Fateful 5OT Game

On Aug. 11, 2020, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in five overtimes to take a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference First Round playoff series. The series took place inside the COVID "bubble" at Scotiabank Arena...

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Joonas Korpisalo (70) is consoled by teammates after a 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay Lightning in the fifth overtime period in game one of the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena.

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.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

Chinakhov A Shock?

No one knows the European hockey world like Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen, so when he makes a bold selection, it shouldn't be too much of a shock.

16 Oct 2020
by Sam Blazer

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Jackets Add Koivu

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed former Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu to a 1-year deal.

10 Oct 2020
by Ed Francis

28 Comments

Eyes On Offense

What does Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen have up his sleeve? He's cleared cap space and needs offense, now.

09 Oct 2020
by Rob Mixer

8 Comments

Murray to Jersey

The Columbus Blue Jackets traded defenseman Ryan Murray to the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.

08 Oct 2020
by Rob Mixer

9 Comments

Nuti to Florida

The Columbus Blue Jackets sent defenseman Markus Nutivaara to Florida Thursday in a move that was all about freeing up cap space.

08 Oct 2020
by 1OB Staff

5 Comments

Wennberg Placed on Waivers

The Columbus Blue Jackets placed center Alexander Wennberg on waivers Thursday, setting the stage for the club to buy out the remaining years on his contract.

08 Oct 2020
by 1OB Staff

10 Comments

CBJ Draft Tracker

Tracking the Columbus Blue Jackets selections at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

07 Oct 2020
by 1OB Staff

2 Comments

Jackets Take Pyyhtia in Fourth

The Columbus Blue Jackets added another player from Finland's TPS program, taking center Mikael Pyyhtia 114th overall.

07 Oct 2020
by Dan Dukart

Jackets Sign Domi

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed recently acquired center Max Domi to a two-year deal worth $4.6M in 2020-21 and $6.0M in 2021-22.

07 Oct 2020
by 1OB Staff

6 Comments

Jackets Take Knazko in Third

The Columbus Blue Jackets added defensive depth with their third-round pick, taking Slovakian Samuel Knazko 78th overall.

07 Oct 2020
by 1OB Staff

Jackets Draft Chinakhov

With the 21st selection in the 2020 NHL Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets select Yegor Chinakhov.

06 Oct 2020
by Ed Francis

8 Comments

Domi for Anderson

The Columbus Blue Jackets trade winger Josh Anderson to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for center Max Domi and a third-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft.

06 Oct 2020
by Dan Dukart

17 Comments

Sign and Trade?

Per a report from Chris Johnston and Elliotte Friedman, the Blue Jackets are exploring a sign-and-trade with Josh Anderson. They're also considering offers for David Savard.

05 Oct 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

4 Comments

20th Anniversary Logo Revealed

The Columbus Blue Jackets have unveiled the logo to celebrate their 20th anniversary.

05 Oct 2020
by 1OB Staff

1 Comment

Post-Draft Frenzy?

During his media availability on Friday, GM Jarmo Kekäläinen said he expects "a lot more activity after the draft, as far as trades go."

03 Oct 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

Goalies In Play

The Columbus Blue Jackets would like to upgrade their forwards and may trade a goalie to make it happen, according to TSN's Pierre Lebrun.

02 Oct 2020
by Rob Mixer

2 Comments

Bubble Stats

The 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs gave hockey fans quite a ride. Here are some of the most notable numbers from the bubble.

30 Sep 2020
by Ed Francis

Interest in Johnsson

The Blue Jackets have been linked with Maple Leafs forward Andreas Johnsson as GM Jarmo Kekalainen looks to add more scoring.

27 Sep 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

8 Comments

Buyout Wenny?

We may have seen the last of Alexander Wennberg in a Blue Jackets uniform. Per a report from The Athletic, the Blue Jackets are exploring a potential buyout of his contract.

26 Sep 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

9 Comments

Jackets On Laine?

TSN's Pierre Lebrun reported Thursday night that the Columbus Blue Jackets have "some interest" in trading for Winnipeg Jets forward Patrik Laine.

25 Sep 2020
by Rob Mixer

12 Comments

Fateful 5OT Game

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

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Fateful 5OT Game

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

Schedule's Out!

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Chinakhov A Shock?

Jackets Add Koivu

Eyes On Offense

Murray to Jersey

Nuti to Florida

Wennberg Placed on Waivers

CBJ Draft Tracker

Jackets Take Pyyhtia in Fourth

Jackets Sign Domi

Jackets Take Knazko in Third

Jackets Draft Chinakhov

Domi for Anderson

Sign and Trade?

20th Anniversary Logo Revealed

Post-Draft Frenzy?

Goalies In Play

Bubble Stats

Interest in Johnsson

Buyout Wenny?

Jackets On Laine?

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