New Jackets: Defensemen

In the second of a two-part series, we preview the new defensive additions and how they could fit with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2025-26 season.

Dallas Stars defenseman Brendan Smith (2) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the San Jose Sharks at the American Airlines Center.

New Jackets: Forwards

In the first of a two-part series, we preview the incoming new forwards and how they could fit with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2025-26 season.

Gaudreau's Stinging Loss

It's been one year since the loss of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau. Our Ed Francis looks back.

Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis

State of the Rebuild: Why Jarmo Kekalainen, Brad Larsen, and the Players Do and Don't Deserve Blame for the Team's 3-9-0 Start

The state of the Columbus Blue Jackets' rebuild examines why general manager Jarmo Kekalainen, head coach Brad Larsen, and the players do and do not deserve blame for the team's...

08 Nov 2022
by Coby Maeir

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12 For 12

The Columbus Blue Jackets have played 12 games. It's not gone well. Here are 12 tough-to-swallow stats for the first dozen games of the season.

07 Nov 2022
by Ed Francis

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Embrace The Tank

The disappointing Columbus Blue Jackets are at the bottom of the NHL standings in a year in which there is elite talent at the top of the draft.

07 Nov 2022
by Dan Dukart

19 Comments

Two In Two, Korpi Debut, Offense Struggles

The Columbus Blue Jackets fell to the Colorado Avalanche for the second time in two days. Here are the three things from Saturday's game. Two For Two, Korpi's Debut, Offense...

05 Nov 2022
by Dan Greene

1 Comment

Preview: COL VS CBJ

Game Preview: Columbus and Colorado run it back Saturday afternoon for another battle from Tampere, Finland.

05 Nov 2022
by Ed Francis

Patty Scores, CBJ Lose

Patrik Laine scored a goal in his native country and Jake Voracek broke the power play slump, but it's not enough as the Columbus Blue Jackets fall to the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 in...

04 Nov 2022
by Will Chase

Blankenburg's Big Impact

The Columbus Blue Jackets need a spark, and that might come in the form of Nick Blankenburg, who has done nothing but lift the team every time he's on the ice.

04 Nov 2022
by Will Chase

Preview: COL VS CBJ

Game Preview: Patrik Laine will play an NHL game in his hometown of Tampere as the Blue Jackets and Avalanche square off from Finland on Friday for the NHL's Global Series.

04 Nov 2022
by Ed Francis

Time To Define Roles

The Columbus Blue Jackets roster is chock-full of players trying to fit into roles they are ill-equipped to fill.

03 Nov 2022
by Dan Dukart

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Kent Johnson Needs to Play More

Columbus Blue Jackets rookie forward Kent Johnson needs to play more than 12:58 a night.

02 Nov 2022
by Coby Maeir

2 Comments

Laine Looking For A Spark

Patrik Laine is still looking for his first point since returning from injury. Will he get it when the Columbus Blue Jackets face off against the Colorado Avalanche in his hometown...

02 Nov 2022
by Dan Greene

4 Comments

Finland, Home Cookin'

After going 3-7-0 in the month of October, the Columbus Blue Jackets turn the page on the calendar to November where they look to change the narrative and turn around their season.

01 Nov 2022
by Will Chase

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Resetting the Expectations

After a 3-7-0 start, it's time to reset the expectations for this Columbus Blue Jackets team.

01 Nov 2022
by Coby Maeir

3 Comments

Three Who Got It Right

October was bad. Really bad. But these three Columbus Blue Jackets were bright spots in an otherwise dark opening month.

31 Oct 2022
by Ed Francis

6 Comments

Finland A Chance To Reset

The 2022 NHL Global Series in Tampere, Finland, comes as a welcome respite for a Columbus Blue Jackets team that desperately needs to change the script.

31 Oct 2022
by Dan Dukart

Oct. Ends 3-7-0

The Columbus Blue Jackets closed out the October portion of their schedule with a 7-1 loss against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday afternoon at Prudential Center.

30 Oct 2022
by Will Chase

5 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ NJD

Game Preview: Before heading to Tampere, Finland for the NHL's Global Series, the Columbus Blue Jackets head to New Jersey for a Sunday afternoon dance with the Devils.

30 Oct 2022
by Ed Francis

Jiricek's Debut, Slow Start, Goalie Issues

The Columbus Blue Jackets lost their second in a row; this time at the hands of the Boston Bruins. Three things from the game: Jiricek's Debut, Another Slow Start, More Goaltending...

28 Oct 2022
by Dan Greene

Three Goals In Three Games

With three goals in his last three games, Kent Johnson is starting to figure things out offensively, as he rides a four-game point streak into Friday's matchup with the Boston...

28 Oct 2022
by Will Chase

CBJ Prospect Check-in

Several Columbus Blue Jackets prospects including Halifax Mooseheads forward Jordan Dumais and Cleveland Monsters forward Kirill Marchenko have made headlines in their respective...

28 Oct 2022
by Coby Maeir

1 Comment

Blue Jackets Acquire Goalie Fedotov

Remembering Johnny Gaudreau

Getting Closer To Training Camp

New Jackets: Defensemen

New Jackets: Forwards

Gaudreau's Stinging Loss

New Jackets: Defensemen

New Jackets: Forwards

Gaudreau's Stinging Loss

Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis

State of the Rebuild: Why Jarmo Kekalainen, Brad Larsen, and the Players Do and Don't Deserve Blame for the Team's 3-9-0 Start

12 For 12

Embrace The Tank

Two In Two, Korpi Debut, Offense Struggles

Preview: COL VS CBJ

Patty Scores, CBJ Lose

Blankenburg's Big Impact

Preview: COL VS CBJ

Time To Define Roles

Kent Johnson Needs to Play More

Laine Looking For A Spark

Finland, Home Cookin'

Resetting the Expectations

Three Who Got It Right

Finland A Chance To Reset

Oct. Ends 3-7-0

Preview: CBJ @ NJD

Jiricek's Debut, Slow Start, Goalie Issues

Three Goals In Three Games

CBJ Prospect Check-in

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