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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Preview: LA @ CBJ

The fourth and final game of the Columbus Blue Jackets' homestand has a unique start time. Here are five things to know before the 4:00 p.m. puck-drop against the Los Angeles...

09 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

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Win Streak Ends, Point Streak Continues

The Columbus Blue Jackets came back from down two in a chaotic third period, but saw their three-game win streak come to an end Saturday night with a 5-4 overtime loss to the Utah...

07 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

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Preview: UTH @ CBJ

Conor Garland will skate on the second line in his Columbus debut, Zach Werenski is back, and Elvis Merzlikins gets the nod Saturday night when the Blue Jackets face the Utah...

07 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

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Blue Jackets Acquire Garland

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired forward Conor Garland from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a pair of draft picks.

06 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

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Olivier + Provorov = 5 Pts

Mathieu Olivier scored twice, and Jet Greaves stopped 26 shots to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena. Ivan...

05 Mar 2026
by Will Chase

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Preview: FLA @ CBJ

The Columbus Blue Jackets continue their four-game homestand on Thursday night as they host the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at Nationwide Arena. Columbus...

05 Mar 2026
by Will Chase

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Monahan’s Shorty Sparks 3-2 Win

The Columbus Blue Jackets scored twice in the first 6:07 of the third period to rally past the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena. Sean Monahan netted a...

03 Mar 2026
by Will Chase

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Preview: NSH @ CBJ

After a wild victory Monday night, the Columbus Blue Jackets are right back at it Tuesday night when they welcome the Nashville Predators to town. Here are five things to know...

03 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

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Jackets Escape With Two

The Columbus Blue Jackets squandered a four-goal lead in the third period but were bailed out in overtime by Kirill Marchenko, picking up a huge two points in a 5-4 victory Monday...

02 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

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Preview: CBJ @ NYR

Elvis Merzlikins gets the nod in net Monday night in a pivotal game for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Here are five things to know before their 7:00 p.m. puck-drop against the New...

02 Mar 2026
by Ed Francis

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Second Point Slips Away

Simon Holmstrom scored 1:47 into overtime as the Islanders erased a 2-0 deficit and beat the Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena. Adam Fantilli tied the game...

28 Feb 2026
by Will Chase

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Preview: NYI @ CBJ

An over-capacity crowd is expected Saturday night when the Columbus Blue Jackets take on the New York Islanders in a critical Metro showdown. Here are five things to know before...

28 Feb 2026
by Ed Francis

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CBJ Lose In Beantown

Kirill Marchenko scored early and Adam Fantilli scored late, but the Boston Bruins ended the Blue Jackets' seven-game winning streak Thursday night in a 4-2 CBJ loss.

26 Feb 2026
by Ed Francis

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Preview: CBJ @ BOS

Hockey is back: The Columbus Blue Jackets hit the ice Thursday for the first time in over three weeks in a key playoff chase game against the Boston Bruins.

26 Feb 2026
by Ed Francis

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Renovation Plans For NWA

Nationwide Arena could look different. Proposed upgrades would, among other things, include LED signs, the scoreboard, and a new sound system for the 25-year-old Columbus Blue...

25 Feb 2026
by Will Chase

9 Comments

Werenski to Jack Hughes. Gold.

Forty-six years to the day after the Miracle on Ice, Team USA climbed another huge mountain. Facing their fiercest rival, Team Canada, the Americans delivered a classic. Jack...

22 Feb 2026
by Will Chase

14 Comments

Werenski Picks Up First Olympic Goal

Zach Werenski scored for Team USA on Sunday in their 5-1 win over Germany to win Group C of the round-robin stage in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

15 Feb 2026
by Ed Francis

7 Comments

Olympic Opener: Z Gets A, Elvis Pulled

Zach Werenski had an assist but Elvis Merzlikins was pulled after two periods in Thursday's Olympic opener for the United States and Latvia in Team USA's 5-1 win. #CBJ

12 Feb 2026
by Ed Francis

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Jet Blanks Hawks

The Columbus Blue Jackets stayed red-hot Wednesday night, blanking the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 at Nationwide Arena for their seventh straight win and 11th in the last 12 games. Jet...

04 Feb 2026
by Will Chase

13 Comments

Preview: CHI @ CBJ

Five things to know before the Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks face off Wednesday: Greaves starts, Coyle looks to stay hot, and more as the Blue Jackets aim to make it...

04 Feb 2026
by Ed Francis

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