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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Texier Impressed in Bubble

Alexandre Texier made the list of ESPN's top-ten rookies of the NHL bubble, giving hope to a big impact next year for the 21-year-old Columbus Blue Jacket.

15 Sep 2020
by Chris Pennington

Blais to U.S. HOF

What an honor. Dean Blais, a former assistant coach with the Blue Jackets, will be immortalized in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.

15 Sep 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

BJA Almost Returned

As Josh Anderson and the Blue Jackets have begun to negotiate a new contract, GM Jarmo Kekäläinen told The Athletic that Anderson would have been able to play had the Blue...

12 Sep 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

Foligno Earns Selke Votes

Nick Foligno earned six fifth-place votes for the Selke Trophy, further validating his transition into a dependable defensive presence for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

11 Sep 2020
by Chris Pennington

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Anderson "would Like to Stay"

Josh Anderson is a restricted free agent for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and though he may like to stay in the city, it will be tough to negotiate a contract situation like his.

10 Sep 2020
by Chris Pennington

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Texier (Back) to KapLa

The Columbus Blue Jackets have loaned Alexandre Texier to Finland's Liiga.

09 Sep 2020
by 1OB Staff

Elvis Overseas?

As NHL players start to head overseas for training and games to stay in shape, Elvis Merzlikins may be the next to follow the trend.

08 Sep 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

Bemstrom, Vehviläinen On Loan

The Columbus Blue Jackets have loaned Emil Bemstrom And Veini Vehviläinen to Finland's Liiga in advance of the NHL's tentative December restart.

07 Sep 2020
by 1OB Staff

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NHL and NHLPA Take Initiative

On Thursday, the NHL and NHLPA announced the steps that they are taking to combat racism and accelerate inclusion efforts.

05 Sep 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Blue Jackets, MacLean Part Ways

The Blue Jackets and assistant coach Paul MacLean have parted ways after one season.

03 Sep 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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5 Things: Jarmo Dishes

Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen is certain Pierre-Luc Dubois and Vladislav Gavrikov will be re-signed, has a seven-year plan and talks centers.

03 Sep 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Not Banking On A Blockbuster

Jarmo Kekalainen isn't solely banking on a blockbuster deal to improve the Blue Jackets' scoring.

02 Sep 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Panthers To Hire Zito

Blue Jackets associate general manager Bill Zito will be hired by the Florida Panthers as their general manager.

01 Sep 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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“I Don't Think We're Far Off”

Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen says he thinks Columbus isn't "far off" from competing for Stanley Cup titles.

01 Sep 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Staying On An Upward Trajectory

Oliver Bjorkstrand's ability to stay on an upward trajectory will give the Blue Jackets a quality scorer for the foreseeable future.

31 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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G for F?

The Blue Jackets need offense, but they may have to part with one of their stalwart goaltenders to acquire it.

31 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Ryan Reaves Speaks Out

The NHL postseason took a pause on Thursday in light of the Jacob Blake shooting, and Vegas Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves spoke to the impact of the postponing.

28 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

Playoffs On Pause

After the NBA, WNBA, MLB and MLS seeing postponed games in protest to the police shooting of Jacob Blake, the NHL players have voted to postponed the playoffs for Thursday and...

27 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

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Showed Why Columbus Stayed Patient

Vladislav Gavrikov ended his first full NHL season as one of the Blue Jackets' top defensemen, showing why they brought him to the team.

27 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Important Offseason Dates To Know

The Blue Jackets enter the offseason a month-and-a-half from the NHL Entry Draft starting and two-and-a-half months from training camp beginning.

26 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

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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

Texier Impressed in Bubble

Blais to U.S. HOF

BJA Almost Returned

Foligno Earns Selke Votes

Anderson "would Like to Stay"

Texier (Back) to KapLa

Elvis Overseas?

Bemstrom, Vehviläinen On Loan

NHL and NHLPA Take Initiative

Blue Jackets, MacLean Part Ways

5 Things: Jarmo Dishes

Not Banking On A Blockbuster

Panthers To Hire Zito

“I Don't Think We're Far Off”

Staying On An Upward Trajectory

G for F?

Ryan Reaves Speaks Out

Playoffs On Pause

Showed Why Columbus Stayed Patient

Important Offseason Dates To Know

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