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Rick Bowness Will Return as Head Coach of the Blue Jackets

Bones Is Back

The Blue Jackets are running it back with Rick Bowness, who made it clear how this ends if things don’t change: the culture gets fixed, one way or another.

Columbus Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness

CBJ Drop Season Finale

Jakob Chychrun scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in both teams’ season finale at Nationwide Arena. Boone Jenner scored for Columbus, while Anthony Beauvillier tied the game...

Apr 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) pulls Columbus Blue Jackets center Isac Lundestrom (21) away from the crease during the second period at Nationwide Arena.

Preview: Last Game Of The Season

The Columbus Blue Jackets are not heading to the postseason but will be in action one final time in this season when they face Alev Ovechkin and the Capitals on Tuesday.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Columbus Blue Jackets news from on and off the ice. Follow @1stOhioBattery on Twitter for the latest.

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

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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

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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

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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

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Hoff Time

The Blue Jackets are trying to revamp their roster and it appears Swiss forward Gregory Hofmann is going to be part of those plans.

13 Jun 2021
by Sam Blazer

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Larsen Gets The Job

The Columbus Blue Jackets have named Brad Larsen as their next head coach, succeeding his former boss, John Tortorella.

10 Jun 2021
by Rob Mixer

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Knazko Signs ELC

At just 18, defenseman Samuel Knazko is ready to start his career with the Blue Jackets organization. He brings lots of skill, and is one to watch for in the near future.

09 Jun 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Chinakhov is KHL ROY

Blue Jackets 2020 first-rounder Yegor Chinakhov notched the KHL's Rookie of the Year award for his excellent season with Avangard Omsk.

09 Jun 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Jarmo's Draft Strategy

Jarmo Kekalainen and the Blue Jackets will stick to their strategy of picking the best available player, rather than trying to address a positional need that may be totally...

08 Jun 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Domi Out 5-6 Months

In a stroke of unfortunate news, the Blue Jackets announced that Max Domi will miss five to six months as a result of surgery on his right shoulder.

04 Jun 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Hofmann Shines At Worlds

Through the seven-game preliminary round at the 2021 IIHF World Championships, Gregory Hofmann has 6-2-8 for Team Switzerland.

03 Jun 2021
by Dan Dukart

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Jackets to Pick 5th

The Blue Jackets' pick didn't rise or fall in the 2021 NHL Draft. They'll select fifth.

02 Jun 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Jones for Marner?

Acquiring Mitch Marner from the Maple Leafs may seem like a pipe dream, but it makes sense for both clubs involved.

02 Jun 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Jones To Test Free Agency

On Saturday Headlines, Elliotte Friedman reported that Seth Jones will not be re-signing with the Blue Jackets and is likely to test the waters of free agency after next season.

29 May 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Tocchet to Interview

The Columbus Blue Jackets will interview veteran NHL coach Rick Tocchet for their open head coaching position.

26 May 2021
by 1OB Staff

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CBJ Considering Jalonen For Head Coach

Jukka Jalonen, the coach of the Finnish national team, is a candidate for the Blue Jackets' head coach vacancy.

26 May 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

CBJ At World Championships

Despite many of the usual suspects opting out, the Columbus Blue Jackets organization will send 11 players to the upcoming 2021 IIHF World Championships in Lativa.

20 May 2021
by Dan Dukart

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Jarmo Extended

In addition to John Davidson returning as president of hockey operations, the Blue Jackets also announced that Jarmo Kekalainen's contract has been extended through the 2024-25 NHL...

20 May 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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JD Is Back

Two years and two days after his departure, the Columbus Blue Jackets are set to bring back John Davidson as president of hockey operations.

19 May 2021
by Ed Francis

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Shaw Not Returning

After five seasons with the Blue Jackets, Brad Shaw will not return to the club in 2021-22.

13 May 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Bones Is Back

CBJ Drop Season Finale

Preview: Last Game Of The Season

Quotables From Thursday's Presser

Bowness Calls Out CBJ Culture

What's In A Line?

Bones Is Back

CBJ Drop Season Finale

Preview: Last Game Of The Season

Columbus Blue Jackets News

CBJ Continuing Eichel Talks

Stenlund Signs

Larsen Talks C-Bus, Robinson

Hofmann Signed

Hoff Time

Larsen Gets The Job

Knazko Signs ELC

Chinakhov is KHL ROY

Jarmo's Draft Strategy

Domi Out 5-6 Months

Hofmann Shines At Worlds

Jackets to Pick 5th

Jones for Marner?

Jones To Test Free Agency

Tocchet to Interview

CBJ Considering Jalonen For Head Coach

CBJ At World Championships

Jarmo Extended

JD Is Back

Shaw Not Returning

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Rick Bowness Agrees to Contract...

Quotables: Five Takeaways From Thursday...

Trade And Free Agent List

The Final 4, Jet or Elvis?

An Early Post-mortem On The Season

Severson out for Rest of Season

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