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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Early Power Rankings

The first set of 2018-19 power rankings are out...and ESPN has a favorable view of a Blue Jackets team coming off back-to-back playoff appearances.

13 Jun 2018
by Rob Mixer

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Jackets' Early Cup Odds

Bovada has listed the Blue Jackets at 25-to-1 odds to hoist the Stanley Cup next summer in its early 2019 NHL betting lines.

12 Jun 2018
by Rob Mixer

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Werenski's Shoulder

Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen shed more light on Zach Werenski's shoulder injury, which occurred early in the season and limited his range of motion.

12 Jun 2018
by 1OB Staff

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Preparing to Push

As the Blue Jackets prepare for another important offseason, it's become quite clear that they're no longer a secret around the NHL – they're a good team.

11 Jun 2018
by Rob Mixer

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Johnson to Montreal?

The Blue Jackets are almost certainly saying goodbye to veteran defenseman Jack Johnson on July 1, but a new team has been mentioned as a potential landing spot.

10 Jun 2018
by 1OB Staff

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Tortorella Gives Up CBJ Offseason Plans

Head coach John Tortorella has wants and needs this off-season. Defenseman Ian Cole and a top-six forward are at the top of the list.

07 Jun 2018
by Sam Blazer

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Torts on Wild Bill

John Tortorella speaks highly of Golden Knights star (and former Blue Jacket) William Karlsson, but also wants to know if he could have done anything differently while Karlsson was...

07 Jun 2018
by Rob Mixer

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Torts Pulls For Trotz

Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella is out of the playoffs, but that doesn't mean he can't cheer for his friend Barry Trotz, who's on the verge of a Stanley Cup championship.

06 Jun 2018
by Rob Mixer

Crash Under Investigation

Dublin Police are investigating a car accident that injured PGA Tour player Bud Cauley, and reportedly, former Blue Jackets defenseman James Wisniewski.

04 Jun 2018
by 1OB Staff

Offseason Plan

The Blue Jackets have some major decisions this summer, but TSN's Offseason Game Plan suggested something that makes little season for the team going forward.

04 Jun 2018
by 1OB Staff

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NWA Finances

According to a Columbus Business First report, Nationwide Arena is slated to lose money in 2019 while important improvement projects sit on its to-do list.

31 May 2018
by Rob Mixer

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Cap Rising

Speaking before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in Las Vegas, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the league's salary cap is expected to climb again next season.

29 May 2018
by Rob Mixer

Meyer Transferring to OSU

Blue Jackets prospect Carson Meyer announced he's transferring from Miami (OH) to Ohio State, and he hopes he can start fresh after a tapeworm nearly wrecked his hockey career.

25 May 2018
by Dan Dukart

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Merzlikins to Stay in Europe...for Now

Blue Jackets prospect and goaltender Elvis Merzlikins has decided to stay in Europe for one more season. The player announced the decision via the Twitter.

23 May 2018
by Sam Blazer

Texier Signed

The Blue Jackets signed promising French center Alexandre Texier to an entry level contract on Tuesday, as announced by the club.

22 May 2018
by 1OB Staff

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Merzlikins To North America?

Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, coming off of a strong 2018 IIHF World Championship, is reportedly in Los Angeles to discuss his pro prospects.

21 May 2018
by Sam Blazer

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Blue Jackets in Hockeyville

Another year brings something new for the Blue Jackets. They'll take part in the 2018 Kraft Hockeyville game against the Buffalo Sabres.

21 May 2018
by Sam Blazer

Three Honored at Worlds

A solid showing for multiple Blue Jackets players led to three of them being named to the "top three" lists for their national team at the IIHF World Championship in Denmark.

21 May 2018
by Sam Blazer

USA Advances at Worlds

Cam Atkinson once again starred for Team USA as they defeated the Czech Republic, 3-2, in the IIHF 2018 World Championship quarterfinals.

17 May 2018
by Sam Blazer

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Third Jersey Return

According to one eagle-eyed Reddit user, it appears as though the Blue Jackets will be among the teams rocking third jerseys for the 2018-19 NHL season.

17 May 2018
by Rob Mixer

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