By Joe Coopersmith Winning goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90), stops shot by Penguins Bryan Rust, 11 15 2024 (courtesy IMAGN, photo by Russell LaBounty, USA Today Sports) GOAL SCORERS Columbus: Z. Aston-Reese (4), PPG – Z. Werenski (4), M. Olivier (5), D. Voronkov (2), D. Severson (4), […]
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CBJ GAME 15 INFO: NOVEMBER 12, 2024 AT SEATTLE KRAKEN
By Joe Coopersmith NOV. 12, 2024 II CLIMATE PLEDGE ARENA II AT 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: 97.1 The Fan Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) Kraken to Watch […]
Blue Jackets West Coast Trip Continues tonight: CBJ GAME 14 INFO: NOVEMBER 10, 2024 AT ANAHEIM DUCKS, 8 PM
By Joe Coopersmith NOV. 10, 2024 II HONDA CENTER II AT ANAHEIM DUCKS 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) Ducks to Watch G Lukas […]
CBJ GAME 13 INFO: November 9, 2024 at the LA Kings, Tonight 9 PM
By Joe Coopersmith NOV. 9, 2024 II CRYPTO.COM ARENA II AT LOS ANGELES KINGS 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) Kings to Watch C Anze […]
CBJ GAME #12 INFO: NOV. 5, 2024 AT SAN JOSE SHARKS
By Joe Coopersmith 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) Sharks to Watch C Mikael Granlund has posted 6-8-14 with four multi-point efforts […]
CBJ GAME 10 INFO: NOV. 1, 2024 VS. WINNIPEG; Jackets playing well after October start
By Joe Coopersmith NOV. 1, 2024 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II VS. WINNIPEG JETS 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) Jets to Watch […]
Blue Jackets start quick in 6-1 thrashing of Edmonton Oilers; Monahan scores 2 goals, Elvis solid in the Pipes
By Joe Coopersmith GAME AT A GLANCE THREE STARS 1st – E. Merzlikins, CBJ (31-of-32, W); 2nd – C. Sillinger, CBJ (1-2-3); 3rd – A. Fantilli, CBJ (1-1-2, GWG) GOAL SCORERS Columbus: PPG – S. Monahan (4), A. Fantilli (3), C. Sillinger (2), M. Olivier (4), M. Pyythia (1), S. Monahan […]
Blue Jackets Game 5 Notes: Minnesota Wild, Tonight at 7 PM
By Joe Coopersmith OCT. 19, 2024 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II VS. MINNESOTA WILD BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: Bally Sports Ohio Steve Mears (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (analyst), Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre (analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter) Radio: 97.1 The Fan Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) PR Twitter @BlueJacketsPR Websites/Links BlueJackets.com/PressBox; BlueJackets.com/MediaGuide Game Notes Game […]
CBJ POST-GAME NOTES: BLUE JACKETS 6, SABRES 4; new-look, improved Columbus shows resiliency and high-octane offense 4 games into season
By Joe Coopersmith GAME AT A GLANCE THREE STARS 1st – K. Marchenko, CBJ (1-1-2); 2nd – M. Olivier, CBJ (1-1-2); 3rd – D. Severson, CBJ (1-0-1) GOAL SCORERS Columbus: PPG – Y. Chinakhov (2), K. Marchenko (2), A. Fantilli (2), M. Olivier (1), Z. Aston-Reese (1), D. Severson (1) Buffalo: R. McLeod […]
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CBJ GAME 4 INFO: OCT. 17, 2024 VS. BUFFALO SABRES, 7 PM
By Joe Coopersmith OCT. 17, 2024 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II VS. BUFFALO SABRES BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: Bally Sports Ohio Steve Mears (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (analyst), Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre (analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter) Radio: 97.1 The Fan Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) PR Twitter @BlueJacketsPR Websites/Links BlueJackets.com/PressBox; BlueJackets.com/MediaGuide Game Notes […]
CBJ POST-GAME NOTES: PANTHERS 4, BLUE JACKETS 3; Remembering Johnny Gaudreau Night
By Joe Coopersmith BLUE JACKETS TEAM NOTES Columbus opened up its home slate of the 2024-25 schedule tonight with its first of four-straight contests at Nationwide Arena. CBJ are now 26-20-0-5 against the Panthers all time and 4-5-2 in the last 11 at […]
Blue Jackets Game #3: Columbus hosts Stanley Cup defending champion Florida Panthers tonight, 7 PM; Johnny Gaudreau tribute tonight
By Joe Coopersmith OCT. 15, 2024 II NATIONWIDE ARENA II VS. FLORIDA PANTHERS BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: Bally Sports Ohio Steve Mears (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (analyst), Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre (analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter) Radio: 97.1 The Fan Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) PR Twitter @BlueJacketsPR Websites/Links BlueJackets.com/PressBox; BlueJackets.com/MediaGuide Game Notes Game Notes are available […]
Columbus Blue Jackets announce opening week activities; will host home games Tuesday, October 15; Thursday, October 17; and Saturday, October 19 in Nationwide Arena
By Joe “Big Head” Coopersmith The Columbus Blue Jackets today announced activities around the National Hockey League club’s first three home games of the 2024-25 regular season at Nationwide Arena, slated for Tuesday, October 15; Thursday, October 17; and Saturday, October 19. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 […]
Blue Jackets loan defenseman Denton Mateychuk to Cleveland Monsters
By Joe “Big Head” Coopersmith The Columbus Blue Jackets have loaned defenseman Denton Mateychuk to the Cleveland Monsters, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today. Columbus’ roster now stands at 28 players, […]
Blue Jackets add veteran depth at Forward in Kevin Lebanc
By Joe “Big Head” Coopersmith Forward has registered 82-143-225 in 478 career NHL games during eight-year career The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Kevin Labanc (pronounced lah-BANK) to a one-year, $775,000 contract for the 2024-25 National Hockey League season, club President of […]
CBJ GAME 2 INFO: Tonight 9 PM at Colorado; both teams 0-1 after losing season openers
By Joe Coopersmith OCT. 12, 2024 II BALL ARENA II AT COLORADO AVALANCHE BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: Bally Sports Ohio Steve Mears (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (analyst), Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre (analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter) Radio: 93.3 The Bus Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) PR Twitter @BlueJacketsPR Websites/Links BlueJackets.com/PressBox; BlueJackets.com/MediaGuide Game Notes Game Notes are […]
Columbus Blue Jackets: Claims Forward Zach Aston-Reese off waivers from Vegas Golden Knights
By Joe “Big Head” Coopersmith OCTOBER 7, 2024 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have claimed forward Zach Aston-Reese off waivers from the Vegas Golden Knights, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today. Aston-Reese, 30, has recorded 42 goals […]
Columbus Blue Jackets 2024-25 Opening Roster
By Joe “Big Head” Coopersmith Club makes several moves to set 23-man roster in advance of Thursday’s season-opener at Minnesota COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets made several moves prior to submitting the 23-man roster for the opening of the 2024-25 season. Columbus […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: CBJ Off Ice Report – October 2024
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