Names To Know: Mikhail Gulyayev

Mikhail Gulyayev is a left-shot defenseman from Russia who is slated to be available late in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently possess the 22nd pick so perhaps there's a fit?

Ivan Miroshnichenko and Mikhail Gulyayev celebrate their victory in the RUS v USA Final of the Ice Hockey 6-Teams Men's competition at Vaudoise Arena. The Winter Youth Olympic Games.

Film Sesh: Will Smith

Top American-born prospect Will Smith dominated against his peers at the USNTDP with excellent puck skills and creativity to match.

Names To Know: Andrew Cristall

With pick No. 22 in the NHL Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets have some options ahead of them. Today we look at Andrew Cristall from the WHL's Kelowna Rockets.

2023 NHL Draft

Complete coverage of the Columbus Blue Jackets and the 2023 NHL Draft in Nashville, Tennessee.

Names To Know: Mikhail Gulyayev

Mikhail Gulyayev is a left-shot defenseman from Russia who is slated to be available late in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently possess the 22nd pick so perhaps...

02 Jun 2023
by Will Chase

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Film Sesh: Will Smith

Top American-born prospect Will Smith dominated against his peers at the USNTDP with excellent puck skills and creativity to match.

25 May 2023
by Dan Dukart

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Names To Know: Andrew Cristall

With pick No. 22 in the NHL Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets have some options ahead of them. Today we look at Andrew Cristall from the WHL's Kelowna Rockets.

23 May 2023
by Will Chase

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To Trade or Not to Trade: What the Blue Jackets Should Do With the No. 22 Overall Pick

What should the Columbus Blue Jackets do with the 22nd overall pick in the 2023 National Hockey League Draft?

23 May 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Film Sesh: Leo Carlsson

If the Columbus Blue Jackets draft Leo Carlsson third-overall, they'll be getting a top-line center that checks virtually every box imaginable.

22 May 2023
by Dan Dukart

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Names To Know: Gavin Brindley

The Columbus Blue Jackets have two first-round picks in the upcoming NHL draft and Gavin Brindley is a forward prospect that might make sense.

19 May 2023
by Will Chase

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Is the IIHF WC Hype Real?

When evaluating National Hockey League draft-eligible prospects, be careful when putting too much stock into their performances at the International Ice Hockey Federation World...

19 May 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Fantilli, Carlsson At World Championships

The ongoing IIHF World Championships give top prospects Adam Fantilli and Leo Carlsson a chance to differentiate themselves at the top of the 2023 NHL Draft.

18 May 2023
by Dan Dukart

Review of the Last 25 No. 22 Overall Picks

How have the last 25 No. 22 overall picks fared in the National Hockey League?

16 May 2023
by Coby Maeir

Go Kraken?

Last Monday, the Blue Jackets moved down one spot in the NHL's lottery. This Monday, they have the opportunity to move up one — no lottery needed.

15 May 2023
by Ed Francis

JD Sheds Light

Columbus Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations John Davidson shed some light on the organization's plans with the third overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft

15 May 2023
by Dan Dukart

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CBJ Top 5 History

The Columbus Blue Jackets will be picking inside the top five in the upcoming NHL draft for the eighth time in franchise history. We go through all the picks up to this point to...

12 May 2023
by Will Chase

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Kekalainen's Draft Day Moves

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen has proven to be busy at the National Hockey League Draft.

12 May 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Review of the Last 25 No. 3 Overall Picks

How have the last 25 third-overall picks fared in the National Hockey League?

10 May 2023
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Have Their Pick At No. 3

It's not No. 1 or 2, but the Columbus Blue Jackets will be selecting third overall in the upcoming NHL draft on June 28 in Nashville. We take a look at some of the players they...

09 May 2023
by Will Chase

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Jarmo: "Gonna Get a Great Player at Three"

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said that the team expects a decision on its next head coach "sooner rather than later" and that they will draft "a great...

09 May 2023
by Coby Maeir

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