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.

CBJ Sign Max McCue to ELC

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed London Knights forward Max McCue to a three-year, entry-level contract starting in the 2024-25 season.

01 Mar 2024
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Can't Keep Pace With 'Canes

Brady Skjei had two points with a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena.

29 Feb 2024
by Will Chase

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Johnson Out Indefinitely (UBI)

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury he suffered in Wednesday's loss to the New York Rangers.

29 Feb 2024
by Coby Maeir

5 Comments

NYR Beat CBJ 4-1 at MSG

Forward Artemi Panarin continued his dominance over his former club with two goals as the New York Rangers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1, sending them back to Columbus with a...

28 Feb 2024
by Coby Maeir

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KJ Rebound Coming?

Like so many other young NHL players before him, Kent Johnson's sophomore season has been a struggle as the former fifth-overall draft pick looks to get back on track.

28 Feb 2024
by Will Chase

11 Comments

CBJ Pack Punch Amidst String

The Columbus Blue Jackets only have 25 games remaining in the regular season but there are some fun storylines to monitor as the club plays out the string.

26 Feb 2024
by Will Chase

8 Comments

3T: CBJ End Rangers Streak, Deny History

The Columbus Blue Jackets scored three times in the second period to down the New York Rangers 4-2 on Sunday night at Nationwide Arena. The loss snaps the Rangers' franchise-tying...

26 Feb 2024
by Will Chase

5 Comments

CBJ Beat NYR 4-2

Forwards Dmitri Voronkov and Kirill Marchenko each scored goals as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New York Rangers 4-2 on Sunday at Nationwide Arena.

25 Feb 2024
by Coby Maeir

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BUF Beats CBJ 2-1

Goaltender Daniil Tarasov made 36 saves and center Dmitri Voronkov scored his 15th goal of the season but the Columbus Blue Jackets lost to the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 and fell to...

23 Feb 2024
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Trade Bemstrom to PIT

The Columbus Blue Jackets traded forward Emil Bemstrom to the Penguins in exchange for forward Alex Nylander, the club announced on Thursday.

22 Feb 2024
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Beat ANA 7-4

After blowing a four-goal lead in the second period, the Blue Jackets responded with three third-period goals and beat the Ducks 7-4 to improve to 18-27-10.

22 Feb 2024
by Coby Maeir

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What's Boqvist's Future In Columbus?

Adam Boqvist scored his first goal of the campaign for the Columbus Blue Jackets in Tuesday night's loss to the Los Angeles Kings. What's his future in Columbus?

21 Feb 2024
by Will Chase

6 Comments

Dubois Scores Twice, LAK Beat Jackets 5-1

Los Angeles Kings center Pierre-Luc Dubois scored two goals against his former club as the Kings beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 on Tuesday.

21 Feb 2024
by Coby Maeir

Jackets Cap Off Wild Week

The Columbus Blue Jackets had a wild past few days. They fired longtime general manager Jarmo Kekalainen, were officially awarded an outdoor game, and came away with a wild 4-3 win...

19 Feb 2024
by Will Chase

3T: CBJ Win On Jenner's Goal With 12.9 Left

Boone Jenner scored with 12.9 seconds remaining in the third period to propel the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 over the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Saturday night.

18 Feb 2024
by Will Chase

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Jackets Beat Sharks 4-3

Center Boone Jenner scored the game-winning goal with 12.9 seconds left as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 in the first game in the post-Jarmo Kekalainen...

18 Feb 2024
by Coby Maeir

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Kekalainen Releases Statement

Former Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen released a statement after he was fired by the club on Thursday.

16 Feb 2024
by Coby Maeir

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Ownership Unhappy

Columbus Blue Jackets ownership was unhappy with how the 2023-24 season was going before it really started, leading to GM Jarmo Kekalainen's dismissal.

15 Feb 2024
by 1OB Staff

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Kekalainen out As CBJ GM

The Columbus Blue Jackets have parted ways with general manager Jarmo Kekalainen after 11 seasons with the team.

15 Feb 2024
by Coby Maeir

24 Comments

Jackets Will Play in Ohio Stadium

The Columbus Blue Jackets will host the Detroit Red Wings in a Stadium Series game at Ohio Stadium on March 1, 2025, 1st Ohio Battery has learned.

15 Feb 2024
by Coby Maeir

12 Comments

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

CBJ Sign Max McCue to ELC

CBJ Can't Keep Pace With 'Canes

Johnson Out Indefinitely (UBI)

NYR Beat CBJ 4-1 at MSG

KJ Rebound Coming?

CBJ Pack Punch Amidst String

3T: CBJ End Rangers Streak, Deny History

CBJ Beat NYR 4-2

BUF Beats CBJ 2-1

CBJ Trade Bemstrom to PIT

CBJ Beat ANA 7-4

What's Boqvist's Future In Columbus?

Dubois Scores Twice, LAK Beat Jackets 5-1

Jackets Cap Off Wild Week

3T: CBJ Win On Jenner's Goal With 12.9 Left

Jackets Beat Sharks 4-3

Kekalainen Releases Statement

Ownership Unhappy

Kekalainen out As CBJ GM

Jackets Will Play in Ohio Stadium

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