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

Tarasov's Test, Laine Returns, Power Play

The Columbus Blue Jackets were trounced by the Arizona Coyotes as they fell 6-3 in Nationwide Arena. Here are three things from the loss: Tarasov's Test, Laine Returns, Power Play.

25 Oct 2022
by Dan Greene

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Elvis Has To Be Better

Elvis Merzlikins has looked shaky through four starts and as the last line of defense for the Columbus Blue Jackets, he has to quickly improve.

25 Oct 2022
by Will Chase

Big Chance for Boqvist?

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist has a chance to play his way back into the lineup as defenseman Nick Blankenburg is sidelined with an upper-body injury.

25 Oct 2022
by Coby Maeir

Preview: ARZ @ CBJ

Game Preview: Still seeking their first power play goal of the season, the #CBJ face a struggling Arizona team Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena.

25 Oct 2022
by Ed Francis

Goalie Controversy?

The goaltending combination of Elvis Merzlikins and Daniil Tarasov is getting a little cloudy. Is a netminder controversy brewing in Columbus?

24 Oct 2022
by Ed Francis

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Chinakhov, Johnson Hitting Their Stride

The Columbus Blue Jackets are getting significant contributions from their former first-round picks Yegor Chinakhov and Kent Johnson.

24 Oct 2022
by Dan Dukart

CBJ Steal Broadway Show

It was a quick turnaround for the Columbus Blue Jackets, as they went into Madison Square Garden and beat the New York Rangers on Sunday, 5-1.

23 Oct 2022
by Will Chase

Preview: CBJ @ NYR

Columbus concludes a home-to-road, back-to-back Sunday afternoon against Artemi Panarin and the New York Rangers.

23 Oct 2022
by Ed Francis

Kent Good, Elvis Bad

After two come-from-behind victories earlier in the week, the Columbus Blue Jackets did just the opposite Saturday and turned a 2-0 lead after one period into a 6-3 loss.

22 Oct 2022
by Ed Francis

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Preview: PIT @ CBJ

Game Preview: Pittsburgh travels to Columbus as the Blue Jackets look to make it three in a row in the win column.

22 Oct 2022
by Ed Francis

Blue Jackets' High-Wire Act

It's not exactly how head coach Brad Larsen is drawing it up, but the Columbus Blue Jackets are once again relying on the comeback win, as they have two such victories in the past...

21 Oct 2022
by Will Chase

Blankenburg's Impact

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Nick Blankenburg should be playing in every game.

21 Oct 2022
by Coby Maeir

3 Comments

Slow Start, Same Result

Once again, the Columbus Blue Jackets gave up a pair of first period goals, Johnny Gaudreau comes up clutch as part of a four-goal third, and the Jackets beat the Nashville...

20 Oct 2022
by Will Chase

1 Comment

Film Sesh: Johnny Gaudreau's Fast Start

In his first four games with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Johnny Gaudreau has found a way to produce offense by utilizing his deception and high hockey IQ.

20 Oct 2022
by Dan Dukart

Preview: NSH @ CBJ

Game Preview: With their first win of the season now in the books, the Columbus Blue Jackets look to build on Tuesday's overtime victory when they face the Nashville Predators on...

20 Oct 2022
by Ed Francis

Power Play Struggles

The Columbus Blue Jackets have yet to score a power-play goal through the team's first four games of the 2022-23 National Hockey League season.

19 Oct 2022
by Coby Maeir

Kirill Marchenko's Monster Start

The Columbus Blue Jackets might be calling up Kirill Marchenko very soon, as he has been quite impressive in his short time in Cleveland.

19 Oct 2022
by Dan Greene

1 Comment

Merzlikins, Blanks Debut, Danforth's First

The Columbus Blue Jackets were looking to secure their first win of the season as they took on the Vancouver Canucks.

18 Oct 2022
by Dan Greene

Through Three Of 82

The Columbus Blue Jackets are off to an 0-3-0 start for the third time in franchise history. They look for the reset button ahead of Tuesday's tilt against the Vancouver Canucks.

18 Oct 2022
by Will Chase

Start: 0-3-0. Finish: ??

The Columbus Blue Jackets have started a season with three consecutive losses for the third time in franchise history.

18 Oct 2022
by Coby Maeir

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

Tarasov's Test, Laine Returns, Power Play

Elvis Has To Be Better

Big Chance for Boqvist?

Preview: ARZ @ CBJ

Goalie Controversy?

Chinakhov, Johnson Hitting Their Stride

CBJ Steal Broadway Show

Preview: CBJ @ NYR

Kent Good, Elvis Bad

Preview: PIT @ CBJ

Blue Jackets' High-Wire Act

Blankenburg's Impact

Slow Start, Same Result

Film Sesh: Johnny Gaudreau's Fast Start

Preview: NSH @ CBJ

Power Play Struggles

Kirill Marchenko's Monster Start

Merzlikins, Blanks Debut, Danforth's First

Through Three Of 82

Start: 0-3-0. Finish: ??

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Defense First?

A Game Based on Owsh's Post: What...

What To Do?

Using Our Cap Room to Resign Players...