Agreement Next Week?

An agreement is very close between the NHL and NHLPA. Here's what the tentative schedule would be.

May 27, 2019; Boston, MA, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks at a press conference before game one of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues at TD Garden.

Report: Toronto and Edmonton Hub Cities

Per a report from TSN's Bob McKenzie, Edmonton and Toronto will be the NHL's two hub cities

The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid and the Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews fight for position

Tex Is Back

The Columbus Blue Jackets activated center Alexandre Texier off injured reserve on Tuesday, adding another pivotal piece to their roster as the National Hockey League gets set to resume.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Alexandre Texier (42) against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game four of the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nationwide Arena.

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Agreement Next Week?

An agreement is very close between the NHL and NHLPA. Here's what the tentative schedule would be.

03 Jul 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

1 Comment

Report: Toronto and Edmonton Hub Cities

Per a report from TSN's Bob McKenzie, Edmonton and Toronto will be the NHL's two hub cities

02 Jul 2020
by Dan Dukart

Tex Is Back

The Columbus Blue Jackets activated center Alexandre Texier off injured reserve on Tuesday, adding another pivotal piece to their roster as the National Hockey League gets set to...

30 Jun 2020
by 1OB Staff

Lilja to KHL

After one season in Columbus, Jakob Lilja is reportedly heading to the KHL on a one-year deal with Barys Nur-Sultan.

30 Jun 2020
by Dan Dukart

2 Comments

CBJ Draft Lottery Implications

The 2020 NHL Draft Lottery provided ultimate chaos, as one of the eight teams that lose in the qualifying round will secure the first overall draft pick in Phase 2 of the lottery.

25 Jun 2020
by Dan Dukart

10 Comments

No Hub For Cbus

The Columbus Blue Jackets were informed Monday that they will not be a hub city for the NHL's Return To Play, according to multiple reports.

22 Jun 2020
by 1OB Staff

4 Comments

July 30th = Return Date

The Columbus Blue Jackets may be playing hockey next month. According to a report from the New York Post, the NHL qualifying rounds are scheduled to begin on July 30th.

22 Jun 2020
by Chris Pennington

1 Comment

Hub Dreams Dashed?

The city of Columbus now appears to be a longshot for hosting 12 of the NHL's teams for a restart, as the Canadian government has amended quarantine and border regulations.

20 Jun 2020
by Rob Mixer

3 Comments

Jones and Kukan Are Back

Defensemen Seth Jones and Dean Kukan are back in the Columbus Blue Jackets lineup after missing the last few months of the regular season with ankle and knee injuries.

18 Jun 2020
by Chris Pennington

Andy Out Til September

Per The Athletic, Blue Jackets winger Josh Anderson will be out with his shoulder injury until at least September.

16 Jun 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

Torts Has His Lineup

John Tortorella told 97.1 FM that he has a lineup in mind for the Columbus Blue Jackets' qualifying round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

14 Jun 2020
by Rob Mixer

Camp Opens July 10

The NHL plans to move into Phase 3 of its Return To Play plan, meaning the opening of team training camps, on July 10.

11 Jun 2020
by 1OB Staff

On-Ice Sessions Begin

The Columbus Blue Jackets will begin on-ice, small-group workouts on Thursday, June 11 as part of Phase 2 of the NHL's Return To Play plan.

10 Jun 2020
by Rob Mixer

Gerbe For Masterton

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Nathan Gerbe was nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy by the Columbus chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.

09 Jun 2020
by 1OB Staff

2 Comments

Next Phase Begins

The NHL's Return To Play plan moves into its second phase on Monday, June 8, as team facilities are reopening for players to skate in small groups.

08 Jun 2020
by Rob Mixer

1 Comment

Update on Playoff Format

After the best-of-five qualifying round, each conference will re-seed teams. The highest overall seed will play the lowest, and so on and so forth.

05 Jun 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

4 Comments

Thoughts on America

Columbus Blue Jackets players, front office staff, and others sound off on George Floyd's death and subsequent protests across the United States.

02 Jun 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

8 Comments

2020-2021 = Full Season

Next NHL season will be played in full, despite the current one potentially running into the late fall, according to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.

01 Jun 2020
by Chris Pennington

1 Comment

Jarmo's Hub Endorsement

Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen met with media earlier this week and offered his endorsement for the city of Columbus, which has bid to be a "hub city" if the NHL resumes...

31 May 2020
by Rob Mixer

1 Comment

Season Resumption Format

On Tuesday afternoon, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman made an announcement regarding the league's return to play plan in the midst of the season's suspension.

26 May 2020
by Chris Pennington

3 Comments

Agreement Next Week?

Report: Toronto and Edmonton Hub Cities

Tex Is Back

Home Ice (Dis)Advantage?

Season Resumption Answers

Win-Win Situation

Agreement Next Week?

Report: Toronto and Edmonton Hub Cities

Tex Is Back

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Agreement Next Week?

Report: Toronto and Edmonton Hub Cities

Tex Is Back

Lilja to KHL

CBJ Draft Lottery Implications

No Hub For Cbus

July 30th = Return Date

Hub Dreams Dashed?

Jones and Kukan Are Back

Andy Out Til September

Torts Has His Lineup

Camp Opens July 10

On-Ice Sessions Begin

Gerbe For Masterton

Next Phase Begins

Update on Playoff Format

Thoughts on America

2020-2021 = Full Season

Jarmo's Hub Endorsement

Season Resumption Format

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