Columbus Blue Jackets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / May 10

Norris Debate: How Zach Werenski’s 81-Point Season Compares To Makar And Dahlin

For the second consecutive year, Zach Werenski is up for major hardware. On Thursday, the 28-year-old defenseman was named among the three finalists for the Norris trophy, along with reigning Norris winner Cale Makar — a two-time winner — and first-time finalist, Rasmus Dahlin.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 9

Blue Jackets Have History on Their Side With 14th Pick in 2026 NHL Draft

The Columbus Blue Jackets came out of the draft lottery with the 14th overall selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, a pick they have had two times before in team history, in 2013 and last year in 2025.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 7

2 early Blue Jackets trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The same, tired refrain that fans of the Columbus Blue Jackets have been experiencing for the last several years continued this season. Just as they did in 2024-25, the Blue Jackets flirted with a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs only to fall short in the end.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

Blue Jackets Zach Werenski Named Norris Trophy Finalist for Second Consecutive Season in 2026

Zach Werenski added to his memorable 2025-26 season on Thursday. He is once again up for one of the NHL’s most prestigious awards. The NHL announced that Werenski was a finalist for the Norris Trophy, given to the league’s top defensive player who demonstrates the greatest all-around ability in the position.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Blue Jackets to Pick 14th Overall at 2026 NHL Entry Draft

The Columbus Blue Jackets went into Tuesday night’s NHL Draft Lottery with a very slight chance to be able to move up in the draft order. As expected, the ping pong balls did not bounce their way.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / May 5

Draft Lottery Results: Blue Jackets Will Select 14th In June's NHL Draft

The Columbus Blue Jackets officially have the 14th selection in June's NHL Draft. The pick became official after Tuesday's live draft lottery. The Toronto Maple Leafs, who had the 5th-best odds, won the lottery and will make the first pick in June's draft, which is widely assumed to be forward Gavin McKenna.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 4

Blue Jackets’ Top 3 Prospects & Their Outlooks for 2026-27

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ rebuild hasn’t yet yielded the results they had hoped for. They have not made the postseason since the COVID-19 playoffs in 2020, and they don’t have the type of prospect pool they should have after missing the postseason for over half a decade.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

Blue Jackets hoping to bring top goaltending prospect from KHL to North America

The Columbus Blue Jackets look to have found their goaltender of the future in Jet Greaves, although the 25-year-old is set to become a restricted free agent this summer.

Erik Gudbranson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2

Blue Jackets Not Expected To Re-Sign Erik Gudbranson

After a late-season collapse ultimately cost them a playoff spot, Columbus head coach Rick Bowness talked about changing the culture, assuming he would still be with the team in 2026-27. That question went away rather quickly and Bowness will now get a chance to really put his mark on the team.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / May 1

Greaves, Fantilli, Jenner and more: How Blue Jackets plan to approach their free agents

The 2025-26 campaign was a rollercoaster for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Early-season struggles led to the dismissal of head coach Dean Evason, replaced by Rick Bowness.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 30

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets have four main UFAs to deal with; Kings need some scoring help up front

Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: The Columbus Blue Jackets have numerous decisions to make on their pending free agents, but they have four main UFAs to decide on.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

2026-27 Blue Jackets Roster Projection 1.0: Life Without Their UFA’s

The 2025-26 season might be over for the Columbus Blue Jackets. But it is never too early to look ahead to 2026-27. Upon first glance, woah. How different might the Blue Jackets look next season?

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

Blue Jackets Likely to Name Zach Werenski Captain This Summer

If the Columbus Blue Jackets plan to retain new head coach Rick Bowness for next season, we can expect that many roster changes are coming. One thing Bowness called out consistently in his end-of-season press conferences was the team’s makeup, and that they didn’t hate losing.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Coaching Changes, Monsters Update & More

Welcome to the end of April. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are well underway for some. For everyone else including the Columbus Blue Jackets, their offseason is underway.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / April 24

Blue Jackets make changes to coaching staff ahead of 2026-27

The personnel behind the bench will look a little different in Ohio’s capital next year. On Friday, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced that assistant coaches Mike Haviland and Scott Ford, as well as video coach Arun Augustitus, will not be back with the organization next season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 21

3 early Blue Jackets trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Columbus Blue Jackets missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs despite a furious run in the second half. They fired Dean Evason in January, and Rick Bowness brought the Blue Jackets to the doorstep of the postseason.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / April 16

Bowness Gets New Deal with Blue Jackets After Tirade

“I don’t know if I’m back (as coach next season),” Rick Bowness said while he appeared to be holding back more emotion than he was clearly showing after another ugly performance.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 15

Columbus Blue Jackets' losing culture is becoming major problem

It can be very difficult to get a sense for the mood around a team unless you are actually in their locker room every day and seeing things up close and personal. But sometimes there are hints and clues when an environment has turned rotten, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are showing a lot of them.

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Rick Bowness News / NHL Trade Talk / April 15

Will the Blue Jackets Support Rick Bowness After Post-Game Tirade?

“If I’m back, I’m changing this culture,” said Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness on Tuesday night. Clearly emotional and unsure if the organization was going to re-up his contract for next season, Bowness didn’t care.