Coyle Staying In Columbus

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

Werenski A Norris Finalist

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

Blue Jackets Will Pick 14th

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

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; The video board shows the 20th overall pick for the Columbus Blue Jackets is about to be announced in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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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

14 Comments

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

4 Comments

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

25 Comments

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

5 Comments

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

17 Comments

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

3 Comments

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

4 Comments

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

24 Comments

Jackets’ Playoff Hopes Dim

The Boston Bruins edged the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Sunday night at Nationwide Arena behind a three-point night, including a goal, from Sean Kuraly and a third-period...

12 Apr 2026
by Will Chase

35 Comments

Preview: BOS @ CBJ

It's the new biggest game of the season for the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday when they face the Boston Bruins. Here are five things to know before the pivotal puck-drop.

12 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

6 Comments

Coyle Leads Way In Emphatic Win

Charlie Coyle's two-goal night propelled the Columbus Blue Jackets to a massive, 5-2 victory over the Canadiens on Saturday night and renewed hopes for a spot in the postseason.

11 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

5 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ MTL

Fighting for their playoff lives, the Columbus Blue Jackets play their final road game of the regular season Saturday night when they travel to Montreal to battle the Canadiens.

11 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

7 Comments

Brutal Blow

The Buffalo Sabres scored four times in the third and rookie Colten Ellis stopped all 37 Blue Jacket shots for his first career shutout, putting Columbus' playoff hopes on life...

09 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

16 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ BUF

Only limited lineups are expected Thursday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets face the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night in Buffalo. Here are five things to know before the puck...

09 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

9 Comments

Dramatic Comeback

The game — and season — looked to be over. Enter Adam Fantilli, whose goal with 17 seconds left in regulation propelled the Columbus Blue Jackets to a chaotic 4-3 comeback win...

07 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

13 Comments

Preview: CBJ @ DET

It’s the resistible force against the movable object Tuesday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets battle the Detroit Red Wings —but despite both teams’ struggles, the winner...

07 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

9 Comments

Losing Streak At 6

Kyle Connor scored twice to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena. Ivan Provorov opened the scoring early for...

04 Apr 2026
by Will Chase

16 Comments

Preview: WPG @ CBJ

Several game-time decisions are in store for the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night before their critical showdown with the Winnipeg Jets. Here are five things to know before...

04 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

9 Comments

Late-Season Collapse

Six games remain, but the Columbus Blue Jackets are spiraling. A brutal 1-5-1 stretch, mounting injuries, and missed opportunities have dropped them out of playoff position after...

03 Apr 2026
by Will Chase

8 Comments

Canes Blow Past Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets managed just ten shots on goal Thursday night — tied for the fewest in franchise history — in an ugly 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

02 Apr 2026
by Ed Francis

8 Comments

Coyle Staying In Columbus

Werenski A Norris Finalist

Blue Jackets Will Pick 14th

Coyle Extension Was A Must

Breaking Down Z’s Norris-Caliber Season

Bowness Comments On End-Of-Season Rant

Coyle Staying In Columbus

Werenski A Norris Finalist

Blue Jackets Will Pick 14th

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

Jackets’ Playoff Hopes Dim

Preview: BOS @ CBJ

Coyle Leads Way In Emphatic Win

Preview: CBJ @ MTL

Brutal Blow

Preview: CBJ @ BUF

Dramatic Comeback

Preview: CBJ @ DET

Losing Streak At 6

Preview: WPG @ CBJ

Late-Season Collapse

Canes Blow Past Jackets

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