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Blue Jackets name Laurence Gilman vice president of hockey operations

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Tuesday they have hired longtime NHL executive Laurence Gilman as vice president of hockey operations. “I have known Laurence for many years, and I am very excited to welcome him to the Columbus Blue Jackets,” said general manager Don Waddell.

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Blue Jackets Add Veteran Laurence Gilman To Front Office Staff; Will Serve As Vice President Of Hockey Operations

The Columbus Blue Jackets have named veteran NHL executive Laurence Gilman as their Vice President of Hockey Operations, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced Tuesday.

Elvis Merzlikins News / Breakaway on SI / January 6

Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins Set to Lead Team Latvia

Latvia unveiled its Olympic hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, and the team will be anchored by Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 5

Blue Jackets want to protect late leads better with Sharks on tap

Holding onto third-period leads has been a struggle for the Columbus Blue Jackets this season. They've lost six of 18 games when leading at the start of the third period, the second-worst winning percentage in the NHL in that situation.

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Jack Johnson News / Daily Faceoff / January 5

Jack Johnson officially retires, hired by Canucks as pro scout

The Vancouver Canucks announced Monday that they have hired long-time NHL defenseman and Stanley Cup champion Jack Johnson as a pro scout. The move signals Johnson’s official retirement as a player.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 5

3 Blue Jackets Who Need to Step up Down the Stretch

The Columbus Blue Jackets have had a bumpy ride since beginning the season with expectations of competing in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. That dream is becoming less of a reality, especially with all the blown leads late in games.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 5

2 Takeaways From the Blue Jackets’ Collapse Against the Penguins

It was an all too familiar and deflating scene inside Nationwide Arena on Sunday night. A 4-1 lead slipped away, and the Columbus Blue Jackets fell 5-4 in overtime to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 4

Blue Jackets Unable to Hold 4-1 Lead, Lose in Overtime to Penguins

Anytime the Columbus Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins get together for a game, crazy stuff seems to happen. It did again on Sunday afternoon in front of a sellout crowd at Nationwide Arena.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 4

Blue Jackets Once Maligned Penalty Kill Becoming a Strength

The Columbus Blue Jackets ended the 10-game winning streak of the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon. Five different goal scorers contributed to their 5-1 win.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 4

3 Takeaways From Blue Jackets’ Complete Team Win Over the Sabres

The Columbus Blue Jackets bounced back in a big way over the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Saturday at a final score of 5-1. After blowing a 2-0 lead in the third period a few nights before against the New Jersey Devils, the Blue Jackets were dominant for a full 60 minutes over the Sabres to open January.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 3

Blue Jackets thump Sabres to snap Buffalo's 10-game win streak

The Columbus Blue Jackets ended the visiting Buffalo Sabres' 10-game winning streak with a 5-1 victory on Saturday. Denton Mateychuk, Brendan Gaunce, Dmitri Voronkov, Mathieu Olivier and Cole Sillinger scored for the Blue Jackets, who have won four of their past five games.

Zach Werenski News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 3

Blue Jackets getting huge Zach Werenski boost vs. Sabres

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been without their best player in Zach Werenski for the last four games, but that will change as they look to halt the Buffalo Sabres’ league-best 10-game winning streak on Saturday afternoon at Nationwide Arena.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 3

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets had seven offers for Yegor Chinakhov before trade with Penguins

Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: The Columbus Blue Jackets had initially wanted a player in return for forward Yegor Chinakhov, but he was only getting offers for picks, prospects or depth players who didn’t do much for him.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2

Blue Jackets To Activate Zach Werenski, Place Brendan Smith On IR

Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski will return to the lineup Saturday against the Sabres, he told reporters today (including Aaron Portzline of The Athletic).

Miles Wood News / Daily Faceoff / January 1

Blue Jackets’ Miles Wood week-to-week with lower-body injury, placed on injured reserve

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on Thursday that winger Miles Wood has been placed on injured reserve and will be out on a week-to-week basis due to a lower-body injury.

Danton Heinen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 1

Blue Jackets Recall Danton Heinen

When the Blue Jackets placed winger Miles Wood on injured reserve earlier today, they opened up a roster spot. They didn’t waste much time filling it as the team announced that they’ve recalled winger Danton Heinen from AHL Cleveland. They still have one open slot on their 23-player roster.

Miles Wood News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 1

Blue Jackets Place Miles Wood On Injured Reserve

The Blue Jackets placed winger Miles Wood on injured reserve Thursday, according to Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers. He’s listed as week-to-week with the apparent left knee injury he sustained last night against the Devils, general manager Don Waddell said.

Yegor Chinakhov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 30

Yegor Chinakhov trade grades for Penguins, Blue Jackets

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets connected on a trade on Monday involving a young forward. Yegor Chinakhov had requested a trade from Columbus, finally landing with the Penguins in an inter-division trade.

Boone Jenner News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 30

Blue Jackets’ Boone Jenner drops ‘gutsy’ review of big win over Senators

The Columbus Blue Jackets closed out their road swing with a statement performance Monday night, grinding out a physical 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / December 29

Damon Severson pushes Blue Jackets past Senators

Defenseman Damon Severson had a goal and an assist to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-1 win over the host Ottawa Senators on Monday night. Boone Jenner, defenseman Denton Mateychuk and Kirill Marchenko also scored for the Blue Jackets, who won their third straight.

Yegor Chinakhov News / NHL Trade Talk / December 29

Blue Jackets Finalizing Trade to Move Yegor Chinakhov

According to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, “The Blue Jackets are finalizing a trade involving Igor Chinakov [Yegor Chinakhov]. Columbus is getting draft picks back.” The news comes after months of uncertainty surrounding the unhappy forward, who had asked for a trade earlier this season.

Mason Marchment News / Total Apex Sports / December 29