Brutal Blow

The Buffalo Sabres scored four times in the third and rookie Colten Ellis stopped all 37 Blue Jacket shots for his first career shutout, putting Columbus' playoff hopes on life support.

Dramatic Comeback

The game — and season — looked to be over. Enter Adam Fantilli, whose goal with 17 seconds left in regulation propelled the Columbus Blue Jackets to a chaotic 4-3 comeback win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.

Losing Streak At 6

Kyle Connor scored twice to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena. Ivan Provorov opened the scoring early for Columbus, but the Jackets couldn’t generate enough offense as their...

Apr 4, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Nationwide Arena.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

Roundtable: Panarin's Future

It's a summer edition of the 1st Ohio Battery Roundtable, and our staff has gathered to discuss the future of Artemi Panarin with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

12 Jul 2018
by 1OB Staff

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No Word from Bob

The Columbus Blue Jackets were allowed to begin contract talks with goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky starting on July 1 - but none have been had, reportedly. What could this mean for...

07 Jul 2018
by Chris Pennington

5 Comments

Duclair In The Fold

According to TVA Sports (and several other outlets), fleet-footed forward Anthony Duclair is signing a one-year deal with the Blue Jackets.

05 Jul 2018
by Rob Mixer

6 Comments

Jenner Signed

According to a Sirius XM report, Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner is on the verge of signing a four-year contract with the team.

04 Jul 2018
by 1OB Staff

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In the Karlsson Mix?

According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Blue Jackets are believed to be sniffing around the Erik Karlsson trade situation.

03 Jul 2018
by Rob Mixer

6 Comments

Free Agency: Day 1

Momentary concern broke out when players like Matt Calvert and Ian Cole parted ways with the club yesterday, but the Blue Jackets added a solid pickup in Riley Nash and signed...

02 Jul 2018
by Chris Pennington

1 Comment

Tortorella Erupts

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella was livid about comments made by Jack Johnson and Penguins GM Jim Rutherford, and let that be known in a conversation with The Athletic.

01 Jul 2018
by 1OB Staff

8 Comments

Jackets Sign (Riley) Nash

The Blue Jackets added a solid player in Riley Nash on the opening day of free agency, signing him to a three-year deal.

01 Jul 2018
by Rob Mixer

6 Comments

Tommy Cross Signed

With the loss of two defensemen already to free agency, the Blue Jackets have signed Bruins' Tommy Cross to two-way contract.

01 Jul 2018
by Chris Pennington

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So Long, Calvert

After eight seasons and over 400 games in a Blue Jackets sweater, Matt Calvert's chapter in Columbus has closed and he's on to Colorado.

01 Jul 2018
by Rob Mixer

3 Comments

Cole to Colorado

Ian Cole, who joined the Blue Jackets for the stretch run and formed a solid pair with David Savard, is moving on to the Colorado Avalanche.

01 Jul 2018
by Rob Mixer

4 Comments

Ryan On The Radar

As the Blue Jackets begin to enter free agency at noon on Sunday, a new TSN report has linked them to Carolina Hurricanes center Derek Ryan.

30 Jun 2018
by Rob Mixer

1 Comment

Meeting of the Minds

Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen told 97.1 The Fan that will be traveling to Europe to meet directly with Artemi Panarin this summer.

29 Jun 2018
by Dan Dukart

Pittsburgh Bound

According to multiple reports out of Pittsburgh, the Penguins plan to sign Jack Johnson to a five-year contract once free agency opens on Sunday.

27 Jun 2018
by Rob Mixer

6 Comments

Berube Acquired

The Blue Jackets needed veteran goalie depth at the AHL level, which led to Wednesday's trade with the Chicago Blackhawks for Jean-Francois Berube.

27 Jun 2018
by Rob Mixer

Bread Loves Miami

In the wake of Artemi Panarin's refusal to sign an extension with the Blue Jackets, an eagle-eyed Twitter user uncovered an interesting piece of real estate information.

27 Jun 2018
by 1OB Staff

6 Comments

Milstein Comments on Panarin

Blue Jackets forward Artemi Panarin's situation is murky at best – especially his future in Columbus – and it's led to rumors that his agent was forced to address on Wednesday.

27 Jun 2018
by 1OB Staff

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Panarin's Preferences

A report Monday afternoon from Elliote Friedman stated that Artemi Panarin has a few preferred destinations in mind should he eventually move on from the Blue Jackets via trade or...

26 Jun 2018
by Chris Pennington

Jack to Pittsburgh?

Jack Johnson is set to depart the Blue Jackets as a free agent this weekend, but things appear to be heating up with a surprise entrant to the bidding – in the same division.

26 Jun 2018
by Rob Mixer

Qualifying Offers Extended

In a procedural move, the Blue Jackets extended qualifying offers to three restricted free agents to retain their rights and continue negotiating new contracts ahead of July 1.

25 Jun 2018
by Rob Mixer

Brutal Blow

Preview: CBJ @ BUF

Dramatic Comeback

What's In A Line?

Time to Deliver

Preview: SJ @ CBJ

Brutal Blow

Dramatic Comeback

Losing Streak At 6

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Roundtable: Panarin's Future

No Word from Bob

Duclair In The Fold

Jenner Signed

In the Karlsson Mix?

Free Agency: Day 1

Tortorella Erupts

Jackets Sign (Riley) Nash

Tommy Cross Signed

So Long, Calvert

Cole to Colorado

Ryan On The Radar

Meeting of the Minds

Pittsburgh Bound

Berube Acquired

Bread Loves Miami

Milstein Comments on Panarin

Panarin's Preferences

Jack to Pittsburgh?

Qualifying Offers Extended

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The Final 4, Jet or Elvis?

An Early Post-mortem On The Season

Severson out for Rest of Season

WTF!! MLB

The KJ Conundrum