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Why a Werenski Blockbuster Actually Makes Sense for Both Dallas and Columbus

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a Norris Trophy winner who doesn’t want to stay long-term, and the Dallas Stars have exactly the kind of tradeable asset that could get a deal done.

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Blue Jackets Promote Trent Vogelhuber To NHL Staff

The Columbus Blue Jackets have officially announced the promotion of Trent Vogelhuber, head coach of the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters, to an assistant coaching role on Rick Bowness‘ NHL staff.

Kirill Marchenko News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 30

Western Conference team emerges in Kirill Marchenko sweepstakes

With NHL free agency about to heat up, new reporting is shedding some light on what might happen with Columbus Blue Jackets star Kirill Marchenko. Marchenko is getting linked to a Western Conference NHL team.

Zach Werenski News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 30

5 teams actively discussing potential Zach Werenski trade with Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski won the Norris Trophy as a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2025-26 as the top defender in the NHL. Now, there are reports that Werenski is going to be leaving the Blue Jackets.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

2026 Blue Jackets Development Camp Notes: Lindstrom, Smith, Andreyanov, Hemming

The 2026 Development Camp is underway for the Columbus Blue Jackets. It features each of the four first-round picks from 2024-2026. Cayden Lindstrom (2024) is attending his third development camp.

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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 / June 30

3 Takeaways From Day 1 of Blue Jackets Development Camp

The Columbus Blue Jackets opened up their team development camp with a split squad of recent draftees from their past three draft classes, as well as other camp invitees who are looking to make a splash in front of team brass.

Elvis Merzlikins News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29

Insider Says Merzlikins Won’t Be Back with Blue Jackets, Linked to Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are emerging as a likely trade destination for Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins this offseason. The 32-year-old Latvian netminder spent the first seven years of his NHL career in Columbus after being drafted in the third round in 2014, but has fallen out of favor after a rough few seasons.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29

Blue Jackets sign depth forward to two-year contract extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed forward Jack Williams to a two-year, two-way contract extension that runs through the 2027-28 season, President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced Monday.

Zach Werenski News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Which teams could land Zach Werenski?

It’s not often that a defending Norris Trophy winner could be available via trade, but that seems to be the case with the Columbus Blue Jackets‘ Zach Werenski.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Blue Jackets Facing Culture Crisis as Stars Prepare to Leave

While the Vegas Golden Knights have made their nine seasons in the league look easy, franchises like the Columbus Blue Jackets continue to face an uphill battle after 25 years.

Jack Williams News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Blue Jackets re-sign Jack Williams to two-year, two-way extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed forward Jack Williams to a two-year, two-way contract through the 2027-28 season, PuckPedia reported Monday. Williams, 24, was going to be a restricted free agent on July 1.

Zach Werenski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Three Potential Trade Fits For Zach Werenski

What team could match the value regarding a Zach Werenski trade? Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet has mentioned that the American defenseman is out there and referred to a few destinations that could trade for Werenski this offseason on the 32 Thoughts podcast.

Rick Bowness News / 1st Ohio Battery / June 29

Cleveland Monsters Head Coach Trent Vogelhuber Officially Promoted, Joins Bowness' Blue Jackets Staff As Assistant

The next step in Trent Vogelhuber’s hockey career is (finally) in Columbus. After spending the past several seasons leading the AHL's Cleveland Monsters, Vogelhuber is joining the coaching staff of the 2026-27 Columbus Blue Jackets as an assistant coach.

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Don Waddell News / Inside The Rink / June 29

Columbus Blue Jackets Select Oscar Hemming With The 14th Pick In The Draft

Columbus Blue Jackets President of Hockey Ops/GM Don Waddell said he was listening to trade offers for the 14th pick and was willing to part with it if it improved the roster.

Zach Werenski News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 28

Thirsty Zach Werenski trade suitors slapped with harsh Blue Jackets reality

There have been multiple trade requests from high-profile NHL players from the historic 2026 Team USA roster that won the gold medal earlier this winter for the first time since 1980, including from Brady Tkachuk and Dylan Larkin.

Kirill Marchenko News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Blue Jackets Draft Night Overshadowed by Marchenko’s Request

It was supposed to be a night that Oscar Hemming would never forget. The Columbus Blue Jackets helped him realize his lifelong dream of making the NHL on Friday night when they took him with the 14th overall pick.

Zach Werenski News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 28

Pierre LeBrun wants it known Lightning are a legit Zach Werenski trade suitor

After an outstanding season for Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski, rumors abound that he may be on the move at some point soon. According to a new social media post on X from NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, the Tampa Bay Lightning are a possible destination.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / June 28

The Columbus Blue Jackets Listening On Werenski, Marchenko Unlikely To Re-Sign

The Columbus Blue Jackets organization can not seem to shake the narrative that good players want out. It has happened in the past with players such as Seth Jones, Artemi Panarin, Sergei Bobrovsky, Matt Duchene, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Patrik Laine.

Kirill Marchenko News / NHL Trade Talk / June 27

Trouble in Columbus? Marchenko Now Second Key Star Looking for Trade

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ offseason just took a dramatic turn… for the second time. After learning that Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski is unlikely to re-sign with the team, a key forward on the roster is in the same situation.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / June 26

Blue Jackets facing crisis as their best players don't seem to want to stay

There might not be a team in the NHL with worse vibes right now than the Columbus Blue Jackets. It's not necessarily that the team is bad or that it is lacking in talent.

Zach Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24

Connor McDavid sounds desperate in support of Mike Babcock hiring

Connor McDavid sounds incredibly desperate in support of Oilers hiring Mike Babcock

The Edmonton Oilers are facing intense scrutiny for their decision to hire Mike Babcock for their head-coaching role given all of the baggage he brings with him.

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves say a lot about how Capitals see themselves

Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk?

Sabres sign 21-year-old forward to a seven-year, $52.5M extension

Gavin McKenna excited to potentially play with Leafs' Auston Matthews

Morgan Rielly's agent submits trade list for Maple Leafs defenseman

Mike Babcock News / Trade Talk Sports / June 24