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

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Blue Jackets Held Scoreless Again

The Columbus Blue Jackets' playoff chances took a huge blow Saturday night in a 5-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

05 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

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Game Day #75: CBJ @ TOR

With Columbus desperate for two points, the forward lines have been shuffled in advance of Saturday night's battle between the Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs.

05 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

6 Comments

3T: Avalanche Weather Storms, Beat CBJ

Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar each had three points with a goal and two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-3 on Thursday at Nationwide Arena....

04 Apr 2025
by Will Chase

5 Comments

Elvis Gives Up 7 In Loss

The Columbus Blue Jackets had a 3-2 lead in the second before five unanswered goals by the Colorado Avalanche propelled them to a 7-3 win Thursday night.

03 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

6 Comments

Game Day #74: COL @ CBJ

Jack Johnson is in, Damon Severson is out, and Elvis Merzlikins gets the start Thursday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets battle the Colorado Avalanche in a big test for the...

03 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

11 Comments

3T: Marchenko Scores Hat Trick In Rout

It was an offensive explosion as Kirill Marchenko scored the hat trick in a four-point night, and the Jackets had seven players record multi-points in the Columbus Blue Jackets’...

02 Apr 2025
by Will Chase

10 Comments

Marchy Gets Hat Trick In 8-4 Win

Kirill Marchenko's third career hat trick and two-goal nights from Sean Monahan and Adam Fantilli led the way in the Blue Jackets' huge 8-4 win over the Nashville Predators.

01 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

7 Comments

Game Day #73: NSH @ CBJ

Game Day #73: The Columbus Blue Jackets continue their playoff push Tuesday night when the Nashville Predators visit Nationwide Arena.

01 Apr 2025
by Ed Francis

1 Comment

3T: Just Not Enough

Ridly Greig had two points with a goal and an assist as the Ottawa Senators beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Saturday night at Canadian Tire Center. Shane Pinto had two...

30 Mar 2025
by Will Chase

5 Comments

Late Push Comes Up Just Short

Kirill Marchenko's nifty third period goal brought the Columbus Blue Jackets within one but they could not complete the comeback Saturday night, falling 3-2 to the Ottawa Senators.

29 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

7 Comments

3T: Back In A Playoff Spot

Kent Johnson scored in the shootout and Elvis Merzlikins was perfect when it mattered most as the Columbus Blue Jackets outlasted the Vancouver Canucks 7-6 in a wild one on Friday...

29 Mar 2025
by Will Chase

18 Comments

Jackets Win A Wild One

In a game that had everything, Boone Jenner's two-goal effort helped the Columbus Blue Jackets outlast the Vancouver Canucks in a 7-6 shootout victory Friday night.

28 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

8 Comments

Game Day #71: VAN @ CBJ

Game Day #71: Cole Sillinger is back in the lineup Friday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets face the Vancouver Canucks as the playoff chase continues.

28 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

20 Comments

3T: Losing Streak Over

Adam Fantilli had a goal and scored the lone shootout goal in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 4-3 win over the New York Islanders on Monday at UBS Arena to snap a six-game losing...

25 Mar 2025
by Will Chase

1 Comment

Fantilli, Merzlikins Shine In SO Win

It wasn't without drama, but the Columbus Blue Jackets picked up a must-have two points in a 4-3 shootout victory over the Islanders.

24 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

6 Comments

Game Day #70: CBJ @ NYI

Game Day #70: Sean Monahan and Erik Gudbranson are back in the lineup Monday night as the Columbus Blue Jackets urgently look for two points on Long Island.

24 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

3 Comments

3T: Six Straight Losses

The Pittsburgh Penguins had 12 different players record at least one point en route to a 6-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday at PPG Paints Arena. The Blue Jackets have...

22 Mar 2025
by Will Chase

1 Comment

CBJ Drop Sixth Straight

The CBJ showed fight Friday night, but six goals by the Pittsburgh Penguins led to a sixth straight loss for the Blue Jackets.

21 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

Game Day #69: CBJ @ PIT

Game Day #69: For as rough as the last week has been, the Columbus Blue Jackets can sit just one point out of a wild card spot with a win Friday night against the Pittsburgh...

21 Mar 2025
by Ed Francis

7 Comments

3T: Shut Out Again

Aleksander Barkov scored 29 seconds into overtime and Sergei Bobrovsky made 25 saves for his fifth shutout this season as the Florida Panthers knocked off the Columbus Blue Jackets...

21 Mar 2025
by Will Chase

2 Comments

Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

Weekly Roundup

What's Their Identity?

Werenski, Marchenko Must Go

Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Blue Jackets Held Scoreless Again

Game Day #75: CBJ @ TOR

3T: Avalanche Weather Storms, Beat CBJ

Elvis Gives Up 7 In Loss

Game Day #74: COL @ CBJ

3T: Marchenko Scores Hat Trick In Rout

Marchy Gets Hat Trick In 8-4 Win

Game Day #73: NSH @ CBJ

3T: Just Not Enough

Late Push Comes Up Just Short

3T: Back In A Playoff Spot

Jackets Win A Wild One

Game Day #71: VAN @ CBJ

3T: Losing Streak Over

Fantilli, Merzlikins Shine In SO Win

Game Day #70: CBJ @ NYI

3T: Six Straight Losses

CBJ Drop Sixth Straight

Game Day #69: CBJ @ PIT

3T: Shut Out Again

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