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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3 Things: “Inner Fire,” Reflecting, Korpi

The Blue Jackets use their perception as their "inner fire," John Tortorella explains how his team beat the Maple Leafs in Game 5 and Joonas Korpisalo comes through.

10 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Happy To Win “The Hard Way”

The Blue Jackets were built for doing it “the hard way” and eventually topping the Maple Leafs, 3-0, on Sunday to advance to the first round of the playoffs.

10 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Z's All Good

Zach Werenski's status for Game 5 was in doubt, but the Columbus Blue Jackets got their star defenseman back and he made a big contribution in the win.

10 Aug 2020
by Rob Mixer

The Rematch, Tuesday 3 P.M.

The puck drops for Game 1 of the Columbus Blue Jackets' First Round series with the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday at 3 p.m., in a rematch of a historic postseason encounter.

09 Aug 2020
by 1OB Staff

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Moving On

The Blue Jackets defeated the Maple Leafs in Game 5 tonight thanks to goals from Liam Foudy, Zach Werenski, and Nick Foligno. They've advanced to the first round of the Stanley Cup...

09 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Werenski & Murray Playing, Korpi Starting

Defensemen Zach Werenski and Ryan Murray will be in the lineup, and Joonas Korpisalo will start at goaltender for the Blue Jackets Sunday vs. the Maple Leafs.

09 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Preview: Game 5

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs will end their five-game series Stanley Cup Qualifying on Sunday night.

09 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Lightning On Deck?

This is a big if, but IF the Columbus Blue Jackets defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL's Qualifying Round, they'd then take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Round 1.

09 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

Focused On “Do-or-Die” Game

The Stanley Cup Qualifying series with the Leafs has shown how quickly everything can change, meaning the Blue Jackets can't afford to mope with Sunday's Game 5 waiting.

08 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

No Words

The Blue Jackets blew a 3-0 lead one day after coming back from a 3-0 deficit. That's hockey for you.

07 Aug 2020
by Jacob Nitzberg

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Elvis To Start Tonight

Elvis Merzlikins will stay in the net to start Friday night's game after taking over for Joonas Korpisalo as the Blue Jackets' goaltender on Thursday.

07 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Preview: Game 4

The Columbus Blue Jackets can clinch a series win by topping the Toronto Maple Leafs one night after an improbable comeback victory.

07 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

“The Rest Is History”

The Columbus Blue Jackets found their identity again after falling behind the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0, leading to an improbable 4-3 comeback victory.

07 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Absolute Stunner

On the strength of a Pierre-Luc Dubois hat trick, the Columbus Blue Jackets have the Toronto Maple Leafs on the brink of elimination after a stunning comeback win in Game 3.

06 Aug 2020
by Rob Mixer

Simplicity is Key

The Columbus Blue Jackets play a very simple brand of hockey, and Nick Foligno knows sticking to that identity can bring them success in Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

06 Aug 2020
by Chris Pennington

Preview: Game 3

A pivotal third game in the five-game Stanley Cup Qualifying series will be played on Thursday with the Blue Jackets needing to get back on track versus the Maple Leafs.

06 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

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3 Things: No Words, Penalty Kill, Bubble

John Tortorella doesn't want to talk about the first two games, the Blue Jackets' penalty kill has succeeded and the bubble is working.

05 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Muzzin Released, Out for Series

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Muzzin was released from the hospital and has rejoined his teammates at the team hotel, but will be unavailable for the rest of the series.

05 Aug 2020
by 1OB Staff

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“Toronto Was Really Good. We Sucked.”

John Tortorella's explanation about why the Blue Jackets lost to the Maple Leafs was simple: “Toronto was really good. We sucked.”

04 Aug 2020
by Colin Hass-Hill

Shut Down In Game 2

The Columbus Blue Jackets' offensive woes reared their head in Game 2, sputtering to a loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs that evens their Stanley Cup Qualifiers series at one game...

04 Aug 2020
by Rob Mixer

7 Comments

Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

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Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

Columbus Blue Jackets News

3 Things: “Inner Fire,” Reflecting, Korpi

Happy To Win “The Hard Way”

Z's All Good

The Rematch, Tuesday 3 P.M.

Moving On

Werenski & Murray Playing, Korpi Starting

Preview: Game 5

Lightning On Deck?

Focused On “Do-or-Die” Game

No Words

Elvis To Start Tonight

Preview: Game 4

“The Rest Is History”

Absolute Stunner

Simplicity is Key

Preview: Game 3

3 Things: No Words, Penalty Kill, Bubble

Muzzin Released, Out for Series

“Toronto Was Really Good. We Sucked.”

Shut Down In Game 2

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