Editorials

COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 14: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins reacts after scoring a goal during the second period of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on November 14, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

The Blue Jackets Are Not Good Enough, and We Deserve Better

We Expected Them to Struggle, But The Blue Jackets Need to Shake it Up

Jackets Loss to Washington Means Longer-Term Growth

Unexpected Players for the Blue Jackets Have Stood Out So Far

Oct 20, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) skates with the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Patrik Laine (29) in the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

The NHL Has Opportunity to do the Right Thing With Rasmus Andersson

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 16: Sean Kuraly #7 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates during warmups before the game against the Detroit Red Wings at Nationwide Arena on October 16, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Tonight’s Game vs Calgary Could Teach us a Lot About the Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 12: Jack Roslovic #96 of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Sean Kuraly #7 of the Columbus Blue Jackets help Zach Werenski #8 of the Columbus Blue Jackets off the ice during the second period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Nationwide Arena on October 12, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

The NHL’s Punishment System is Too Soft: Will the Jackets Retaliate?

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 07: Kirill Marchenko #86 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates with teammates after recording an assist on the eventual game-winning goal by Adam Fantilli #11 against the Washington Capitals during the third period of the NHL preseason game at Capital One Arena on October 7, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Opening Night Brings Promise for the Blue Jackets

Oct 2, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Kirill Marchenko, middle, celebrates with teammates left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) and right wing Patrik Laine (29) after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues in the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Predicting the Opening Night Lines for the Columbus Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 24: Zach Werenski #8 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates with the puck during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena on September 24, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Five Reasons the Blue Jackets Will Make the Playoffs

COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 24: Denton Mateychuk #5 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates with the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena on September 24, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Reviewing Our Roster Prediction Halfway Through the Preseason

COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen addresses members of the media during media day at Nationwide Arena on September 18, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Five Reasons the Blue Jackets Won’t Make the Playoffs

Apr 11, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman David Jiricek (55) against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Five Bold Predictions for the 2023-24 Columbus Blue Jackets

Apr 17, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Bean (22) moves in for a shot on goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets: Six Players At Risk of Losing Their Spots

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 25: Paul Bissonnette #12 of the Phoenix Coyotes skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the game at Consol Energy Center on March 25, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Paul Bissonnette Was Right About Babcock, And We Should Thank Him

Jul 1, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets introduce Mike Babcock as their new head coach during a press conference at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY NETWORK

The Mike Babcock Experiment in Columbus Has Failed

Jul 1, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets introduce Mike Babcock as their new head coach during a press conference at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY NETWORK

Mike Babcock Resigns as CBJ Head Coach: Reaction

Jul 1, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets introduce Mike Babcock as their new head coach during a press conference at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY NETWORK

“Spittin Chiclets” Podcast Spits on Blue Jackets, Babcock

Jan 14, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Patrik Laine (29) celebrates his goal with left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) and center Jack Roslovic (96) during the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Statistical Predictions for the 2023-24 Columbus Blue Jackets

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 17: Rick Nash #61 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates his goal to take a 4-3 lead over the Los Angeles Kings during the third period at the Staples Center on November 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The Five Greatest Single Seasons by a Columbus Blue Jacket Skater

Jun 21, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky wins the Vezina Trophy during the 2017 NHL Awards and Expansion Draft at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

The Five Greatest Single Seasons by a CBJ Goaltender

Jan 7, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (right) celebrates with teammates after scoring his hat-trick goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

How the Blue Jackets Stack Up Against the Rest of the Metro

Aug 17, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) celebrates with teammates , defenseman Zach Werenski (8), center Pierre-Luc Dubois (18), and defenseman Seth Jones (3) after scoring a goal in the second period in game four of the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Three Active Former Blue Jackets Who Would be Perfect for this Team

TEMPE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 19: Kirill Marchenko #86 of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Kent Johnson #91 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrate after a Patrik Laine #29 of the Columbus Blue Jackets goal in the third period at Mullett Arena on February 19, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Zac BonDurant/Getty Images)

Our Prediction for the 2023-24 Columbus Blue Jacket Roster

Apr 14, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets players celebrate after the game against the Buffalo Sabres at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Mowry-USA TODAY Sports

Breaking Down the Columbus Blue Jacket Roster: Who Gets Cut?

Mar 3, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) takes the ice before the game against the Seattle Kraken at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Mowry-USA TODAY Sports

State of the CBJ Goaltending for 2023-2024

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 04: Yegor Chinakhov #59 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)

Reviewing Our 5 Bold Predictions for the 2022-23 Blue Jacket Season

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 05: Top prospect Adam Fantilli speaks to the media prior to Game Two of the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on June 05, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: What Should We Expect from Adam Fantilli?