Jackets Hire Evason As HC

Dean Evason has been named the next head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Dean Evason has been named the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Cup Champion Jack Johnson Returns

The Columbus Blue Jackets turned to a familiar face as they signed 37-year-old Jack Johnson signed for the league minimum last week. Johnson, an 18-year veteran, played seven seasons for the Blue Jackets from 2011-18.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jack Johnson (3) celebrates with the Stanley Cup after the Avalanche game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game six of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena.

Mears Replaces Rimer

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Tuesday that Steve Mears will be the new play-by-play voice of their television broadcasts, replacing long-time voice Jeff Rimer.

Steve Mears is the new play-by-play announcer for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Jackets Hire Evason As HC

Dean Evason has been named the next head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

22 Jul 2024
by Ed Francis

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Cup Champion Jack Johnson Returns

The Columbus Blue Jackets turned to a familiar face as they signed 37-year-old Jack Johnson signed for the league minimum last week. Johnson, an 18-year veteran, played seven...

08 Jul 2024
by Will Chase

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Mears Replaces Rimer

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Tuesday that Steve Mears will be the new play-by-play voice of their television broadcasts, replacing long-time voice Jeff Rimer.

02 Jul 2024
by Ed Francis

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Blue Jackets Add Monahan

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed free-agent center Sean Monahan to a five-year contract worth a total of $27.5 million.

01 Jul 2024
by Ed Francis

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CBJ Part Ways With Boqvist, Nylander, Bean

The Columbus Blue Jackets will not retain defensemen Adam Boqvist or Jake Bean, nor will forward Alex Nylander return.

30 Jun 2024
by Ed Francis

28 Comments

NHL Draft: Jackets Grab Lindstrom

With the fourth overall selection in the 2024 NHL Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets have selected center Cayden Lindstrom.

28 Jun 2024
by Ed Francis

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Tex Dealt To STL

The Columbus Blue Jackets are trading Alexandre Texier to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a 4th round draft pick in 2025.

28 Jun 2024
by Ed Francis

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Bob, Zito, Stenlund Win It All

Now members of the Florida Panthers, Sergei Bobrovsky, Kevin Stenlund, and general manager Bill Zito were once part of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Now they're Stanley Cup Champions.

26 Jun 2024
by Will Chase

37 Comments

Jackets Look to Name McClellan Head Coach

Veteran NHL coach Todd McLellan is "getting traction" to be named the next head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, per a report from ESPN's John Buccigross.

25 Jun 2024
by Ed Francis

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Attractive Vacancy For Right Candidate

The search is underway for the Columbus Blue Jackets' 11th head coach in franchise history. Whoever that ends up being, they're going to have a lot of young potential and talent to...

19 Jun 2024
by Will Chase

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Vincent Fired

The Columbus Blue Jackets are making a change behind the bench, relieving head coach Pascal Vincent of his duties.

17 Jun 2024
by Ed Francis

24 Comments

SCF, Monsters' Run Ends, And More

In the week that was, the Stanley Cup Final continues, the Cleveland Monsters fell just short of a historic comeback, and Patrik Laine appears to be on the move.

17 Jun 2024
by Will Chase

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Jackets Look to Move Laine

The Blue Jackets are looking to trade Patrik Laine to give the winger a fresh start, according to a report from Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic.

12 Jun 2024
by 1OB Staff

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Names To Know: Beckett Sennecke

Beckett Sennecke scored 68 points for the OHL's Oshawa Generals this past season as the forward prospect from Canada gets ready for the NHL draft later this month.

10 Jun 2024
by Will Chase

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Winning Pedigree, Connection With Fan Base

Columbus Blue Jackets president and general manager Don Waddell brings a personable connection in addition to a winning pedigree to Central Ohio.

05 Jun 2024
by Will Chase

10 Comments

"A Lot of Good Pieces Here." - Don Waddell

Newly hired president and general manager Don Waddell has his sights set on fixing what ails the Columbus Blue Jackets. As his résumé shows, he just did it with the Carolina...

03 Jun 2024
by Will Chase

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Names To Know: Carter Yakemchuk

Carter Yakemchuk is a 6'3" defender who led the WHL in goals among defensemen and has elite offensive abilities.

03 Jun 2024
by Dan Dukart

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Names To Know: Anton Silayev

Anton Silayev is a monstrous 6'7" defenseman who had a historical age 17 season in the KHL, and may be a perfect fit for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

30 May 2024
by Dan Dukart

7 Comments

Names To Know: Konsta Helenius

Today, we look at Finnish forward Konsta Helenius who scored 36 points in 2023-24 for Jukurit and saw his stock only increase after a big playoff performance. He's another forward...

29 May 2024
by Will Chase

2 Comments

Waddell's In Charge

The Columbus Blue Jackets have made it official, hiring Don Waddell as president of hockey operations and GM.

28 May 2024
by Ed Francis

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Jackets Hire Evason As HC

Cup Champion Jack Johnson Returns

Mears Replaces Rimer

Evason's Approach

Are We Any Closer To A Decision?

Three Questions: Kent Johnson

Jackets Hire Evason As HC

Cup Champion Jack Johnson Returns

Mears Replaces Rimer

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Jackets Hire Evason As HC

Cup Champion Jack Johnson Returns

Mears Replaces Rimer

Blue Jackets Add Monahan

CBJ Part Ways With Boqvist, Nylander, Bean

NHL Draft: Jackets Grab Lindstrom

Tex Dealt To STL

Bob, Zito, Stenlund Win It All

Jackets Look to Name McClellan Head Coach

Attractive Vacancy For Right Candidate

Vincent Fired

SCF, Monsters' Run Ends, And More

Jackets Look to Move Laine

Names To Know: Beckett Sennecke

Winning Pedigree, Connection With Fan Base

"A Lot of Good Pieces Here." - Don Waddell

Names To Know: Carter Yakemchuk

Names To Know: Anton Silayev

Names To Know: Konsta Helenius

Waddell's In Charge

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