By Joe Coopersmith JANUARY 2025   Selections precede NHL Quarter-Century Team presented by SAP fan voting February 12-26 The Columbus Blue Jackets and National Hockey League announced members of the club’s First and Second Quarter-Century teams tonight as part of the NHL’s plans to recognize […]

By Joe Coopersmith GAME AT A GLANCE THREE STARS 1st – L. Del Bel Belluz, CBJ (1-1-2); 2nd – D. Mateychuk, CBJ (1-1-2); 3rd – E. Merzlikins, CBJ (29-of-31, W) GOAL SCORERS Columbus: S. Kuraly (4), L. Del Bel Belluz (1), Z. Werenski (13), D. Mateychuk (1), K. Johnson (11), EN – […]

By Joe Coopersmith JAN. 9, 2025 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II VS. SEATTLE KRAKEN   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:  93.3 The Bus    Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) Kraken to Watch LW Jared […]

By Joe Coopersmith JAN. 7, 2025 II PPG PAINTS ARENA II AT PITTSBURGH PENGUINS   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)   Penguins to […]

By Joe Coopersmith     FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Erik Donald Stanley Gudbranson (born January 7, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected third overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Gudbranson has previously played for the Florida Panthers, Vancouver […]

By Joe Coopersmith   BLUE JACKETS TEAM NOTES The Blue Jackets have collected points in 12 of their last 14 home contests (9-2-3) following tonight’s win over the Blues. CBJ have recorded points in six of their past eight contests overall since Dec. 19 (5-2-1). […]

By Joe Coopersmith JAN. 4, 2025 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II VS. ST. LOUIS BLUES   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) Blues to Watch […]

By Joe Coopersmith BLUE JACKETS TEAM NOTES The Blue Jackets fell in regulation at Nationwide Arena for the first time in seven games (4-1-2) following tonight’s loss to the Red Wings.  The loss also snapped a four-game home win streak. The Jackets have now collected […]

By Joe Coopersmith   Five CBJ games will air on CW Columbus (Ch. 53) or ABC 6 between January 2 and March 17   The Columbus Blue Jackets, Sinclair Broadcast Group and FanDuel Sports Network have agreed to simulcast five games this season giving fans […]

By Joe Coopersmith DECEMBER 30, 2024   COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Blue Jackets and NBC4 are excited to partner on the upcoming 5th Line 5K, presented by OhioHealth in association with AgPro. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the 5K which takes place on Sunday, […]

By Joe Coopersmith JAN. 2, 2025 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II VS. DETROIT RED WINGS   BROADCAST INFORMATION TV:  FanDuel Sports Network and simulcast locally on CW 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 […]

By Joe Coopersmith     BLUE JACKETS TEAM NOTES The Blue Jackets have won four-straight games at Nationwide Arena after tonight’s shootout win over the Hurricanes.  The Jackets have also collected points in a season-high six-straight home contests (4-0-2), points in 11 of their last […]

By Joe Coopersmith DECEMBER 30, 2024 Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski was named the National Hockey League’s Third Star for the week ending December 29, the league and club announced today. Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele was named the First Star, while Buffalo Sabres […]

By Joe Coopersmith DEC. 31, 2024 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II VS. CAROLINA HURRICANES   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)   Hurricanes to Watch […]

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By Joe “Big Head” Coopersmith   Adam Fantilli chats with media after team’s most recent win over Boston Adam Fantilli Blue Jackets center Postgame Dressing Room B CBJ 6 Bruins 2 12 27 2024       C Adam Fantilli (7-8-15, 36 GP) scored for the second […]

By Joe “Big Head” Coppersmith   Zach talks to the media after a recent win over Boston, 6-2 Zach Werenski CBJ defenseman Postgame Dressing Room Interview Jackets 6 Bruins 2 12 27 2024   COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 2024-25 Record: 15-16-6, 36 pts. (5th, Metropolitan Division) 2023-24 […]

By Joe Coopersmith DEC. 27, 2024 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II VS. BOSTON BRUINS   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) Bruins to Watch LW Brad […]

By Joe Coopersmith GAME AT A GLANCE THREE STARS 1st – K. Marchenko (1-2-3, GWG); 2nd – D. Voronkov, CBJ (2-0-2); 3rd – S. Monahan, CBJ (0-3-3) GOAL SCORERS Columbus: D. Voronkov (9), K. Johnson (10), J. Harris (1), PPG – D. Voronkov (10), K. Marchenko (13) Montreal: D. Savard (1), L. Hutson […]

By Joe Coopersmith DEC. 23, 2024 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II VS. MONTREAL CANADIENS   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) Canadiens to Watch W Patrik […]