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.

Behind the Battle Recap

Recapping Tuesday night's season premiere of Behind the Battle, with a behind-the-scenes look at the Columbus Blue Jackets.

28 Sep 2022
by Coby Maeir

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NEWS: Blue Jackets Sign Defenseman Andrew Peeke to a Three-year Extension ($2.75M AAV)

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Andrew Peeke to a three-year contract extension through the 2025-26 season.

28 Sep 2022
by Coby Maeir

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Training Camp Notebook (9/27): One-on-one with Blue Jackets Defenseman Nick Blankenburg, Observations, and Notes

The training camp notebook from September 27 includes a one-on-one with Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Nick Blankenburg, notes, and observations.

27 Sep 2022
by Coby Maeir

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One-on-one with Andrew Peeke

I spoke to Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Andrew Peeke on Thursday about all things ranging from playing in a contract year to fighting for top-pair minutes.

27 Sep 2022
by Coby Maeir

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Gaudreau Stars In Preseason Debut

In his first time playing at Nationwide Arena, Johnny Gaudreau picked up where he left off, tallying three assists for the Columbus Blue Jackets in their 5-1 preseason win over the...

26 Sep 2022
by Dan Dukart

Recap & Observations: Blue Jackets Beat Penguins 5-1 in Preseason Home-opener

Recap and observations from the Columbus Blue Jackets' 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Columbus Blue Jackets' preseason home-opener.

25 Sep 2022
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Fan Guide to Doubleheader vs PIT

The Columbus Blue Jackets will open their preseason playing a split-squad doubleheader on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

24 Sep 2022
by Coby Maeir

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 24): One-on-one with Carson Meyer, Second Day of Scrimmages, Plus News, Notes, and Observations

Today's training camp notebook includes news, notes, and observations from Columbus Blue Jackets training camp in addition to a one-on-one with the Columbus area native and Ohio...

24 Sep 2022
by Coby Maeir

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 23): One-on-one with 2022 No. 12 Pick Denton Mateychuk, First Day of Scrimmages, Plus News, Notes, and Observations

Today's training camp notebook includes news, notes, and observations from Columbus Blue Jackets training camp in addition to a one-on-one with the 12th pick in the 2022 National...

23 Sep 2022
by Coby Maeir

What We Know About Trevor Timmins

The Columbus Blue Jackets have hired Trevor Timmins as the club's assistant director of amateur scouting.

23 Sep 2022
by Coby Maeir

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 22): Top-Line Chemistry, Defensemen Getting Stronger, and Some Observations

Columbus Blue Jackets forwards Johnny Gaudreau, Patrik Laine, and Boone Jenner spoke about building chemistry while defensemen Adam Boqvist and Andrew Peeke talked about getting...

22 Sep 2022
by Coby Maeir

CBJ Hockey Ops Changes

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced changes to their hockey operations department Thursday.

22 Sep 2022
by Coby Maeir

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 21): Key Blue Jackets Meet the Media to Kick off Training Camp 2022

Read what Columbus Blue Jackets players Johnny Gaudreau, Zach Werenski, Patrik Laine, and Erik Gudbranson told the media at player availability on Wednesday.

21 Sep 2022
by Coby Maeir

Gaudreau's Tangible Off-ice Impact

Signing all-star forward Johnny Gaudreau has already had a tangible off-ice impact on the Columbus Blue Jackets franchise.

21 Sep 2022
by Coby Maeir

Pre-Training Camp Notebook: John Davidson, Jarmo Kekalainen, and Brad Larsen Meet the Media To Kick Off the 2022-23 Season

Columbus Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations John Davidson, GM Jarmo Kekalainen, and coach Brad Larsen met the media before the start of training camp.

20 Sep 2022
by Coby Maeir

Full Training Camp Schedule

The Columbus Blue Jackets have released details on all of the on-ice action leading up to opening night.

19 Sep 2022
by Ed Francis

Minor, But Satisfying

After more than a decade, the Columbus Blue Jackets made a small tweak to the ice surface that makes a big difference.

17 Sep 2022
by Ed Francis

Pre-Traverse City Notebook: Kent Johnson and Kirill Marchenko Are Connecting

Read what Columbus Blue Jackets forwards Kent Johnson and Kirill Marchenko told the media at today's practice before the National Hockey League Prospects Tournament.

14 Sep 2022
by Coby Maeir

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NEWS: CBJ on National TV

Turner Sports and The Walt Disney Company announced their respective National Hockey League schedules and the Columbus Blue Jackets will be on national television 10 times this...

07 Sep 2022
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Sign James Neal to PTO

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed veteran forward James Neal to a professional try-out.

01 Sep 2022
by Coby Maeir

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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

Behind the Battle Recap

NEWS: Blue Jackets Sign Defenseman Andrew Peeke to a Three-year Extension ($2.75M AAV)

Training Camp Notebook (9/27): One-on-one with Blue Jackets Defenseman Nick Blankenburg, Observations, and Notes

One-on-one with Andrew Peeke

Gaudreau Stars In Preseason Debut

Recap & Observations: Blue Jackets Beat Penguins 5-1 in Preseason Home-opener

CBJ Fan Guide to Doubleheader vs PIT

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 24): One-on-one with Carson Meyer, Second Day of Scrimmages, Plus News, Notes, and Observations

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 23): One-on-one with 2022 No. 12 Pick Denton Mateychuk, First Day of Scrimmages, Plus News, Notes, and Observations

What We Know About Trevor Timmins

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 22): Top-Line Chemistry, Defensemen Getting Stronger, and Some Observations

CBJ Hockey Ops Changes

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 21): Key Blue Jackets Meet the Media to Kick off Training Camp 2022

Gaudreau's Tangible Off-ice Impact

Pre-Training Camp Notebook: John Davidson, Jarmo Kekalainen, and Brad Larsen Meet the Media To Kick Off the 2022-23 Season

Full Training Camp Schedule

Minor, But Satisfying

Pre-Traverse City Notebook: Kent Johnson and Kirill Marchenko Are Connecting

NEWS: CBJ on National TV

CBJ Sign James Neal to PTO

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Just Thinking

Will Voronkov Remain A Blue Jacket

Summer Thoughts Of A Bored Fan

Montreal Souring on Laine? Wow!...

Where the Hell is the NHL?