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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

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The Future of the CBJ Defense Corps

Peeke Extension Makes Sense

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?

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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

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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

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ELMONT, NEW YORK - MARCH 31: Eric Robinson #50 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates against the New York Islanders at the UBS Arena on March 31, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

2022 Season Preview: Eric Robinson

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COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 15: Jake Bean #22 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates after the puck during the game against the Detroit Red Wings at Nationwide Arena on November 15, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

2022 Season Preview: Jake Bean

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Nov 18, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist (27) against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

2022 Season Preview: Adam Boqvist

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Aug 20, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Team Canada forward Kent Johnson (13) celebrates his winning goal in overtime against Team Finland in the championship game during the IIHF U20 Ice Hockey World Championship at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Grading Every Blue Jackets Prospect at the World Juniors

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Feb 8, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Patrik Laine (29) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion: Unfair to Compare Laine and Bjorkstrand

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EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 10: Kent Johnson #13 of Canada controls the puck against Latvia during the Group A game of the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship at Rogers Place on August 10, 2022 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Lawrence Scott/Getty Images)

Future Jackets Impressing at World Juniors

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SUNRISE, FL - APRIL 19: Vladislav Gavrikov #44 and Elvis Merzlikins #90 of the Columbus Blue Jackets defend against Juho Lammikko #83 of the Florida Panthers during their game at the BB&T Center on April 19, 2021 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Can the Blue Jacket Defense Hold Up?

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May 11, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44) during the third period against the Dallas Stars in game five of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion: Gudbranson is a Nice Fit

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Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen announces David Jiricek (not pictured) as the number six overall pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Reaction: Blue Jackets First Round Selections

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Game Preview: Columbus Has Short Homestand Against Islanders

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Game Preview: Columbus Looking to Rebound After Ugly Loss to Islanders

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Have Potential – But Can’t Quite Seal The Deal

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Game Preview: Columbus Takes On New Jersey

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Alexandre Texier a Big Part of Future for Blue Jackets

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Blue Jackets Would be Foolish to Trade Alexandre Texier

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Game Preview: Columbus Looks to Keep Momentum Rolling Against Toronto

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Blue Jackets Face Tough Test in Upcoming Schedule

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Trey Fix-Wolansky Shows Promise in Brief Call Up for Blue Jackets

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NHL Trade Deadline: 4 Realistic Possibilities for Blue Jackets

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Real Patrik Laine Has Stood Up and Blue Jackets Must Follow

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Blue Jackets Can Find Hope in Losses to Flames

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