Editorials

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?

Columbus Blue Jackets: Trades Change Defensive Plans

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

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

Jan 19, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette looks on in the second periodagainst the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets Coaching Search: Who Are the Candidates?

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - 2022/09/28: SKA Hockey Club player, Matvei Michkov (No.39) seen in action during the Kontinental Hockey League, regular season KHL 2022 - 2023 between SKA Saint Petersburg and Admiral Vladivostok at the Ice Sports Palace.(Final score; SKA Saint Petersburg 6:1 Admiral Vladivostok). (Photo by Maksim Konstantinov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Pros and Cons of Each Potential Third Overall Pick for the Blue Jackets

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

Blue Jackets Land 3rd Pick at 2023 NHL Draft: Lottery Reaction

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

How The Blue Jackets Fared in Our Draft Lottery Simulations

Apr 4, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Brad Larsen watches the action against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Three Qualities The Blue Jackets Need in Their New Head Coach

CLEVELAND, OH FEBRUARY 18: Adam Fantilli #19 of the Michigan Wolverines waits for the puck drop against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the third period of the Faceoff on the Lake NCAA ice hockey game at FirstEnergy Stadium on February 18, 2023 in Cleveland, OH. Ohio State won the game with a final score of 4-2. (Photo by Jaime Crawford/Getty Images)

What Would Adam Fantilli Mean for the Blue Jackets?

LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JANUARY 25: Forward Connor Bedard #98 of the Regina Pats skates for Team Red during the 2023 Kubota CHL Top Prospects Game Practice at the Langley Events Centre on January 25, 2023 in Langley, British Columbia. (Photo by Dennis Pajot/Getty Images)

What Would Connor Bedard Mean for the Blue Jackets?

Feb 18, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Tim Berni (75) looks to pass the puck in the Dallas Stars zone during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets: One Request Before the Season Ends

Mar 4, 2019; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (9) and Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) look for a loose puck during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jackets Jump Two Teams: 2015 Draft Should Serve As a Warning

Mar 30, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Gavin Bayreuther (15) controls the puck against Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha (18) during the first period at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jackets All But Assured a Bottom-Four Finish

Mar 16, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) celebrates his goal scored against the Los Angeles Kings with center Kent Johnson (91) during the third period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Why This Rebuild is Different for the Columbus Blue Jackets

VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 27: Patrik Laine #29 of the Columbus Blue Jackets waits for a face-off during the second period of their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on January 27, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)

Blue Jackets: Developing Laine at Center is Low Risk, High Reward

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 04: Vladislav Gavrikov #84 and Joonas Korpisalo #70 of the Los Angeles Kings celebrate a 4-2 Kings win over the St. Louis Blues at Crypto.com Arena on March 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Five Questions With Rink Royalty as the Jackets Prepare for the Kings

Feb 11, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau (13) celebrates a goal by forward Boone Jenner (38) against Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets: Are We Giving Johnny Gaudreau Enough Credit?

Apr 10, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8), right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (28) and center Pierre-Luc Dubois (18) talk during the second period of game one of the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Weighing the Odds For the Blue Jackets: What is a Pick Worth?

TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 26: Jakub Voracek #93 of the Columbus Blue Jackets looks to pass in the first period during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on April 26, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Thank You, Jakub Voracek: Blue Jackets Trade Contract to Arizona

Feb 25, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Joonas Korpisalo (70) makes a save against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

One Final Trade Deadline Primer for the Blue Jackets

Feb 16, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Patrik Laine (29) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets: First Ever Union and Blue Fan AMA

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: Daniil Tarasov Must Keep Playing

COLUMBUS, OH - JANUARY 16: Elvis Merzlikins #90 of the Columbus Blue Jackets warms up prior to the start of the game against the New York Rangers at Nationwide Arena on January 16, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Deadline Discussion: Elvis Merzlikins