Rock And A Hard Place

Former Columbus Blue Jacket forward Josh Anderson knew what he wanted in his contract negotiations and it was a big reason for his trade.

Former Columbus Blue Jacket Josh Anderson tries to get rid of the puck before he is tracked down by Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck.

Chinakhov A Shock?

No one knows the European hockey world like Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen, so when he makes a bold selection, it shouldn't be too much of a shock.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman asks for the crowd to quiet down during the 2019 NHL Draft

Jackets Add Koivu

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed former Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu to a 1-year deal.

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Rock And A Hard Place

Former Columbus Blue Jacket forward Josh Anderson knew what he wanted in his contract negotiations and it was a big reason for his trade.

19 Oct 2020
by Sam Blazer

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Chinakhov A Shock?

No one knows the European hockey world like Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen, so when he makes a bold selection, it shouldn't be too much of a shock.

16 Oct 2020
by Sam Blazer

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Jackets Add Koivu

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed former Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu to a 1-year deal.

10 Oct 2020
by Ed Francis

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Eyes On Offense

What does Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen have up his sleeve? He's cleared cap space and needs offense, now.

09 Oct 2020
by Rob Mixer

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Murray to Jersey

The Columbus Blue Jackets traded defenseman Ryan Murray to the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.

08 Oct 2020
by Rob Mixer

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Nuti to Florida

The Columbus Blue Jackets sent defenseman Markus Nutivaara to Florida Thursday in a move that was all about freeing up cap space.

08 Oct 2020
by 1OB Staff

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Wennberg Placed on Waivers

The Columbus Blue Jackets placed center Alexander Wennberg on waivers Thursday, setting the stage for the club to buy out the remaining years on his contract.

08 Oct 2020
by 1OB Staff

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CBJ Draft Tracker

Tracking the Columbus Blue Jackets selections at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

07 Oct 2020
by 1OB Staff

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Jackets Take Pyyhtia in Fourth

The Columbus Blue Jackets added another player from Finland's TPS program, taking center Mikael Pyyhtia 114th overall.

07 Oct 2020
by Dan Dukart

Jackets Sign Domi

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed recently acquired center Max Domi to a two-year deal worth $4.6M in 2020-21 and $6.0M in 2021-22.

07 Oct 2020
by 1OB Staff

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Jackets Take Knazko in Third

The Columbus Blue Jackets added defensive depth with their third-round pick, taking Slovakian Samuel Knazko 78th overall.

07 Oct 2020
by 1OB Staff

Jackets Draft Chinakhov

With the 21st selection in the 2020 NHL Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets select Yegor Chinakhov.

06 Oct 2020
by Ed Francis

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Domi for Anderson

The Columbus Blue Jackets trade winger Josh Anderson to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for center Max Domi and a third-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft.

06 Oct 2020
by Dan Dukart

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Sign and Trade?

Per a report from Chris Johnston and Elliotte Friedman, the Blue Jackets are exploring a sign-and-trade with Josh Anderson. They're also considering offers for David Savard.

05 Oct 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

4 Comments

20th Anniversary Logo Revealed

The Columbus Blue Jackets have unveiled the logo to celebrate their 20th anniversary.

05 Oct 2020
by 1OB Staff

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Post-Draft Frenzy?

During his media availability on Friday, GM Jarmo Kekäläinen said he expects "a lot more activity after the draft, as far as trades go."

03 Oct 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

Goalies In Play

The Columbus Blue Jackets would like to upgrade their forwards and may trade a goalie to make it happen, according to TSN's Pierre Lebrun.

02 Oct 2020
by Rob Mixer

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Bubble Stats

The 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs gave hockey fans quite a ride. Here are some of the most notable numbers from the bubble.

30 Sep 2020
by Ed Francis

Interest in Johnsson

The Blue Jackets have been linked with Maple Leafs forward Andreas Johnsson as GM Jarmo Kekalainen looks to add more scoring.

27 Sep 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Buyout Wenny?

We may have seen the last of Alexander Wennberg in a Blue Jackets uniform. Per a report from The Athletic, the Blue Jackets are exploring a potential buyout of his contract.

26 Sep 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

9 Comments

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