JUNE 4, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Blue Jackets center Max Domi underwent successful surgery on Thursday to repair a labral tear of his right shoulder and is expected to make a full recovery in five to six months, Blue Jackets General Manager and Alternate Governor […]
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Blue Jackets General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen talks new head coach, 3 First Round Picks, Patrik Laine and two Number 1 goalies In Part 2 Of the Zoom Press Conference With The Media
Jarmo Kekalainen was named the third general manager in Columbus Blue Jackets history on February 13, 2013. Since his arrival, the Blue Jackets have enjoyed their best stretch in club history, posting the three best records in franchise history: 2016-17 (50-24-8, 108 pts), 2018-19 (47-31-4, […]
Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen evaluates the season and the offseason in Part 1 of this Zoom press conference with the media
Jarmo Kekalainen was named the third general manager in Columbus Blue Jackets history on February 13, 2013. Since his arrival, the Blue Jackets have enjoyed their best stretch in club history, posting the three best records in franchise history: 2016-17 (50-24-8, 108 pts), 2018-19 (47-31-4, […]
Season exit interview with Zach Werenski Blue Jackets defenseman: signing him to a long-tern deal is one of the many decisions this offseason for Columbus
2020-21 STATISTICS & INFORMATION (From game notes of last game vs. Detroit) 8: Zach Werenski (D) (*Injured) 6′ 2″, 218 lbs. / Jul 19, 1997 (23 years and 9 months) ZAK wuh-REHN-skeeDrafted: Columbus’ first round pick, eighth overall, in the 2015 NHL Draft5th NHL / […]
He’s back! John Davidson returns to Blue Jackets as President of Hockey Operations; Team gives GM Jarmo Kekalainen a contract extension
MAY 20, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have named John Davidson president of hockey operations and alternate governor and signed General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen to a contract extension through the 2024-25 National Hockey League season, club President and Alternate Governor […]
Blue Jackets announce Cam Atkinson as team’s nominee for 2020-21 King Clancy Memorial Award
MAY 18, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cam Atkinson has been named the club’s nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, the Blue Jackets and National Hockey League announced today. The award is presented to “the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and […]
Blue Jackets announce that Brad Shaw will not return next season
MAY 13, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that Assistant Coach Brad Shaw will not return to the club in 2021-22. Shaw, who spent the past five seasons with the Blue Jackets, joined the club prior to the 2016-17 campaign after spending […]
Columbus Blue Jackets Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy nominee is Forward Zac Dalpe
MAY 10, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association has nominated Blue Jackets forward Zac Dalpe for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, the club announced today. The award is given annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of […]
John Tortorella ends Blue Jackets career with overtime win over Detroit; winningest CBJ coach ever
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets and head coach John Tortorella, whose contract expired at the end of the 2020-21 season, have mutually agreed to part ways, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Tortorella, 62, is the winningest coach in Blue […]
Blue Jackets grind out season-ending win over scrappy Detroit in OT; Star of the Game Eric Robinson had a breakout year for Columbus
LW Eric Robinson registered his fourth multi-point game of the season with a goal and an assist. He had points in two-straight games (1-2-3) and 3-4-7 in the last ten games of the campaign (overall 8-10-18 in 56 GP). COURTESY BLUE JACKETS COMMUNICATIONS
Disappointing season ends on winning note with Jackets edging Red Wings in OT, 5-4; Oliver Bjorkstrand Star of the Game
RW Oliver Bjorkstrand tallied his team-leading tenth multi-point effort of the season with a goal and an assist. He tallied 12-16-28 in the last 33 games, including 4-8-12 in the last 11 outings. He led the team in goals, assists, points and multi-point efforts with 18-26-44 and […]
As rumored and expected for weeks, Blue Jackets and head coach John Tortorella mutually agree to part ways
MAY 9, 2021 Tortorella compiled a 227-166-54 record in 447 games in six seasons with Columbus COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets and head coach John Tortorella, whose contract expired at the end of the 2020-21 season, have mutually agreed to part ways, club General […]
With season over, Blue Jackets send several young players to Cleveland Monsters
MAY 8, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned forward Liam Foudy along with goaltenders Matiss Kivlenieks and Daniil Tarasov to the Cleveland Monsters, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, club General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced Saturday night. COURTESY BLUE JACKETS COMMUNICATIONS
Blue Jackets end season on winning note; 5-4 in overtime over Detroit (RW Cam Atkinson, Star of the Game
RW Cam Atkinson scored his 15th goal of the season and had 1-2-3 in the last three games. He ranked second on the team in goals and points (tied) with 15-19-34 in 56 games. COURTESY BLUE JACKETS COMMUNICATIONS
Long, disappointing season comes to an end for the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight
MAY 8, 2021 II vs. DETROIT RED WINGS II NATIONWIDE ARENA II 7 PM ET CBJ BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: Bally Sports Ohio Jeff Rimer (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (color analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter) Radio: 97.1 The Fan Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) TONIGHT’S MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS Record: 17-26-12, 46 pts. (8th, Discover Central Division) […]
Red Wings blast Jackets 5-2 in Friday night action
CBJ POST-GAME NOTES: RED WINGS 5, BLUE JACKETS 2 MAY 7, 2021 II VS. DETROIT RED WINGS II NATIONWIDE ARENA II 7 PM ET GAME AT A GLANCE GOAL SCORERSColumbus: G. Bayreuther (1), N. Gerbe (1)Detroit: PP – J. Veleno (1), D. DeKeyser (3), J. Vrana (18), EN – V. Namestnikov (7), EN […]
Blue Jackets gets solid play in all phases in 4-2 win over Nashville
CBJ POST-GAME NOTES: BLUE JACKETS 4, PREDATORS 2 MAY 5, 2021 II VS. NASHVILLE PREDATORS II NATIONWIDE ARENA II 7 PM ET GAME AT A GLANCE GOAL SCORERSColumbus: PP – J. Roslovic (11), O. Bjorkstrand (16), M. Grigorenko (4), EN – O. Bjorkstrand (17)Nashville: T. Jeannot (4), C. Jarnkrok (13) GOALTENDERSColumbus: E. Merzlikins (30 […]
Blue Jackets ends season’s series with Nashville tonight at 7 PM
MAY 5, 2021 II vs. NASHVILLE PREDATORS II NATIONWIDE ARENA II 7 PM ET CBJ BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: Bally Sports Ohio Jeff Rimer (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (color analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter) Radio: 97.1 The Fan Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) TONIGHT’S MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS Record: 16-25-12, 44 pts. (8th, Discover Central Division) Goals: 2.32 […]
Columbus Blue Jackets to host Community Night, presented by Worthington Industries, on Friday, May 7
MAY 4, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets will celebrate Community Night, presented by Worthington Industries, on Friday, May 7 when the club hosts the Detroit Red Wings. Game time at Nationwide Arena is 7 p.m. The evening will highlight the impact the Blue […]
Blue Jackets gain point; lose in overtime to Nashville Predators, 4-3
MAY 3, 2021 II VS. NASHVILLE PREDATORS II NATIONWIDE ARENA II 7 PM ET GAME AT A GLANCE GOAL SCORERSColumbus: E. Bemstrom (1), E. Bemstrom (2), PP – E. Bemstrom (3)Nashville: F. Forsberg (12), PP – R. Johansen (6), R. Josi (7), R. Josi (8) GOALTENDERSColumbus: E. Merzlikins (34 saves, OTL)Nashville: J. Saros (29 saves, […]