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.

Koivu Out for Opener

Mikko Koivu won't be ready to go for opening night in Nashville, as he will be held out as part of the NHL's COVID-19 protocols.

13 Jan 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Fans Back Soon?

The Columbus Blue Jackets are hoping to soon have a limited number of fans back at Nationwide Arena.

11 Jan 2021
by 1OB Staff

Del Zotto Inked

After impressing in training camp while on a PTO, Michael Del Zotto signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Blue Jackets today.

10 Jan 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

Tex Ready to Go

With more NHL experience under his belt and a clean bill of health, Alexandre Texier is looking forward to the upcoming season.

10 Jan 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

COVID-19 Concerns

The Columbus Blue Jackets held several players out of Friday's practice due to COVID-19 protocols.

08 Jan 2021
by 1OB Staff

Training Camp Notebook

The Blue Jackets just had their first scrimmage of the year and with it, it gives a little bit of an idea of what the team will be looking like during the 2021 campaign.

08 Jan 2021
by Sam Blazer

Bjorkstrand Locked Up

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed Oliver Bjorkstrand to a five-year contract extension worth $27 million.

06 Jan 2021
by 1OB Staff

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Korpi & Elvis

In his media availability yesterday, Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella acknowledged that the Blue Jackets will need both Joonas Korpisalo and Elvis Merzlikins to play well in...

05 Jan 2021
by Jacob Nitzberg

"A Bigger Stage" For PLD

Columbus Blue Jackets center Pierre-Luc Dubois would like to move on from the team, and apparently, it's because he wants to play in a bigger market.

04 Jan 2021
by 1OB Staff

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Helmet Logos for 2020-21

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Monday that they'll have two helmet logo sponsors for 2020-21, Nationwide and OhioHealth.

04 Jan 2021
by 1OB Staff

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Welcome to Training Camp

The Blue Jackets open up training camp and have to deal with a reported trade request from star forward Pierre-Luc Dubois. Will the request be a distraction?

04 Jan 2021
by Sam Blazer

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Dubois Signs

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed RFA Pierre-Luc Dubois to a new two-year, $10 million contract.

31 Dec 2020
by Dan Dukart

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Dubois Stand-Off

Per a report from TSN's Pierre LeBrun talks between Pierre-Luc Dubois and the Columbus Blue Jackets have considerably cooled recently.

31 Dec 2020
by Sam Blazer

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National TV Schedule

The Columbus Blue Jackets will make one national television appearance in 2020-21, according to NBC's broadcast schedule.

29 Dec 2020
by 1OB Staff

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Hoffman Interest + PLD

The Columbus Blue Jackets kept tabs on free-agent forward Mike Hoffman, but opted to wait until they had Pierre-Luc Dubois signed.

28 Dec 2020
by 1OB Staff

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Au Revoir Le Test Tube

Central Ohio resident and former Blue Jacket forward Mark Letestu has announced his retirement after playing last season with the Winnipeg Jets.

28 Dec 2020
by Sam Blazer

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Early Success at WJC

At the World Juniors, Yegor Chinakhov, Samuel Knazko, and Mikael Pyyhtiä are showing the world that they're among the best at the U-20 level.

27 Dec 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

Offside Rule Change & More

As the 2020-21 NHL season quickly approaches, medical protocols, transition rules, and a change to the offside rule were announced by the league.

26 Dec 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Jackets Ink Del Zotto

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed D Michael Del Zotto to a pro tryout contract, per the team. Del Zotto, 30, played for the Anaheim Ducks last season.

25 Dec 2020
by Ed Francis

2021-21 Schedule Released

The National Hockey League has released the full schedule for the 56-game 2020-21 season which begins Jan. 13.

23 Dec 2020
by 1OB Staff

Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

Weekly Roundup

What's Their Identity?

Werenski, Marchenko Must Go

Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Koivu Out for Opener

Fans Back Soon?

Del Zotto Inked

Tex Ready to Go

COVID-19 Concerns

Training Camp Notebook

Bjorkstrand Locked Up

Korpi & Elvis

"A Bigger Stage" For PLD

Helmet Logos for 2020-21

Welcome to Training Camp

Dubois Signs

Dubois Stand-Off

National TV Schedule

Hoffman Interest + PLD

Au Revoir Le Test Tube

Early Success at WJC

Offside Rule Change & More

Jackets Ink Del Zotto

2021-21 Schedule Released

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