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One month in, the Blue Jackets are simply not good enough

October has finished, and for the Blue Jackets, that might be a good thing. They enter November with a mostly healthy roster, looking to right the ship and have a better month ahead.

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The Blue Jackets Hometown Remix jersey misses the mark

The NHL released their Hometown Remix series of jerseys today, with all 32 teams giving a different take on the "Reverse Retro" sweaters from a few years ago.

Zach Werenski News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski’s Goal Drought is Variance, Not a Struggling Start

The Columbus Blue Jackets are back home after their first multi-city road trip of the season. While it started well for them in the win column, they didn’t get the ending they were hoping for.

William Whitelaw News / Union and Blue / November 2

Blue Jackets prospect watch, William Whitelaw has his sights set on the Hobey Baker Award

After the Blue Jackets traded away their top scoring winger this offseason (or should I say this preseason?), the team is looking for a winger to be able to step up in his place and be a top scoring forward.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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NHL News / Union and Blue / November 1

Game of inches goes the other way as the Blue Jackets lose to the Stars

The Blue Jackets played a strong game in Dallas on Halloween, but could not get over the hump and pick up two points. We learned that sometimes, even when you play your best game, you need just a little bit more.

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

3 Keys to a Blue Jackets Win Against the Stars

The Columbus Blue Jackets end the first road trip of 2026-27 in Dallas, where they will take on the Dallas Stars to try and get back to .500 on the young season.

Ivan Provorov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Blue Jackets Activate Ivan Provorov Off IR

The Blue Jackets will get one of their top blueliners back in the lineup tonight versus Dallas. Per a team announcement, Columbus has activated Ivan Provorov off injured reserve.

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 / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Young Core Delivers, Voronkov & More

The Columbus Blue Jackets fell behind in the first period thanks in part to not playing their game. They were a little better in the second period but were still behind the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / October 29

Blue Jackets hope to push their win streak to 3 games tonight in Raleigh

The Blue Jackets get their toughest test of the young season tonight, as they visit the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh. The Canes are, unfortunately, red hot.

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.

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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.

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.

Carson Soucy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28

Blue Jackets Place Carson Soucy On Waivers

After activating Dante Fabbro yesterday, the Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to shed some extra weight in their defensive corps. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, the Blue Jackets have placed defenseman Carson Soucy on waivers.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Blue Jackets’ Youth Producing After 10 Games While Waiting for Depth Scoring to Arrive

The Columbus Blue Jackets were in control of things after 20 minutes of play Tuesday night. They scored more goals (3) than the Philadelphia Flyers had shots (2) in the first period.

Kent Johnson News / Field Level Media / October 27

Kent Johnson scores 2nd goal in OT to lift Jackets over Flyers

Kent Johnson scored his second goal of the night 2:22 into overtime to lift the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-3 triumph over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.

Dante Fabbro News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27

Blue Jackets Activate Dante Fabbro

According to a team announcement, the Columbus Blue Jackets activated defenseman Dante Fabbro from the injured reserve. Columbus had an open roster spot, so they didn’t need to make a corresponding roster move.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Blue Jackets Slowly Gaining Momentum Amidst Slow Start

The Columbus Blue Jackets enter Tuesday night’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers with the least amount of games played in the NHL with just nine games played so far.

Adam Fantilli News / Field Level Media / October 24

Adam Fantilli nets OT winner, Blue Jackets edge Golden Knights

Adam Fantilli scored a power-play goal 59 seconds into overtime to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night.

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?

Golden Knights, Blue Jackets bothered after blowout losses

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Conor Garland News / Professor Press Box / October 21

What Happened to ex-Canuck Conor Garland in Columbus?

I have to admit, Conor Garland's struggles in Columbus surprise me. When I watched him with the Vancouver Canucks, he looked like a little water bug who never stopped moving.

Dmitri Voronkov News / NHL Rumors / October 20

Dmitri Voronkov still available, and Five Pending UFAs That Could Become Available

The Fourth Period: Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dmitri Voronkov is available. The 26-year-old is in the last year of his contract at a $4.175 million cap hit, has only one assist through five games, and was a healthy scratch over the weekend.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20

Fantilli Took Marchenko Trade Personally; Keeping Him 'Would Have Been a Nightmare'

Adam Fantilli isn’t hiding his feelings about the Kirill Marchenko trade, and he says Columbus is better off for it. While the two were close, the Blue Jackets forward seems happy that what would have been a problem in the room is no longer there.

Kent Johnson News / Field Level Media / October 17

Kent Johnson tallies in OT as Blue Jackets blank Rangers

Kent Johnson scored with 1:34 remaining in overtime as the Columbus Blue Jackets finally solved rookie goalie Dylan Garand and earned a 1-0 victory over the visiting New York Rangers on Saturday night.

Rick Bowness News / Daily Faceoff / October 14