Editorials

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

“Spittin Chiclets” Podcast Spits on Blue Jackets, Babcock

Statistical Predictions for the 2023-24 Columbus Blue Jackets

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?

Mar 5, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins (90) stretches during a break in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

CBJ: Rediscovering the Lost Confidence of Elvis Merzlikins

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 20: Cole Sillinger #34 of the Columbus Blue Jackets warms up prior to the start of the game against the Florida Panthers at Nationwide Arena on November 20, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Blue Jackets Center Trade Cannot Come at Expense of the Future

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 24: Alexandre Texier poses for a portrait after being selected 45th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets during the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: 2017 NHL Draft Review, How Did They Do?

COLUMBUS, OHIO - APRIL 13: Michael Hutchinson #31 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during player introductions before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena on April 13, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets FanSided AMA: June 2023

Sep 28, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) gestures to teammates during a stop in play against the Buffalo Sabres in the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets: One Position of Need at the Draft

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 07: Craig Campbell, left, and Phil Pritchard, The Keepers of the Stanley Cup, bring the Stanley Cup onto the ice after Game Five of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Capitals defeated the Golden Knights 4-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

What Would a Stanley Cup Championship Look Like in Columbus?

Mar 21, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist (27) on the ice against the Washington Capitals during the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets: Does a Trade With the Islanders Make Sense?

Columbus Blue Jackets (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: Three Trade Proposals for Pick #3

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

Columbus Blue Jackets: the Defense is Set, are Centers Next?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 01: Ivan Provorov #9 of the Philadelphia Flyers controls the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Wells Fargo Center on December 1, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets: Trades Change Defensive Plans

Oct 21, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock during the post game press conference against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Scotiabank Arena. Columbus defeated Toronto in overtime. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jackets to Hire Mike Babcock: Why it Works, and Why it Doesn’t

Jun 26, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) celebrates with the Stanley Cup after the Avalanche game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game six of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

What Makes the Stanley Cup so Special?

SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 26: Jarmo Kekäläinen of the Columbus Blue Jackets attends the 2015 NHL Draft at BB

Five Bold Offseason Predictions for the Columbus Blue Jackets

Mar 19, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Emil Bemstrom (52) plays during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports

How Emil Bemstrom Ruined the Columbus Blue Jackets

Jan 19, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) defends the net against the Anaheim Ducks in the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

What Needs to Happen for the Blue Jackets to be a Playoff Team?

Apr 10, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm (28) against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jackets Would be Foolish to Trade Third Overall Pick