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.

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

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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

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"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

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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

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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

Torts Goes In

As a guest on 97.1's "Hockey & Hounds" segment, Columbus Blue Jackets head coach went in on the national media's coverage (and Jon Cooper comments) of his team in last year's...

11 Apr 2020
by Chris Pennington

10 Comments

Good Injury News!

In a season that's been marred by injuries, Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella gave positive news on Alexandre Texier and a couple of his teammates during an...

10 Apr 2020
by Rob Mixer

Say No To Rollback

The NHL has yet to decide if it will resume its schedule with regular-season games, but one idea floated by TSN would be a crippling blow to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

09 Apr 2020
by Rob Mixer

2 Comments

NHL Return To...New Hampshire?

Good news: The NHL has discussed the possibility of returning this summer. Weird news: if this were to happen, games might take place in arenas outside of the team's home cities.

07 Apr 2020
by Chris Pennington

3 Comments

Jones Skating Again

Thanks to a report by his all-star mother, all-star defenseman Seth Jones is out skating again for the first time since he suffered a fractured ankle on Feb. 8 against the Colorado...

05 Apr 2020
by Chris Pennington

1 Comment

Blue Jackets Sign Berni

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed their 2018 sixth-round draft pick, Tim Berni, to a three-year entry level contract, according to the club.

02 Apr 2020
by Chris Pennington

1 Comment

Gudbranson Returns On One-Year Deal

Werenski Commits to Columbus

Blue Jackets Add Copley, Bezeau

Weekly Roundup

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

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

Torts Goes In

Good Injury News!

Say No To Rollback

NHL Return To...New Hampshire?

Jones Skating Again

Blue Jackets Sign Berni

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