Columbus Blue Jackets

Posted By Melville Van Buren Play-by-play voice of the CBJ has had a six-decade career behind the mic   ByJeff Rimer October 11, 2023 A personal note from our dear friend and longtime play-by-play announcer Jeff Rimer to The 5th Line: It has been an amazing ride! To have the privilege of a broadcast career…

By Melville Van Buren Club also announces one-year contract extensions for Assistant Coaches Jared Boll and Steve McCarthy   October 11, 2023 The Columbus Blue Jackets have added Josef Boumedienne to Head Coach Pascal Vincent’s staff as an assistant coach, club General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. The team has also signed assistant coaches Jared…

By Melville Van Buren Werenski suffered a quad contusion in last night’s season opener against Philadelphia and is expected to miss one-to-two weeks October 13, 2023 The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed defenseman Zach Werenski on Injured Reserve and recalled defenseman David Jiricek from the Cleveland Monsters, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, General Manager…

By Melville Van Buren Pascal Vincent CBJ HC Postgame News Conference Phila 4 CBJ 2 10 12 2023 Home Opener .mp3   GAME AT A GLANCE THREE STARS 1st – C. Hart, PHI (31-of-33, W); 2nd – E. Merzlikins, CBJ (33-of-35, L); 3rd – T. Konecny, PHI (2-0-2) GOAL SCORERS Columbus: J. Bean (1), P. Laine (1) Philadelphia: J. Farabee (1), T.…

By Melville Van Buren OCT. 12, 2023 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II VS. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS   II BROADCAST INFORMATION TV:  Bally Sports Ohio           Jeff Rimer (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter) Radio:  97.1 The Fan              Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) Flyers to Watch «  RW Travis Konecny led the team in goals and points in 2022-23, finishing with 31-30-61 in 60 outings. «  RW Owen Tippett led…

By Carey Van Lue OCTOBER 9, 2023   Club makes eight moves to set 23-man roster in advance of Thursday’s season-opener vs. Philadelphia   COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets made eight moves prior to the National Hockey League’s 5 p.m. ET deadline to submit the 23-man roster for the opening of the 2023-24 season,…

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By Melville Van Buren OCTOBER 6, 2023   COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have reduced their training camp roster by 11 players, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today.  The training camp roster now stands at 32 players, including 19 forwards, 10 defensemen and three goaltenders. Columbus has loaned G Jet Greaves, F James…

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By Melville Van Buren SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 Training camp roster now stands at 48 players   The Blue Jackets have reduced their training camp roster by 14 players, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today.  The training camp roster now stands at 48 players, including 26 forwards, 16 defensemen and six goaltenders. The…

 SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 Club trims training camp roster by 11 players   COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have reduced their training camp roster by 11 players, returning a pair to their respective junior teams and releasing nine from tryout contacts, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today.  The training camp roster now stands…

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 following statement today: “Our ownership group is deeply frustrated and…

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 Coach Pascal Vincent has been named head coach and agreed…

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 OhioHealth Chiller Skate Pass, the choice of a value meal,…

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 to be held from September 13-17 at the Center Ice…

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 will be an exciting day for Blue Jackets fans and…

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 Kekalainen announced today.  Babcock agreed to a two-year contract through the…