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.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

No Fans (For Now)

Per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, the Blue Jackets do not expect to be able to host fans in Nationwide Arena for the beginning of the upcoming NHL season.

20 Dec 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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NHL and NHLPA Agree

Pending respective votes by each side, the NHL has reached an agreement with the NHLPA for the upcoming 2020-21 season.

19 Dec 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Janelle Foligno Pens Children's Book

Nick Foligno's wife, Janelle, has published her first book: a children's book with the purpose of helping young kids cope with the stress of having a heart condition.

18 Dec 2020
by Ed Francis

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Dubois Back In The Fold?

The last remaining restricted free agent for the Blue Jackets Pierre-Luc Dubois needs a new deal and per a report from TSN's Pierre LeBrun talks are going well.

18 Dec 2020
by Sam Blazer

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Jones, Werenski Make NHLN Top 50

The Columbus Blue Jackets boast at least two top-50 players in the the NHL, as Seth Jones and Zach Werenski were named to NHL Network's annual list.

17 Dec 2020
by Dan Dukart

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Foligno Excited for Domi on CBJ

Nick Foligno is "excited to have (Max Domi) on our team, obviously." The Blue Jackets captain likes Domi's style of play and thinks he will fit in well in Columbus.

15 Dec 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

3 to WJC

Yegor Chinakhov (Russia), Samuel Knazko (Slovakia), and Mikael Pyythiä (Finland) will head to the World Junior Championship to represent their countries.

13 Dec 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

"Don't Be Worried"

GM Jarmo Kekäläinen isn't worried about the ongoing contract talks with Pierre-Luc Dubois, and he believes that Dubois will sign a new contract before the first day of training...

12 Dec 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

Forbes Ranks CBJ 29th Most Valuable

A recent Forbes article ranked the Columbus Blue Jackets as the 29th most valuable franchise in the NHL at $310M.

10 Dec 2020
by Dan Dukart

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Economic Framework = Agreed

Per a report from Elliott Friedman, the NHL and NHLPA have agreed to keep the current CBA's economic framework.

08 Dec 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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In the System: Marchenko on Fire

Here's how Blue Jackets prospects fared this week, featuring Kirill Marchenko's scoring outburst.

06 Dec 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Marchenko, Chinakhov Leading The Pack

Two of the Columbus Blue Jackets' top prospects, Kirill Marchenko and Yegor Chinakhov, are 1-2 in points among U22 KHL players.

30 Nov 2020
by Dan Dukart

Marchenko vs. Tarasov

Two of the Blue Jackets' top prospects overseas met in the KHL today, and it ended with Kirill Marchenko scoring the game winner on Daniil Tarasov.

28 Nov 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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COVID Concerns

TSN's Frank Seravalli reports that a significant number of Blue Jackets players have tested positive for COVID-19.

24 Nov 2020
by 1OB Staff

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Cam-eos

Many of Columbus's restaurants and businesses have been hit hard by COVID-19. Cam Atkinson is using the platform Cameo to raise funds for those in hard times.

24 Nov 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg