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On YouTubeColumbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / March 2
Egor Chinakhov Proving Blue Jackets Made Mistake Letting Him Walk
Egor Chinakhov is making the Columbus Blue Jackets look foolish. The Russian forward has thrived since joining the Pittsburgh Penguins, providing exactly the kind of offensive production that Columbus desperately needs but chose to let walk away.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 1
Re-signing Evgeni Malkin should be obvious move for Penguins
While Crosby and Letang are still signed beyond this season, Malkin is in the final year of his contract and is eligible for unrestricted free agency this summer. He seems determined to remain in Pittsburgh, but there has not been much progress on a contract extension.
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 1
Blue Jackets in pursuit of quick turnaround vs. Rangers
For the first time since replacing Dean Evason with Rick Bowness behind the bench, the Columbus Blue Jackets are on a losing streak. After surging into the playoff race under their new coach, the Blue Jackets attempt to avoid a third straight loss Monday night when they visit the New York Rangers.
The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz
How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / February 28
Blue Jackets Scratching Kent Johnson Sign More Needed From Second Line
Although the Columbus Blue Jackets played well at times in a loss Thursday night to the Boston Bruins, they were only able to score twice against Joonas Korpisalo.
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
Dmitri Voronkov News / The Hockey Writers / February 28
Blue Jackets Need Dmitri Voronkov’s Best Down the Stretch
If the Columbus Blue Jackets hope to make it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025-26, everyone on the team will have to make important contributions. So far since Rick Bowness took over behind the bench, the team has gotten several key contributions.
NHL News / Yardbarker / February 26
Islanders' Matthew Schaefer continues special rookie season with record-setting performance
Winning the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery could turn out to be a major franchise-changing moment for the New York Islanders.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 24
NHL Rumors: Trade interest in Philadelphia Flyers' Rasmus Ristolainen picking up
Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: As last week, the Columbus Blue Jackets hadn’t spoken with pending UFAs Charlie Coyle, Boone Jenner, Mason Marchment, and Erik Gudbranson, but GM Don Waddell said they would be.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 23
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.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / February 23
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.
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,
Johnny Gaudreau News / Yardbarker / February 22
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.
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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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.
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.
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