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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

By Richard G. Mason Adam Fantilli CBJ #1 2023 Draft Choice Introductory press conference 7 1 2023 .mp3   COURTESY BLUE JACKETS COMMUNICATIONS

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]