Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Don Waddell announced at Thursday's press conference that the Columbus Blue Jackets are bringing back free agent Erik Gudbranson.

Werenski Commits to Columbus

After a week of trade rumors, Zach Werenski and Don Waddell both say the franchise defenseman wants to stay in Columbus and win with the Blue Jackets.

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

After signing Ryan Lomberg to a two-year deal, the Columbus Blue Jackets added goalie Pheonix Copley and forward Riley Bezeau on one-year deals Wednesday afternoon.

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Provy Re-Ups With CBJ

In the waning hours before free agency, the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Ivan Provorov to a seven-year extension worth an average annual value of $8.5 million.

30 Jun 2025
by Ed Francis

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The Blue Line: Potential FA CBJ Targets

Earlier, we looked at potential forwards that could be on the Blue Jackets' wishlist in free agency. Now, here's a look at who the club may look to add on the defensive side of...

30 Jun 2025
by Ed Francis

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Forward Focus: Potential FA CBJ Targets

With unrestricted free agency getting underway at noon ET on Tuesday, July 1, we look at potential forwards that could be a fit for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

30 Jun 2025
by Will Chase

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Fabbro Signs Four-Year Extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Dante Fabbro have agreed to a four-year, $16.5M contract extension, keeping the defenseman with the team through 2028-29.

29 Jun 2025
by Ed Francis

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Day Two Picks

On day two of the NHL draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets traded up to take defenseman Malte Vass, then added Owen Griffin — the OHL's leading goal scorer in the playoffs — in...

28 Jun 2025
by Ed Francis

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CBJ Select Pyotr Andreyanov At No. 20

The Columbus Blue Jackets selected goaltender Pyotr Andreyanov with the 20th overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft.

27 Jun 2025
by Will Chase

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Blue Jackets Select Jackson Smith At #14

The Columbus Blue Jackets selected defenseman Jackson Smith with the 14th overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft. #CBJ

27 Jun 2025
by Ed Francis

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Blue Jackets Trade For Coyle, Wood

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired center Charlie Coyle and forward Miles Wood in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche.

27 Jun 2025
by Ed Francis

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Tarasov To Panthers

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded restricted free agent goaltender Daniil Tarasov to the Florida Panthers in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick.

26 Jun 2025
by Ed Francis

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2025: NHL Draft Primer

Here's everything a Columbus Blue Jackets fan needs to know regarding the 2025 National Hockey League Draft, which gets started this weekend in Los Angeles.

25 Jun 2025
by Will Chase

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Proposed Nationwide Arena Renovations

On Monday, the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority released its first images of what a renovated, upgraded Nationwide Arena could look like.

23 Jun 2025
by Ed Francis

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Monny Wins The Masterton

Sean Monahan was named the winner of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Thursday, receiving the award from Meredith Gaudreau in a heart-tugging moment.

05 Jun 2025
by Ed Francis

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Show Voronkov The Money

Dmitri Voronkov, a restricted free agent, has shown a knack for providing offensive numbers and putting up with the rough stuff. What will his next contract look like?

03 Jun 2025
by Will Chase

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Werenski, USA Are Golden

Tage Thompson scored the golden goal in Sunday's 1-0 overtime win against Switzerland on Sunday to give Team USA its first IIHF World Championship win since 1933. The Columbus Blue...

26 May 2025
by Will Chase

Blue Jackets Will Pick 14th, 20th

The Columbus Blue Jackets fell back one in Monday night's NHL Draft Lottery, and will make the 14th and 20th overall selections next month.

05 May 2025
by Ed Francis

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Draft Lottery Possibilities

The NHL Draft Lottery is Monday night. While the 13th pick is likely, it's not locked in. What are the other possibilities for the CBJ?

04 May 2025
by Ed Francis

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Werenski a Norris Finalist

Zach Werenski makes Blue Jackets history becoming the franchise's first player to be named a Norris Trophy finalist.

29 Apr 2025
by 1OB Staff

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3T: Jackets Finish Strong

The Columbus Blue Jackets scored five goals in the second period, and Jet Greaves was nearly perfect in a 6-1 win over the New York Islanders in Thursday's season finale at...

18 Apr 2025
by Will Chase

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6-1 Win Ends Season

Six different Blue Jackets scored Thursday night en route to an emotional 6-1 victory over the Islanders to wrap up the 2024-25 season.

17 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

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Game Day #82: Blue Jackets Wrap Up Season

A season unlike any other comes to a close Thursday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets hit the ice for the final time in the 2024-25 campaign.

17 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

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