Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

In a post to X on Thursday morning, the agent for Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov says that the player would like to be traded.

Schedule's Out!

The Columbus Blue Jackets 2025-26 season features an opener in Nashville and a home opener against the New Jersey Devils. Here's a complete look at the 82-game slate.

Big Boss Stays In The 614

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed Dmitri Voronkov to a two-year, $8.35M contract Saturday, keeping the Big Boss in the capital city.

Columbus Blue Jackets News

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

Season Resumption Plan?

If the NHL resumes its season with a 24-team playoff format, here's a look at which teams would make it, the structure of the postseason and much more.

18 May 2020
by Chris Pennington

6 Comments

Return To Play?

According to Pierre Lebrun of The Athletic, the NHL and NHL Players' Association are making progress on a 24-team field that would return to play at some point this summer.

17 May 2020
by Rob Mixer

Young Guns

The Columbus Blue Jackets are, as you know, one of the youngest teams in the NHL, and we promise this is a good thing.

13 May 2020
by Chris Pennington

2 Comments

Fresh Concepts

When hockey comes back, I move that the Blue Jackets wear these uniforms. Seriously.

12 May 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

6 Comments

Optimism For Sports

While the NHL season has been on pause since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ohio governor Mike DeWine is told the Dayton Daily News that he's optimistic for a summer...

10 May 2020
by Rob Mixer

No Finland Trip

The National Hockey League announced Friday that the 2020 Global Series, featuring the Columbus Blue Jackets and Colorado Avalanche in Helsinki, Finland, has been postponed due to...

08 May 2020
by Rob Mixer

4 Comments

Torts Talks Development

In his weekly hit on 97.1 FM, John Tortorella discussed his transformation as a coach and his passion for developing his young players into better people.

07 May 2020
by 1OB Staff

Doing Good, Saying Thanks

Columbus Blue Jackets forwards Pierre-Luc Dubois and Oliver Bjorkstrand found a way to thank grocery workers in central Ohio, donating more than 600 pizzas to those working during...

06 May 2020
by 1OB Staff

Restart Plans Being Made

The National Hockey League appears to be moving toward plans for a potential restart of its season, with a memo shared to the NHLPA that was reported by TSN.

01 May 2020
by Rob Mixer

1 Comment

The Next Jeff Rimer?

In these hilarious videos, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Riley Nash, and Nathan Gerbe all give it their best go at calling one of their goals from this season.

01 May 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

3 Comments

Face-off with Elvis

Want to take on Elvis Merzlikins in NHL 20? CBJ Gaming is giving you the opportunity to do so this afternoon.

29 Apr 2020
by Chris Pennington

Torts Doesn't Hold Back

Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen joined the NHL Executive Suite Podcast to discuss the team as well as some insight into players reactions to John Tortorella's coaching.

27 Apr 2020
by Chris Pennington

4 Comments

Columbus Hosting?

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Nationwide Arena are reportedly under strong consideration to host a cluster of NHL teams should the league restart operations this summer, according...

25 Apr 2020
by Rob Mixer

3 Comments

Z Shows Off

Zach Werenski is spending his quarantine destroying people in NHL 20, and we're here for it.

24 Apr 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

Merzlikins Extended

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Thursday that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins has signed a two-year contract extension with an AAV of $4M.

23 Apr 2020
by 1OB Staff

19 Comments

"I Want to Play"

Columbus Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno spoke to Sportsnet on Tuesday about his desire for the season return and even proposed a new playoff seeding format.

22 Apr 2020
by Chris Pennington

3 Comments

#1 Old Rookie

It was a riveting rookie season for Elvis Merzlikins, and he's getting some attention for it.

21 Apr 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

Welcome, Grigorenko

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed Mikhail Grigorenko to a one-year contract for the 2020-21 National Hockey League season, General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen...

20 Apr 2020
by Rob Mixer

15 Comments

Korpisalo Extended

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Friday that goaltender Joonas Korpisalo has signed a two-year contract extension.

17 Apr 2020
by 1OB Staff

23 Comments

Greg Murray Cameo Wins Big

Columbus Blue Jackets in-game arena announcer Greg Murray is helping raise money for the CBJ Foundation through a personalized shoutout app called "Cameo" and has wildly exceeded...

15 Apr 2020
by Chris Pennington

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

Welcome to Jackets

Schedule's Out!

Blue Jackets Banking On Existing Core

Development Camp Observations

The Blue Line: Potential FA CBJ Targets

Chinkahov "Would Be Glad To Have A Trade"

Schedule's Out!

Big Boss Stays In The 614

Columbus Blue Jackets News

Season Resumption Plan?

Return To Play?

Young Guns

Fresh Concepts

Optimism For Sports

No Finland Trip

Torts Talks Development

Doing Good, Saying Thanks

Restart Plans Being Made

The Next Jeff Rimer?

Face-off with Elvis

Torts Doesn't Hold Back

Columbus Hosting?

Z Shows Off

Merzlikins Extended

"I Want to Play"

#1 Old Rookie

Welcome, Grigorenko

Korpisalo Extended

Greg Murray Cameo Wins Big

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Will Voronkov Remain A Blue Jacket

Summer Thoughts Of A Bored Fan

Montreal Souring on Laine? Wow!...

Where the Hell is the NHL?

An FYI