Fasching Completes Trio Of Signings

The Columbus Blue Jackets added Hudson Fasching on Monday via free agency, their third signing or re-signing over the past week.

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.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

Speedy Rookies

Alexandre Texier and Liam Foudy are some of the fastest players on the Columbus Blue Jackets, and John Tortorella wants to use this quickness against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

16 Jul 2020
by Chris Pennington

How Merzlikins, Korpisalo Are Preparing

Both Elvis Merzlikins and Joonas Korpisalo view their battle to start for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers as a "healthy competition."

16 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

3 Things: Leashes, Fans, Conditioning

John Tortorella could be forced into having short leashes for players, doesn't care if fans hear things during games and talks post-practice conditioning.

15 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

The “Main Engine” Turns On

The Columbus Blue Jackets get Seth Jones, known to John Tortorella as the team's “main engine,” back for the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.

15 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

August Madness

Get ready for an abundance of postseason hockey, even on weekday afternoons. The NHL has released it's Qualifying Round schedule, and it has March Madness vibes.

15 Jul 2020
by Chris Pennington

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CBJ-Toronto Game Times Announced

The NHL released the times the first two games of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers will begin, with Columbus and Toronto playing at 8 p.m. on Aug. 2 and 4 p.m. on Aug. 4.

14 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

3 Things: Bjorkstrand, Listening, Youth

Oliver Bjorkstrand feels "super excited" to be back for the Columbus Blue Jackets' playoff run, John Tortorella offers thoughts on youth and he's listening to his players.

14 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

“I'm Going to Come Home with the Cup”

Nothing about the Columbus Blue Jackets' preparation for the postseason is conventional, but they're focused on bringing home the Stanley Cup anyway.

14 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

3 Things: Goalies, Hub City, Returners

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella says he has “no clue who's going to be our goaltender,” couldn't care less about Toronto as a hub city and talks injured players returning.

13 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

First Look at the Lines

We got our first look at the Columbus Blue Jackets' lines on Monday, with Seth Jones and other back in action.

13 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Cheering From Afar

Fans won't be attending 2020 Stanley Cup playoff games, but the NHL wants to include them. Teams have asked fans to submit videos of them cheering on their teams, according to...

13 Jul 2020
by 1OB Staff

Torts: Jack Adams Finalist

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella has been named one of three finalists for the NHL's Jack Adams Award, per a report.

13 Jul 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Torts Is Ready To Go

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella told 97.1 FM that he's prepared for the start of training camp, and is eagerly awaiting the start of a sprint to the Stanley Cup.

12 Jul 2020
by Rob Mixer

Training Camp Groups Announced

The Columbus Blue Jackets are getting training camp going next week, and you may be surprised by who is placed in each group.

10 Jul 2020
by Chris Pennington

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CBJ-TOR Schedule

Get the full schedule for the Columbus Blue Jackets' qualifying round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, slated to begin Aug. 2 in Toronto.

10 Jul 2020
by 1OB Staff

Let's Play Hockey!

It's time to play hockey, folks. The NHL and NHLPA officially ratified a return to play agreement on Friday night and with that, an extension of the collective bargaining...

10 Jul 2020
by Rob Mixer

Tentative Schedule Released

The Columbus Blue Jackets are potentially hitting the ice this month, with the NHL qualifying round beginning on July 30th.

08 Jul 2020
by Chris Pennington

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Inching Closer

The NHL season is set to resume in July, and the NHL and NHLPA are getting closer to finalizing a deal on Phase 3 and 4 protocols.

06 Jul 2020
by Chris Pennington

Crunch Time for CBJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets are gearing up for the NHL's Return To Play and training camps, and head coach John Tortorella plans to have a familiar approach to their qualifying round...

05 Jul 2020
by Rob Mixer

Agreement Next Week?

An agreement is very close between the NHL and NHLPA. Here's what the tentative schedule would be.

03 Jul 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Fasching Completes Trio Of Signings

Fateful 5OT Game

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

Blue Jackets Banking On Existing Core

Development Camp Observations

The Blue Line: Potential FA CBJ Targets

Fasching Completes Trio Of Signings

Fateful 5OT Game

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Speedy Rookies

How Merzlikins, Korpisalo Are Preparing

3 Things: Leashes, Fans, Conditioning

The “Main Engine” Turns On

August Madness

CBJ-Toronto Game Times Announced

3 Things: Bjorkstrand, Listening, Youth

“I'm Going to Come Home with the Cup”

3 Things: Goalies, Hub City, Returners

First Look at the Lines

Cheering From Afar

Torts: Jack Adams Finalist

Torts Is Ready To Go

Training Camp Groups Announced

CBJ-TOR Schedule

Let's Play Hockey!

Tentative Schedule Released

Inching Closer

Crunch Time for CBJ

Agreement Next Week?

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