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Zach Werenski News / Trade Talk Sports / July 7
Insider Unwilling to Rule Out Zach Werenski Trade to Dallas
Zach Werenski could be a Dallas Star right now, but instead he’s still a Columbus Blue Jacket. The nixed deal that would have sent Werenski to Dallas for a package centered around Thomas Harley took the hockey world by storm last week, and while that trade appears to be dead for now, one insider is still keeping an eye on it eventually happening.
Colton White News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 6
Blue Jackets Sign Colton White
The Columbus Blue Jackets have added some defensive depth on the free agent market. According to a team announcement, the Blue Jackets have signed Colton White to a two-year, two-way contract.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 6
Blue Jackets sign Colton White to two-year contract
An experienced blueliner is moving to the Midwest. On Monday, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell announced that the team has signed defenseman Colton White to a two-year, two-way extension.
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?
Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / July 6
Weekly Roundup: Jenner's Legacy, Werenski's Future, Fantilli's Next Deal, And Free Agency 
It's been a busy past week in the NHL with storylines flying all over the place. NHL free agency started last Wednesday, as the Columbus Blue Jackets dipped their toe into the available pool of players.
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.
William Whitelaw News / The Hockey Writers / July 6
Blue Jackets Prospect William Whitelaw Taking Major Steps
A Columbus Blue Jackets prospect who may be flying under the radar is William Whitelaw, and he has developed a ton since the last time he was in Columbus for the Blue Jackets Development Camp last July.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 5
2026-27 Blue Jackets Roster Projection 3.0: New Faces, Big Injuries & Holes to Fill
For most NHL teams, their business is mostly done by the time we get to the fourth of July. Most of the major contracts are figured out. They’ve made their free-agent signings.
Zachary Sawchenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4
Hurricanes Sign Zach Sawchenko To Two-Way Deal
The Hurricanes have signed goaltender Zachary Sawchenko to a two-way deal, per a team announcement. He’ll earn the league-minimum NHL salary of $850K this season with a $150K AHL salary and a $190K guarantee.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 6
NHL Rumors: Kirill Marchenko and Zach Werenski aren't going anywhere this offseason; Blackhawks still haven't added a winger for Connor Bedard
Jeff Svoboda: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell on forward Kirill Marchenko: “I’ve had discussions with his agent, which we won’t discuss right now, but Marchenko is going to be a Blue Jacket when the season starts.” Jeff Svoboda: Blue Jackets GM Waddell on defenseman Zach Werenski: “The end result is this is what we wanted.
Isac Lundestrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 3
Isac Lundestrom Sustains Achilles Injury
It appears that the Blue Jackets will be without one of their centers when the season gets underway. Isac Lundestrom indicated to David Olsson Jiglund of Norbottens-Kuriren that he suffered an Achilles injury while training.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / July 3
Who Are the Columbus Blue Jackets, Exactly?
Where are the Columbus Blue Jackets heading? The answer is murky. Since 2000, the franchise has compiled nine winning seasons, six playoff appearances, one second-round appearance, and endured plenty of heartbreak.
Don Waddell News / The Hockey Writers / July 3
Blue Jackets’ Urgent 2026-27 Plans Exposed by Waddell’s Free Agency Press Conference
What a week it has been for the Columbus Blue Jackets. NHL Draft Week was full of rumors of what the team’s future might look like if they didn’t have Zach Werenski or Kirill Marchenko.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3
Why Blue Jackets must get revenge on Zach Werenski for trade shenanigans with savage move after Boone Jenner exit
The Columbus Blue Jackets will have a new captain for the first time since 2020-21. Boone Jenner has donned the “C” on his chest for the Jackets for five seasons, but Jenner has signed with the Washington Capitals.
Kirill Marchenko News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 2
Blue Jackets GM shuts down Kirill Marchenko trade rumors
It’s been a strange offseason for the Columbus Blue Jackets, who recently put out a joint statement with Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Zach Werenski to quell rumors that he wanted to depart the club.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / July 2
Where do Blue Jackets fit into playoff picture with Werenski staying?
It’s been turmoil-filled offseason for the Columbus Blue Jackets, but it appears that cooler heads have prevailed between the team’s front office and reigning Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Zach Werenski.
Erik Gudbranson News / Daily Faceoff / July 2
Blue Jackets re-sign Erik Gudbranson to one-year contract
A veteran presence on the back end is staying in Ohio’s capital for another year. On Thursday, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell told members of the media that the team is set to announce the re-signing of defenseman Erik Gudbranson.
Erik Gudbranson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2
Blue Jackets To Re-Sign Erik Gudbranson
The Columbus Blue Jackets are bringing back a familiar face to their defensive corps. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, the Blue Jackets are signing veteran defenseman Erik Gudbranson to a one-year, $1.75MM contract.
Zach Werenski News / NHL Trade Talk / July 2
The Werenski Trade Talk Isn’t Over — It’s Just on Hold
Trade rumors almost never go in reverse. Once a star’s name is out there, once they say they want to be traded and a team goes from “exploring the market” to “actively shopping,” things usually end in one of two ways — a deal quickly gets done, or it drags out for months until one finally does.
Ivan Fedotov News / Inside The Rink / July 2
AHL: Ivan Fedotov Signs Overseas
It was a busy day for the first day of Free Agency. One move on the day saw goalie Ivan Fedotov sign with Spartak Moskva in the KHL. He appeared in 47 games for the Cleveland Monsters last season, going 23-16-9 with a 2.87 goals-against average, an .887 save percentage, and two shutouts.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Blue Jackets sign Owen Sillinger to one-year contract
A perennial minor leaguer is staying in Northeast Ohio. On the opening day of NHL free agency, the Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed forward Owen Sillinger to a one-year, two-way contract.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / July 1
Blue Jackets, Zach Werenski seem to have worked out their issues
Perhaps the biggest story to come out of the first day of the NHL's free agent signing period is a move that did not happen, and may not happen anytime soon.
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.
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