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Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Waddell, Monsters & More

It has been over three months and counting since the Columbus Blue Jackets moved on from general manager Jarmo Kekalainen. We may finally have some significant development in finding Kekalainen’s replacement.

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Catching Up With Blue Jacket’s Players in the IIHF World Championship Part Two

Last week I wrote an article detailing the Columbus Blue Jacket’s representation at the IIHF World Championship tournament. The five players that are participating are Elvis Merzlikins (Latvia), Damon Severson (Canada), Gavin Brindley (USA), Johnny Gaudreau (USA), and Zach Werenski (USA).

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / 19 hours ago

Blue Jackets’ Young Guns’ Season in Review

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ 2023-24 season did not turn out how they had hoped. Their 66-point 27-43-12 season put them in last place in the Metropolitan Division and 29th overall.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / 22 hours ago

Names To Know: Sam Dickinson's Elite Skating, Mature Game Make Him A Prime Target For The Columbus Blue Jackets

Welcome to the seventh installment of our "Names To Know," 2024 edition, a look-ahead at prospects who the Columbus Blue Jackets could select in the upcoming NHL Draft.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / 21 hours ago

Blue Jackets’ Hits & Misses When Drafting Fourth Overall

We learned earlier this month that the Columbus Blue Jackets will be selecting fourth overall in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. They’ve beaten around that bush over the last several drafts, selecting third in 2023 (Adam Fantilli), sixth in 2022 (David Jiricek), and fifth in 2021 (Kent Johnson).

Johnny Gaudreau News / NHL Trade Talk / May 22

Johnny Gaudreau Has Found His Game At The World Championship

As the preliminary round has come to an end at the 2024 World Championship, Team USA finished second in their division. The team won five games while losing once in regulation and once in overtime.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / May 22

Names To Know: Cole Eiserman Is A Dynamic Goal-Scorer Who Will Be Had Early In Next Month's Draft

Welcome to the 6th installment of our "Names To Know," 2024 edition, a look-ahead at prospects who the Columbus Blue Jackets could select in the upcoming NHL Draft.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 22

3 Reasons Blue Jackets Fans Should Watch the Memorial Cup

The CHL’s premier tournament is about to kick off in the coming days. For Blue Jackets’ fans, they will have more than their fair share of things to watch for.

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

Organizational Roundup: Memorial Cup, IIHF World Championships, and AHL Dominance Highlight Recent Organizational Successes

The Columbus Blue Jackets aren't making headlines for advancing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but many members of the organization - including current rostered players, AHL-affiliated players, and top prospects - are making headlines. Here's a brief roundup of recent events: The Cleveland Monsters are officially on a roll.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Johnny Gaudreau passes Patrick Kane as USA Hockey All-Time points leader

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau has now passed Patrick Kane as USA Hockey’s all-time points leader at the IIHF Men’s World Championship. The Blue Jackets’ forward notched one goal and five points in the USA’s 10-1 thumping over Kazakhstan.

Jakub Zboril News / The Hockey Writers / May 19

Former Bruin Zboril Making Most of Opportunity in AHL Playoffs

Jakub Zboril saw what was going on around him at Boston Bruins’ Training Camp as they were preparing for the 2023-24 season. After playing in just 22 games for the Bruins in 2022-23, it was clear the team was looking to go in a different direction.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

3 Blue Jackets Who Could Get Long-Term Contracts This Summer

2023-24 was another long and tough season for the Columbus Blue Jackets. It was the team’s sixth 82-game season in which they got less than 30 wins. While it was a seven-point improvement over 2022-23, they have a long way to go before even thinking about making the playoffs.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / May 16

Catching Up With Blue Jacket’s Players in the IIHF World Championship

You may already know that there are nine different Columbus Blue Jacket‘s players or personnel at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Czechia, but in case you haven’t been able to follow it here’s a few things to catch you up!

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Blue Jackets Wise to Take Slow Approach on GM Hire

Since the end of the regular season, news on the ongoing Blue Jackets’ general-manager search has been few and far between. With John Davidson saying the search would not be done in the public forum, information would be very hard to come by.

Marc Bergevin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 14

Former Canadiens GM on Blue Jackets' radar

Former Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin is on the Blue Jackets’ radar in their search for a new general manager.

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The 'Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

Columbus Blue Jackets News / ClutchPoints / May 10

3 moves Blue Jackets must make in 2024 NHL offseason

Once again, the Columbus Blue Jackets find themselves back at the drawing board following yet another season where they fell short of qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Gavin Brindley News / Daily Faceoff / May 8

Top Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Gavin Brindley joins USA for World Championship

USA Hockey announced Wednesday that Columbus Blue Jackets top prospect Gavin Brindley has been named to Team USA ahead of the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championships.

Denton Mateychuk News / Daily Faceoff / May 7

Blue Jackets prospect Denton Mateychuk named WHL’s top defenseman

The Western Hockey League (WHL) announced that Columbus Blue Jackets prospect and Moose Jaw Warriors Captain Denton Mateychuk has been awarded the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy as WHL Defenseman of the Year for 2023-24.

Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Yardbarker / May 5

NHL teams should be wary of acquiring Pierre Luc-Dubois

Three teams have fallen for the center's combination of size (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) and all-around skill. All three have all wound up regretting it.

Oilers Eliminating Kings Makes Dubois’ Preseason Comments Ironic

What to expect for the Oilers in Round 2, and could the Kings be in line for a rebuild

Every NHL player to score 60 or more goals in a season

The 'Columbus Blue Jackets first rounders' quiz

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Offseason checklist for Blue Jackets after disappointing year

Offseason checklist for Columbus Blue Jackets after disappointing campaign

After a tough 2022-23 season, there was supposed to be some reason for optimism for the Blue Jackets this year. However, things did not turn out well.

Hockey Canada releases 2024 World Championship roster

The most memorable defunct NHL teams

The 'Columbus Blue Jackets first-rounders' quiz

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / May 3