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Conor Garland's injury will force the Blue Jackets to shuffle their lineup deck

The Blue Jackets seem to have avoided injury scares with Dmitri Voronkov and Sean Monahan from Friday night's loss in Buffalo. Both players left the game early, but are back and practicing with the team as normal.

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Blue Jackets’ Conor Garland out indefinitely with upper-body injury

Some unwanted news for a team already experiencing enough struggles this season. When speaking to the media, Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness announced that forward Conor Garland will not be in the lineup on Tuesday night, when the Blue Jackets take on the Florida Panthers.

Dmitri Voronkov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 9

Blue Jackets Listening To Trade Offers For Dmitri Voronkov

Nov 9, 2026: The Columbus Blue Jackets are continuing to take calls regarding forward Dmitri Voronkov, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. The

Adam Fantilli News / Union and Blue / November 9

It's time for the Blue Jackets to start being concerned about Adam Fantilli

The Blue Jackets have struggled to generate offense consistently through the early part of the season, and it is costing them games. One fact that cannot be overlooked any longer: their highest paid player is simply not producing.

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Sergei Ivanov News / Union and Blue / November 8

Blue Jackets prospect watch, Sergei Ivanov is off to a slow start in the KHL

While Cam Talbot has gotten off to a strong start for the Blue Jackets this year, it's hard to look at it as anything but a hot streak. At 39 years old, he likely doesn't have much gas left in the tank.

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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.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / November 7

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kent Johnson News / Inside The Rink / October 31

After A Nightmare 2025-26 Season, Kent Johnson Is Playing Well Early

Last season was a throwaway season for Kent Johnson. The Columbus Blue Jackets forward sustained a pre-training camp injury, and, coupled with weight loss (down roughly 12 pounds), it left Johnson in a bad physical spot.

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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