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.

Scouting Report: NYI

Opening night is here. The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the retooled and always-tough New York Islanders on Friday night at Nationwide Arena.

06 Oct 2017
by Rob Mixer

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Anderson To Cleveland For Conditioning

Movement late in the day as Josh Anderson was sent to the Cleveland Monsters on a conditioning assignment and Markus Nutivaara was sent to Cleveland directly.

05 Oct 2017
by Sam Blazer

Metro Notebook: 10/5

We've gathered the top stories surrounding each of the Columbus Blue Jackets' metropolitan rivals as the NHL season reaches its beginning.

05 Oct 2017
by Andy Anders

Tix Available For Opener

The hype around the Columbus Blue Jackets is at an all-time high, but if you're looking for a last-minute ticket to opening night, it appears as though you have some options.

05 Oct 2017
by Sam Blazer

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Letter from the Editor

With one day remaining in the Columbus Blue Jackets' offseason, Senior Editor Rob Mixer previews what to expect from 1st Ohio Battery's coverage of the 2017-18 campaign.

05 Oct 2017
by Rob Mixer

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The Fuse: Thursday

It's the Thursday edition of The Fuse, and today, we're talking about last night's NHL openers and how ridiculously talented Artemi Panarin is (and what that means for the Blue...

05 Oct 2017
by Rob Mixer

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The Fuse: Wednesday

It's the Wednesday installment, and we're talking about the confusing conclusion to Josh Anderson's contract situation, the story arc of Rey in Star Wars, and rooting for a good...

04 Oct 2017
by Rob Mixer

3 Comments

GM Kekalainen: Anderson's Debut TBD

Blue Jackets forward Josh Anderson is signed, sealed and delivered but a date for his debut is not yet set, according to GM Jarmo Kekalainen.

03 Oct 2017
by Sam Blazer

Blue Jackets Roster Ready

The puck is getting ready to be dropped. The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced their opening night roster for when they face off against the New York Islanders on October 6.

03 Oct 2017
by Sam Blazer

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The Fuse: Tuesday

It's the Tuesday Fuse and we're talking about a surprising performer in Blue Jackets training camp, The Last Jedi trailer coming soon, and John Tortorella's future in Columbus.

03 Oct 2017
by Rob Mixer

Report: Anderson Signed

It appears as though a three-month contract stalemate is over. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports Josh Anderson and the Columbus Blue Jackets have agreed on a three-year deal.

02 Oct 2017
by 1OB Staff

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"No Movement"

If this update sounds like the rest, well, you're right. TSN's Bob McKenzie says both sides are dug in and there's not much going on with regard to Josh Anderson's contract...

02 Oct 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Dubois Makes Blue Jackets Roster

The Blue Jackets are beginning to finalize their roster and Pierre-Luc Dubois has been informed he is making the squad.

02 Oct 2017
by Sam Blazer

Week Ahead #1

The NHL roster deadline, opening night vs. the New York Islanders, and a date with Chicago are all on the front burner this week for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

02 Oct 2017
by Andy Anders

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Break Bread

We haven't seen much of Artemi Panarin in a Columbus Blue Jackets sweater, but so far, there have been indicators of just how dynamic he can be.

02 Oct 2017
by Rob Mixer

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The Fuse: Monday

With a new season, The Fuse returns. Today we pay tribute to our friend Tim Magnuson, we look closer at some of the Blue Jackets' unanswered questions, and plenty more included.

02 Oct 2017
by Rob Mixer

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Dubi a Center of Attention

As exciting as ending the preseason on a high note was for the Columbus Blue Jackets, the bigger picture news might be the return of center Brandon Dubinsky from injury rehab.

01 Oct 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

Foligno to Center

With Pierre-Luc Dubois looking comfortable on the wing, the Blue Jackets have decided to move captain Nick Foligno to center. He will begin the season there, according to John...

01 Oct 2017
by Rob Mixer

3 Thoughts: 9/30

A strong finish to the preseason is a good sign for Sergei Bobrovsky, who led the way for the Columbus Blue Jackets in a preseason win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

30 Sep 2017
by Rob Mixer

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Preseason: CBJ at Pittsburgh

And then there was one. The Blue Jackets team, plus or minus a few players, that will open the season in Columbus takes the ice today for the final preseason game vs. Pittsburgh.

30 Sep 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

Greaves’ Moment Has Arrived

Weekly Roundup

What's Their Identity?

Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Scouting Report: NYI

Anderson To Cleveland For Conditioning

Metro Notebook: 10/5

Tix Available For Opener

Letter from the Editor

The Fuse: Thursday

The Fuse: Wednesday

GM Kekalainen: Anderson's Debut TBD

Blue Jackets Roster Ready

The Fuse: Tuesday

Report: Anderson Signed

"No Movement"

Dubois Makes Blue Jackets Roster

Week Ahead #1

Break Bread

The Fuse: Monday

Dubi a Center of Attention

Foligno to Center

3 Thoughts: 9/30

Preseason: CBJ at Pittsburgh

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