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.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

Foligno Hosts Fundraiser

Nick Foligno is continuing his off-the-ice impact. This weekend, he will be hosting an annual hockey game fundraiser in his hometown of Sudbury, Ontario, to benefit the NEO Kids...

01 Aug 2019
by Chris Pennington

CBJ Skates With the Community

Blue Jackets prospects and staff skated with kids from the Columbus community at the Ohio Health Ice Haus.

31 Jul 2019
by Jacob Nitzberg

Tried On Gusev

The Columbus Blue Jackets were interested in trading for Russian forward Nikita Gusev of the Vegas Golden Knights, per a report in The Athletic, but ultimately fell short of the...

30 Jul 2019
by 1OB Staff

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#13, #71, and #22 Help 1,000+ Students

Thanks to their generosity and partnership with Underdogs United, Nick Foligno, Cam Atkinson, and Sonny Milano have helped provide clean water to 1,200 Kenyan students.

27 Jul 2019
by Jacob Nitzberg

Don't Freak (Yet)

The Columbus Blue Jackets haven't yet signed Zach Werenski to a new contract – and while the clock is ticking, it's not yet time to worry about his situation.

26 Jul 2019
by Rob Mixer

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Werenski Leveling Up

After a shaky start to the 2018-2019 season, Zach Werenski turned his game around and ended the year on a hot note, giving him a whole new level of confidence heading into this...

25 Jul 2019
by Chris Pennington

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Cam Can't Stop Scoring

Cam Atkinson practices his shootout moves on his son, Declan, in this hilarious video.

24 Jul 2019
by Jacob Nitzberg

Bobrovsky Speaks Out

Former Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky spoke to a Russian reporter about the end of his time in Columbus and why decided to leave in free agency.

24 Jul 2019
by Rob Mixer

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Newly Minted Teammates

Gustav Nyquist is a new Blue Jacket, but he already looks like he has been with the team for a while after teaming up with Zach Werenski for a goal during an All-Star tournament in...

24 Jul 2019
by Sam Blazer

Buble Spits Fire

Music star and Canadian-born hockey fan Michael Buble told the crowd at Schottenstein Center that Artemi Panarin, Sergei Bobrovsky, and Matt Duchene made a bad choice leaving the...

23 Jul 2019
by 1OB Staff

"Weird Jack Adams"

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella may not have won the Jack Adams Award, but he did receive this year's Weird Jack Adams from the NHL.

23 Jul 2019
by Peter Fish

Underdog Talk Continues

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been projected to earn 82.5 points next season per SuperBook, nearly a 16-point drop-off from the previous season, good for the 6th-worst total in...

22 Jul 2019
by Chris Pennington

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Panarin Speaks Out

In a Russian interview with the Vsemu Golovin Youtube channel, Artemi Panarin criticized Vladimir Putin and the current state of Russia.

22 Jul 2019
by Dan Dukart

Knowing Nyquist

The Blue Jackets signed Gustav Nyquist to a multi-year contract. Now it is time for the fans to get to know the player a little bit more.

21 Jul 2019
by Sam Blazer

Merzlikins New Helmet Paint

Elvis Merzlikins has his first Blue Jackets helmet, as he's partnered with Dave Gunnarsson, who specializes in goalie art, and the results do not disappoint.

18 Jul 2019
by Dan Dukart

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