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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.

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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.

Dmitri Voronkov News / Union and Blue / November 3

Based on a new report, a Dmitri Voronkov trade could be imminent

The Dmitri Voronkov trade speculation is heating up, and with the new report from the Athletic's Aaron Portzline yesterday; a trade may happen sooner than later.

NHL News / Union and Blue / November 3

Blue Jackets will try to slow down the Avalanche at home tonight

The Blue Jackets will look to build upon the strong game they played in Dallas on Saturday, tonight against the Colorado Avalanche. The new month and nearly fully healthy roster gives this team a chance at a fresh start.

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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?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Dmitri Voronkov News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Young Core Delivers, Voronkov & More

The Columbus Blue Jackets fell behind in the first period thanks in part to not playing their game. They were a little better in the second period but were still behind the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0.

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.

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The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

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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.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Blue Jackets’ Youth Producing After 10 Games While Waiting for Depth Scoring to Arrive

The Columbus Blue Jackets were in control of things after 20 minutes of play Tuesday night. They scored more goals (3) than the Philadelphia Flyers had shots (2) in the first period.

Kent Johnson 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.

Dante Fabbro News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27

Blue Jackets Activate Dante Fabbro

According to a team announcement, the Columbus Blue Jackets activated defenseman Dante Fabbro from the injured reserve. Columbus had an open roster spot, so they didn’t need to make a corresponding roster move.

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.

Adam Fantilli News / Field Level Media / October 24

Adam Fantilli nets OT winner, Blue Jackets edge Golden Knights

Adam Fantilli scored a power-play goal 59 seconds into overtime to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night.

Columbus Blue Jackets 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

Who will be the first NHL coach fired in 2026-27?

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Pierre LeBrun names Blue Jackets forward as trade candidate

The Columbus Blue Jackets have struggled to start the 2026-27 season, winning just three of eight games and sitting dead last in the Eastern Conference in the early going.

Conor Garland News / Professor Press Box / October 21

What Happened to ex-Canuck Conor Garland in Columbus?

I have to admit, Conor Garland's struggles in Columbus surprise me. When I watched him with the Vancouver Canucks, he looked like a little water bug who never stopped moving.

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.

Rick Bowness News / Daily Faceoff / October 14