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.

"If You Don't Work You Have Nothing"

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent was on 97.1 FM's Morning Juice this week to discuss his team and the culture they're trying to build.

20 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

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Werenski Hopes To Return Friday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski said he hopes to return to the ice for Friday's game against the Calgary Flames at Nationwide Arena.

18 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

7 Comments

Adam Fantilli Is The Real Deal

Through three games, Columbus Blue Jackets rookie forward Adam Fantilli is the real deal.

18 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

10 Comments

Bean Thriving So Far

Working his way back from a torn labrum and shoulder surgery, Jake Bean has gotten off to a strong start for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Will it continue?

18 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

9 Comments

Overreactions Through Three Games

The Columbus Blue Jackets have 79 games remaining in the 2023-24 regular season. So it's a great time to assess the first three games and overreact to what we've seen so far.

17 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

7 Comments

CBJ Power Play Struggles

The Columbus Blue Jackets power play has struggled to begin the season.

17 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

3T: Case Of The Monday's

It was a tough one on Monday night as the Columbus Blue Jackets fell to the Detroit Red Wings 4-0 at Nationwide Arena.

16 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

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CBJ Mistakes Cost Them in 4-0 Loss to DET

A mistake-filled second period led to the Columbus Blue Jackets' 4-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings Monday night at Nationwide Arena.

16 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

16 Comments

Elvis Good Through Five, Jiricek Steps Up

Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins is 1-1-0 with a .950 save percentage through five periods so far this season. Defenseman David Jiricek scored a goal in his season debut and can show...

16 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

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CBJ Activate Olivier, Waive Robinson

The Columbus Blue Jackets activated forward Mathieu Olivier off injured reserve and placed forward Eric Robinson on waivers for the purpose of assignment to the American Hockey...

14 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

5 Comments

Fantilli Earns First Point In NHL Debut

The Columbus Blue Jackets lost Thursday's opener, but rookie Adam Fantilli celebrated his birthday in style when he earned his first career point in his NHL debut.

13 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

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Werenski out 1-2 Weeks

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski is out one-to-two weeks with a right quad contusion and the team called up defenseman David Jiricek.

13 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Rimer Announces Retirement

Columbus Blue Jackets broadcaster Jeff Rimer announced that the 2023-24 season will be his last as the team's play-by-play television voice.

11 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

6 Comments

CBJ Extend Justin Danforth

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward Justin Danforth to a one-year, $1.1M AAV extension through the 2024-25 season.

11 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

5 Comments

Top Line Sillinger?

With all the new changes in Columbus, Cole Sillinger could find himself on the top line when the Blue Jackets open the season on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers.

11 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

6 Comments

Will Kent Johnson Be a Scratch?

"I think there's more pace to him." Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent explained why forward Kent Johnson was an extra skater at Tuesday's practice.

10 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

16 Comments

Roster By The Numbers

The Columbus Blue Jackets concluded the pre-season with a 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday. We go over all the roster numbers to know before opening night.

10 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

Optimal CBJ Lines and Pairings For '23-'24

Ahead of the 2023-24 National Hockey League season, here are the optimal lines for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

10 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

6 Comments

CBJ Reveal Season-Opening Roster

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced their season-opening roster.

09 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

16 Comments

Three Takeaways from CBJ @ WSH

Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins bounced back, the top line dominated again, and more from the Columbus Blue Jackets preseason finale against the Washington Capitals.

07 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

11 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

"If You Don't Work You Have Nothing"

Werenski Hopes To Return Friday

Adam Fantilli Is The Real Deal

Bean Thriving So Far

Overreactions Through Three Games

CBJ Power Play Struggles

3T: Case Of The Monday's

CBJ Mistakes Cost Them in 4-0 Loss to DET

Elvis Good Through Five, Jiricek Steps Up

CBJ Activate Olivier, Waive Robinson

Fantilli Earns First Point In NHL Debut

Werenski out 1-2 Weeks

Rimer Announces Retirement

CBJ Extend Justin Danforth

Top Line Sillinger?

Will Kent Johnson Be a Scratch?

Roster By The Numbers

Optimal CBJ Lines and Pairings For '23-'24

CBJ Reveal Season-Opening Roster

Three Takeaways from CBJ @ WSH

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