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

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CBJ Activate Blankenburg, Loan Him to AHL

The Columbus Blue Jackets activated defenseman Nick Blankenburg off injured reserve and assigned him to the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League.

21 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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Werenski Nearing Return?

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski wore a full-contact jersey in practice on Sunday while forward Patrik Laine donned an extra skater's jersey.

21 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

Jiricek Back With CBJ

As expected, defenseman David Jiricek rejoined the Columbus Blue Jackets from the American Hockey League ahead of the team's five-game road trip.

21 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

Jiricek Records Three Assists

In the first game of a quick American Hockey League stint, defenseman David Jiricek posted three assists for the Cleveland Monsters.

20 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Prospects Update: Brindley On Fire

Columbus Blue Jackets Prospects Update: Michigan Wolverines forward Gavin Brindley is tied for fifth in NCAA goal-scoring, Ottawa 67's forward Luca Pinelli is third in the OHL and...

20 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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Severson Battles Illness

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson battled illness during the team's 4-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Friday.

20 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

Devils Beat Jackets 4-1

Center Cole Sillinger scored his eighth goal of the season but the New Jersey Devils scored four unanswered goals, all in the second period, to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1...

19 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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Dumais Undergoes Surgery

Blue Jackets prospect and Halifax Mooseheads forward Jordan Dumais underwent successful surgery to repair bilateral inguinal hernias and the recovery time is approximately six...

19 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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CAR Claims Spencer Martin

The Carolina Hurricanes claimed former Blue Jackets goalie Spencer Martin off waivers.

19 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Activate Boone Jenner

Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner is set to return to the lineup on Friday while defensemen Zach Werenski and Nick Blankenburg along with forward Patrik Laine participated...

19 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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CBJ Loan Jiricek, Waive Martin

The Blue Jackets loaned defenseman David Jiricek to the AHL and placed goaltender Spencer Martin on waivers after a 13-game stint with the club.

18 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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Drama As Always Engulfs Columbus

ESPN's Ray Ferraro and TSN's Darren Dreger dissect the latest drama engulfing the Columbus Blue Jackets and disgruntled goaltender Elvis Merzlikins.

17 Jan 2024
by Will Chase

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Merzlikins Requests Trade

After the Columbus Blue Jackets' 4-3 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday, goalie Elvis Merzlikins revealed that he requested a trade.

15 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

24 Comments

3T: Jackets Stop Canucks in SO

Kirill Marchenko scored the game-deciding goal in the shootout to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Monday afternoon at Nationwide Arena.

15 Jan 2024
by Will Chase

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CBJ Beat VAN 4-3 in SO

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dmitri Voronkov posted his first-career multi-goal game and Elvis Merzlikins made 27 saves to propel the Blue Jackets to a 4-3 shootout win over the...

15 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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If You Have Three Goalies You Have None

The latest drama surrounding Elvis Merzlikins and the Columbus Blue Jackets aside, it's just the latest stench of dysfunction infecting Ohio's hockey team.

15 Jan 2024
by Will Chase

14 Comments

CBJ Activate Kuraly, Assign Gaunce

The Columbus Blue Jackets activated center Sean Kuraly off injured reserve after an eight-game absence with an abdominal injury and assigned forward Brendan Gaunce to the American...

14 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

Kraken Beat Jackets 7-4

Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provrov each scored two goals in Seattle's 7-4 win.

13 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

18 Comments

90: "There Has To Be A New Scenario For Me"

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins addressed the media on Friday after a stretch where he hasn't played since Dec. 29 and hasn't dressed since Jan. 2. "There has to be a...

12 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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Friedman: "Might Just Be Time"

On 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Sportsnet's Eliotte Friedman discussed the Elvis Merzlikins situation for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Merzlikins hasn't played since Dec. 29 and hasn't...

12 Jan 2024
by Coby Maeir

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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

CBJ Activate Blankenburg, Loan Him to AHL

Werenski Nearing Return?

Jiricek Back With CBJ

Jiricek Records Three Assists

CBJ Prospects Update: Brindley On Fire

Severson Battles Illness

Devils Beat Jackets 4-1

Dumais Undergoes Surgery

CAR Claims Spencer Martin

CBJ Activate Boone Jenner

CBJ Loan Jiricek, Waive Martin

Drama As Always Engulfs Columbus

Merzlikins Requests Trade

3T: Jackets Stop Canucks in SO

CBJ Beat VAN 4-3 in SO

If You Have Three Goalies You Have None

CBJ Activate Kuraly, Assign Gaunce

Kraken Beat Jackets 7-4

90: "There Has To Be A New Scenario For Me"

Friedman: "Might Just Be Time"

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