jackets rebuild will be different

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

St Louis Blues v Columbus Blue Jackets

At the halfway point, grading the forwards for the Columbus Blue Jackets

Minnesota Wild v Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets mid-season grades: the coaching staff and front office

Detroit Red Wings v Columbus Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski is on a historic scoring pace for the Blue Jackets, and not just amongst defensemen

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

Montreal Canadiens v Columbus Blue Jackets

Denton Mateychuk played well in his first game, but could use more seasoning

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

Philadelphia Flyers v Columbus Blue Jackets

Road weary Blue Jackets can't get a save, get beaten by Flyers on home ice

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

Columbus Blue Jackets v Vancouver Canucks

Blue Jackets team goaltending has improved, but it is still a huge issue

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

Columbus Blue Jackets v Boston Bruins

Blue Jackets physically gut it out, win big over the Bruins in Boston

Columbus Blue Jackets v Seattle Kraken

Second period collapse in Seattle costs Blue Jackets, who lose their sixth game in a row

Columbus Blue Jackets v Los Angeles Kings

The Blue Jackets are playing pretty well, so why aren't they winning games?

Buffalo Sabres v Columbus Blue Jackets

An evaluation of Dean Evason’s first month as Blue Jackets head coach

Columbus Blue Jackets v San Jose Sharks

Blue Jackets did almost everything right, but came up just short in San Jose

Columbus Blue Jackets v Washington Capitals

Blue Jackets will face a different kind of test in San Jose tonight

Minnesota Wild v Columbus Blue Jackets

Competent coaching has the undermanned Blue Jackets competing with the best

Columbus Blue Jackets v Minnesota Wild

In spite of the loss, the Blue Jackets showed structure and a stronger work ethic on opening night

Sep 27, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Ethan Bear (25) and Columbus Blue Jackets center Dylan Gambrell (18) battle for the puck in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets 2024 Season Preview, Dylan Gambrell will have to earn his NHL ice time with this opportunity