Columbus Blue Jackets News

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Columbus Blue Jackets news from on and off the ice. Follow @1stOhioBattery on Twitter for the latest.

Just Getting Started

Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones had a strong 2016-17 campaign, but as GM Jarmo Kekalainen noted, his skill and potential mean there's still another level to reach.
26 Apr 2017
by Sam Blazer

Built from the Blue Line

After a season in which nearly all of the team's young defensemen impressed, the Columbus Blue Jackets expect to be built from the blue line as they try to become one of the top...
26 Apr 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

The Fuse: *Tugs Collar*

In today's edition of The Fuse, we'll talk about the Blackhawks' embarrassing first-round sweep, a changing of the guard in Ann Arbor, and a confident Ryan Johansen.
26 Apr 2017
by Rob Mixer

No-Go for Worlds

According to a Russian media report, Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky is not joining Team Russia for the upcoming IIHF World Hockey Championships.
25 Apr 2017
by 1OB Staff
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Murray Was Close To Return

Blue Jackets defenseman Ryan Murray, out since Mar. 11 with a broken hand, was on track to return in Game 6 had the series been extended, GM Jarmo Kekalainen said Monday afternoon.
24 Apr 2017
by Rob Mixer

'All Options' on Table

Columbus general manager Jarmo Kekalainen and president John Davidson said Monday that while hey like the team's base, they'll explore every avenue to make the Blue Jackets better...
24 Apr 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

Karlsson To Worlds

According to a report from Aftonbladet in Sweden, Blue Jackets center William Karlsson will suit up for his home country at the upcoming IIHF World Championships.
22 Apr 2017
by 1OB Staff

Vezina Finalist Bob

It wasn't much of a surprise, but the NHL announced Saturday night that Sergei Bobrovsky is a finalist for the Vezina Trophy given to the league's best goaltender.
22 Apr 2017
by 1OB Staff

Hartnell Sets Goals

After being a healthy scratch at times in the playoffs and during the regular season, Scott Hartnell believes the Columbus Blue Jackets have much more to give.
22 Apr 2017
by Sam Blazer

Needing More from Bob

After seeing his goaltender's numbers drop across the board from the regular season to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella sees a path to postseason...
22 Apr 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

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