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

Plans To Honor Johnny, Matthew

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced their preliminary plans to honor the Gaudreau brothers throughout the 2024-25 season.

18 Sep 2024
by Ed Francis

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CBJ Sign JVR

The Columbus Blue Jackets are signing free agent James van Riemsdyk to a one-year, $900k contract. #CBJ

15 Sep 2024
by Ed Francis

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Mateychuk Eyes Columbus Roster Spot

Denton Mateychuk will participate in the prospects tournament in Buffalo this weekend. The 20-year-old is hoping to crack the NHL lineup in Columbus this year.

13 Sep 2024
by Will Chase

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On And Off The Ice, Johnny Did It All

Johnny Gaudreau played two seasons for the Columbus Blue Jackets, leading the team in points and assists in both years and packing a reel of highlights on and off the ice.

10 Sep 2024
by Will Chase

Remembering The Gaudreaus

The funerals of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were Monday, as family, friends, teammates, and hockey world gave a heart-wrenching goodbye to the brothers.

09 Sep 2024
by Ed Francis

Meredith Gaudreau's Eulogy

Meredith Gaudreau offered a heartbreaking yet beautiful tribute to her late husband Johnny and thanked the city of Columbus.

09 Sep 2024
by 1OB Staff

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JG And Columbus Made For Each Other

On July 13, 2022, the first day of free agency in the NHL, Johnny Gaudreau chose the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the rest is history. What it meant for the city and the community to...

02 Sep 2024
by Will Chase

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Gaudreau's Charity Work

Johnny Gaudreau's charity work, like everything he else he did, was something he did with passion.

01 Sep 2024
by Ed Francis

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5th Line Remembers Johnny Hockey

Since the tragic news of Johnny Gaudreau's passing was announced, Columbus Blue Jacket fans have shown up in droves to remember the man known as Johnny Hockey.

31 Aug 2024
by Ed Francis

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Gaudreau Tributes Pour In

Tributes and condolences from the sports world have poured in following the sudden and tragic passing of Johnny Gaudreau.

30 Aug 2024
by Ed Francis

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"Two Truly Amazing Humans'

Johnny Gaudreau's uncle, Jim, released a statement from the family following the tragic passing of Johnny and his brother, Matthew, in New Jersey Thursday evening.

30 Aug 2024
by 1OB Staff

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Tragedy Strikes

The Blue Jackets and NHL communities are at a loss at the tragic news of the passing of Johnny Gaudreau, killed in a bicycle accident in New Jersey Thursday.

30 Aug 2024
by 1OB Staff

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Waddell Giving Columbus What They Need

President and general manager Don Waddell has done exactly what was needed so far. As a result, the Columbus Blue Jackets have undergone the beginning of a much-needed...

26 Aug 2024
by Will Chase

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Sillinger Signs for Two Years

Cole Sillinger, who was the last of Columbus' restricted free agents without a contract, has signed a two-year deal worth $4.5 million.

21 Aug 2024
by Ed Francis

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Laine to MTL

Patrik Laine is headed to Montreal.

19 Aug 2024
by 1OB Staff

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5 Jackets Storylines for 2024-25

The Columbus Blue Jackets are embarking on their 24th season on the ice this year, and for the third straight season, will have a new head coach behind the bench. We look at the...

19 Aug 2024
by Will Chase

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Coaching Staff Finalized

The Columbus Blue Jackets finalized their coaching staff Thursday, adding Scott Ford to the bench a day after promoting Mike Haviland from Cleveland.

08 Aug 2024
by Ed Francis

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Recchi Out, McCarthy Back With Boll

The Columbus Blue Jackets are beginning to finalize their coaching staff for the upcoming season as it was announced on Tuesday that Mark Recchi will not be back with the team and...

07 Aug 2024
by Will Chase

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A Professional Presence in Columbus

The Columbus Blue Jackets had a long checklist of to-do items to cross off this summer. And one by one they have accomplished everything they have set out to do.

31 Jul 2024
by Will Chase

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Who Will Be on Evason's Coaching Staff?

New head coach Dean Evason is installed in Columbus as the team figures through the rest of the details before the start of training camp.

29 Jul 2024
by Will Chase

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Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

What's Their Identity?

Werenski, Marchenko Must Go

Draft Possibilities: Forwards

Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Plans To Honor Johnny, Matthew

CBJ Sign JVR

Mateychuk Eyes Columbus Roster Spot

On And Off The Ice, Johnny Did It All

Remembering The Gaudreaus

Meredith Gaudreau's Eulogy

JG And Columbus Made For Each Other

Gaudreau's Charity Work

5th Line Remembers Johnny Hockey

Gaudreau Tributes Pour In

"Two Truly Amazing Humans'

Tragedy Strikes

Waddell Giving Columbus What They Need

Sillinger Signs for Two Years

Laine to MTL

5 Jackets Storylines for 2024-25

Coaching Staff Finalized

Recchi Out, McCarthy Back With Boll

A Professional Presence in Columbus

Who Will Be on Evason's Coaching Staff?

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