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Blue Jackets’ Mason Marchment expected to return after missing eight games

A couple of roster moves for a team trying to get out of the Eastern Conference’s cellar. On Thursday, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell announced that forward Mason Marchment has been activated from injured reserve.

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Blue Jackets Activate Mason Marchment, Place Denton Mateychuk On IR

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that forward Mason Marchment has been activated off injured reserve in advance of the team’s game tonight against the Dallas Stars.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 21

Blue Jackets To Activate Mason Marchment, Isac Lundestrom

The Columbus Blue Jackets will return a pair of forwards tomorrow. Relayed from reporter Dave Maetzold, head coach Rick Bowness indicated that forwards Mason Marchment and Isac Lundeström will be activated from the injured reserve before tomorrow’s game against the Dallas Stars.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

Blue Jackets’ 3 Biggest Games Left in the 2025-26 Season

The Columbus Blue Jackets dropped the first game of a five-game homestand on Tuesday night, losing 4-1 to the Ottawa Senators. However, the Blue Jackets have a lot of big games left on their schedule.

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Isac Lundestrom News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Blue Jackets’ Isac Lundestrom activated off injured reserve

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Tuesday afternoon that they have activated forward Isac Lundestrom off the injured reserve list. Lundestrom, 26, has appeared in 35 games with the Blue Jackets this season, collecting five points (one goal, four assists).

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 20

3 Keys to a Blue Jackets Victory Over the Senators

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a clear path back into the playoff race: keep winning. On the backs of a four-game winning streak, the Blue Jackets have rallied and shown major signs of life, jumping back into the playoff race over the past week in the process.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Merzlikins, Voronkov & More

The Columbus Blue Jackets enter the new week riding a four-game winning streak. The team is 3-0 under new head coach Rick Bowness. The Blue Jackets are playing the game with confidence.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 19

Blue Jackets to test win streak, positive vibes against Senators

The Columbus Blue Jackets are out to record a season-high fifth consecutive victory Tuesday when they open a season-long five-game homestand with a visit from the Ottawa Senators.

Mikael Pyyhtia News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19

Blue Jackets Reassign Mikael Pyyhtia

According to a team announcement, the Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned forward Mikael Pyyhtia to the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters. Pyyhtia was originally recalled on January 7th.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 17

Penguins extend home dominance of Blue Jackets with shootout win

Charlie Coyle scored the winning goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets kept new coach Rick Bowness' record perfect by edging the host Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / January 16

After Columbus, Who’s Really on the NHL Coaching Hot Seat?

Coaching in the NHL is a weird game. One week you’re praised for keeping things steady, the next your team struggles, and suddenly everyone’s talking about you.

Elvis Merzlikins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 16

Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins loves ‘new energy’ in Columbus after coaching change

The Columbus Blue Jackets have won three games in a row, including the first two under new head coach Rick Bowness. The veteran Bowness was brought in on Monday, replacing the fired Dean Evason.

Rick Bowness News / NHL Trade Talk / January 14

Why the Columbus Blue Jackets Need Rick Bowness

When Don Waddell picked up the phone to call Rick Bowness, he didn’t know what answer he was going to get. Bowness had every reason to say no. He’d stepped away.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / January 14

Kent Johnson thrived in Rick Bowness’ debut for Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets played their first game with Rick Bowness behind the bench on Tuesday, earning a 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames. The win came just one day after the team fired head coach Dean Evason, who led Columbus to a 19-19-7 record through 45 games.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

Columbus Blue Jackets Make Multiple Changes to Coaching Staff

In an unexpected move on Monday afternoon, Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Don Waddell announced that Head Coach Dean Evason and Assistant Coach Steve McCarthy were fired.