Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

In a post to X on Thursday morning, the agent for Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov says that the player would like to be traded.

Schedule's Out!

The Columbus Blue Jackets 2025-26 season features an opener in Nashville and a home opener against the New Jersey Devils. Here's a complete look at the 82-game slate.

Big Boss Stays In The 614

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed Dmitri Voronkov to a two-year, $8.35M contract Saturday, keeping the Big Boss in the capital city.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Columbus Blue Jackets news from on and off the ice. Follow @1stOhioBattery on Twitter for the latest.

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

3 Comments

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

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"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

4 Comments

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

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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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Names To Know: Berkly Catton

As we continue to gear up for the 2024 NHL draft, we look at forward Berkly Catton who scored a team-leading 116 points for the WHL's Spokane Chiefs this past season and projects...

27 May 2024
by Will Chase

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Names To Know: Ivan Demidov

Ivan Demidov has been a top player in Russia's junior circuit, and it's easy to get excited about his ceiling, but his projection is not without risk.

27 May 2024
by Dan Dukart

8 Comments

Jackets Get Their Guy

According to a report from The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun, Don Waddell is set to become the Columbus Blue Jackets' new head of hockey operations.

25 May 2024
by 1OB Staff

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Names To Know: Sam Dickinson

London Knights defenseman Sam Dickinson is a physically gifted, easy-skating player with a high floor to his game.

23 May 2024
by Dan Dukart

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Names To Know: Cole Eiserman

Who's in the market for a young, dynamic scorer? Today, we look at NHL draft prospect Cole Eiserman, a 17-year-old forward committed to playing for Boston University in 2025-26.

22 May 2024
by Will Chase

7 Comments

Names To Know: Tij Iginla

Forward Tij Iginla, son of Hockey Hall of Famer, Jarome Iginla, is a 17-year-old forward who played for the WHL's Kelowna Rockets in 2023-24. He's another early pick for the 2024...

20 May 2024
by Will Chase

CBJ Roundup

The Columbus Blue Jackets haven't been in action, but their AHL affiliate, prospects, and players participating in the IIHF World Championship have been making headlines.

20 May 2024
by Dan Dukart

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Names To Know: Cayden Lindstrom

Cayden Lindstrom is a big, powerful center who is a high-motor worker and possesses impressive offensive abilities.

16 May 2024
by Dan Dukart

4 Comments

Names To Know: Zayne Parekh

Zayne Parekh was the OHL defenseman of the year in 2023-24 with the Saginaw Spirit and has broken scoring records in his two years in the league. Where could the 18-year-old end up...

15 May 2024
by Will Chase

5 Comments

Names To Know: Artyom Levshunov

Despite being the third-youngest player in college hockey, Artyom Levshunov was one of the top overall NCAA players and is arguably the best defenseman in the upcoming draft class....

13 May 2024
by Dan Dukart

24 Comments

Names To Know: Zeev Buium

Who's going to be the first selection for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2024 NHL Draft next month in Las Vegas? Today we look at National Champion defenseman Zeev Buium from the...

13 May 2024
by Will Chase

5 Comments

Lottery Results: Jackets Selecting 4th

The results are in and the Columbus Blue Jackets have the fourth pick in the upcoming NHL Draft on June 28 in Las Vegas.

07 May 2024
by Ed Francis

22 Comments

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

Welcome to Jackets

Schedule's Out!

Blue Jackets Banking On Existing Core

Development Camp Observations

The Blue Line: Potential FA CBJ Targets

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

Schedule's Out!

Big Boss Stays In The 614

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

Names To Know: Berkly Catton

Names To Know: Ivan Demidov

Jackets Get Their Guy

Names To Know: Sam Dickinson

Names To Know: Cole Eiserman

Names To Know: Tij Iginla

CBJ Roundup

Names To Know: Cayden Lindstrom

Names To Know: Zayne Parekh

Names To Know: Artyom Levshunov

Names To Know: Zeev Buium

Lottery Results: Jackets Selecting 4th

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