Late-Season Collapse

Six games remain, but the Columbus Blue Jackets are spiraling. A brutal 1-5-1 stretch, mounting injuries, and missed opportunities have dropped them out of playoff position after climbing as high as second in the Metro just a few weeks ago. What...

Mar 29, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) reaches for the loose puck with Boston Bruins center Mark Kastelic (47) during the second period at Nationwide Arena.

Canes Blow Past Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets managed just ten shots on goal Thursday night — tied for the fewest in franchise history — in an ugly 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Slide Continues; 1-4-1 In Last Six

The Columbus Blue Jackets couldn’t keep up with the Carolina Hurricanes' red-hot power play, surrendering three man-advantage goals in a 5-2 loss at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday night. Kirill Marchenko and Adam Fantilli snapped goal droughts for...

Mar 31, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Nationwide Arena.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

Extension Soon for Torts

John Tortorella's tenure as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets will likely be extended, per a report from The Athletic.

24 Oct 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

9 Comments

Top Young CBJ Stars

The Blue Jackets hope that their top young players can help take them to the next level. According to The Athletic, the Blue Jackets have five players under 23 to be excited about.

23 Oct 2020
by Sam Blazer

Rock And A Hard Place

Former Columbus Blue Jacket forward Josh Anderson knew what he wanted in his contract negotiations and it was a big reason for his trade.

19 Oct 2020
by Sam Blazer

7 Comments

Chinakhov A Shock?

No one knows the European hockey world like Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen, so when he makes a bold selection, it shouldn't be too much of a shock.

16 Oct 2020
by Sam Blazer

6 Comments

Jackets Add Koivu

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed former Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu to a 1-year deal.

10 Oct 2020
by Ed Francis

28 Comments

Eyes On Offense

What does Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen have up his sleeve? He's cleared cap space and needs offense, now.

09 Oct 2020
by Rob Mixer

8 Comments

Murray to Jersey

The Columbus Blue Jackets traded defenseman Ryan Murray to the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.

08 Oct 2020
by Rob Mixer

9 Comments

Nuti to Florida

The Columbus Blue Jackets sent defenseman Markus Nutivaara to Florida Thursday in a move that was all about freeing up cap space.

08 Oct 2020
by 1OB Staff

5 Comments

Wennberg Placed on Waivers

The Columbus Blue Jackets placed center Alexander Wennberg on waivers Thursday, setting the stage for the club to buy out the remaining years on his contract.

08 Oct 2020
by 1OB Staff

10 Comments

CBJ Draft Tracker

Tracking the Columbus Blue Jackets selections at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

07 Oct 2020
by 1OB Staff

2 Comments

Jackets Take Pyyhtia in Fourth

The Columbus Blue Jackets added another player from Finland's TPS program, taking center Mikael Pyyhtia 114th overall.

07 Oct 2020
by Dan Dukart

Jackets Sign Domi

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed recently acquired center Max Domi to a two-year deal worth $4.6M in 2020-21 and $6.0M in 2021-22.

07 Oct 2020
by 1OB Staff

6 Comments

Jackets Take Knazko in Third

The Columbus Blue Jackets added defensive depth with their third-round pick, taking Slovakian Samuel Knazko 78th overall.

07 Oct 2020
by 1OB Staff

Jackets Draft Chinakhov

With the 21st selection in the 2020 NHL Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets select Yegor Chinakhov.

06 Oct 2020
by Ed Francis

8 Comments

Domi for Anderson

The Columbus Blue Jackets trade winger Josh Anderson to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for center Max Domi and a third-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft.

06 Oct 2020
by Dan Dukart

17 Comments

Sign and Trade?

Per a report from Chris Johnston and Elliotte Friedman, the Blue Jackets are exploring a sign-and-trade with Josh Anderson. They're also considering offers for David Savard.

05 Oct 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

4 Comments

20th Anniversary Logo Revealed

The Columbus Blue Jackets have unveiled the logo to celebrate their 20th anniversary.

05 Oct 2020
by 1OB Staff

1 Comment

Post-Draft Frenzy?

During his media availability on Friday, GM Jarmo Kekäläinen said he expects "a lot more activity after the draft, as far as trades go."

03 Oct 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

Goalies In Play

The Columbus Blue Jackets would like to upgrade their forwards and may trade a goalie to make it happen, according to TSN's Pierre Lebrun.

02 Oct 2020
by Rob Mixer

2 Comments

Bubble Stats

The 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs gave hockey fans quite a ride. Here are some of the most notable numbers from the bubble.

30 Sep 2020
by Ed Francis

Late-Season Collapse

Canes Blow Past Jackets

Preview: CBJ @ CAR

Preview: SJ @ CBJ

A Deep Dive Into The Postseason Race

Werenski Helps USA To Gold Medal Game

Late-Season Collapse

Canes Blow Past Jackets

Slide Continues; 1-4-1 In Last Six

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Extension Soon for Torts

Top Young CBJ Stars

Rock And A Hard Place

Chinakhov A Shock?

Jackets Add Koivu

Eyes On Offense

Murray to Jersey

Nuti to Florida

Wennberg Placed on Waivers

CBJ Draft Tracker

Jackets Take Pyyhtia in Fourth

Jackets Sign Domi

Jackets Take Knazko in Third

Jackets Draft Chinakhov

Domi for Anderson

Sign and Trade?

20th Anniversary Logo Revealed

Post-Draft Frenzy?

Goalies In Play

Bubble Stats

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