Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Don Waddell announced at Thursday's press conference that the Columbus Blue Jackets are bringing back free agent Erik Gudbranson.

Werenski Commits to Columbus

After a week of trade rumors, Zach Werenski and Don Waddell both say the franchise defenseman wants to stay in Columbus and win with the Blue Jackets.

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

After signing Ryan Lomberg to a two-year deal, the Columbus Blue Jackets added goalie Pheonix Copley and forward Riley Bezeau on one-year deals Wednesday afternoon.

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Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Don Waddell announced at Thursday's press conference that the Columbus Blue Jackets are bringing back free agent Erik Gudbranson.

02 Jul 2026
by Ed Francis

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Werenski Commits to Columbus

After a week of trade rumors, Zach Werenski and Don Waddell both say the franchise defenseman wants to stay in Columbus and win with the Blue Jackets.

01 Jul 2026
by 1OB Staff

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Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

After signing Ryan Lomberg to a two-year deal, the Columbus Blue Jackets added goalie Pheonix Copley and forward Riley Bezeau on one-year deals Wednesday afternoon.

01 Jul 2026
by Ed Francis

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Lomberg Inks Two-Year Deal With CBJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed free agent forward Ryan Lomberg to a two-year deal worth $1.3 million per year.

01 Jul 2026
by Ed Francis

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Vogelhuber Joins Blue Jackets

It's now official: Cleveland Monsters head coach Trent Vogelhuber will be joining Rick Bowness' staff in Columbus as a Blue Jackets assistant.

30 Jun 2026
by Ed Francis

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Blue Jackets Draft Recap

The Columbus Blue Jackets stood pat at No. 14 and landed one of the players they coveted most in Boston College forward Oscar Hemming, then added six more prospects on day two to...

27 Jun 2026
by Will Chase

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Waddell Speaks

Everything Don Waddell said on Kirill Marchenko’s reported reluctance to extend, Zach Werenski’s uncertain future, Oscar Hemming and what could come next for Columbus.

27 Jun 2026
by 1OB Staff

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Weekes: Marchenko Unlikely to Extend

ESPN’s Kevin Weekes reported that Kirill Marchenko is unlikely to extend with Columbus, adding another wrinkle to an already tense Blue Jackets offseason.

26 Jun 2026
by 1OB Staff

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Jackets Pick Hemming

The Blue Jackets used the No. 14 pick on Oscar Hemming, a 6-foot-4 Finnish forward who played last season at Boston College.

26 Jun 2026
by 1OB Staff

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Jackets Acquire Nichushkin From Avs

The Columbus Blue Jackets made their first offseason trade Thursday, acquiring winger Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for three draft picks.

25 Jun 2026
by Ed Francis

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Z Wins The Norris

Zach Werenski added to his trophy case Tuesday, winning the NHL's Norris Trophy as the league's top defenseman.

02 Jun 2026
by Ed Francis

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Weekly Roundup

News and notes from the week that was: the 2026 Stanley Cup Final features multiple Columbus ties, Blue Jackets players make their mark on the international stage, a major coaching...

01 Jun 2026
by Will Chase

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Coyle Staying In Columbus

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed veteran forward Charlie Coyle to a six-year contract extension worth $36 million.

12 May 2026
by Ed Francis

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Werenski A Norris Finalist

For the second straight season, Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski has been named a Norris Trophy finalist.

07 May 2026
by Ed Francis

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Blue Jackets Will Pick 14th

The Columbus Blue Jackets have the 14th overall selection in next month's NHL draft.

05 May 2026
by Will Chase

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Weekly Roundup

News and notes from the week that was: the Blue Jackets announce three coaching departures, the Cleveland Monsters begin their playoff push, and Columbus' draft lottery...

25 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

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Bones Is Back

The Blue Jackets are running it back with Rick Bowness, who made it clear how this ends if things don’t change: the culture gets fixed, one way or another.

16 Apr 2026
by 1OB Staff

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CBJ Drop Season Finale

Jakob Chychrun scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in both teams’ season finale at Nationwide Arena....

14 Apr 2026
by Will Chase

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Preview: Last Game Of The Season

The Columbus Blue Jackets are not heading to the postseason but will be in action one final time in this season when they face Alev Ovechkin and the Capitals on Tuesday.

14 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

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Blue Jackets Eliminated

The Columbus Blue Jackets were eliminated from playoff contention Monday night, and will conclude the season Tuesday against the Washington Capitals.

14 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

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Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

Weekly Roundup

What's Their Identity?

Werenski, Marchenko Must Go

Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

Lomberg Inks Two-Year Deal With CBJ

Vogelhuber Joins Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets Draft Recap

Waddell Speaks

Weekes: Marchenko Unlikely to Extend

Jackets Pick Hemming

Jackets Acquire Nichushkin From Avs

Z Wins The Norris

Weekly Roundup

Coyle Staying In Columbus

Werenski A Norris Finalist

Blue Jackets Will Pick 14th

Weekly Roundup

Bones Is Back

CBJ Drop Season Finale

Preview: Last Game Of The Season

Blue Jackets Eliminated

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