Analysis

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 08: Andrew Peeke #2 and Liam Foudy #19 of the Columbus Blue Jackets interact during the second period of the game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on January 8, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Cursed or Clever? The Injury Wire & The Draft

Blue Jackets’ Bizarre Player Usage Leads to Expected Result

Tim Berni Quietly Impressive in the NHL

Joonas Korpisalo Shining Bright in Dark Year

Dec 29, 2022; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) scores a goal on Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) during the second period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Jackets Get Outclassed on Long Island

Dec 23, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Ugly Loss in Chicago: Benching Causes Head Scratching

Dec 15, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) makes a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Jackets Really Are Building Something Special

SUNRISE, FL - DECEMBER 13: Aleksander Barkov #16 looks on as goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Florida Panthers stops the shot by Gustav Nyquist #14 of the Columbus Blue Jackets at the FLA Live Arena on December 13, 2022 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: Line Shuffling Ruins Chance of a Comeback

Dec 11, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) celebrates his game winning goal against the Los Angeles Kings with Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Patrik Laine (29), center Jack Roslovic (96) and defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov (4) in overtime at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gaelen Morse-USA TODAY Sports

Jackets Finding Chemistry

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 07: Tage Thompson #72 of the Buffalo Sabres beats Elvis Merzlikins #90 of the Columbus Blue Jackets for his first of four goals in the first period of the game at Nationwide Arena on December 7, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Sabres Embarrass the Jackets

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 04: Jack Roslovic #96 of the Columbus Blue Jackets controls the puck during the game against the Detroit Red Wings at Nationwide Arena on December 4, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

What to do With Jack Roslovic?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 23: Yegor Chinakhov #59 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 23, 2022 in New York City. The Blue Jackets defeated the Rangers 5-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Yegor Chinakhov Quietly Breaking Out

Nov 15, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) celebrates a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Jackets Win Again, But It’s Costly

Nov 10, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) shoots the puck as Philadelphia Flyers left wing Noah Cates (49) reaches to block the shot in the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gaelen Morse-USA TODAY Sports

Jackets Gut it Out, Down Flyers

Sep 28, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk (5) skates against the Buffalo Sabres in the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Prospect Watch: Denton Mateychuk Picks up Where he Left Off

TAMPERE, FINLAND - NOVEMBER 05: head coach Brad Larsen of Columbus during the after game interview at the 2022 NHL Global Series - Finland match between Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets at Nokia Arena on November 5, 2022 in Tampere, Finland. (Photo by Jari Pestelacci/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

Are the Wheels Off for the Blue Jackets?

Oct 22, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) reacts after allowing a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Do The Blue Jackets Have a Goaltending Controversy?

Oct 20, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Nick Blankenburg (77) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators in the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Jackets Forming an Identity

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 08: Luca Del Bel Belluz, #44 pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets, poses for a portrait during the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 08, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Future Jackets: Prospect Report October 2022

Sep 25, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Breaking Down the Opening Night Roster of the Blue Jackets

Sep 25, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) shoots the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets Fantasy Outlook

Sep 29, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov (59) controls the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Monday Night’s Game Critical for Some Jackets

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 05: Zach Werenski #8 of the Columbus Blue Jackets challenge for the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on April 05, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

The Future of the CBJ Defense Corps

Sep 25, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Andrew Peeke (2) looks to pass the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Peeke Extension Makes Sense

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 05: Jakub Voracek #93 of the Columbus Blue Jackets looks on against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on April 05, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

CBJ to Take on Sabres at Nationwide

Sep 25, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Patrik Laine (29) celebrates his goal with forward Kent Johnson (91) during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Is Kent Johnson the Answer at Center?

Jan 13, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) looks on against the Carolina Hurricanes before the game at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Predicting the Opening Night Roster

Apr 16, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (13) warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Jacket Prospects Drop 5-2 Decision to Detroit