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Too Many Passes Are Stifling The Columbus Blue Jackets’ Offense

Saying the Columbus Blue Jackets have struggled to score goals is like saying the sun is hot. The Blue Jackets offense all around (including the power play) has one glaring issue: the team is overpassing the puck looking for the “pretty play.” Players need to realize it is okay at times to be selfish with the puck and take shots.

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Blue Jackets Fall 5-2 in Buffalo, Still Have Work to Do on Road and in Back-to-Backs

The Columbus Blue Jackets were hoping to end their week a perfect 3-0 with a back-to-back road game against the Buffalo Sabres. If they were going to get the win, the Blue Jackets had to buck a couple of different trends that have hurt them in the early going.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 6

Blue Jackets Recall Steven Lorentz And Jack Williams

After opening two roster spots by assigning Danton Heinen and Emil Andrae to the minors after the cleared waivers, the Blue Jackets have filled them. Late Thursday, the team announced that they’ve recalled forwards Steven Lorentz and Jack Williams from AHL Cleveland.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski Details Impact of Provorov’s Absence & Having Full Lineup

It was a long time coming for Zach Werenski. Stuck at zero goals for the season late in Thursday night’s 2-1 shootout win over the Dallas Stars, he turned a great play from Kent Johnson into a massive tying goal.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / November 6

The Blue Jackets will try to win their third game in a row tonight in Buffalo

The Blue Jackets have won two games in a row, and four of their last six overall. They will hope to keep their rapidly improving points total moving in the right direction tonight, as they take on the Sabres in Buffalo.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Conor Garland News / Union and Blue / November 6

The Blue Jackets need the version of Conor Garland they traded for

As the NHL season enters the month of November, the Blue Jackets are off to another start full of mixed results. Blowout losses, exciting OT winners, surprise performances, and a handful of players who still find themselves in a major slump.

NHL News / Union and Blue / November 6

Blue Jackets best the Stars in a tight checking matchup at Nationwide

Against the odds, the Blue Jackets rallied last night and found a way to pick up a big win against the Dallas Stars. Zach Werenski stepped up and scored a big goal, and the Jackets were able to use their shootout prowess to secure two points.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / November 5

Zach Werenski ties it late, Blue Jackets beat Stars in shootout

Cam Talbot made 27 saves and the Columbus Blue Jackets recorded the only two goals of a shootout for a 2-1 win over the visiting Dallas Stars on Thursday.

Matthew Knies News / Union and Blue / November 5

What is going on with Matthew Knies and the Blue Jackets?

As the Blue Jackets blew out the Avalanche Tuesday night, statistics were all the rage. With a 7-2 win, there are bound to be some big producers, though last night the scoring was mostly spread out.

NHL News / Union and Blue / November 5

The Blue Jackets host the Stars in a rematch from Saturday night

The Blue Jackets will look to build upon their biggest win of the season tonight, as they host the Dallas Stars at Nationwide Arena. This is the second and final meeting between these two teams this season, and it comes just 5 days after the first matchup.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Cam Talbot News / Union and Blue / November 4

Cam Talbot is looking like a big upgrade as the Blue Jackets backup goalie

Before the season even began, there were many questions that needed to be answered surrounding the Blue Jackets roster and lineup. One of those questions has seemingly been answered after a strong start from a late addition.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

Blue Jackets Place Emil Andrae, Danton Heinen On Waivers

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Columbus Blue Jackets have placed defenseman Emil Andrae and forward Danton Heinen on waivers. Columbus would free up $2.225MM in cap space by reassigning both to the Cleveland Monsters in the AHL.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Two players placed on NHL waivers for Nov. 4

A couple of Columbus Blue Jackets players have hit the waiver wire. On Wednesday, the Blue Jackets placed forward Danton Heinen and defenseman Emil Andrae on waivers.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

3 Takeaways From the Blue Jackets’ Massive 7-2 Win Over the Avalanche

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been struggling to find the back of the net the past few games, especially on their latest road trip, where they went 1-2-0 and scored only seven total goals in that three-game stretch.

Ivan Provorov News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Ivan Provorov’s Return Shows Exactly What the Blue Jackets Were Missing

The Columbus Blue Jackets faced a stiff test when the Colorado Avalanche came to town on Tuesday night. It took the home team just 28 seconds to find the scoreboard.

NHL News / Union and Blue / November 4

Blue Jackets rout the Avalanche by a 7-2 margin at home

The Blue Jackets rewarded us with a thrilling win on Tuesday night, as they steamrolled the Colorado Avalanche by a 7-2 score. This one was never in much doubt, right from the beginning.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / November 3

Blue Jackets rout Avalanche behind Charlie Coyle’s 4 points

Mathieu Olivier scored 28 seconds after the opening faceoff, Charlie Coyle and Valeri Nichushkin had goals 39 seconds apart in a four-goal second period, and the host Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-2 on Tuesday night.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Shuffling the Deck: Blue Jackets Switch Up Lines in Search of More Offense

Through 12 games in this season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have just seven players with at least two goals, and they rank last in the NHL with just 29 goals scored as a team.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 3

Blue Jackets eager to ignite sluggish offense vs. Avalanche

The Columbus Blue Jackets started the season with a strong offensive performance in a 6-3 win against the Buffalo Sabres last month. The goals were harder to come by in the next 11 games, and the Blue Jackets reside near the bottom of the NHL in scoring heading into Tuesday night's contest against the visiting Colorado Avalanche.

Ivan Provorov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Blue Jackets Activate Ivan Provorov Off IR

The Blue Jackets will get one of their top blueliners back in the lineup tonight versus Dallas. Per a team announcement, Columbus has activated Ivan Provorov off injured reserve.

Dmitri Voronkov News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

5 Potential Trade Destinations for Blue Jackets’ Dmitri Voronkov

The Columbus Blue Jackets could have an interesting decision to make regarding Dmitri Voronkov. The 26-year-old winger has struggled to begin the 2026–27 season, reportedly falling out of favour in Columbus and becoming a healthy scratch.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Columbus Blue Jackets Terminate Long-Time NHL Veteran

The Columbus Blue Jackets placed veteran defenseman Carson Soucy on waivers Wednesday, a day after activating Dante Fabbro from injured reserve. The move, reported by Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, is intended to thin out a crowded blue line and create clearer roles among the remaining defenders.

Rick Bowness News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Is Rick Bowness being too harsh on Blue Jackets too early?

With the Columbus Blue Jackets struggling at the beginning of the 2026-27 season, their bench boss isn’t too pleased with the effort his team has given thus far…but is he taking it a step too far?

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