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.

Preview: CBJ @ ANA

The Columbus Blue Jackets need to find consistency and it starts with their final game on the California road trip against the Anaheim Ducks

04 Nov 2018
by Sam Blazer

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Sleepwalking in LA

The Columbus Blue Jackets fell behind 2-0 after two periods and it was an offensive struggle throughout the game, as they dropped the second of a three-game trip on Saturday night...

04 Nov 2018
by Rob Mixer

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1OB Mailbag: Trades and Acquisitions

The 1st Ohio Battery Mailbag is here and with it, we are talking about the trade market and what it might look like for the Blue Jackets. Buyers, sellers or somewhere in-between?

03 Nov 2018
by Sam Blazer

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Preview: CBJ @ LA

The Columbus Blue Jackets face the struggling Los Angeles Kings tonight at STAPLES Center in the second game of a three-game road trip through California.

03 Nov 2018
by Paul Berthelot

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CBJ Sink Sharks

Anthony Duclair came through again for the Columbus Blue Jackets, as they took down the San Jose Sharks.

02 Nov 2018
by Kyle Morrison

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Preview: CBJ @ SJS

One of the toughest opponents the Columbus Blue Jackets have faced in this young season awaits them tonight in northern California. The San Jose Sharks are an elite team looking to...

01 Nov 2018
by Chris Pennington

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Honest, Blunt, Torts

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella spoke open and honestly about how he's managing goaltending due to the uncertainty of Sergei Bobrovsky's contract situation, in his...

31 Oct 2018
by 1OB Staff

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The Fuse: R-E-S-P-E-C-T

John Tortorella wouldn't address it, but we will. In today's edition of "The Fuse," we're talking about the Columbus Blue Jackets' troubling trend of taking inferior opponents...

31 Oct 2018
by Rob Mixer

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Too Little, Too Late

The Columbus Blue Jackets spotted the Detroit Red Wings a 3-0 first period lead, rallied to tie it, but ultimately fell 5-3 Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena.

30 Oct 2018
by Dan Dukart

Torts Backs Up Nash

Riley Nash is off to a slow start in his first Columbus Blue Jackets season, but coach John Tortorella believes that the veteran center will bounce back and improve soon.

30 Oct 2018
by Chris Pennington

Korpi's Net Now

The Columbus Blue Jackets have won two straight games with Joonas Korpisalo and they are rolling with him for a third as he is set to start against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday...

30 Oct 2018
by Sam Blazer

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Game Preview: DET

The Columbus Blue Jackets look to stretch their winning streak to three games tonight against Detroit.

30 Oct 2018
by Kyle Morrison

CBJ Halloween

The Columbus Blue Jackets are celebrating Halloween, and we have the pictures to prove it. Full credit to Instagram.

29 Oct 2018
by Dan Dukart

OT Thriller in GIFs

An overtime winner from Artemi Panarin capped off a great night for the Columbus Blue Jackets that saw the first line go absolutely off.

29 Oct 2018
by Sam Blazer

Breadman Strikes in OT

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo Sabres played a wildly entertaining, back-and-forth game on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena. Artemi Panarin scored twice, including the OT...

27 Oct 2018
by Rob Mixer

Preview: BUF @ CBJ

Against a new look Buffalo Sabres team, the Columbus Blue Jackets will have to continue to score and build upon what they did against the Blues in a lopsided win two nights ago.

27 Oct 2018
by Paul Berthelot

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Happy Harry

Scott Harrington, who tallied two assists in a back and forth 7-4 victory over the St. Louis Blues, credits his Columbus Blue Jackets teammates for responding to John Tortorella's...

26 Oct 2018
by Dan Dukart

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7 Goal GIFs

The Columbus Blue Jackets scored a season-high seven goals and blew out the St. Louis Blues, 7-4, at Enterprise Center. Here's a GIF recap of their offensive onslaught.

25 Oct 2018
by 1OB Staff

Offensive Explosion

The Columbus Blue Jackets got multi-point outings from seven different players en route to a road victory over the St. Louis Blues, snapping a two-game losing skid.

25 Oct 2018
by Rob Mixer

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Bob Trade Winds Swirl

In his weekly 31 Thoughts column, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman says the Columbus Blue Jackets are believed to have an indication of where Sergei Bobrovsky would prefer to be...

25 Oct 2018
by 1OB Staff

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Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

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Werenski, Marchenko Must Go

Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Preview: CBJ @ ANA

Sleepwalking in LA

1OB Mailbag: Trades and Acquisitions

Preview: CBJ @ LA

CBJ Sink Sharks

Preview: CBJ @ SJS

Honest, Blunt, Torts

The Fuse: R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Too Little, Too Late

Torts Backs Up Nash

Korpi's Net Now

Game Preview: DET

CBJ Halloween

OT Thriller in GIFs

Breadman Strikes in OT

Preview: BUF @ CBJ

Happy Harry

7 Goal GIFs

Offensive Explosion

Bob Trade Winds Swirl

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