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Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski earns high praise from teammates after game-winning Olympics assist

Jack Hughes was the hero for Team USA in the Olympic gold-medal game on Sunday, helping the country capture gold for the first time in 46 years — and it was Columbus Blue Jackets star defenseman Zach Werenski who set him up.

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Blue Jackets Not Looking at Pending UFAs

The Columbus Blue Jackets were supposed to be sellers at the trade deadline. Three weeks ago, that seemed like a certainty. Then Rick Bowness replaced Dean Evason behind the bench, and everything changed.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 23

Katie Gaudreau Reacts to Bittersweet Team USA Victory

Katie Gaudreau watched Team USA win Olympic gold, and the emotions were overwhelming. Her brother Johnny, a left wing for the Columbus Blue Jackets, would have been on that team.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 23

1 player Blue Jackets must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Columbus Blue Jackets are close to a playoff spot as the NHL prepares to return to action. Team USA won gold in Milan on Sunday morning, and the league’s trade freeze has now lifted.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22

Blue Jackets Not Planning To Trade For More Pending UFAs

Earlier this season, the Blue Jackets surprised many when they traded for pending unrestricted free agent winger Mason Marchment and made a coaching change,

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / February 22

Team USA honors the late Johnny Gaudreau after winning Olympic gold

Team USA honors the late Johnny Gaudreau after winning first Olympic gold medal since 1980

Team USA kept the memory of Gaudreau in mind throughout the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Don Waddell News / The Hockey Writers / February 20

Blue Jackets’ GM Don Waddell Previews 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Columbus Blue Jackets are now less than a week away from returning to action in the regular season. They will face the Boston Bruins in a big game in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

Charlie Coyle News / The Hockey Writers / February 19

10 Blue Jackets’ Teammate Truths Featuring Charlie Coyle

The Columbus Blue Jackets returned to practice on Wednesday morning in advance of their season resume next Thursday night in Boston. With five more practices coming in the next seven days, the team is preparing for the stretch run still on the outside of the playoff picture.

Elvis Merzlikins News / Daily Faceoff / February 17

Latvia’s Elvis Merzlikins to start qualification game against Sweden

Latvia will go back to Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins in the team’s do-or-die game against Sweden later on Tuesday evening in Italy.

Scott Ford News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 16

Blue Jackets’ Scott Ford To Interview For NCAA Coaching Vacancy

The Columbus Blue Jackets have granted permission for assistant coach Scott Ford to interview for the vacant head coaching role at Brown University’s men’s hockey program, according to The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / February 16

How Are the Two Blue Jackets Olympians Benefitting From the Olympics?

The Columbus Blue Jackets entered the Olympic break as the hottest team in the league. Riding a seven-game win streak that had brought them within four points of the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, the timing seemed terrible, but it might give them an extra boost for a final push.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / February 15

Olympics: Kukan Wins It In OT 4-3 Against Czechia

After a 5-1 loss to Canada on Friday, Switzerland bounced back with a hard-fought 4-3 overtime win over Czechia on Sunday at Santagiulia Arena. Dean Kukan scored the game-winner as the Swiss secured second place in Group A and handed Czechia its second loss of the tournament.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Rumors / February 14

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and Who Could be Interested in Vincent Trocheck

Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: The Columbus Blue Jackets will use the Olympic break to talk to pending UFA forwards Boone Jenner, Charlie Coyle, Mason Marchment and defenseman Erik Gudbranson and see if any contract extensions can be worked out.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 13

Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins eases injury worries after being pulled in Olympics loss

Columbus Blue Jackets fans were probably already frustrated that the NHL season had to pause right when their squad was torching the competition, but that vexation briefly turned to anxiety during Thursday’s Winter Olympics matchup between the United States and Latvia.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 12

Blue Jackets Looking To Extend Pending UFAs

On New Year’s Day, the Blue Jackets were in last place in the Eastern Conference and had a three-point cushion in the basement. They were all but set to punt on the season, and their high-value pending UFAs, namely Charlie Coyle and Boone Jenner, had found themselves high up on trade bait lists.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 12

Blue Jackets rumors: Columbus talking extension with 3 key forwards

The Columbus Blue Jackets were thought of as sellers at the trade deadline during the early parts of the season. But entering the Olympic break, the Blue Jackets are one of the hottest teams in the NHL.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / February 12

Blue Jackets Pull Three Players Off Trade Market

The Columbus Blue Jackets appear to be changing course ahead of the March 6 trade deadline. Instead of shopping veterans Boone Jenner, Charlie Coyle, and Mason Marchment, the team is now leaning toward keeping all three and working on contract extensions.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / February 12

Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzļikins to start Latvia’s Olympic opener against USA

Lativa will turn to veteran Elvis Merzļikins for the team’s Olympic men’s hockey opener against the United States, as first reported by Latvian reporter Ulvis Brože.

Boone Jenner News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

Boone Jenner Extension Will Shape Blue Jackets’ Trade Deadline

The Columbus Blue Jackets are approaching a pivotal stretch in their organizational timeline, and much of it revolves around captain Boone Jenner. With extension discussions expected during the Olympic break, Jenner’s future in Columbus is quietly becoming one of the more intriguing contract situations to watch.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / February 5

Blue Jackets Enter Olympic Break Red Hot

The Columbus Blue Jackets dispatched the Chicago Blackhawks with a shutout performance. The win was the team's ninth in their last 10 games and brought the rising Blue Jackets within four points of a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and two points behind the New York Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Stadium Rant / February 5

Streaking Columbus Blue Jackets Are Genuine Postseason Contenders

The Blue Jackets were nowhere near the playoff picture two weeks ago, but a seven-game win streak has changed their fortune. With a 29-20-7 record through 56 games played in 2025-26, Columbus sits just four points out of the wildcard with 26 games left to play.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 4

Blue Jackets stay hot with season-sweep shutout over Blackhawks

Jet Greaves made 21 saves for Columbus' second consecutive shutout in their 4-0 win over visiting Chicago on Wednesday night. It was the final game before the Olympic break for both teams.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 4

What teams can learn from Sabres', Blue Jackets' recent success

As we get set to head into the Olympic break, many teams might take a look around the NHL to see what has been working for others, and gauge what they might have to do to find more success.

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Elvis Merzlikins News / Field Level Media / February 3

Elvis Merzlikins, Blue Jackets blank Devils for 6th win in row

Elvis Merzlikins made 24 saves for his first shutout of the season and Mathieu Olivier scored two goals in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday in Newark, N.J.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / January 28

Blue Jackets a Possible Swing Team Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Columbus Blue Jackets may end up being one of the most important teams to watch as the trade deadline approaches. According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, once they determine at the Olympic break if they’re buyers or sellers, the action could pick up in a significant way.