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: CBJ Return With Win, Z Still Streaking

Zach Werenski had three points with a goal and an assist to continue a franchise record 22-game home point streak as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1...

23 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

Boone Activated From IR; To Play Saturday

Boone Jenner is ready to make his season debut Saturday night for the Blue Jackets. Here's where the Columbus captain fits into the lineup and a reminder of what he brings to the...

21 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

4 Comments

2nd Half CBJ Schedule Outlook

The 4 Nations Face-Off break came at a good for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Now that they get to rest and heal up, we look at what's looming for the hopeful playoff-bound group.

17 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

11 Comments

Fantilli's Emergence Softens Monahan Blow

Adam Fantilli has taken off upon taking over the No. 1 center spot in the Columbus Blue Jackets lineup since Sean Monahan went down with a wrist injury. And the points are coming...

13 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

10 Comments

4N Primer

As Zach Werenski gears up for the 4 Nations Face-Off, here's a primer of what to expect for the NHL tournament. #CBJ

11 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

10 Comments

3T: Home Point Streak Comes To End

Will Cuylle scored the game-winning goal and had an assist as the New York Rangers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena. Zach Werenski extended...

09 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

2 Comments

Deadline Buyers

Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Don Waddell said that the team will be looking to add pieces in advance of the March 7th trade deadline. What could that look like for the...

08 Feb 2025
by Ed Francis

12 Comments

3T: Werenski Sets Record In Loss

Dylan Guenther scored the overtime game-winner to propel the Utah Hockey Club over the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena. Zach Werenski had an assist...

07 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

3 Comments

3T: Jackets Fall, Conclude .500 Trip

Alex Tuch had two goals and an assist as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 for their fourth straight win Tuesday night from KeyBank Center.

05 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

2 Comments

3T: Stars And Stripes

Evgenii Dadonov scored twice in the third period as the Dallas Stars got the breaks in a 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday at American Airlines Arena.

03 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

3 Comments

3T: Werenski Caps Off 3rd Straight OT Win

Zach Werenski scored the game-winning goal in overtime as the Columbus Blue Jackets overcame a slow start and a 2-0 third-period deficit to beat the Utah Hockey Club 3-2 on Friday...

01 Feb 2025
by Will Chase

1 Comment

3T: Sillinger Returns with GW OTG

Cole Sillinger scored the overtime game-winner to help the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 on Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena. Adam Fantilli also scored...

31 Jan 2025
by Will Chase

2 Comments

CBJ Linked To Pettersson

Pierre LeBrun said Thursday that there have been "very recent" talks between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Vancouver Canucks on Elias Pettersson.

30 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

16 Comments

Werenski Is Team MVP, Maybe More For CBJ

Zach Werenski is having a historic season. Who better than the 27-year-old to be the driving force for a rejuvenated Columbus Blue Jackets team that finds itself thick within the...

30 Jan 2025
by Will Chase

1 Comment

Del Bel Belluz Showing He Belongs

Columbus Blue Jackets center Luca Del Bel Belluz has shown well for himself since he was recalled from AHL Cleveland, and his future looks bright.

29 Jan 2025
by Dan Dukart

1 Comment

Another Key Stretch

For the second time this month, the Columbus Blue Jackets face another burst of key games. But this time, it's different.

29 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

5 Comments

Early Returns Prove Mateychuk's Value

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 10-2-1 with Denton Mateychuk in the lineup. That is not a coincidence.

27 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

5 Comments

3T: Werenski’s Streak at 19, CBJ Win

Zach Werenski scored to extend his home point streak to 19 games and Kirill Marchenko scored in overtime as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Saturday...

26 Jan 2025
by Will Chase

2 Comments

3T: Hometown Boys, Elvis Shine In CBJ Win

Three Things from Wednesday's big Blue Jackets dub: Adam Fantilli and Luca Del Bel Belluz shine in front of their hometown crowd and Elvis Merzlikins was dominant in 5-1 win over...

23 Jan 2025
by Ed Francis

2 Comments

3T: Tarasov Shines, But CBJ Lose In SO

Vincent Trocheck scored the lone goal in the shootout and Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves as the New York Rangers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 on Saturday night at Madison...

19 Jan 2025
by Will Chase

14 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: CBJ Return With Win, Z Still Streaking

Boone Activated From IR; To Play Saturday

2nd Half CBJ Schedule Outlook

Fantilli's Emergence Softens Monahan Blow

4N Primer

3T: Home Point Streak Comes To End

Deadline Buyers

3T: Werenski Sets Record In Loss

3T: Jackets Fall, Conclude .500 Trip

3T: Stars And Stripes

3T: Werenski Caps Off 3rd Straight OT Win

3T: Sillinger Returns with GW OTG

CBJ Linked To Pettersson

Werenski Is Team MVP, Maybe More For CBJ

Del Bel Belluz Showing He Belongs

Another Key Stretch

Early Returns Prove Mateychuk's Value

3T: Werenski’s Streak at 19, CBJ Win

3T: Hometown Boys, Elvis Shine In CBJ Win

3T: Tarasov Shines, But CBJ Lose In SO

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