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Cam Talbot is looking like a big upgrade as the Blue Jackets backup goalie

Before the season even began, there were many questions that needed to be answered surrounding the Blue Jackets roster and lineup. One of those questions has seemingly been answered after a strong start from a late addition.

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Blue Jackets Place Emil Andrae, Danton Heinen On Waivers

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Columbus Blue Jackets have placed defenseman Emil Andrae and forward Danton Heinen on waivers. Columbus would free up $2.225MM in cap space by reassigning both to the Cleveland Monsters in the AHL.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Two players placed on NHL waivers for Nov. 4

A couple of Columbus Blue Jackets players have hit the waiver wire. On Wednesday, the Blue Jackets placed forward Danton Heinen and defenseman Emil Andrae on waivers.

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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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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 / November 4

3 Takeaways From the Blue Jackets’ Massive 7-2 Win Over the Avalanche

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been struggling to find the back of the net the past few games, especially on their latest road trip, where they went 1-2-0 and scored only seven total goals in that three-game stretch.

Ivan Provorov News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Ivan Provorov’s Return Shows Exactly What the Blue Jackets Were Missing

The Columbus Blue Jackets faced a stiff test when the Colorado Avalanche came to town on Tuesday night. It took the home team just 28 seconds to find the scoreboard.

NHL News / Union and Blue / November 4

Blue Jackets rout the Avalanche by a 7-2 margin at home

The Blue Jackets rewarded us with a thrilling win on Tuesday night, as they steamrolled the Colorado Avalanche by a 7-2 score. This one was never in much doubt, right from the beginning.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / November 3

Blue Jackets rout Avalanche behind Charlie Coyle’s 4 points

Mathieu Olivier scored 28 seconds after the opening faceoff, Charlie Coyle and Valeri Nichushkin had goals 39 seconds apart in a four-goal second period, and the host Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-2 on Tuesday night.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Shuffling the Deck: Blue Jackets Switch Up Lines in Search of More Offense

Through 12 games in this season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have just seven players with at least two goals, and they rank last in the NHL with just 29 goals scored as a team.

Jake Christiansen News / Union and Blue / November 3

Jake Christiansen has earned his chance to stay in the Blue Jackets lineup

With the Blue Jackets finally able to ice their complete defense corps, there is a surprising name remaining in the lineup. Jake Christiansen has played his way up the depth chart, going from apparent #9 defenseman; to getting in ahead of three others.

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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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 3

Blue Jackets eager to ignite sluggish offense vs. Avalanche

The Columbus Blue Jackets started the season with a strong offensive performance in a 6-3 win against the Buffalo Sabres last month. The goals were harder to come by in the next 11 games, and the Blue Jackets reside near the bottom of the NHL in scoring heading into Tuesday night's contest against the visiting Colorado Avalanche.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / November 2

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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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / November 2

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.

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.

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 / 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.

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.

NHL 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.

Ivan Provorov News / Inside The Rink / October 27

In His Absence, Ivan Provorov’s Impact On The Columbus Blue Jackets Is Evident

In the Columbus Blue Jackets final preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings, Ivan Provorov blocked a shot and sustained a lower-body injury. Provorov was expected to miss 4-6 weeks and is now considered week-to-week.

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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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.