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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Three Takeaways from BUF @ CBJ

Three takeaways from the Columbus Blue Jackets' 5-3 preseason win over the Buffalo Sabres.

04 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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BUF @ CBJ Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets will ice a nearly full NHL lineup in their sixth preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres.

04 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Team Superlatives

Who will be the Columbus Blue Jackets MVP in 2023-24? We look ahead and hand out team superlatives and awards ahead of the upcoming season.

03 Oct 2023
by Will Chase

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13-29-86 Excites

The line of Columbus Blue Jackets forwards Johnny Gaudreau, Patrik Laine, and Kirill Marchenko performed well against the St. Louis Blues on Monday. Is that a sign of things to...

03 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

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Three Takeaways from STL @ CBJ

Three takeaways from the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 Preseason win over the St. Louis Blues.

02 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

6 Comments

Training Camp Notebook (Oct. 2): Preview for Monday’s Game, Kent Johnson on His No-Look Assist, and More

A preview for Monday’s game, forward Kent Johnson on his no-look assist, and more from Columbus Blue Jackets training camp.

02 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

CBJ Release Lineup for Preseason Game 5

The Columbus Blue Jackets released their lineup for the team's fifth game of the preseason.

01 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

2023-24 Preview: Expectations For Defensemen

Expectations for the Columbus Blue Jackets defensemen for the 2023-24 season.

01 Oct 2023
by Coby Maeir

3 Comments

Three Takeaways from CBJ @ BUF

Forward Kent Johnson wowed, defenseman Denton Mateychuk is going to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a tough decision to make, and more from the Blue Jackets' 3-1 win over the...

30 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

5 Comments

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 30): Jake Bean Is Back, Lineup for Preseason Game No.4, and Kent Johnson on Entering His Second Full Season

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Bean is back, the lineup for preseason game No.4 against the Buffalo Sabres is published, and forward Kent Johnson on entering his second full...

30 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

CBJ Claim Goalie Spencer Martin

The Columbus Blue Jackets claimed goaltender Spencer Martin off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks.

29 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

9 Comments

Expectations For First Year Coach Vincent

Pascal Vincent is currently in the middle of his first training camp as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. With opening night just under two weeks away, what are the...

29 Sep 2023
by Will Chase

Kuraly on Defense: "It All Starts There"

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly believes that the team's improvement in 2023-24 starts on the defensive end.

29 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

Mark Recchi: "I Love Helping The Players"

New Columbus Blue Jackets assistant coach Mark Recchi said he loves helping the players in his first media availability in his new role.

27 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

Three Takeaways from CBJ @ STL

Three takeaways from the Columbus Blue Jackets' 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues in preseason play.

26 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 26): Day One For Recchi, Marchenko is Back, and More

Day one for new assistant coach Mark Recchi, forward Kirill Marchenko is back, and more from Columbus Blue Jackets training camp.

26 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

1 Comment

Goalies Need To Improve In 2023-24

The Columbus Blue Jackets need to do a lot of things to fix the goals-against issue of the last few seasons. With a bolstered defense and a new goaltending coach, can they do it?

26 Sep 2023
by Will Chase

10 Comments

2023-24 Preview: Expectations For FWDs

2023-24 Season Preview: What are reasonable expectations for the Columbus Blue Jackets forwards this season?

26 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

CBJ Add Mark Recchi As Assistant Coach

The Columbus Blue Jackets named Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Recchi an assistant coach on Pascal Vincent's coaching staff.

25 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

4 Comments

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 23): Roster Cuts, Adam Fantilli and Patrik Laine's Connection, One-on-One With Luca Pinelli

Columbus Blue Jackets forwards Patrik Laine and Adam Fantilli formed a dynamic duo, one-on-one with forward prospect Luca Pinelli, and more from day three of training camp.

23 Sep 2023
by Coby Maeir

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

Three Takeaways from BUF @ CBJ

BUF @ CBJ Preview

Team Superlatives

13-29-86 Excites

Three Takeaways from STL @ CBJ

Training Camp Notebook (Oct. 2): Preview for Monday’s Game, Kent Johnson on His No-Look Assist, and More

CBJ Release Lineup for Preseason Game 5

2023-24 Preview: Expectations For Defensemen

Three Takeaways from CBJ @ BUF

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 30): Jake Bean Is Back, Lineup for Preseason Game No.4, and Kent Johnson on Entering His Second Full Season

CBJ Claim Goalie Spencer Martin

Expectations For First Year Coach Vincent

Kuraly on Defense: "It All Starts There"

Mark Recchi: "I Love Helping The Players"

Three Takeaways from CBJ @ STL

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 26): Day One For Recchi, Marchenko is Back, and More

Goalies Need To Improve In 2023-24

2023-24 Preview: Expectations For FWDs

CBJ Add Mark Recchi As Assistant Coach

Training Camp Notebook (Sept. 23): Roster Cuts, Adam Fantilli and Patrik Laine's Connection, One-on-One With Luca Pinelli

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