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Blue Jackets will add another forward before season starts

It’s been a difficult last few weeks for the Columbus Blue Jackets, as they grapple with the shocking and sudden death of forward Johnny Gaudreau. Late last month, Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were struck by a drunk driver and killed while cycling in New Jersey, just a day before they were set to attend their sister’s wedding.

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Blue Jackets Name Rick Nash Director of Hockey Operations

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ most prolific player in franchise history is continuing to climb the ranks even though his playing career is over. On Sept. 20, the team announced that Rick Nash has a new title for the 2024-25 season: Director of Hockey Operations.

Rick Nash News / Field Level Media / September 20

Franchise icon Rick Nash to lead Blue Jackets' hockey ops

The Columbus Blue Jackets named franchise icon Rick Nash as their president of hockey operations on Friday. The No. 1 overall pick at the 2002 NHL Draft by the Blue Jackets, he played with the club from 2002-12 and is the franchise leader in goals (289), assists (258) and points (547).

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / September 20

Columbus Blue Jackets Legend Added to Management

Columbus Blue Jackets President and General Manager Don Waddell has made a big announcement regarding management. There have been a number of additions. The biggest addition is Blue Jackets legend Rick Nash.

Jordan Harris News / 1st Ohio Battery / September 20

First Impressions: Getting To Know New Blue Jacket Jordan Harris

As training camp gets underway for the Columbus Blue Jackets, there's always a new face or two to familiarize yourself with. Today, we're getting more of an inside look at Jordan Harris.

Rick Nash News / Daily Faceoff / September 20

Blue Jackets promote Rick Nash to director of hockey operations

On Friday, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell announced the team has promoted former NHLer Rick Nash to become the director of hockey operations.

Rick Nash News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 20

Blue Jackets promote franchise icon to director of hockey operations

The Blue Jackets have named Rick Nash their director of hockey operations, general manager Don Waddell announced Friday.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / ESPN / September 20

'What would Johnny want us to do?' How the Blue Jackets are approaching this season

As NHL training camps opened this week, emotions were still raw after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, especially in Columbus. The Blue Jackets say they will learn and lean on each other as they navigate the season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / September 20

Camp Is Open, But The Columbus Blue Jackets Are Watching More Than Just Nationwide Arena's Ice

Make no mistake about it: the Columbus Blue Jackets are (still) in the market for a guy who can score goals. Wild concept, right? As training camp opens

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Blade of Steel / September 20

Columbus Blue Jackets looking to add a forward via trade

With training camp set to open, the Columbus Blue Jackets are looking for a forward and are hoping to add someone via a trade. The Columbus Blue Jackets find themselves in a difficult position as training camp opens for the 2024-25 season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Blue Jackets Planning on Moving Boone Jenner to the Wing

The Columbus Blue Jackets have officially kicked off Training Camp. Two groups of players practiced at the Ice Haus Thursday for a little over an hour each.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / September 19

NHL Rumours: Columbus Blue Jackets Exploring Trade Market

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re starting training camps, but general managers have been fairly busy in the last few days. Teams are getting their rosters in place, but there’s still tinkering to be done.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / September 18

Blue Jacket’s Hold Pre-Season Press Conference Part 1: Don Waddell and Dean Evason

On Monday, September 18, the Columbus Blue Jackets held a press conference to discuss the upcoming 2024-25 NHL Season. Don Waddell and Dean Evason were the first to speak, followed by Captain Boone Jenner, Alternate Captain Zach Werenski, and Sean Monahan.

Matthew Gaudreau News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Blue Jackets Announce Initial Plans to Honor Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau

We now know the preliminary plans on how the Columbus Blue Jackets will honor the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. This is just the beginning of what’s to come.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / September 18

Report: Blue Jackets Not Done Adding to Roster

The Columbus Blue Jackets ended the 2023-24 seasons as one of the worst teams in the NHL, finishing eighth out of eight Metropolitan Division teams. The expectations still aren’t that high for the Blue Jackets heading into 2024-25, but they would like to see progress made toward becoming a serious contender in the NHL.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / September 18

The Columbus Blue Jackets Organization Make Plan to Honour the Gaudreau Brothers

On Wednesday morning, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced plans to honour Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew. The brothers were tragically killed in an accident last month.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / ClutchPoints / September 18

Columbus Blue Jackets bold predictions for 2024-25 NHL season

After an impossible offseason, the Columbus Blue Jackets have to somehow focus on hockey with training camp already open. The losses of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau are immeasurable, and the tragedy will loom large over both this franchise and the entire hockey world in 2024-25 and beyond.

Matthew Gaudreau News / Hockey Unplugged / September 18

Columbus Blue Jackets reveal their plans to honor Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau

Having said that, there has been all sorts of anticipation for what the Columbus Blue Jackets have planned this season as a means of honoring their former player and his brother.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / ClutchPoints / September 16

Ranking 5 greatest Blue Jackets teams of all time

The Columbus Blue Jackets, despite being in the NHL for nearly 25 years, have struggled to establish themselves as consistent contenders. With only six playoff appearances and just one trip beyond the first round, their existence has often been characterized by underperformance and turnover in both coaching and management.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / September 16