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 round out their 2026 NHL Draft class. Here’s a recap of the Blue...

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Oscar Hemming reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected with the fourteenth pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Marchenko Unlikely to Extend Per Report

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

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.

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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...

2 hours ago
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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.

8 hours ago
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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.

20 hours ago
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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.

20 hours ago
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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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