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

Marchenko, Roslovic Combine for 4 In Win

Jack Roslovic and Kirill Marchenko each scored twice, and the Columbus Blue Jackets scored three goals as part of a seven-goal second period to thwart the Edmonton Oilers, 6-5, on...

25 Feb 2023
by Will Chase

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Preview: EDM @ CBJ

The two highest scorers in the league are in Nationwide Arena on Saturday afternoon as Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the Edmonton Oilers face the Columbus Blue Jackets.

25 Feb 2023
by Ed Francis

Hockey is a Team Game

While Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid is a generational player, it takes much more to win a Stanley Cup in the National Hockey League.

24 Feb 2023
by Coby Maeir

4 Comments

Who Had 50-7-24 As The Most Utilized Line?

The Columbus Blue Jackets have found a lot of success from a line few probably figured would be quite as impactful as they have been.

24 Feb 2023
by Will Chase

2 Comments

Gaudreau Returns, CBJ Can't Solve Fleury

The Minnesota Wild scored twice in the first period to hang on and beat the Columbus Blue Jackets, 2-0, on Thursday at Nationwide Arena, ending the Blue Jackets' three-game point...

23 Feb 2023
by Will Chase

Could Dumais Make Jackets In 2023-24?

Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Jordan Dumais is player on the rise, but his development could be stunted next season.

23 Feb 2023
by Dan Dukart

4 Comments

Preview: MIN @ CBJ

After seven straight home games, the Minnesota Wild hit the road for the first time in over two weeks to face the slowly improving Columbus Blue Jackets.

23 Feb 2023
by Ed Francis

Power Play Talk W/ Pascal Vincent

Columbus Blue Jackets associate coach Pascal Vincent talks about the team's power play.

22 Feb 2023
by Coby Maeir

Korpi Is On Fire

Joonas Korpisalo has been the Korpisalo of old for the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, providing the team with a chance to win every night he makes the start.

21 Feb 2023
by Will Chase

2 Comments

Pederson a Solid Pick-up

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Lane Pederson has been a solid pick-up since arriving on the team.

21 Feb 2023
by Coby Maeir

Boqvist's Ascent

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist has always had a lot of potential and his game is starting to come alive since returning from injury.

20 Feb 2023
by Dan Dukart

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CBJ Lose, Continue 3-Game Point Streak

Boone Jenner and Patrik Laine each scored goals to help push the Columbus Blue Jackets to overtime and continue a three-game point streak, but fall to the Arizona Coyotes, 3-2, in...

19 Feb 2023
by Will Chase

3 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ ARZ

A win for the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Arizona Coyotes would give the CBJ a three-game winning streak for the first since March.

19 Feb 2023
by Ed Francis

They're Streakin'

Liam Foudy scored his first regular-season goal as the Columbus Blue Jackets make it two straight, and three wins in the last four, to knock off the Dallas Stars, 4-1.

18 Feb 2023
by Will Chase

Preview: CBJ @ DAL

Columbus looks for their third win in four games when they face Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars on a Saturday night in Texas.

18 Feb 2023
by Ed Francis

Elvis Straightening Out?

It's been a tough year for the Columbus Blue Jackets and one Elvis Merzlikins. But while the team has played a more competitive brand of hockey as of late, Merzlikins looks to be...

17 Feb 2023
by Will Chase

2 Comments

Kekalainen's Decade As CBJ GM

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen has been in that position for 10 years.

17 Feb 2023
by Coby Maeir

2 Comments

CBJ Sweep Jets

Patrik Laine, Kent Johnson, and Boone Jenner each scored for the Columbus Blue Jackets as they beat the Winnipeg Jets, 3-1, to sweep the two-game season-series set.

16 Feb 2023
by Will Chase

3 Comments

Bottom Three Looking Likely

As the season ticks on, the Columbus Blue Jackets appear to be putting themselves in a bottom-three finish.

16 Feb 2023
by Dan Dukart

Preview: WPG @ CBJ

After a last-second loss Tuesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets are back at it for a Thursday night battle with the Winnipeg Jets.

16 Feb 2023
by Ed Francis

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

Marchenko, Roslovic Combine for 4 In Win

Preview: EDM @ CBJ

Hockey is a Team Game

Who Had 50-7-24 As The Most Utilized Line?

Gaudreau Returns, CBJ Can't Solve Fleury

Could Dumais Make Jackets In 2023-24?

Preview: MIN @ CBJ

Power Play Talk W/ Pascal Vincent

Korpi Is On Fire

Pederson a Solid Pick-up

Boqvist's Ascent

CBJ Lose, Continue 3-Game Point Streak

Preview: CBJ @ ARZ

They're Streakin'

Preview: CBJ @ DAL

Elvis Straightening Out?

Kekalainen's Decade As CBJ GM

CBJ Sweep Jets

Bottom Three Looking Likely

Preview: WPG @ CBJ

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