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2026 Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Guide

Welcome to the 2026 NHL Draft. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, it marks a pivotal time in their franchise history. Starting with the draft and then going into the rest of the offseason, GM Don Waddell has a lot of things to accomplish in order to get the Blue Jackets to a place where they can finally get over the playoff hump.

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Blue Jackets sign first-round pick to one-year contract extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Corson Ceulemans to a one-year, two-way contract extension for the 2026-27 season, President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced on Saturday.

Corson Ceulemans News / Daily Faceoff / June 20

Blue Jackets sign Corson Ceulemans to one-year, two-way contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on Saturday that they have signed defenseman Corson Ceulemans to a one-year, two-way contract extension. Ceulemans, who the Blue Jackets chose with the No.

Corson Ceulemans News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20

Blue Jackets Sign Corson Ceulemans To One-Year Extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced that 2021 first-round pick Corson Ceulemans has been signed to a one-year, two-way contract extension. The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline reported the deal carries a league-minimum NHL salary of $850K and an AHL salary of $95K.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / June 19

How The Blue Jackets Stacked Up in 2025-26 NHL Award Voting

The awards are in, and it was notable for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Zach Werenski’s Norris Trophy win was the lone major award for the Blue Jackets in 2025-26, though several members of the organization received recognition on league awards ballots.

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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.

Jake Debrusk News / The Hockey Writers / June 19

Blue Jackets Can Address Needs by Trading for Jake DeBrusk This Offseason

The 2026 free agent market is not going to get the league-wide headlines that free agency so often brings, but the trade market holds all the value this summer.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

Will Zach Werenski Be the Next Blue Jackets Star to Force His Way Out of Columbus?

Following The Hockey Writers‘ Mark Scheig‘s recent conversation with Don Waddell, the Columbus Blue Jackets general manager, it seems Waddell understands how the NHL is beginning to adapt to the National Basketball Association style of player control over their situations.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 18

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, Patrik Laine, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Mark Scheig: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell said that he doesn’t think he’ll be able to bring back all of their UFAs. “I don’t mind bringing them all back.

Jordan Kyrou News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Blue Jackets Could Address Big Need With a Jordan Kyrou Trade

The NHL offseason has officially started, and one of the most critical of those offseasons belongs to the Columbus Blue Jackets. They have too many players currently banking on this team to compete, and if they are unable to do so, next summer may bite them quite a bit harder with players trying to force their way out.

Jet Greaves News / 1st Ohio Battery / June 17

Jet Worth: A Restricted Free Agent, What Might Greaves' Next Contract Look Like?

Entering the 2025-26 season, the Columbus Blue Jackets were hoping Jet Greaves could prove he belonged as an NHL starter. It didn't take long for them to get their answer.

NHL News / ESPN / June 15

Report: NHL to review Babcock's CBJ resignation

The NHL is beginning an investigation into Mike Babcock's resignation as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets in September 2023 before he coached a game for them, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday.

Mike Babcock News / Daily Faceoff / June 15

Report: NHL officially begins investigation into Babcock’s 2023 Blue Jackets resignation

Now that the NHL season has come to an end, with the Carolina Hurricanes beating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Sunday to win the Stanley Cup Final in six games, the NHL can begin to tackle its offseason duties.

Elvis Merzlikins News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

3 Reasons the Blue Jackets Need to Prioritize Trading Merzlikins

The offseason has been underway for the Columbus Blue Jackets for a while now. They got some good news in the form of a Norris Trophy win for Zach Werenski, and former Blue Jacket Eric Robinson hoisted the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes.

James Malatesta News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 14

Blue Jackets sign forward prospect to one-year extension

On Saturday, the Columbus Blue Jackets retained forward prospect James Malatesta, signing him to a one-year, two-way contract extension for the 2026-27 season.

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Don Waddell News / Inside The Rink / June 13

How Will Don Waddell Improve The Columbus Blue Jackets Roster?

The Columbus Blue Jackets once again missed the playoffs by a narrow margin for the second straight season. It has been six years since the organization tasted postseason play, fans have shown some discord, players and front office are frustrated, so what happens next?

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / June 13

Separating Pretenders From Contenders: How The Blue Jackets Need To Adjust

Built for the regular season versus built for the playoffs. In 2022, Dan Dukart wrote about the differences between building a 'playoff team' and a 'team that can win the Stanley Cup.' I've thought quite a bit about that concept over the last few years, and the types of players you see that are an engine when it matters this time of year.

James Malatesta News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 12

Blue Jackets Sign James Malatesta To One-Year Extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed AHL forward James Malatesta to a one-year, two-way extension. The deal will carry an $850K salary in the NHL and $95K salary in the minors per PuckPedia.

Zach Werenski News / The Hockey Writers / June 12

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Werenski, Potential Moves & More

We are exactly two weeks out from the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo. This time is known to some as the “calm before the storm.” While there are certainly some big headlines in the hockey world such as the Oilers and Mike Babcock and who will be the next Maple Leafs’ head coach, teams are preparing their offseason plans.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / June 11

Insider Wonders: Is Norris Winner Next NHL Star to Ask For a Trade?

According to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, the possibility of a trade request this summer involving Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski should not be ruled out.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 11

NHL Rumors: Mason Marchment looking for big deal; several areas of need for the Senators

Jason Gregor: Aaron Portzline on Sports 1440 on Columbus Blue Jackets pending UFA forwards Mason Marchment and Boone Jenner. “My sense is that Marchment will be the hardest of their UFAs to sign.

Zach Werenski News / Trade Talk Sports / June 11

Insider Won’t Rule Out a Potential Zach Werenski Trade Request

Dylan Larkin requesting a trade out of Detroit has sparked mass speculation about which star NHL player could be next to ask to be moved from their current situation.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 9

3 teams that should be calling Blue Jackets about No. 14 overall pick trade

The NHL Draft is just weeks away, and the Columbus Blue Jackets may be open to making a trade. General manager Don Waddell told The Athletic that he was open to dealing the 14th overall pick before the draft.

Stanislav Svozil News / Inside The Rink / June 3

AHL: Stanislav Svozil Signs Overseas

This morning, it was confirmed that AHL defenseman Stanislav Svozil is signing to play with HC Kometa Brno in Czechia. Svozil, this past season, in 41 games, recorded seven points on a goal and six assists.

Zach Werenski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 2

Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski wins 2025-26 Norris Trophy

The NHL announced that Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets has won the Norris Trophy, which is annually awarded to the defenseman who demonstrates the greatest all-around ability in his position.

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Charlie Coyle News / NHL Trade Talk / May 12

Blue Jackets Sign Charlie Coyle to 6-Year Extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets have inked center Charlie Coyle to a new, six-year contract extension. The deal will pay him $6 million per season, for a total of $36 million.