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Columbus Blue Jackets 2025-26 Prospect Pyramid

The Columbus Blue Jackets head into the 2025–26 season with one of the NHL’s most well-rounded and promising prospect pools. It features top-end talent like Cayden Lindstrom and Jackson Smith, along with intriguing late-round swings such as Jérémy Loranger.

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Grading Blue Jackets’ 2025 NHL Draft class

The 2025 NHL Draft is in the past, and the Columbus Blue Jackets would make six selections. It would be the second draft under general manager Don Waddell for the Jackets.

Sergei Ivanov News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

Blue Jackets Believe Sergei Ivanov Will Come to North America After Next Season

At this point in the 2025 offseason, the Columbus Blue Jackets are still looking for goaltending help within the organization. The departure of Daniil Tarasov to the Florida Panthers has provided an opening for a potential number three that can split time between the NHL and AHL.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / July 14

Blue Jackets Hoping On (Needing) More Of The Same From Internal Core As They March Forward

Are the Columbus Blue Jackets better today than they were when the season ended? That's the question, and we probably won't have a good answer for that until well after next season starts.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / July 14

Top Columbus Blue Jackets Defining Moments

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Pyotr Andreyanov News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

Don’t Worry About Blue Jackets’ Andreyanov’s Long-Term KHL Deal

There was a lot of talk before the 2025 NHL Entry Draft about the Columbus Blue Jackets and what exactly they’d do with their two first-round picks. Despite several discussions of trading them for current assets, the market did not deliver what general manager Don Waddell was hoping for, so they selected prospects with each.

Pyotr Andreyanov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10

Blue Jackets first-round pick signs five-year deal in Russia

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie prospect Pyotr Andreyanov has signed a five-year deal with CSKA of Russia’s KHL, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. The deal will carry Andreyanov through his age-23 season in Russia’s top flight.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Athlon Sports / July 9

What's Not to Like About Bobby MacIntyre? My Pick to Defend at the Scottish Open

His approach was money. Stiffed twelve feet from the pin. His putt rolled like it was on a string and when it dropped to the bottom of the cup, that roar from those Scottish fans sent goose bumps up and down my arms.

Aidan Hreschuk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8

Blue Jackets to let former third-round pick reach free agency

Despite owning his rights, the Columbus Blue Jackets are not expected to sign the Boston College defenseman by the Aug. 15 deadline, reports The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / House of Hockey / July 8

Columbus Blue Jackets Unexpectedly Cut Ties With Promising Young Forward

The Blue Jackets have unexpectedly decided to cut ties with one of their promising young forwards, which was first reported by NHL insider Aaron Portzline.

Dmitri Voronkov News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Blue Jackets Lock Down Unique Player in Dmitri Voronkov

With the majority of high-end free agents off the board, the Columbus Blue Jackets are focusing on some internal matters they need to handle. They have a few restricted free agents (RFAs) to address, including Daemon Hunt and Mikael Pyythia, however, they’ve now taken care of the biggest issue, both literally and figuratively.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Blue Jackets Fans Appear Split on How 2025 Offseason Was Handled

The Columbus Blue Jackets have completed most of their important business for the 2024-25 season. With the signing of Dmitri Voronkov to a two-year deal worth $8.35 million, just two RFA players remain unsigned.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Cannon / July 7

Are the Blue Jackets better or worse today?

Now that we are almost a week removed from the start of NHL free agency and much of the off-season business has been addressed, it’s time to look at where things stand and ask: are the Columbus Blue Jackets better or worse now than they were over the last season?

Kyle Maksimovich News / Inside The Rink / July 6

ECHL: Indy’s Kyle Maksimovich Signs with Herning Blue Fox

The Herning Blue Fox have made a notable addition to their 2025–26 roster, signing Canadian forward Kyle Maksimovich. The 27-year-old from Hamilton, Ontario, brings speed, skill, and a proven scoring touch to Denmark’s top professional league after a strong showing in both the ECHL and AHL.

Christian Fischer News / Athlon Sports / July 6

NHL Forward Makes Unexpected Career Announcement at Age 28

In a move that caught the hockey world by surprise, now-former Arizona Coyotes, Detroit Red Wings, and Columbus Blue Jackets winger Christian Fischer announced his retirement from the NHL on Saturday at just 28 years old.

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Dmitri Voronkov News / Last Word On Sports / July 5

Blue Jackets Signing Big, Talented Forward to Extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed a key part of their future upfront today. Restricted free agent Dmitri Voronkov signs a two-year contract extension that will keep him in Ohio.

Dmitri Voronkov News / Daily Faceoff / July 5

Blue Jackets sign Dmitri Voronkov to two-year contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Saturday they had signed forward Dmitri Voronkov to a two-year, $8.35 million contract that will pay him $4.175 million through the 2026-27 season.

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There is still time for these teams to change their offseason, and one big trade can still impact things, but through the first week, these teams have dropped the ball. So far.

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Luke Kunin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4

Former first-round pick garnering interest from around NHL

A new contract could be closing in soon for centerman Luke Kunin, who has garnered interest from multiple teams since hitting the open market on July 1st, per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.

Christian Fischer News / Daily Faceoff / July 4

Christian Fischer retires from NHL after nine-year career

NHL forward Christian Fischer announced his retirement from the NHL on Friday through an interview with The Athletic’s Max Bultman. The 28-year-old says

Jacob Paquette News / Inside The Rink / July 3

ECHL: Jacob Paquette Re-Signs With Trois-Rivières Lions

The Trois-Rivières Lions have announced that they’ve re-signed defenseman Jacob Paquette for the 2025-26 season. In his first full season with the Lions, Paquette played in 69 games, putting up four goals and 17 assists for 21 points.

Ivan Provorov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 2

Grading Ivan Provorov’s 7-year contract extension with Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets started their 2025 NHL Free Agency period by bringing back a couple of pending free agents on the blue line. The Jackets have re-signed Ivan Provorov to a seven-year deal worth $8.5 million per year.

Ivan Provorov News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Report: Blue Jackets to sign Ivan Provorov to seven-year contract extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets are nearing a seven-year contract extension with defenseman Ivan Provorov that carries an $8.5-million average annual value, reports Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

Dante Fabbro News / Field Level Media / June 29

Blue Jackets D Dante Fabbro inks 4-year extension

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro signed a four-year, $16.5 million contract on Sunday. Fabbro, 27, was a pending unrestricted free agent. He recorded 26 points (nine goals, 17 assists) and a plus-20 rating in 68 games last season split between the Nashville Predators and Blue Jackets.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / June 24

Blue Jackets' Nationwide Arena seeking $400M overhaul

The owner of Nationwide Arena, home to the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, is seeking $400 million in upgrades. In addition to repairs and renovations to the roof and HVAC system, the improvements sought by the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority include a new entrance, team store, concessions, bar and rooftop terrace.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / June 5