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 […]
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Columbus Blue Jackets News: 2023 #1 Draft Choice Adam Fantilli Introductory Press Conference
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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
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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 […]
BLUE JACKETS ACQUIRE DEFENSEMAN IVAN PROVOROV IN THREE-TEAM TRADE INVOLVING PHILADELPHIA FLYERS, LOS ANGELES KINGS
Posted by RICHARD G. MASON COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired defenseman Ivan Provorov as part of a three-team trade involving the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a first-round pick, 22nd overall, in the 2023 NHL Draft, and a conditional […]
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS NAME NIKLAS BACKSTROM AS NEW GOALTENDING COACH
Posted by RICHARD G. MASON COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have named Niklas Backstrom the club’s goaltending coach, team general manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Backstrom has served as the organization’s European goaltending coach for the past four seasons after joining the Blue Jackets […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: FORWARD PATRIK LAINE TO PLAY IN 2023 IIHF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Laine to represent Finland at tournament slated for May 12-28 in Tampere, Finland and Riga, Latvia COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine will represent Team Finland at the 2023 IIHF World Championships, which will take place May 12-28 in both his hometown of […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: TO HOST 2023 NHL DRAFT LOTTERY WATCH PARTY, MAY 8
APRIL 18, 2023 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets invite fans to come out to Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall, located at 200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH, on Monday, May 8 for the club’s official 2023 NHL Draft Lottery Watch Party. Admission is free and […]