Today was one of the saddest days in the history of the Columbus Blue Jackets history when they had the memorial service for 24-year-old goalie Matiss Kivlenieks. A young man with so much promise and figured into the future of the 20-year-old franchise. The service […]

JULY 12, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets and family of Matiss Kivlenieks released the following information today regarding a memorial service and fund to honor the memory of the club’s goaltender, who passed away on July 4 at the age of 24: Memorial […]

JULY 13, 2021 Draft Party will begin at 6 p.m. with numerous activities, including autograph sessions with CBJ players, alumni COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets invite fans to share in the excitement of the first round of the 2021 National Hockey League Draft at […]

 JULY 5, 2021 COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF MATISS KIVLENIEKS COLUMBUS, OHIO – It is with profound sadness that the Columbus Blue Jackets announce goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks passed away last night at the age of 24 as the result of a tragic accident. The […]

JUNE 30, 2021 Former NHL defenseman, Stanley Cup champion has spent the past 14 years coaching in the AHL, NHL COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that former National Hockey League defenseman Sylvain Lefebvre has signed a three-year contract through the 2023-24 season […]

WHAT:                 Columbus Blue Jackets goaltenders Elvis Merzlikins and Matiss Kivlenieks will take a ride with NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver Alexander Rossi in the Honda Ridgeline Baja truck at Mid-Ohio’s dirt course for an off-road experience on Tuesday, June 29.  The ride-along event leads up to […]

Registration for Nationwide Summer Skate on PlayStation is open now to players in the U.S. and Canada COLUMBUS, OHIO – CBJ Gaming, the esports arm of the Columbus Blue Jackets, announced the final of four 6v6 tournaments planned through August 2021, with the Nationwide Summer Skate.  […]

JUNE 23, 2021 Name John Tortora Senior VP, Chief Legal Counsel; Marcus Stephenson named VP, Digital Media and Content; Becky Magaw promoted to VP, Human Resources COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that longtime NHL executive John Tortora has joined the organization as […]

JUNE 17, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Kevin Stenlund to a one-year contract for the 2021-22 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Stenlund, 24, has recorded 11 goals and nine assists for […]

 JUNE 16, 2021 Rick Nash, Josef Boumedienne promoted; former Jackets Derek Dorsett, Mark Letestu named development coaches COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager and Associate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced several changes to the club’s hockey operations department today.  Rick Nash has been promoted to […]

 JUNE 14, 2021 Winger helped Zug capture 2021 National League championship COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed left wing Grégory Hofmann to a one-year contract for the 2021-22 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Hofmann, […]

Larsen signs three-year contract, becomes eighth head coach in franchise history COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have named Brad Larsen the eighth head coach in franchise history, General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced on June 10.  Larsen, who spent the past seven […]

 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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 / […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]