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.

Pens Lock Up Home Ice

With Columbus' 5-4 loss to the Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh's 7-4 win over New Jersey Thursday night, the Penguins clinch home ice against the Blue Jackets for the first round of...

06 Apr 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Jets Dump Jackets

The Winnipeg Jets extended their winning streak to six games with a 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The loss was the Jackets' fifth in a row.

06 Apr 2017
by Jason Priestas

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Blue Jackets Shake up Lineup

The Blue Jackets don't need therapy, head coach John Tortorella says before tonight's game vs. Winnipeg, but they do have some new lines for the home finale.

06 Apr 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

Game 80: Meet the Jets

Columbus hosts its last home game of the regular season tonight as the Blue Jackets welcome Winnipeg for the Jets' annual trip to the capital city.

06 Apr 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

Jackets, Penguins Locked In

With a Rangers loss on Wednesday night, the Blue Jackets and Penguins are locked into another first-round playoff matchup starting next week.

05 Apr 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Battery Mates: at Pittsburgh (Game 79)

1st Ohio Battery selects the three stars following the Blue Jackets' 4-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

04 Apr 2017
by Rob Mixer

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Pens Roll Jackets

The Pittsburgh Penguins took a huge step towards locking down home ice advantage for the opening round of the playoffs with a 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets in Pittsburgh.

04 Apr 2017
by Jason Priestas

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Jenner Moves To Center

Boone Jenner will shift to center ice tonight as the Blue Jackets visit Pittsburgh for a pivotal Metro Division match-up.

04 Apr 2017
by Rob Mixer

Game 79: Home Ice on the Line

The Blue Jackets' three-game stretch against the best the NHL has to offer concludes tonight with a playoff preview in Pittsburgh.

04 Apr 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

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Torts: Werenski 'Day-To-Day'

Good news for the Jackets: Zach Werenski doesn't appear to be seriously injured, while Oliver Bjorkstrand is nearing a return. But another forward is out for a longer span.

03 Apr 2017
by Jeff Svoboda

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Milano Called Up

The Columbus Blue Jackets have called up top prospect Sonny Milano from the Cleveland Monsters.

03 Apr 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Battery Mates: vs. Washington (Game 78)

1st Ohio Battery selects the three stars following the Blue Jackets' 3-2 loss to the Washington Capitals.

02 Apr 2017
by Rob Mixer

Werenski Injured

Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski left the game vs. Washington in the second period after taking a hard hit from Alex Ovechkin.

02 Apr 2017
by 1OB Staff

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Caps Hold On in Thriller

The Blue Jackets and Capitals met at Nationwide Arena in Columbus Sunday night for a huge Metropolitan Division showdown. It didn't start well for Columbus, but then it switched.

02 Apr 2017
by Jason Priestas

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