Development Camp Observations

Highlights, observations, and thoughts from the 2025 Columbus Blue Jackets development camp.

The Blue Line: Potential FA CBJ Targets

Earlier, we looked at potential forwards that could be on the Blue Jackets' wishlist in free agency. Now, here's a look at who the club may look to add on the defensive side of things.

Forward Focus: Potential FA CBJ Targets

With unrestricted free agency getting underway at noon ET on Tuesday, July 1, we look at potential forwards that could be a fit for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers (27) celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks in the first period at Rogers Arena.

Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis

3T: Marchenko Scores Fastest CBJ Hat Trick

Kirill Marchenko scored the fastest natural hat trick in franchise history, and ten players recorded double figures to set a club record, as the Columbus Blue Jackets pounded the...

19 Dec 2023
by Will Chase

The CBJ 10, Part III: The 10 Best Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets 10, Part III: The top five stay the same, welcome back forward Kent Johnson, forward Patrik Laine, and defenseman Ivan Provorov dip in the rankings.

19 Dec 2023
by Coby Maeir

Preview: BUF @ CBJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets have picked up at least one point in every other game since Thanksgiving, a streak they hope to continue Tuesday when they travel to Buffalo to battle the...

19 Dec 2023
by Ed Francis

Three Goalies Not The Ideal

The Columbus Blue Jackets have three healthy goalies on the current NHL roster, which means irregular playing time and one less roster available spot for a forward or defenseman.

18 Dec 2023
by Dan Dukart

17 Comments

Preview: NJ @ CBJ

Two days after the emotional rollercoaster of Columbus; 6-5 overtime win in Toronto, the Blue Jackets return home to battle Jack Hughes and the New Jersey Devils.

16 Dec 2023
by Ed Francis

3 Comments

KJ: "Tonight Felt Awesome

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson played his best game as a National Hockey League player in Thursday's 6-5 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

15 Dec 2023
by Coby Maeir

1 Comment

3T: Blue Jackets Beat Maple Leafs 6-5

Three Things from the Columbus Blue Jackets' 5-5 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs: Kent Johnson's buzzing, Patrik Laine leaves early, and another third-period collapse.

14 Dec 2023
by Coby Maeir

5 Comments

Are The CBJ Too Young?

The Columbus Blue Jackets are overly represented in the youth department, with four of the youngest 18 players in the NHL on the current roster.

14 Dec 2023
by Dan Dukart

Preview: CBJ @ TOR

Over the next 15 days, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs will meet three times. Here's what to watch for Thursday, when they face off from the Scotiabank Arena in...

14 Dec 2023
by Ed Francis

Sillinger's Lack of Luck

Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger has statistically been one of the National Hockey League's unluckiest players so far this season.

13 Dec 2023
by Coby Maeir

1 Comment

Werenski's Helping Light The Lamp

He only has one goal this season which would surprise many if you had to predict it before the season, but Zach Werenski is on one of his best scoring paces to begin a season.

13 Dec 2023
by Will Chase

CBJ Power Play Heating Up

Since November 20, the Blue Jackets' power play has been the seventh-best in the NHL. In December, it's been the league's fourth-best unit. #CBJ

12 Dec 2023
by Coby Maeir

3 Comments

Jenner Injury Opens Opportunities

With Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner out for 6 weeks, there are several young players with a chance to take on a greater role.

11 Dec 2023
by Dan Dukart

4 Comments

'Russian Line' Cookin'

Kirill Marchenko, Dimitri Vonokov, and Yegor Chinakhov, otherwise known as the 'Russian Line' are on fire as the trio has formed a chemistry that's impossible to break up right...

11 Dec 2023
by Will Chase

1 Comment

3T: Panthers Win After Wild Third Period

Aleksander Barkov had a goal and and two assists, and Sam Reinhart had four helpers, as the Florida Panthers downed the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Sunday afternoon at Nationwide...

10 Dec 2023
by Will Chase

18 Comments

Preview: FLA @ CBJ

Without their captain, the Columbus Blue Jackets will need others to step up Sunday in a matinee match against the Florida Panthers. The quickly-developing Russian line may do just...

10 Dec 2023
by Ed Francis

4 Comments

Fantilli and Johnson Earning Ice Time

With their multi-point performances in Thursday's game against the New York Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets forwards Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson earned their ice time.

08 Dec 2023
by Coby Maeir

2 Comments

Preview: STL @ CBJ

After (somehow) blowing a lead and being blown out in the same game, the Columbus Blue Jackets are back in front of an overly patient 5th Line for a Friday night battle with the...

08 Dec 2023
by Ed Francis

3 Comments

3T: Islanders Beat Jackets 7-3

Three Things: Forwards Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson star, too many defensive breakdowns, and another embarrassing defeat in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 7-3 loss to the New York...

07 Dec 2023
by Coby Maeir

2 Comments

What's The Plan Here?

Are the Columbus Blue Jackets simply a basement-dwelling team, or is it much worse than that?

07 Dec 2023
by Dan Dukart

29 Comments

Big Boss Stays In The 614

CBJ Ink Lundestrom

CBJ Sign Jaros

Development Camp Observations

The Blue Line: Potential FA CBJ Targets

Forward Focus: Potential FA CBJ Targets

Development Camp Observations

The Blue Line: Potential FA CBJ Targets

Forward Focus: Potential FA CBJ Targets

Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis

3T: Marchenko Scores Fastest CBJ Hat Trick

The CBJ 10, Part III: The 10 Best Jackets

Preview: BUF @ CBJ

Three Goalies Not The Ideal

Preview: NJ @ CBJ

KJ: "Tonight Felt Awesome

3T: Blue Jackets Beat Maple Leafs 6-5

Are The CBJ Too Young?

Preview: CBJ @ TOR

Sillinger's Lack of Luck

Werenski's Helping Light The Lamp

CBJ Power Play Heating Up

Jenner Injury Opens Opportunities

'Russian Line' Cookin'

3T: Panthers Win After Wild Third Period

Preview: FLA @ CBJ

Fantilli and Johnson Earning Ice Time

Preview: STL @ CBJ

3T: Islanders Beat Jackets 7-3

What's The Plan Here?

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