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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Campbell Joins Development Staff

Gregory Campbell, an 11-year veteran in the league has retired and joined the Blue Jackets staff. He accepted a role as an assistant player development coach joining Chris Clark...

09 Jun 2017
by Sam Blazer

Korpi Signs Extension

The Blue Jackets goaltending picture gained some clarity today when the team inked Joonas Korpisalo to a two-year contract extension. Dean Kukan and Zac Dalpe also signed two-way...

09 Jun 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

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Report: Kovalchuk Update

Ilya Kovalchuk has stated that he would like to come over to the NHL. His name has been linked to the Columbus Blue Jackets and the speculation hasn't gone away.

08 Jun 2017
by Sam Blazer

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Two Preseason Games Set

Columbus has its first two announced games of the 2017-18 season set. The Blue Jackets will take on the Chicago Blackhawks in a pair of preseason games in September.

08 Jun 2017
by 1OB Staff

Report: Jackets, Vegas in Talks

With the NHL expansion draft and amateur draft now just weeks away, the Blue Jackets could be making moves to protect their goaltending depth with Joonas Korpisalo.

05 Jun 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Jackets in on Kovalchuk?

Former star Ilya Kovalchuk appears to be close to an NHL return, and one report has the Blue Jackets are one of the teams trying to make a move for the veteran winger.

05 Jun 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Prospects Return to Traverse City

The youngest Blue Jackets will try to make it three wins in four seasons when they return to the Detroit Red Wings' prospects tournament held in September in Traverse City, Mich.

01 Jun 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Ruopp, Søberg Unsigned

The Columbus Blue Jackets faced a deadline today, and reports indicate the team will not sign former draft picks Markus Søberg and Sam Ruopp today.

31 May 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Canucks Get Tortorella Pick

Speculation, no more. The Columbus Blue Jackets will be giving their second round pick (55th) in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft to the Vancouver Canucks. This is compensation for hiring...

31 May 2017
by Sam Blazer

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Dubinsky on the Shelf

Brandon Dubinsky will be sidelined for most of the summer after having surgery on his wrist. The timeline for his recovery is three months. It is believed he will be ready by the...

30 May 2017
by Sam Blazer

Making Moves

Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen's recent conversation with Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman showed the team feels it's dealing from a position of strength heading into...

30 May 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

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Jarmo: Jackets Want a Sniper

Columbus finished sixth in the NHL in goals but had just one player top the 30-goal mark this season. As a result, the Blue Jackets are looking at ways to find a high-end scorer...

29 May 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

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Goaltender Signed

The Blue Jackets today announced an addition to the team's goaltending depth when 20-year-old Matiss Kivlenieks signed an entry-level deal.

25 May 2017
by 1OB Staff

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New Unis?

After a decade without many changes when it comes to the team's threads, the Blue Jackets might be seeing some tweaks for the upcoming season according to a report by logo and...

25 May 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

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The Fuse: NashVegas!

In today's edition of The Fuse, we'll talk about the Predators' incredible run to the Stanley Cup Final, a fun story from Scandinavia, and some Blue Jackets news.

24 May 2017
by Rob Mixer

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Stenlund Signs Entry Level Deal

After a strong playoffs for HV71 in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), center Kevin Stenlund has signed an entry level deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets for three years. Despite...

23 May 2017
by Sam Blazer

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Bucci Helps Out Foligno

In a show of Ohio solidarity, ESPN analyst John Buccigross wrote two checks today to honor Blue Jackets forward Nick Foligno and a pair of causes close to the heart of the Columbus...

22 May 2017
by 1OB Staff

The Fuse: Otta-what?

In today's edition of The Fuse, we'll talk about the Senators' colossal collapse in a pivotal Game 5 and the upcoming expansion draft's potential impact on the Blue Jackets.

22 May 2017
by Rob Mixer

Karlsson Wins Gold

William Karlsson captured the IIHF World Championship gold medal on Sunday afternoon in Cologne, Germany, as Sweden topped Canada in a shootout.

21 May 2017
by 1OB Staff

The Fuse: How The West Was Won

In today's edition of The Fuse, we talk about the battle that is the Nashville Predators and Anaheim Ducks, USA losing at the World Championships plus the Dallas Stars potentially...

19 May 2017
by Sam Blazer

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

Campbell Joins Development Staff

Korpi Signs Extension

Report: Kovalchuk Update

Two Preseason Games Set

Report: Jackets, Vegas in Talks

Jackets in on Kovalchuk?

Prospects Return to Traverse City

Ruopp, Søberg Unsigned

Canucks Get Tortorella Pick

Dubinsky on the Shelf

Making Moves

Jarmo: Jackets Want a Sniper

Goaltender Signed

New Unis?

The Fuse: NashVegas!

Stenlund Signs Entry Level Deal

Bucci Helps Out Foligno

The Fuse: Otta-what?

Karlsson Wins Gold

The Fuse: How The West Was Won

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