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.

Schedule Release

The Columbus Blue Jackets have released their 2021-22 regular season schedule.

22 Jul 2021
by Ed Francis

Kraken Select Bayreuther

In a bit of a twist, the Kraken have selected defenseman Gavin Bayreuther from the Blue Jackets.

21 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Preseason Schedule Released

Hockey will be here before you know it. The Blue Jackets will begin their preseason contests on September 27th.

20 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Protected List Announced

The Blue Jackets will expose Max Domi, Kevin Stenlund, and Dean Kukan to Seattle for the expansion draft.

18 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Domi Unprotected

In a somewhat surprising twist, the Blue Jackets are planning to leave Max Domi unprotected ahead of the expansion draft, per a report from Darren Dreger.

17 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Kivi's Memorial Fund Announced

In honor of Matiss Kivlenieks, the Blue Jackets have created the Matiss Kivlenieks Memorial Fund to support youth hockey initiatives in Columbus and Latvia.

12 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Draft Order Confirmed

The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup, which has cemented the Blue Jackets' picking order in the 2021 NHL Draft.

08 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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JD And Jarmo Talk About Kivi

Matiss Kivlenieks' death has shaken the Blue Jackets community. Here are the steps that John Davidson and Jarmo Kekalainen are taking to move forward while memorializing...

08 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

New Analytics Hires

The Blue Jackets have bolstered their analytics department with the hiring of Josh Weissbock and Cam Lawrence as hockey analytic consultants.

06 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Remembering A Great Life

Blue Jackets fans put together a memorial at Nationwide Arena and had a gathering at R Bar as they mourned the passing of Matiss Kivlenieks, a special man with a big heart.

06 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Kivlenieks Passes Away

On July 4th, Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks passed away after an accident involving fireworks. He was only 24.

05 Jul 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Jones Trade Soon?

The timing on Seth Jones' likely exodus is approaching. According to a report, a decision on his future from Jarmo Kekalainen will likely come around the time of the NHL draft.

30 Jun 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Jackets Hire Lefebvre

The Blue Jackets have hired Sylvain Lefebvre to complete Brad Larsen's coaching staff.

29 Jun 2021
by 1OB Staff

Jones Linked With Philly

One of the teams in on Seth Jones is the Philadelphia Flyers, and they're reportedly working hard to get a deal done.

29 Jun 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

17 Comments

Savvy or Andy Hoisting Cup

Former Blue Jackets David Savard and Josh Anderson are facing off against each other in the Stanley Cup Finals, and one of them is guaranteed to win their first Stanley Cup.

26 Jun 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

8 Comments

Vincent Joins Staff

After ten years with the Winnipeg Jets organization, Pascal Vincent is coming to Columbus to serve as an associate coach in Brad Larsen's first year.

25 Jun 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

12 Comments

CBJ Continuing Eichel Talks

The Jack Eichel sweepstakes are underway, and the Blue Jackets are believed to be one of the major players as Buffalo continues to discuss moving the center.

22 Jun 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

18 Comments

Stenlund Signs

The Blue Jackets are bringing back Kevin Stenlund for the 2021-22 season after the restricted free agent inked a one-year, one-way deal.

17 Jun 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

10 Comments

Larsen Talks C-Bus, Robinson

In an interview with NHL Now, new Blue Jackets head coach Brad Larsen had some praise for Blue Jackets fans, the city of Columbus, and Eric Robinson.

15 Jun 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

8 Comments

Hofmann Signed

Gregory Hofmann, a Swiss winger, has agreed to terms with the Blue Jackets for a one-year, one-way contract spanning the 2021-22 NHL season.

14 Jun 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

1 Comment

Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

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Werenski, Marchenko Must Go

Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Schedule Release

Kraken Select Bayreuther

Preseason Schedule Released

Protected List Announced

Domi Unprotected

Kivi's Memorial Fund Announced

Draft Order Confirmed

JD And Jarmo Talk About Kivi

New Analytics Hires

Remembering A Great Life

Kivlenieks Passes Away

Jones Trade Soon?

Jackets Hire Lefebvre

Jones Linked With Philly

Savvy or Andy Hoisting Cup

Vincent Joins Staff

CBJ Continuing Eichel Talks

Stenlund Signs

Larsen Talks C-Bus, Robinson

Hofmann Signed

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