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 climbing as high as second in the Metro just a few weeks ago. What...

Mar 29, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) reaches for the loose puck with Boston Bruins center Mark Kastelic (47) during the second period at Nationwide Arena.

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.

Slide Continues; 1-4-1 In Last Six

The Columbus Blue Jackets couldn’t keep up with the Carolina Hurricanes' red-hot power play, surrendering three man-advantage goals in a 5-2 loss at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday night. Kirill Marchenko and Adam Fantilli snapped goal droughts for...

Mar 31, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Nationwide Arena.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

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

93 Comments

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

40 Comments

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

4 Comments

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

59 Comments

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

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

19 Comments

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

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

60 Comments

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

2 Comments

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

25 Comments

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

2 Comments

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

21 Comments

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

Late-Season Collapse

Canes Blow Past Jackets

Preview: CBJ @ CAR

Preview: SJ @ CBJ

A Deep Dive Into The Postseason Race

Werenski Helps USA To Gold Medal Game

Late-Season Collapse

Canes Blow Past Jackets

Slide Continues; 1-4-1 In Last Six

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

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

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