By Joe Coopersmith MAY 8, 2025 Blue Jackets to represent Canada, Slovakia and the United States in tournament held from May 9-25 in Sweden and Denmark COLUMBUS, OHIO – The 2025 IIHF World Championships get underway in Stockholm, Sweden and Herning, Denmark on […]
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A belated Happy Birthday to Blue Jackets LW, James van Riemsdyk, who is 36
By Joe Coopersmith COURTESY BLUE JACKETS COMMUNICATIONS
Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski named finalist for Norris Memorial Trophy
By Joe Coopersmith The CBJ defenseman is the first finalist for the award in franchise history after posting 23-59-82 in 81 games in 2024-25 4 29 2025 Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski is among the three finalists for the […]
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS ARE HITTING THE ROAD WITH THE SUMMER MOBILE TOUR
By Joe Smithfield APRIL 25, 2025 The tour returns with more chances to score swag, meet Stinger, and celebrate all things hockey The Columbus Blue Jackets are gearing up for a summer full of hockey, fun, and community connection […]
CBJ POST-GAME NOTES: BLUE JACKETS 6, ISLANDERS 1; Coach Dean Evason says the team grew so much this season, just fell short in Playoff Push
By Joe Coopersmith Dean Evason CBJ head coach on team being improved in 2024-25 and season ending 6-1 win over NY Islanders 4 17 2025 BLUE JACKETS TEAM NOTES Columbus ended the 2024-25 season on a six-game winning streak, tied for […]
CBJ POST-GAME NOTES: BLUE JACKETS 6, ISLANDERS 1; Team ends season on 6-game win streak behind goalie Jet Greaves as optimism grows for next year
By Joe Coopersmith Jet Greaves CBJ goalie on season ending 6-1 win over NY Islanders 4 17 2025 G Jet Greaves (7-2-2) went 5-0-0 in his last five games of the 2024-25 season with a 0.80 GAA, .975 SV% (156-of-160) and two shutouts. […]
After a long season, Game 82 is here! Blue Jackets try to cap off an improved, historic and incredible campaign with a win over The Islanders, 7 PM
By Joe Coopersmith APRIL 17, 2025 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: FanDuel Sports Network Steve Mears (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (analyst), Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre (analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter), Brian Giesenschlag (Host) Radio: 97.1 The Fan Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) Islanders to […]
Defenseman Zach Werenski named Blue Jackets nominee for King Clancy Memorial Trophy
By Joe Coopersmith Award recognizes the NHL player who best exemplifies leadership on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community 4 15 2025 The Columbus Blue Jackets proudly announce that defenseman Zach Werenski […]
Blue Jackets goalie Jet Greaves named the NHL’s First Star for the week
By Joe Coopersmith The Blue Jackets goaltender went 3-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .968 save percentage, stopping 90 of 93 shots faced April 14, 2025 Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves has been named the National Hockey League’s First Star […]
Blue Jackets continue their must-win run at Philadelphia tonight, 7 PM; Game 81 Preview
By Joe Coopersmith APRIL 15, 2025 II WELLS FARGO CENTER II AT PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: FanDuel Sports Network Steve Mears (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (analyst), Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre (analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter), Brian Giesenschlag (Host) Radio: 97.1 The Fan Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) Flyers to […]
BLUE JACKETS WEEKLY REPORT: APRIL 14, 2025; Final Week of regular season, Flyers and Islanders come calling as Jackets still pushing for Playoffs
By Joe Coopersmith COURTESY BLUE JACKETS COMMUNICATIONS
Blue Jackets blasts Washington 7-0 as Adam Fantilli leads way with 2 goals; Jet Greaves wins again in goal
By Joe Coopersmith BLUE JACKETS TEAM NOTES Columbus scored seven goals tonight against Washington, the most tallied in franchise history against the Capitals at Nationwide Arena (prev. 5 – 4x, Feb. 26, 2018 most recent, 5-1 W) and tied for the most scored […]
Jet Greaves play in goal, fuels Jackets 3 -2 win over Buffalo Sabres, April 10, 2025
By Joe Smithfield APR. 10, 2025 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II VS. BUFFALO SABRES GAME AT A GLANCE THREE STARS 1st – J. Greaves, CBJ (39-of-41, W); 2nd – B. Jenner, CBJ (1-0-1, GWG); 3rd – R. Dahlin, BUF (1-1-2) GOAL SCORERS Columbus: J. van Riemsdyk (15), Z. Aston-Reese (6), PPG -B. Jenner (7) Buffalo: J. Peterka (25), […]
Blue Jackets in a back-to-back with the Capitals; This evening, 6 PM in Washington; Game 80 Preview
By Joe Coopersmith APRIL 13, 2025 II CAPITAL ONE ARENA II AT WASHINGTON CAPITALS BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: FanDuel Sports Network Steve Mears (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (analyst), Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre (analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter), Brian Giesenschlag (Host) Radio: 97.1 The Fan Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) Capitals […]
Happy Birthday to Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, who is 30 today, April 13, 2025
By Joe Coopersmith
“JVR”, James Van Riemsdyk stars in Blue Jackets comeback win over Sabres, 3-2
By Joe Coopersmith James Van Riemsdyk CBJ LW On team’s comeback 3-2 win over Buffalo, 4 10 2025 LW James van Riemsdyk (15-16-31, 67 GP) scored for his first time since Feb. 27 (2-0-2 at DET). He has notched 21-11-32 in 56 career games […]
Blue Jackets 3 Sabres 2; Head coach Dean Evason says team giving it all to keep playoff run going
By Joe Coopersmith Dean Evason CBJ head coach On CBJ’s 3-2 win over Buffalo 4 10 2025 BLUE JACKETS TEAM NOTES Columbus (2-1-0) and Buffalo (1-2-0) finished the season series following tonight’s Jackets regulation win with the clubs winning their respective home […]
Blue Jackets in National Spotlight Today, 12:30 on ABC, ESPN+ facing Alex Ovechkin and Washington Capitals; Game 79 Preview
By Joe Coopersmith APRIL 12, 2025 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II VS. WASHINGTON CAPITALS BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: ABC, ESPN+ Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Ray Ferraro (analyst), Emily Kaplan (reporter) Radio: 93.3 The Bus Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) Capitals to Watch C Dylan Strome, who has points in […]
Blue Jackets come back to beat Sabres, 3-2, keeping Playoff push alive; Captain Boone Jenner speaks to Media about team playing hard
By Joe Coopersmith Boone Jenner CBJ center On 3-2 comeback win over Buffalo 4 10 2025 C Boone Jenner (7-12-19, 22 GP) scored on the power play and has 6-3-9 in his last 10 games. He now sits one goal shy of 200 for his […]
Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan nominated for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
By Joe Coopersmith The award is given annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey April 09, 2025 The Columbus chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association has nominated Blue Jackets center Sean […]