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

One Year Later: Voracek Trade Analysis

One year after the Blue Jackets shipped out one of their last remaining cornerstones in Cam Atkinson for a familiar face in Jakub Voracek, we look at what the trade accomplished.

20 Jun 2022
by Dan Greene

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A Ways To Go

The current Stanley Cup Finals is a brutal reminder that the Columbus Blue Jackets aren't quite ready to contend, though they're taking steps in the right direction.

20 Jun 2022
by Dan Dukart

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Foudy For Thought

Liam Foudy's two-year extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets shows that the organization still has plenty of confidence in the 22-year-old forward.

18 Jun 2022
by Ed Francis

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Can Johnson Be Elite?

We got an idea of what Kent Johnson can do when he played in nine games for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the end of last season. His dynamic skill set provides a lot to look...

17 Jun 2022
by Will Chase

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Expectations of Sillinger in Year 2

Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger had a promising rookie campaign. What will a successful second National Hockey League season look like for him?

17 Jun 2022
by Coby Maeir

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Tarasov Signing Analysis

The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed 23-year-old goalie Daniil Tarasov for three more seasons, giving the organization time to sort out the future of the goaltending position.

16 Jun 2022
by Dan Dukart

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Bean Looks To Add Defense

Jake Bean saw a huge jump in both opportunity and offensive production in his first season with the Blue Jackets. Will he be able to add staunch defense to his resume in his second...

16 Jun 2022
by Dan Greene

6 CBJ Early Extension Candidates

Several Columbus Blue Jackets players are eligible to sign a contract extension in the 2022 off-season even though they are already under contract for the 2022-23 season.

15 Jun 2022
by Coby Maeir

Captain Boone's Year In Review And Outlook

Boone Jenner will look to pick up where he left off as his debut season as captain was cut short by injury.

15 Jun 2022
by Dan Greene

CBJ Must Replicate '21-22 Offense

The Columbus Blue Jackets set a franchise record with 258 goals scored last season, and now the team needs to replicate that success as they continue paving their way back to...

14 Jun 2022
by Will Chase

CBJ Records That Can Be Broken

In the 2022-23 National Hockey League season, several Columbus Blue Jackets records could be broken.

14 Jun 2022
by Coby Maeir

Names To Know: Rutger McGroarty

Rutger McGroarty's skating has been held against him, but a solid frame and the point production make him an enticing prospect.

13 Jun 2022
by Dan Dukart

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Yegor Chinakhov Looks To Build

Yegor Chinakhov has been defying the odds for a long time. He will try to do it once again in his second season for the Blue Jackets, cementing himself as a key piece moving...

11 Jun 2022
by Dan Greene

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Keep The Puck Out

Improving upon a franchise-worst 297 goals allowed will be among the chief concerns the Columbus Blue Jackets look to address in 2022-23.

10 Jun 2022
by Will Chase

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NHL Draft Success Leads to Cups

One of the keys to winning the Stanley Cup is having a high success rate when picking early in the National Hockey League Draft.

10 Jun 2022
by Coby Maeir

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Roslovic Contract Analysis

Jack Roslovic's new two-year, $8M contract takes him right to free agency in 2024, but it makes sense for both team and player alike.

09 Jun 2022
by Dan Dukart

The History Of 12

The #CBJ own the 6th and 12th picks in the draft — what have those two spots provided in recent drafts? In the second of a two-part series, here's the history of pick number 12.

09 Jun 2022
by Ed Francis

Roslovic's 1C Potential

Columbus Blue Jackets center Jack Roslovic recently signed a two-year extension with an average annual value of $4 million per season. His salary increase also means an increase in...

08 Jun 2022
by Coby Maeir

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Two UFA Defensemen For The Blue Jackets

The Blue Jackets might be interested in finding a defensive stopper on the free-agent market. If so, Ben Chiarot and Josh Manson could pique their interest.

08 Jun 2022
by Dan Greene

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New Threads New Faces

As the Columbus Blue Jackets set a franchise-high with 10 players making their NHL debut last season, and 15 making their Blue Jackets debuts, we take a look back and a peek into...

07 Jun 2022
by Will Chase

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

One Year Later: Voracek Trade Analysis

A Ways To Go

Foudy For Thought

Can Johnson Be Elite?

Expectations of Sillinger in Year 2

Tarasov Signing Analysis

Bean Looks To Add Defense

6 CBJ Early Extension Candidates

Captain Boone's Year In Review And Outlook

CBJ Must Replicate '21-22 Offense

CBJ Records That Can Be Broken

Names To Know: Rutger McGroarty

Yegor Chinakhov Looks To Build

Keep The Puck Out

NHL Draft Success Leads to Cups

Roslovic Contract Analysis

The History Of 12

Roslovic's 1C Potential

Two UFA Defensemen For The Blue Jackets

New Threads New Faces

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Defense First?

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

What To Do?

Using Our Cap Room to Resign Players...