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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Torts Fined $25,000

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella was fined $25,000 for his conduct during a post-game press conference following his team's elimination from the playoffs.

25 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Improving On The Margins

The Blue Jackets will aim to improve on the margins this offseason – even as they go chasing stars – as they look to take the next step.

25 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Regular Season Bubble?

Life in the bubble could continue into the 2020-21 NHL regular season, but in a modified format.

25 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Living Up To All Expectations

Seth Jones and Zach Werenski showed out as possibly the NHL's best defensive pairing in the postseason, becoming the Blue Jackets' identity.

24 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Bubble Hockey: A Success

Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen and coach John Tortorella view their experience being in the "bubble" as a success.

23 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

10 Thoughts From Torts and Jarmo

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella and general manager Jarmo Kekalainen discuss the playoffs, the next step, offseason and more.

21 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

A Step In The Right Direction

Pierre-Luc Dubois made the next step in his career this postseason by leading the Blue Jackets in both goals (4) and assists (6) in the two series.

21 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Not All Is Overshadowed

The abrupt end to the Blue Jackets' season hurts Columbus, but it doesn't completely overshadow their progress and achievements.

20 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

“A Hard One To Take”

The Blue Jackets' run of tough luck continued with their season-ending 5-4 loss to the Lightning, which Nick Foligno described as “a hard one to take.”

19 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Gut Punch

The Columbus Blue Jackets made a comeback, blew their own lead, then lost in overtime to the Tampa Bay Lightning, officially eliminating themselves from the postseason.

19 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

Dubois Ties Assists Record

Pierre-Luc Dubois ties the Blue Jackets' record for most assists in a single postseason with six. His 10 points are second-most in a postseason in club history.

19 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Preview: Game 5

The Blue Jackets need to win three games in a row to advance in the playoffs, beginning with Wednesday's Game 5 against the Lightning.

19 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Fight Another Day

The Columbus Blue Jackets face elimination for the first time in these Stanley Cup Playoffs, and despite a strong effort in Game 4, it needs to be better to keep playing.

19 Aug 2020
by Rob Mixer

3 Things: Identity, First Goal, Momentum

The Blue Jackets are clinging to their identity, Boone Jenner discusses the importance of scoring first and Columbus could gain some momentum from its loss.

18 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Need A Franchise-First Comeback

In order to get by the Lightning and advance to the second round, the Blue Jackets need to pull off a playoff series comeback for the first time in franchise history.

18 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

“We Can't Get Frustrated”

John Tortorella says it's not worth the Blue Jackets getting frustrated, but they're now facing a 3-1 series deficit with three one-goal losses to the Lightning.

17 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill