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Don Waddell says Zach Werenski is ‘fully committed’ to leading the Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski is committed to staying in Columbus, and Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell confirms that he’s on board to help lead the team back to the playoffs.

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Need Core Players To Step Up To End Playoff Drought

Close does not matter. The Columbus Blue Jackets have come close the past two seasons to earning a playoff spot, only to fall out of contention. Don Waddell has only added marginally so far this summer.

Jet Greaves News / NHLFanCentral / July 15

Blue Jackets goalie Jet Greaves expected to stay out of arbitration, says Jeff Marek

Jet Greaves’ contract situation with the Columbus Blue Jackets is heading towards the end. But there’s one NHL insider who does not expect it to reach the stage where an arbitrator gets involved. Greaves is a restricted free agent goaltender who had filed for salary arbitration ahead of the league’s deadline, which is on July 5.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

3 Blue Jackets Primed for a Breakout 2026-27 Season

This offseason has been pivotal for the Columbus Blue Jackets, as they head into one of the most important campaigns in franchise history. On the brink of missing the playoffs for a seventh consecutive season, the Blue Jackets have to build a roster with the best chance of returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2020.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Jet Greaves News / 1st Ohio Battery / July 13

Jet Greaves’ Rise Gives The Blue Jackets Something They’ve Been Missing

When you think of players in a prove-it season, you could start with those in the crease for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In Jet Greaves' case, he's looking to prove last season was no fluke.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

How Blue Jackets Can Become a Contender, Part 1: How Did We Get Here?

The date was May 8, 2021. The Columbus Blue Jackets were playing out the string in their shortened 56-game regular season. Game 56 was nothing if not at least entertaining.

Zach Werenski News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10

Zach Werenski’s Lesson: In the NHL, Every Word Matters

If you want to see fan frustration, it’s hard to think of a better “how did we get here?” situation than what’s going on with Zach Werenski and the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: RFA Waiting Game, Ivanov & More

Normally at this time of year, NHL news is very few and far between. This has been no ordinary offseason though. While the heat of the summer is setting in, there is still a lot of things that could happen over the course of this offseason that it may be a good idea to keep your phone or computer close to you.

Sergei Ivanov News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Blue Jackets Sign Goalie Sergei Ivanov to Entry-Level Deal

On Wednesday, General Manager Don Waddell announced that the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed 22-year-old goalie prospect Sergei Ivanov to a two-year, entry-level deal that will keep him with the organization until the end of the 2027-28 campaign.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Trade Talk Sports / July 9

Could the Next NHL Offer Sheet Be Adam Fantilli?

On Friday, the hockey world will learn the fate of Leo Carlsson, and it could have a major ripple effect on the rest of the NHL. Since Carlsson signed a massive five-year, $90 million offer sheet with the Philadelphia Flyers, league-wide activity has somewhat stalled.

Zach Werenski News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Suggested Blockbuster Trade Sees Lightning Acquire Blue Jackets’ Werenski

While the Columbus Blue Jackets and Zach Werenski made it clear that Werenski was happy to return and wasn’t interested in being traded, following some speculation otherwise, it’s hard to fully believe when a player says they don’t want to be traded and are loyal to one team.

Sergei Ivanov News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

Blue Jackets sign Sergei Ivanov to two-year, entry-level contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets have agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with goaltending prospect Sergei Ivanov, the club announced Wednesday afternoon.

Sergei Ivanov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8

Blue Jackets Sign Sergei Ivanov

The Columbus Blue Jackets will finally see one of their top goaltending prospects play in the organization. According to a team announcement, the Blue Jackets have signed Sergei Ivanov to a two-year, entry-level contract.

Zach Werenski News / Trade Talk Sports / July 7

Insider Unwilling to Rule Out Zach Werenski Trade to Dallas

Zach Werenski could be a Dallas Star right now, but instead he’s still a Columbus Blue Jacket. The nixed deal that would have sent Werenski to Dallas for a package centered around Thomas Harley took the hockey world by storm last week, and while that trade appears to be dead for now, one insider is still keeping an eye on it eventually happening.