It's All Part Of The Plan

The acquisitions of Zach Aston-Reese and Kevin Labanc and the decision to send Denton Mateychuk and James Malatesta down had some skeptics, but make no mistake about it: they were the right moves.

Aston-Reese Joins Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets remained active Monday, adding veteran forward Zach Aston-Reese off waivers from the Vegas Golden Knights.

Roster Finalized

The Columbus Blue Jackets have finalized their roster for Thursday's season-opener against the Minnesota Wild.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

"Two Truly Amazing Humans'

Johnny Gaudreau's uncle, Jim, released a statement from the family following the tragic passing of Johnny and his brother, Matthew, in New Jersey Thursday evening.

30 Aug 2024
by 1OB Staff

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Tragedy Strikes

The Blue Jackets and NHL communities are at a loss at the tragic news of the passing of Johnny Gaudreau, killed in a bicycle accident in New Jersey Thursday.

30 Aug 2024
by 1OB Staff

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Waddell Giving Columbus What They Need

President and general manager Don Waddell has done exactly what was needed so far. As a result, the Columbus Blue Jackets have undergone the beginning of a much-needed...

26 Aug 2024
by Will Chase

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Sillinger Signs for Two Years

Cole Sillinger, who was the last of Columbus' restricted free agents without a contract, has signed a two-year deal worth $4.5 million.

21 Aug 2024
by Ed Francis

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Laine to MTL

Patrik Laine is headed to Montreal.

19 Aug 2024
by 1OB Staff

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5 Jackets Storylines for 2024-25

The Columbus Blue Jackets are embarking on their 24th season on the ice this year, and for the third straight season, will have a new head coach behind the bench. We look at the...

19 Aug 2024
by Will Chase

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Coaching Staff Finalized

The Columbus Blue Jackets finalized their coaching staff Thursday, adding Scott Ford to the bench a day after promoting Mike Haviland from Cleveland.

08 Aug 2024
by Ed Francis

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Recchi Out, McCarthy Back With Boll

The Columbus Blue Jackets are beginning to finalize their coaching staff for the upcoming season as it was announced on Tuesday that Mark Recchi will not be back with the team and...

07 Aug 2024
by Will Chase

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A Professional Presence in Columbus

The Columbus Blue Jackets had a long checklist of to-do items to cross off this summer. And one by one they have accomplished everything they have set out to do.

31 Jul 2024
by Will Chase

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Who Will Be on Evason's Coaching Staff?

New head coach Dean Evason is installed in Columbus as the team figures through the rest of the details before the start of training camp.

29 Jul 2024
by Will Chase

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Marchenko Avoids Arbitration

Kirill Marchenko and the Columbus Blue Jackets avoid arbitration, as the Russian forward signs a three-year contract extension worth $11.55 million. #CBJ

27 Jul 2024
by Ed Francis

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Johnson Signed

One down, two to go: The Columbus Blue Jackets signed restricted free agent Kent Johnson to a three-year contract worth $5.4 million Saturday, leaving Cole Sillinger and Kirill...

27 Jul 2024
by Ed Francis

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Jackets Hire Evason As HC

Dean Evason has been named the next head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

22 Jul 2024
by Ed Francis

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Cup Champion Jack Johnson Returns

The Columbus Blue Jackets turned to a familiar face as they signed 37-year-old Jack Johnson signed for the league minimum last week. Johnson, an 18-year veteran, played seven...

08 Jul 2024
by Will Chase

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Mears Replaces Rimer

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Tuesday that Steve Mears will be the new play-by-play voice of their television broadcasts, replacing long-time voice Jeff Rimer.

02 Jul 2024
by Ed Francis

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Blue Jackets Add Monahan

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed free-agent center Sean Monahan to a five-year contract worth a total of $27.5 million.

01 Jul 2024
by Ed Francis

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CBJ Part Ways With Boqvist, Nylander, Bean

The Columbus Blue Jackets will not retain defensemen Adam Boqvist or Jake Bean, nor will forward Alex Nylander return.

30 Jun 2024
by Ed Francis

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NHL Draft: Jackets Grab Lindstrom

With the fourth overall selection in the 2024 NHL Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets have selected center Cayden Lindstrom.

28 Jun 2024
by Ed Francis

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Tex Dealt To STL

The Columbus Blue Jackets are trading Alexandre Texier to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a 4th round draft pick in 2025.

28 Jun 2024
by Ed Francis

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Bob, Zito, Stenlund Win It All

Now members of the Florida Panthers, Sergei Bobrovsky, Kevin Stenlund, and general manager Bill Zito were once part of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Now they're Stanley Cup Champions.

26 Jun 2024
by Will Chase

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It's All Part Of The Plan

Aston-Reese Joins Jackets

Roster Finalized

Severson Vs Provorov

Decisions, Decisions

PIT: 3, CBJ: 1

It's All Part Of The Plan

Aston-Reese Joins Jackets

Roster Finalized

Columbus Blue Jackets News

"Two Truly Amazing Humans'

Tragedy Strikes

Waddell Giving Columbus What They Need

Sillinger Signs for Two Years

Laine to MTL

5 Jackets Storylines for 2024-25

Coaching Staff Finalized

Recchi Out, McCarthy Back With Boll

A Professional Presence in Columbus

Who Will Be on Evason's Coaching Staff?

Marchenko Avoids Arbitration

Johnson Signed

Jackets Hire Evason As HC

Cup Champion Jack Johnson Returns

Mears Replaces Rimer

Blue Jackets Add Monahan

CBJ Part Ways With Boqvist, Nylander, Bean

NHL Draft: Jackets Grab Lindstrom

Tex Dealt To STL

Bob, Zito, Stenlund Win It All

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