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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Kekakainen-Panarin Summit

According to report from Russia, the scheduled meeting between Jarmo Kekalainen and Artemi Panarin will take place Monday in France.

15 Jul 2018
by Rob Mixer

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Bjorkstrand Signs

The Blue Jackets have signed Oliver Bjorkstrand, the last remaining unsigned player on the roster, to a three-year contract extension worth $7.5M in total.

15 Jul 2018
by Dan Dukart

Murray Signs

Ryan Murray has accepted the Blue Jackets qualifying offer of $2.825M for the 2018-19 season.

14 Jul 2018
by Dan Dukart

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Papa's Not In The House

Days after founder John Schnatter was revealed to have used a racial slur during a PR meeting, the Columbus Blue Jackets said they plan to remove all images of him from their...

13 Jul 2018
by Sam Blazer

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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