Bitter Pill To Swallow

With the Tampa Bay Lightning playing for the Stanley Cup, the Columbus Blue Jackets have now been eliminated by the past four Eastern Conference champions.

The Blue Jackets and Lightning shake hands

December Start Date?

The 2020-21 NHL season likely won't begin until late December at the earliest, and it could be pushed back to January.

May 27, 2019; Boston, MA, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks at a press conference before game one of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues at TD Garden.

Puljujärvi to CBJ?

In an interesting twist, the Blue Jackets are rumored to be interested in forward Jesse Puljujärvi — the very same player that they passed on in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

Dec 18, 2018; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Jesse Puljujarvi (98) celebrates a second period goal against the St. Louis Blues at Rogers Place.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

G for F?

The Blue Jackets need offense, but they may have to part with one of their stalwart goaltenders to acquire it.

31 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Ryan Reaves Speaks Out

The NHL postseason took a pause on Thursday in light of the Jacob Blake shooting, and Vegas Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves spoke to the impact of the postponing.

28 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

Playoffs On Pause

After the NBA, WNBA, MLB and MLS seeing postponed games in protest to the police shooting of Jacob Blake, the NHL players have voted to postponed the playoffs for Thursday and...

27 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

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Showed Why Columbus Stayed Patient

Vladislav Gavrikov ended his first full NHL season as one of the Blue Jackets' top defensemen, showing why they brought him to the team.

27 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Important Offseason Dates To Know

The Blue Jackets enter the offseason a month-and-a-half from the NHL Entry Draft starting and two-and-a-half months from training camp beginning.

26 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Torts Fined $25,000

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella was fined $25,000 for his conduct during a post-game press conference following his team's elimination from the playoffs.

25 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Improving On The Margins

The Blue Jackets will aim to improve on the margins this offseason – even as they go chasing stars – as they look to take the next step.

25 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Regular Season Bubble?

Life in the bubble could continue into the 2020-21 NHL regular season, but in a modified format.

25 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Living Up To All Expectations

Seth Jones and Zach Werenski showed out as possibly the NHL's best defensive pairing in the postseason, becoming the Blue Jackets' identity.

24 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Bubble Hockey: A Success

Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen and coach John Tortorella view their experience being in the "bubble" as a success.

23 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

10 Thoughts From Torts and Jarmo

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella and general manager Jarmo Kekalainen discuss the playoffs, the next step, offseason and more.

21 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

A Step In The Right Direction

Pierre-Luc Dubois made the next step in his career this postseason by leading the Blue Jackets in both goals (4) and assists (6) in the two series.

21 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Not All Is Overshadowed

The abrupt end to the Blue Jackets' season hurts Columbus, but it doesn't completely overshadow their progress and achievements.

20 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

“A Hard One To Take”

The Blue Jackets' run of tough luck continued with their season-ending 5-4 loss to the Lightning, which Nick Foligno described as “a hard one to take.”

19 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Gut Punch

The Columbus Blue Jackets made a comeback, blew their own lead, then lost in overtime to the Tampa Bay Lightning, officially eliminating themselves from the postseason.

19 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

Dubois Ties Assists Record

Pierre-Luc Dubois ties the Blue Jackets' record for most assists in a single postseason with six. His 10 points are second-most in a postseason in club history.

19 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Preview: Game 5

The Blue Jackets need to win three games in a row to advance in the playoffs, beginning with Wednesday's Game 5 against the Lightning.

19 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Fight Another Day

The Columbus Blue Jackets face elimination for the first time in these Stanley Cup Playoffs, and despite a strong effort in Game 4, it needs to be better to keep playing.

19 Aug 2020
by Rob Mixer

3 Things: Identity, First Goal, Momentum

The Blue Jackets are clinging to their identity, Boone Jenner discusses the importance of scoring first and Columbus could gain some momentum from its loss.

18 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Need A Franchise-First Comeback

In order to get by the Lightning and advance to the second round, the Blue Jackets need to pull off a playoff series comeback for the first time in franchise history.

18 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Bitter Pill To Swallow

December Start Date?

Puljujärvi to CBJ?

A Trade Fit?

Dubinsky's Time In Columbus

Must Hit On First Round Pick

Bitter Pill To Swallow

December Start Date?

Puljujärvi to CBJ?

Columbus Blue Jackets News

G for F?

Ryan Reaves Speaks Out

Playoffs On Pause

Showed Why Columbus Stayed Patient

Important Offseason Dates To Know

Torts Fined $25,000

Improving On The Margins

Regular Season Bubble?

Living Up To All Expectations

Bubble Hockey: A Success

10 Thoughts From Torts and Jarmo

A Step In The Right Direction

Not All Is Overshadowed

“A Hard One To Take”

Gut Punch

Dubois Ties Assists Record

Preview: Game 5

Fight Another Day

3 Things: Identity, First Goal, Momentum

Need A Franchise-First Comeback

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