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Blue Jackets sign depth forward to two-year contract extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed forward Jack Williams to a two-year, two-way contract extension that runs through the 2027-28 season, President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced Monday.

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Which teams could land Zach Werenski?

It’s not often that a defending Norris Trophy winner could be available via trade, but that seems to be the case with the Columbus Blue Jackets‘ Zach Werenski.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Blue Jackets Facing Culture Crisis as Stars Prepare to Leave

While the Vegas Golden Knights have made their nine seasons in the league look easy, franchises like the Columbus Blue Jackets continue to face an uphill battle after 25 years.

Gavin Mckenna News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

Jack Williams News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Blue Jackets re-sign Jack Williams to two-year, two-way extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed forward Jack Williams to a two-year, two-way contract through the 2027-28 season, PuckPedia reported Monday. Williams, 24, was going to be a restricted free agent on July 1.

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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Three Potential Trade Fits For Zach Werenski

What team could match the value regarding a Zach Werenski trade? Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet has mentioned that the American defenseman is out there and referred to a few destinations that could trade for Werenski this offseason on the 32 Thoughts podcast.

Don Waddell News / Inside The Rink / June 29

Columbus Blue Jackets Select Oscar Hemming With The 14th Pick In The Draft

Columbus Blue Jackets President of Hockey Ops/GM Don Waddell said he was listening to trade offers for the 14th pick and was willing to part with it if it improved the roster.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 28

Thirsty Zach Werenski trade suitors slapped with harsh Blue Jackets reality

There have been multiple trade requests from high-profile NHL players from the historic 2026 Team USA roster that won the gold medal earlier this winter for the first time since 1980, including from Brady Tkachuk and Dylan Larkin.

Kirill Marchenko News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Blue Jackets Draft Night Overshadowed by Marchenko’s Request

It was supposed to be a night that Oscar Hemming would never forget. The Columbus Blue Jackets helped him realize his lifelong dream of making the NHL on Friday night when they took him with the 14th overall pick.

Zach Werenski News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 28

Pierre LeBrun wants it known Lightning are a legit Zach Werenski trade suitor

After an outstanding season for Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski, rumors abound that he may be on the move at some point soon. According to a new social media post on X from NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, the Tampa Bay Lightning are a possible destination.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / June 28

The Columbus Blue Jackets Listening On Werenski, Marchenko Unlikely To Re-Sign

The Columbus Blue Jackets organization can not seem to shake the narrative that good players want out. It has happened in the past with players such as Seth Jones, Artemi Panarin, Sergei Bobrovsky, Matt Duchene, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Patrik Laine.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / June 27

Blue Jackets 2026 NHL Draft Recap: Hemming Headlines Seven-Player Class

The 2026 NHL Draft is in the books for the Columbus Blue Jackets. On Friday, the Jackets selected Boston College forward Oscar Hemming with the 14th overall pick.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Rumors / June 27

What’s going on with Zach Werenski and Kirill Marchenko?

Ken Reid: “Do you know what’s going on with Zach Werenski?” Seravalli: “I do, to the best of my knowledge, very important to point out here that Zach Warenski has not requested a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Boone Jenner News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 27

Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner linked to Capitals as free agency looms

The Washington Capitals could continue revamping their roster when NHL free agency begins, with Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner emerging as a reported target.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Blue Jackets’ Day 2 Draft Targets

The Columbus Blue Jackets strongly executed a plan to get a winger with size in the first round of the draft after they drafted Boston College’s Oscar Hemming 14th overall.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / June 26

Blue Jackets facing crisis as their best players don't seem to want to stay

There might not be a team in the NHL with worse vibes right now than the Columbus Blue Jackets. It's not necessarily that the team is bad or that it is lacking in talent.

Zach Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL

With Alex Tuch off the market, who will be the best player to reach NHL free agency?

Maple Leafs made the right choice by taking Gavin McKenna No. 1 overall in NHL Draft

The 'Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24

Connor McDavid sounds desperate in support of Mike Babcock hiring

Connor McDavid sounds incredibly desperate in support of Oilers hiring Mike Babcock

The Edmonton Oilers are facing intense scrutiny for their decision to hire Mike Babcock for their head-coaching role given all of the baggage he brings with him.

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves say a lot about how Capitals see themselves

Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk?

Sabres sign 21-year-old forward to a seven-year, $52.5M extension

Gavin McKenna excited to potentially play with Leafs' Auston Matthews

Morgan Rielly's agent submits trade list for Maple Leafs defenseman

Mike Babcock News / Trade Talk Sports / June 24