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ELMONT, NEW YORK - MARCH 31: Emil Bemstrom #52 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates against the New York Islanders at the UBS Arena on March 31, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Emil Bemstrom Earned His Chance

Prospect Watch: Kirill Marchenko Has Arrived

The Road Reset – Can Finland Trip Help the Jackets?

Losing is All Part of the Plan

Apr 4, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (left) and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Andrew Peeke (right) scrum during a stop in play in the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Jackets Host League-Leading Bruins

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 07: David Jiricek, #6 pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets, poses for a portrait during the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 07, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

David Jiricek Brings Hope to Struggling Jackets

Oct 25, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (14) celebrates a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Identity Confirmed? Jackets Dropped by Yotes

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 08: Jordan Dumais is selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets during Round Three of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 08, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Prospect Watch: Jordan Dumais is Obliterating the QMJHL

Oct 22, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) reacts after allowing a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Do The Blue Jackets Have a Goaltending Controversy?

Oct 20, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Nick Blankenburg (77) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators in the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Jackets Forming an Identity

Dec 30, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins (90) stops the the shot of Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) during the shootout at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Why do the Blue Jackets Struggle Against Nashville?

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 08: Luca Del Bel Belluz, #44 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)

Future Jackets: Prospect Report October 2022

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 18: Bo Horvat #53 of the Vancouver Canucks falls to the ice as he battles for the puck against Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Nationwide Arena on October 18, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Blankenburg Belongs, and Finally a Win

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 14: Corey Perry #10 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates his goal against Daniil Tarasov #40 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Nationwide Arena on October 14, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Jackets Are 0-3, Is it Panic Time?

Oct 12, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Patrik Laine (29) scores a goal on his shot against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Laine Injury Presents Opportunity

Sep 25, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Breaking Down the Opening Night Roster of the Blue Jackets

Final Roster Taking Shape

Apr 5, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Justin Danforth (17) celebrates his goal with defenseman Jake Bean (22) and center Sean Kuraly (7) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Jackets Dump Blues 7-0

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 04: Carson Meyer #55 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates after the puck during the game against the Boston Bruins at Nationwide Arena on April 4, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Meyer was making his NHL debut in the game. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

After Surprising Cuts, Who is Next?

Oct 3, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) makes a save against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jackets Fall Short, Likely Get Answers

Sep 29, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov (59) controls the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Monday Night’s Game Critical for Some Jackets

Sep 29, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov (59) controls the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Making a Push: Yegor Chinakhov

Sep 25, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Andrew Peeke (2) looks to pass the puck during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Peeke Extension Makes Sense

Sep 25, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Patrik Laine (29) celebrates his goal with forward Kent Johnson (91) during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Is Kent Johnson the Answer at Center?

Sep 25, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44) during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Metro Rundown: After Strong Offseason, Where do Jackets Stand?

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 18: Boone Jenner #38 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates with Jakub Voracek #93 after scoring a power-play goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period of the NHL game at Gila River Arena on November 18, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Predicting the Special Teams Units

Jan 13, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) looks on against the Carolina Hurricanes before the game at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Predicting the Opening Night Roster

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 13: Kent Johnson #13 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates after the puck during the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Nationwide Arena on April 13, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated Montreal 5-1. Johnson was making his NHL debut in the game. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

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