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.

Blue Jackets At World Championship

The Blue Jackets season may be over but that doesn't mean that all of the players are resting up this summer. Several players are participating in the 2017 IIHF World Championship.

17 May 2017
by Sam Blazer

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The Fuse: Heating Up

In today's edition of The Fuse, we talk about a dogfight between Ottawa and Pittsburgh, news on the Golden Knights, and a big day for captain Nick Foligno's family.

17 May 2017
by Rob Mixer

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Sports Doc for Bob?

The Columbus Dispatch reports that Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky may entertain collaboration with a sports psychologist after this spring's postseason letdown.

15 May 2017
by 1OB Staff

The Fuse: Steel City Stunner?

In today's edition of The Fuse, we'll talk about the Senators' odds at knocking off the defending champions, whether the Predators can win the whole damn thing, and plenty more.

15 May 2017
by Rob Mixer

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The Fuse: D.C. Crossroads

In today's edition of The Fuse, we'll break down another early exit from the Capitals, a new GM in Buffalo and a bizarre injury at the World Championship.

12 May 2017
by Rob Mixer

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Injury Hampers Dubois

Pierre Luc-Dubois had been playing through a separated shoulder that he suffered in the first game of the QMJHL's President's Cup Finals.

11 May 2017
by Sam Blazer

Jackets Pick 24th

The Columbus Blue Jackets are finally set in their draft slot. They'll be picking 24th in the first round of the upcoming NHL Draft.

11 May 2017
by Sam Blazer

The Fuse: Settle In, Friends

In today's edition of The Fuse, we discuss tonight's double-whammy of Game 7s, a snoozefest of a Winter Classic in 2018, and more from around the NHL.

10 May 2017
by Rob Mixer

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New Rink For OSU?

News that Ohio State is exploring the potential to build a long-discussed new on-campus hockey rink should be exciting to not just Buckeyes but Blue Jackets fans as well.

09 May 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

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Report: Gavrikov Stays In KHL

According to a report, Vladislav Gavrikov will be staying in the KHL with a two-year contract. Nonetheless, he will still be meeting with the Columbus Blue Jackets next week.

08 May 2017
by Sam Blazer

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The Fuse: Decisions Loom

In today's edition of The Fuse, we look at the odds facing the Capitals as they look to force Game 7 and discuss the Blue Jackets' Josh Anderson conundrum.

08 May 2017
by Rob Mixer

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Official: Zaar to Sweden

Well, that didn't take long. Daniel Zaar is taking his game home to Sweden and will play for SHL club Malmo beginning this fall.

07 May 2017
by 1OB Staff

Wennberg Switches Agents

Blue Jackets center Alexander Wennberg has a big contract negotiation this summer. He has joined a different agency in anticipation of a new contract.

05 May 2017
by Sam Blazer

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Report: Zaar Weighing Overseas Offers

Cleveland Monsters' forward and Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Daniel Zaar reportedly is weighing multiple offers back in the Swedish Hockey League.

04 May 2017
by Sam Blazer

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Kekalainen Talks Expansion Draft

GM Jarmo Kekalainen knows that the Blue Jackets will lose a good player to the Vegas Golden Knights. Trying to mitigate that will be his main objective in the weeks before the...

04 May 2017
by Sam Blazer

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Kukan Makes Swiss Team

Cleveland Monster and current Columbus Blue Jackets' prospect Dean Kukan has been officially named to the Swiss national team for the IIHF World Championships. He joins a long list...

03 May 2017
by Sam Blazer

The Captain: Foligno Keeps Growing

The 2015-16 season was a struggle for not just the Columbus Blue Jackets but for captain Nick Foligno. A rebound season for each has put the franchise on the cusp of big things.

03 May 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

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The Fuse: Hot Topics

In today's edition of The Fuse, we'll talk about Sidney Crosby's concussion, the non-suspension of Matt Niskanen, and some good expansion news for the Blue Jackets.

03 May 2017
by Rob Mixer

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Gavrikov In Mix for Russia

Defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov is in the early mix to represent Russia at the upcoming IIHF World Hockey Championship.

02 May 2017
by Sam Blazer

Clarkson Exempt from Expansion Draft

ESPN.com's Craig Custance dropped a big piece of news on Tuesday afternoon: a memo from the NHL declaring certain players exempt from the expansion draft.

02 May 2017
by 1OB Staff

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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

Blue Jackets At World Championship

The Fuse: Heating Up

Sports Doc for Bob?

The Fuse: Steel City Stunner?

The Fuse: D.C. Crossroads

Injury Hampers Dubois

Jackets Pick 24th

The Fuse: Settle In, Friends

New Rink For OSU?

Report: Gavrikov Stays In KHL

The Fuse: Decisions Loom

Official: Zaar to Sweden

Wennberg Switches Agents

Report: Zaar Weighing Overseas Offers

Kekalainen Talks Expansion Draft

Kukan Makes Swiss Team

The Captain: Foligno Keeps Growing

The Fuse: Hot Topics

Gavrikov In Mix for Russia

Clarkson Exempt from Expansion Draft

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