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Blue Jackets’ Top 3 Prospects & Their Outlooks for 2026-27

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ rebuild hasn’t yet yielded the results they had hoped for. They have not made the postseason since the COVID-19 playoffs in 2020, and they don’t have the type of prospect pool they should have after missing the postseason for over half a decade.

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Blue Jackets hoping to bring top goaltending prospect from KHL to North America

The Columbus Blue Jackets look to have found their goaltender of the future in Jet Greaves, although the 25-year-old is set to become a restricted free agent this summer.

Erik Gudbranson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2

Blue Jackets Not Expected To Re-Sign Erik Gudbranson

After a late-season collapse ultimately cost them a playoff spot, Columbus head coach Rick Bowness talked about changing the culture, assuming he would still be with the team in 2026-27. That question went away rather quickly and Bowness will now get a chance to really put his mark on the team.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / May 1

Greaves, Fantilli, Jenner and more: How Blue Jackets plan to approach their free agents

The 2025-26 campaign was a rollercoaster for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Early-season struggles led to the dismissal of head coach Dean Evason, replaced by Rick Bowness.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 30

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets have four main UFAs to deal with; Kings need some scoring help up front

Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: The Columbus Blue Jackets have numerous decisions to make on their pending free agents, but they have four main UFAs to decide on.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

2026-27 Blue Jackets Roster Projection 1.0: Life Without Their UFA’s

The 2025-26 season might be over for the Columbus Blue Jackets. But it is never too early to look ahead to 2026-27. Upon first glance, woah. How different might the Blue Jackets look next season?

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

Blue Jackets Likely to Name Zach Werenski Captain This Summer

If the Columbus Blue Jackets plan to retain new head coach Rick Bowness for next season, we can expect that many roster changes are coming. One thing Bowness called out consistently in his end-of-season press conferences was the team’s makeup, and that they didn’t hate losing.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Coaching Changes, Monsters Update & More

Welcome to the end of April. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are well underway for some. For everyone else including the Columbus Blue Jackets, their offseason is underway.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / April 25

Weekly Roundup: Blue Jackets Say Goodbye To Three Assistants, Monsters Begin Playoff Push, And Draft Lottery Possibilities

No one likes the offseason. Especially when it starts when half the league is still playing. Alas, that's where the Columbus Blue Jackets find themselves for the sixth consecutive season.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 25

Coaching Changes in Columbus, A Winter Classic in Utah, and Injury Updates

Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: The Columbus Blue Jackets declined the assistant coaching options for both Scott Ford and Mike Haviland. Video coach Aron Augustitus also won’t be back.

Scott Ford News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 24

Blue Jackets Won’t Retain Mike Haviland, Scott Ford, Aron Augustitus

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that assistant coaches Mike Haviland and Scott Ford, as well as video coach Aron Augustitus, won’t be returning to the team for the 2026-27 season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / April 24

Blue Jackets make changes to coaching staff ahead of 2026-27

The personnel behind the bench will look a little different in Ohio’s capital next year. On Friday, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced that assistant coaches Mike Haviland and Scott Ford, as well as video coach Arun Augustitus, will not be back with the organization next season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / April 24

Blue Jackets part ways with three assistants after missing playoffs

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Friday that assistant coaches Mike Haviland and Scott Ford will not return for the 2026-27 season. In addition, the team is set to part ways with video coach Aron Augustitus.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / April 24

Blue Jackets’ Jet Greaves expected to join Canada for 2026 World Championship

A minor league veteran has earned a spot on his national team’s roster. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves is going to be joining Canada at the 2026 IIIHF Men’s World Championship.

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Rick Bowness News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22

Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness says he went ‘overboard’ after viral rant

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ 2025-26 season ended in disappointing fashion, with the team losing nine of its last 11 games down the stretch to fail to qualify for the playoffs for a sixth straight campaign.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 21

3 early Blue Jackets trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Columbus Blue Jackets missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs despite a furious run in the second half. They fired Dean Evason in January, and Rick Bowness brought the Blue Jackets to the doorstep of the postseason.

Elvis Merzlikins News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

Blue Jackets Messy Merzlikins Contract Complicates Their Goaltending

This past season for the Columbus Blue Jackets was not a season that they are too proud of, or at least by the way they finished it. This now leaves them in an uncharacteristic spot when looking ahead to a potentially franchise-defining offseason with the amonnt of talent that could walk away.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

Blue Jackets Need Real Plan to Escape From NHL’s Mediocre 'Mushy Middle'

The Columbus Blue Jackets ended the 2025-26 season with one of the worst finishes in franchise history. They went 3-9-1 in their last 13 games including 0-5-1 in their last six at home.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / April 19

Blue Jackets Set Stage For Goalie Battle As Merzlikins And Greaves Compete For No. 1 Role

A few days into the Columbus Blue Jackets' offseason, it's hard to know what this team will look like on opening night in six months. Yet, it sounds like there's one position that is already set.

Rick Bowness News / NHL Trade Talk / April 16

Bowness Gets New Deal with Blue Jackets After Tirade

“I don’t know if I’m back (as coach next season),” Rick Bowness said while he appeared to be holding back more emotion than he was clearly showing after another ugly performance.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 15

Columbus Blue Jackets' losing culture is becoming major problem

It can be very difficult to get a sense for the mood around a team unless you are actually in their locker room every day and seeing things up close and personal. But sometimes there are hints and clues when an environment has turned rotten, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are showing a lot of them.

‘Losing doesn’t bother them’: Blue Jackets coach Bowness slams team as their season ends

Bowness’ frustration with Blue Jackets’ effort is understandable

Blackhawks sign GM Kyle Davidson to contract extension

The NHL’s offseason chaos index: Who could shake up the league?

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Rick Bowness News / NHL Trade Talk / April 15

Will the Blue Jackets Support Rick Bowness After Post-Game Tirade?

“If I’m back, I’m changing this culture,” said Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness on Tuesday night. Clearly emotional and unsure if the organization was going to re-up his contract for next season, Bowness didn’t care.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 14

Alex Ovechkin has tongue-in-cheek response to question about future

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin offers tongue-in-cheek response to question about his future

Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin keeps ducking questions about retirement.

Mammoth hold off Jets, secure West's No. 1 wild card

Avalanche down Flames, tie franchise's season mark for points

Utah Mammoth clinch first Western Conference wild-card seed

Rasmus Ristolainen finally gets to play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Bruins to face Sabres, Senators to face Hurricanes in Round 1 of playoffs

Columbus Blue Jackets News / EasySportz / April 14

Columbus Blue Jackets Eliminated from Playoff Contention

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The climb stalled before it ever truly took shape. The Columbus Blue Jackets were eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoffs contention this week, closing the book on another season defined more by growing pains than meaningful progress.