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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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Aug 22, 2022

2022 Season Preview: Vladislav Gavrikov

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Aug 22, 2022

2022 Season Preview: Jakub Voracek

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Aug 19, 2022

2022 Season Preview: Boone Jenner

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Aug 18, 2022

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 07: Elvis Merzlikins #90 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates on the ice during the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Nationwide Arena on March 7, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Toronto defeated Columbus 5-4. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

2022 Season Preview: Elvis Merzlikins

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Aug 17, 2022

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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Aug 16, 2022

Mar 7, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) in the third period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gaelen Morse-USA TODAY Sports

2022 Season Preview: Zach Werenski

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Aug 16, 2022

Apr 5, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Patrik Laine (29) against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

2022 Season Preview: Patrik Laine

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Aug 15, 2022

CALGARY, AB - MAY 26: Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Calgary Flames in action against the Edmonton Oilers during Game Five of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome on May 26, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Oilers defeated the Flames 5-4 in overtime to win the series four games to one. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

2022 Season Preview: Johnny Gaudreau

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Aug 12, 2022

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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Aug 11, 2022

EDMONTON, AB - DECEMBER 26: Kent Johnson #13 of Canada skates against Tomas Urban #20 of Czechia in the second period during the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship at Rogers Place on December 26, 2021 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Four Blue Jackets Prospects Representing Their Countries At 2022 WJC

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Aug 8, 2022

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 07: Sean Kuraly #7 of the Columbus Blue Jackets is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Nationwide Arena on March 7, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Embrace the Hate

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Aug 5, 2022

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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Aug 4, 2022

Apr 1, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Patrik Laine (29) shoots against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Setting Expectations: Laine and Gaudreau

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Aug 3, 2022

Mar 22, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Emil Bemstrom (52) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Curious Case of Emil Bemstrom

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Aug 2, 2022

Feb 27, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) stands at goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Joonas Korpisalo Needs to Bounce Back

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Aug 1, 2022

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

2022 Top Prospects: Post-Draft Rankings Edition

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Jul 29, 2022

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

CBJ Roster Still Needs Tinkering

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Jul 27, 2022

Mar 17, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (28) scores a goal against Washington Capitals goalie Vitek Vanecek (41) during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion: Trading Bjorkstrand Was The Right Move

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Jul 26, 2022

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 15, 2022

Apr 2, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) during the face off against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Johnny Blue Jacket Chose Columbus

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Jul 14, 2022

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 3: General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen of the Columbus Blue Jackets watches as his team warms up prior to the start of the game against the Colorado Avalanche on March 3, 2013 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

The Three Best Free Agent Signings by Jarmo Kekalainen

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Jul 12, 2022

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 08: James Fisher, #203 pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets, poses for a portrait during the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 08, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Blue Jackets Select James Fisher #203 Overall

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Jul 11, 2022

LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 22: #30 Goalkeeper Sergei Ivanov of Russian Federation celebrates the victory after Men's 6-Team Tournament Gold Medal Game between Russia and United States of the Lausanne 2020 Winter Youth Olympics on January 22, 2021 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by RvS.Media/Robert Hradil/Getty Images)

Blue Jackets Select Sergei Ivanov #138 Overall

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Jul 11, 2022

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 08: Jordan Dumais, #96 pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets, poses for a portrait during the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 08, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Blue Jackets Select Jordan Dumais #96 Overall

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Jul 10, 2022

LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 21: #15 Kirill Dolzhenkov of Russian Federation in action during Men's 6-Team Tournament Semifinals Game between Russia and Finland of the Lausanne 2020 Winter Youth Olympics on January 20, 2021 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by RvS.Media/Monika Majer/Getty Images)

Blue Jackets Select Kirill Dolzhenkov #109 Overall

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Jul 10, 2022

Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Denton Mateychuk after being selected as the number twelve 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 Select Denton Mateychuk #12 Overall

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Jul 9, 2022

Jul 8, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Luca Del Bel Belluz gives an interview after being selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jackets Select Luca Del Bel Belluz #44 Overall

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Jul 9, 2022

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