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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).

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Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski to return against Sabres, Brendan Smith placed on IR

One of the league’s top blueliners is set to return to the ice. When speaking to the media, Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski revealed that he will be back in the lineup on Friday afternoon when the Blue Jackets go up against the Buffalo Sabres.

Don Waddell News / The Hockey Writers / January 2

2025-26 Blue Jackets’ Midseason Q&A With GM Don Waddell

The 2025-26 Columbus Blue Jackets are not where they want to be as they close in on the midpoint of their schedule. Their games this coming weekend against the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins will mark games 40 and 41.

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.

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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.

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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.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / January 1

Three Storylines For The Columbus Blue Jackets As The Calendar Flips To 2026

As the calendar turns from one year to the next, it's a suitable time to take stock and reflect on the year that was, while also looking ahead to what is to come.

NHL News / 1st Ohio Battery / December 31

NJD 3, CBJ 2: Third-Period Collapse Spoils Strong Start As Devils Stun Blue Jackets

Just as things were turning a corner, they stay the same. 0 0 3 3 1 1 0 2 CBJ GOALS: Marchment (1st, 6:18) Coyle (2nd, 13:41) Three third-period goals in 1:56 were the difference as the New Jersey Devils beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Wednesday night, New Year's Eve, at Nationwide Arena.

Brendan Smith News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 31

Blue Jackets’ Brendan Smith Out Indefinitely With Lower Leg Injury

Blue Jackets defenseman Brendan Smith is going to be out “a while” due to the lower right leg injury he sustained Monday against the Senators, head coach Dean Evason told reporters (including Aaron Portzline of The Athletic).

Isac Lundestrom News / Daily Faceoff / December 30

Blue Jackets’ place Isac Lundestrom on injured reserve

Some movement in order to open up a roster spot in Ohio’s capital. On Tuesday, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell announced that the team placed forward Isac Lundestrom on injured reserve.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / December 30

3 Takeaways From the Blue Jackets’ Resilient Road Win Over the Senators

The Columbus Blue Jackets, amidst tons of injuries, delays, and travel issues, found a way to pull out a big road win to stay hot at the end of 2025. Everything seems to be clicking at the right time for the Blue Jackets.

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.