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Anaheim Ducks v Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets quietly work to improve their depth on free agency day 1

Curtis Deem

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Jul 1, 2025

There weren't any real surprises among Columbus' qualifying offer announcements, but perhaps some disappointments

Mike Stump

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Jul 1, 2025

If he hits the open market, Mitch Marner would be an excellent fit with the Columbus Blue Jackets

Curtis Deem

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May 19, 2025

Which pending free agents should the Blue Jackets bring back into the fold next season?

Curtis Deem

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Apr 21, 2025

2022 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Six

Blue Jackets add depth on day 2 of free agency, signing Dylan Gambrell and Jack Johnson

Curtis Deem

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Jul 3, 2024

Calgary Flames v Dallas Stars

Signing Sean Monahan makes a ton of sense for the Blue Jackets, but does the term fit?

Curtis Deem

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Jul 1, 2024

Jan 25, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) and Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm (28) battles for the puck during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

4 recently traded players the Blue Jackets can sign in NHL free agency

Todd Matthews

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May 27, 2024

Jan 25, 2023; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger (34) makes a pass in front of Edmonton Oilers forward Warren Foegele (37) during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

5 game-changing forwards the Blue Jackets can steal from the Western Conference in NHL Free Agency

Todd Matthews

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May 26, 2024

Nov 30, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; San Jose Sharks goaltender Aaron Dell (30) makes a save during warm up before a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Is Aaron Dell the Answer to the CBJ Goaltending Depth?

Matthew Duffey

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Aug 24, 2023

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?

Curtis Deem

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Jun 12, 2023

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

Curtis Deem

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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

Curtis Deem

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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

Curtis Deem

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Jul 12, 2022

COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 9: Adam Clendening #6 of the Columbus Blue Jackets controls the puck during the game against the Colorado Avalanche on October 9, 2018 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated Colorado 5-2. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets Place Adam Clendening on Waivers

Lansing Murphy

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Nov 13, 2018

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: The Columbus Blue Jackets draft Liam Foudy in the first round of the 2018 NHL draft on June 22, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets Surprise Signing of Liam Foudy

Lansing Murphy

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Aug 1, 2018

CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 08: Anthony Duclair #91 of the Chicago Blackhawks watches for the puck in the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at the United Center on March 8, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2. (Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Anthony Duclair to One Year Deal

Lansing Murphy

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Jul 5, 2018

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 13: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders seeks to maintain control of the puck amid pressure from Alexander Wennberg #10, Zach Werenski #8 and Matt Calvert #11 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Barclays Center on February 13, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/NHLI via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets Minding the Metro: 2018 Free Agent Recap

Lansing Murphy

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Jul 3, 2018

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 23: Matt Calvert #11 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates against the Washington Capitals in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 23, 2018 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Matt Calvert

Where Former Columbus Blue Jackets Landed on 2018 Free Agent Day

Lansing Murphy

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Jul 3, 2018

EDMONTON, AB - DECEMBER 11: Dillon Simpson #79 of the Edmonton Oilers skates against the Winnipeg Jets on December 11, 2016 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Three, Address Defensive Depth in Free Agency

Steven Kenworthy

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Jul 2, 2018

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 21: Riley Nash #20 of the Boston Bruins skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round in the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on April 21, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Riley Nash

Columbus Blue Jackets: The New Nash – Riley Nash

William Espy

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Jul 1, 2018

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 06: Oliver Bjorkstrand #28 of the Columbus Blue Jackets (l) ceebrates his goal at 8:01 of the third period against the New York Rangers and is joined by Boone Jenner #38 (r) at Madison Square Garden on November 6, 2017 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Blue Jackets 5-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets Extend Offers to Bjorkstrand, Murray, and Jenner

Lansing Murphy

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Jun 25, 2018

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - MAY 4, 2018: France's Hugo Gallet, Russia's Pavel Datsyuk, and France's Alexandre Texier (L-R) fight for the puck in their 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Group A Preliminary Round match at Royal Arena. Alexander Demianchuk/TASS (Photo by Alexander DemianchukTASS via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Alexander Texier to ELC

Lansing Murphy

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May 22, 2018

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 24: Ian Cole #23 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates against the St. Louis Blues on March 24, 2018 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ian Cole

Ryan Murray’s Columbus Blue Jackets Fate Dependent on Ian Cole’s Future

Steven Kenworthy

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May 7, 2018

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 19: Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ryan Murray (27) looks to pass during a game between the Boston Bruins and the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 19, 2018, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Blue Jackets defeated the Bruins 5-4 (OT). (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets 2018 Free Agent Defensemen

Steven Kenworthy

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May 1, 2018

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 5: Boone Jenner

Columbus Blue Jackets 2018 Free Agent Forwards

Steven Kenworthy

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Apr 30, 2018

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 16: Cam Atkinson

Columbus Blue Jackets: Predicting a Cam Atkinson Extension

William Espy

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Sep 9, 2017

COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 9: Rick Nash

Columbus Blue Jackets: Rick Nash Should Come Back Home

Preston Byers

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Sep 6, 2017

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 28: Jimmy Hayes

Columbus Blue Jackets: Underrated Free Agents can Still Make an Impact

Tony Mazziotti

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Jul 21, 2017

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