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Mar 2, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness coaches against the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

What could the 4th line look like for the Blue Jackets at the start of the season?

Matthew Duffey

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Aug 27, 2026

The Blue Jackets make changes to their scouting department, for better or worse

Curtis Deem

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Aug 27, 2026

The Blue Jackets have to change their narrative in order to get more nationally televised games

Curtis Deem

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Aug 26, 2026

5 big things that need to happen for the Blue Jackets to contend for a playoff spot this year

Curtis Deem

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Aug 24, 2026

Apr 16, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus mascot Stinger stands over the 5th Line banner prior to game four of the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs in the game of the Tampa Bay Lightning against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

The 5th Line has sent a message to the Blue Jackets via the annual front office poll from the Athletic

Curtis Deem

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Aug 20, 2026

Dec 29, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Jet Greaves (73) stretches to make a save in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images

Jet Greaves was snubbed by the NHL Network, and will just have to keep proving everyone wrong

Curtis Deem

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Aug 17, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) awaits the face-off against the New York Islanders in the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

3 candidates to be the next captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets

Curtis Deem

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Aug 15, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; A general view of a Columbus Blue Jackets jersey worn by a player against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

The Blue Jackets finally explain their media overhaul, now they need to address the fallout

Mike Stump

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Aug 7, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) right defenseman Zach Werenski (8) after scoring in the third period against the Detroit Red Wingsat Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

So, what is the holdup on the Adam Fantilli extension?

Mike Stump

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Aug 5, 2026

Mar 25, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; A view of the dasher boards in the arena thanking the 5th Line at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Forget the public statement, maybe it's time for the McConnell family to admit failure and sell the team

Curtis Deem

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Aug 3, 2026

Dec 27, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; The Columbus Blue Jackets acknowledge then crowd after the game against the Boston Bruins at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Jeff Svoboda's departure is another tough pill for the 5th Line to swallow

Curtis Deem

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Aug 3, 2026

Apr 13, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato looks on against the Florida Panthers during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Don Granato gives the Blue Jackets more than just a familiar face

Curtis Deem

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Jul 31, 2026

Sep 4, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; John H. McConnell II speaks at a candlelight vigil to remember Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau at Nationwide Arena. Gaudreau, along with his brother, Matthew, died in a bicycle crash last week. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-Imagn Images via Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY Network

It's time for the McConnell family to change how the Blue Jackets do business

Curtis Deem

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Jul 30, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; A general view of a Columbus Blue Jackets jersey worn by a player against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Most of the 5th Line is devastated by today's broadcast news from the Blue Jackets

Curtis Deem

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Jul 29, 2026

Mar 2, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) celebrates his goal against New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Following a trail of clues gives us an idea where Adam Fantilli's contract extension will land

Curtis Deem

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Jul 29, 2026

The Blue Jackets should lean harder into their Civil War roots

Curtis Deem

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Jul 28, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) and Boston Bruins defenseman Jonathan Aspirot (45) skate after a loose puck during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Looking ahead, what might the Blue Jackets cap situation look like next summer?

Mike Stump

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Jul 25, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger (4) celebrates his goal during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Don Waddell has kept the band together, while leaving himself enough room to maneuver

Curtis Deem

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Jul 24, 2026

Dec 11, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger (4) looks to pass during the second period against the Ottawa Senators at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Cole Sillinger earned his contract by becoming a vital role player for the Blue Jackets

Curtis Deem

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Jul 24, 2026

Oct 11, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defensemen Zach Werenski (8) celebrates his goal with forward Adam Fantilli (19), defensemen Dante Fabbro (15), and forward Cole Sillinger (4) during the third period against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

The Blue Jackets are in great cap shape after re-signing Jet Greaves

Curtis Deem

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Jul 23, 2026

Jan 22, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Jet Greaves (73) celebrates the win against the Dallas Stars after the game at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Jet Greaves finally gets rewarded for years of hard work and patience

Curtis Deem

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Jul 23, 2026

Mar 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Bokondji Imama (14) and Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) fight during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Do the Blue Jackets even have a real rivalry with another team?

Curtis Deem

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Jul 21, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson (53) defends against New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

What if the Blue Jackets had won the Noah Dobson sweepstakes?

Curtis Deem

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Jul 17, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness signals goalie Jet Greaves (73) to the bench against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

The 5 toughest challenges for the Blue Jackets on their 2026-27 schedule

Curtis Deem

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Jul 16, 2026

Apr 11, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Avery Hayes (85) moves the puck against the Washington Capitals at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images

As Pittsburgh’s tie to Wheeling wavers, is this the moment for Columbus to reclaim an ECHL partner?

Mike Stump

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Jul 10, 2026

Mar 2, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) celebrates his goal against New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The 5th Line is rightfully nervous about an Adam Fantilli offer sheet

Curtis Deem

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Jul 9, 2026

Martin Lepage (24) of the Nashville Knights and Rob Schriner of the Columbus Chill battle over the puck. The Knights busted loose in the third period to win 4-1 before 2,845 fans at Municipal Auditorium on Nov. 1, 1994.

It is beyond time for the Blue Jackets to pay greater homage to the Columbus Chill

Curtis Deem

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Jul 8, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) watches the puck during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Blue Jackets summer moves are a sign to the players who played here last season

Curtis Deem

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Jul 7, 2026

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