By Joe Coopersmith
Columbus Blue Jackets
In-depth coverage of NHL Columbus Blue Jackets hockey
Columbus Blue Jackets announce 2025-26 regular season schedule
By Joe Coopersmith Club opens 25th NHL campaign at Nashville on Oct. 9 and hosts New Jersey in home-opener at Nationwide Arena on Oct. 13 The Columbus Blue Jackets and National Hockey League announced today a 2025-26 regular season schedule in which […]
CBJ News: Blue Jackets sign D Dysin Mayo to one-year, two-way contract
By Joe Coopersmith The 28-year-old right-shot blueliner has played 82 career NHL contests, posting four goals and 12 points 7 16 2025 The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Dysin Mayo to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League […]
CBJ News: Defenseman Ivan Provorov Zoom Press Conference on his Re-signing with Blue Jackets for 7 Years
By Joe Coopersmith Ivan Provorov CBJ Defenseman Zoom Press Conference On his signing a 7-year deal to stay in Columbus July 1, 2025 The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Ivan Provorov to a seven-year, $59.5 million contract extension ($8.5 million […]
CBJ News: Blue Jackets announce additions to hockey operations department
By Joe Coopersmith July 15, 2025 Columbus Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced several changes to the club’s hockey operations department today. Aron Augustitus has been promoted to video coach and Cam Briere has joined the […]
CBJ News: Blue Jackets to participate in 2025 Prospects Challenge in Buffalo
By Joe Coopersmith Columbus will play games vs. New Jersey (Sept. 11), Buffalo (Sept. 13) and Pittsburgh (Sept. 14) at the event at LECOM Harborcenter July 14, 2025 The Columbus Blue Jackets will begin preparations for the 2025-26 National […]
CBJ News: Blue Jackets sign D Christian Jaros to one-year, two-way contract
By Joe Coopersmith The defenseman has played 94 career NHL games with New Jersey, San Jose and Ottawa from 2017-22 The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Christian Jaros to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract for the 2025-26 season, […]
CBJ News: COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS SIGN CENTER ISAC LUNDESTROM TO TWO-YEAR CONTRACT THROUGH THE 2026-27 SEASON
By Joe Coopersmith The center from Gallivare, Sweden spent the past seven seasons with Anaheim, totaling 35 goals and 49 assists The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Isac Lundestrom to a two-year, $2.6 million contract ($1.3 million AAV) through the […]
Columbus Blue Jackets Summer Update: GM Don Waddell talks, Ivan Provorov signing, Additions of Coyle and Wood, losing Justin Danforth and how Luca Del Bel Belluz will fit in next season
By Joe Coopersmith Don Waddell CBJ GM Summer Update on Provorov signing, acquiring Coyle & Wood, losing Danforth, Del Bel Belluz in mix next season July 2025 Don Waddell was named the president of hockey operations, general manager and alternate […]
CBJ defenseman Dante Fabbro wanted to return to team and has with a new 4-year deal
By Joe Coopersmith Dante Fabbro CBJ defenseman 2024-25 Season Ending Interview Season Analysis April 2025 COURTESY BLUE JACKETS COMMUNICATIONS
A belated Happy Birthday to ‘Stinger’, Columbus Blue Jackets Mascot
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Head Coach Dean Evason wraps up a successful year with Blue Jackets; eyes playoffs in future
By Joe Coopersmith Dean Evason Blue Jackets head coach 2024-25 Season Evaluation with the Media April 2025 COURTESY BLUE JACKETS COMMUNICATIONS
Blue Jackets sign C Hunter McKown to a one-year, two-way extension
By Joe Coopersmith The center has played in 12 career NHL games and posted 22-33-55 the past two seasons with Cleveland (AHL) June 27, 2025 The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Hunter McKown to a one year, two-way National […]
Blue Jackets bring back F Brendan Gaunce from Minnesota in exchange for F Cameron Butler
By Joe Coopersmith Gaunce previously recorded 7-5-12 in 59 games over three seasons with Columbus June 26, 2025 The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired forward Brendan Gaunce from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for forward Cameron Butler, club […]
Blue Jackets were expected to trade a goalie and have by acquiring a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft from Florida in exchange for Daniil Tarasov
By Joe Coopersmith The goaltender appeared in 65 career games with the Blue Jackets since making his NHL debut in 2021-22 June 26, 2025 The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired a fifth-round pick, 160th overall, in the 2025 NHL Draft, […]
Blue Jackets will conduct annual prospects development camp, July 2-5
By Joe Coopersmith Presented by Bread Financial, the camp at the OhioHealth Ice Haus will conclude with a Prospect Game on Saturday, July 5 at 9 a.m. June 25, 2025 The Columbus Blue Jackets will conduct their annual prospects development camp, presented […]
Columbus Blue Jackets announce 2025 preseason schedule
By Joe Coopersmith June 24, 2025 Club will play seven-game preseason slate ahead of 25th Anniversary campaign The Columbus Blue Jackets will play a seven-game preseason schedule, including four home contests at Nationwide Arena, prior to the team’s 25th Anniversary campaign during […]
Happy 26th Birthday to Columbus Blue Jackets defensman, Dante Fabbro!
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Blue Jackets News: Elvis Merzlikins selected to represent Latvia at 2026 Olympic Games
By Joe Coopersmith June 16, 2025 A veteran of six World Championships, the Blue Jackets goalie was named to Latvia’s preliminary roster Monday Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins is among the first six players selected to the Latvian Olympic […]
Blue Jackets unveil 25th season logo honoring franchise legacy and Ohio roots
By Joe Coopersmith 6 17 2025 Fans can enter to win a Blue Jackets jersey featuring the 25th Anniversary patch and more The Columbus Blue Jackets are proud to unveil their official 25th season logo, a dynamic design that pays tribute […]