By Rick Jabot SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 John Davidson CBJ VP of Hockey Operations & Jarmo Kekalainen CBJ GM On Mike Babcock situation 9 19 2023.mp3 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets ownership group, led by Majority Owner and Governor John P. McConnell, issued the […]
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Amid controversy Right before training camp, MIKE BABCOCK RESIGNS AS HEAD COACH OF THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS; CLUB NAMES PASCAL VINCENT HEAD COACH
By Bane Rossi SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 COLUMBUS, OHIO – After much discussion and careful consideration, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Mike Babcock have together agreed to begin the process for Mike Babcock to step down as head coach effective immediately. The club also announced that Associate […]
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS LAUNCH FAMILY VALUE PACK FOR 2023-24 SEASON
By Melville Van Buren COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced the Columbus Dispatch Family Value Pack presented by ABC6 and Fox 28 is available now to purchase for the 2023-24 NHL season The Columbus Dispatch Family Value Pack includes a ticket to the game, an […]
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS TO PARTICIPATE IN ANNUAL NHL PROSPECTS TOURNAMENT SEPTEMBER 13-17 IN TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN
By Melville Van Buren SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 Players will undergo physicals and practice on Wednesday, September 13 before departing for Traverse City COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets will begin preparations for the 2023-24 National Hockey League season at the Annual NHL Prospect Tournament […]
CBJ News: FANATICS SPORTSBOOK, COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS TO OPEN RETAIL LOCATION IN ARENA DISTRICT ON FRIDAY FOLLOWING SPECIAL PREVIEW DAY
By Melville Van Buren COLUMBUS, OHIO — Fanatics Betting and Gaming, the online and retail sports betting division of the Fanatics digital sports platform, today announced upcoming plans to open a retail sportsbook location in partnership with the Columbus Blue Jackets in Columbus’ Arena District. “Tomorrow […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: 2023 #1 Draft Choice Adam Fantilli Introductory Press Conference
By Richard G. Mason Adam Fantilli CBJ #1 2023 Draft Choice Introductory press conference 7 1 2023 .mp3 COURTESY BLUE JACKETS COMMUNICATIONS
Columbus Blue Jackets News: MIKE BABCOCK NAMED NINTH HEAD COACH IN CLUB HISTORY
By R.G. Mason JULY 1, 2023 Stanley Cup, two-time Olympic gold medal-winning coach ranks 12th on the NHL’s all-time wins list with 700 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have named Mike Babcock the ninth head coach in franchise history, General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: SIGNS CENTER ADAM FANTILLI TO THREE-YEAR ENTRY LEVEL CONTRACT
By R.G. Mason JULY 1, 2023 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Adam Fantilli to a three-year entry level contract, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Fantilli was selected by the Blue Jackets third overall at the 2023 NHL […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: SIGNS DEFENSEMAN MARCUS BJORK TO ONE-YEAR, TWO-WAY NHL/AHL CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR 2023-24 SEASON
By R.G. Mason JUNE 30, 2023 Club has also extended a qualifying offer to restricted free agent defenseman Tim Berni COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Marcus Bjork to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract extension […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: SELECTS SEVEN PLAYERS ON DAY TWO OF 2023 NHL DRAFT
Posted by Richard G. Mason JUNE 29, 2023 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets wrapped up the 2023 National Hockey League Draft by selecting seven players during rounds two through seven on Thursday. During the two-day draft, the Blue Jackets used their eight picks to select […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: ANNUAL SUMMER DEVELOPMENT CAMP FOR PROSPECTS AT OHIOHEALTH CHILLER NORTH FACILITY FROM JULY 2-5
Posted by Richard G. Mason Club to host Prospect Game on Wednesday, July 5 at 11 a.m. COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets will conduct their annual development camp for prospects at the OhioHealth Chiller North facility from Sunday, July 2 through Wednesday, July […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: SIGN RIGHT WING CARSON MEYER TO ONE-YEAR, TWO-WAY NHL/AHL CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR 2023-24 SEASON
Posted by Richard G. Mason COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed right wing Carson Meyer to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract extension for the 2023-24 season, club general manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Meyer, 25, has registered one goal and […]
Columbus Blue Jackets land a great player with #3 Pick in NHL Draft, Michigan’s Adam Fantilli
Posted by Richard G. Mason JUNE 28, 2023 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have selected University of Michigan center Adam Fantilli with the third overall selection in the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced […]
BLUE JACKETS SIGN DEFENSEMAN JAKE CHRISTIANSEN TO ONE-YEAR, TWO-WAY NHL/AHL CONTRACT EXTENSION THROUGH 2023-24 SEASON
Posted by RICHARD G. MASON COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Jake Christiansen to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract extension for the 2023-24 season, club general manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Christiansen, 23, has registered one goal and four […]
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS SUMMER MOBILE TOUR TRAVELING THROUGHOUT CENTRAL OHIO
Posted by RICHARD G. MASON COURTESY BLUE JACKETS COMMUNICATIONS
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS RETURN TO PINS MECHANICAL CO. FOR 2023 NHL DRAFT PARTY
Posted by RICHARD G. MASON Draft Party festivities will begin at 6 p.m. with numerous activities and prizes COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets invite fans to Pins Mechanical Co. at Easton Town Center for the second year to watch the 2023 National Hockey […]
BLUE JACKETS ACQUIRE DEFENSEMAN DAMON SEVERSON FROM NEW JERSEY DEVILS
Posted by RICHARD G. MASON COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired defenseman Damon Severson from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a third-round pick, 80th overall, in the 2023 NHL Draft, club general manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. The deal was consummated after Severson signed […]
BLUE JACKETS SIGN CENTER JOSH DUNNE TO ONE-YEAR, TWO-WAY NHL/AHL CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR 2023-24 SEASON
Posted by RICHARD G. MASON COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Josh Dunne to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract extension for the 2023-24 season, club general manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Dunne, 24, has registered 10 penalty minutes and […]
BLUE JACKETS SIGN RIGHT WING MATHIEU OLIVIER TO TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION THROUGH 2024-25 SEASON
Posted by RICHARD G. MASON JUNE 21, 2023 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed right wing Mathieu Olivier to a two-year, $2.2 million contract extension through the 2024-25 National Hockey League season, club general manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Olivier, 26, has registered eight goals and […]
Blue Jackets announce 2023 Preseason Schedule
Posted by RICHARD G. MASON JUNE 22, 2023 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets will play an eight-game preseason schedule, including four home games at Nationwide Arena, prior to the 2023-24 National Hockey League season, the club announced today. Columbus will play home and road […]