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On YouTubeElvis 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.
The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Rick Bowness News / 1st Ohio Battery / April 18
Bowness Locked In, Now the Blue Jackets Face UFA/RFA Decisions
The first order of offseason business is complete. Shortly after the Columbus Blue Jackets' disappointing last game of the season, summing up a brutal past couple of weeks for the team in their bid for the playoffs, president and general manager Don Waddell made sure to extend head coach Rick Bowness through the 2026-27 season.
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 18
Blue Jackets Fans Reach Breaking Point After Yet Another Failed Season
The sweep against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The win in the bubble against the Toronto Maple Leafs. In a quarter century of Columbus Blue Jackets hockey, that is it when it comes to postseason series wins for this franchise.
Rick Bowness News / The Hockey Writers / April 17
Rick Bowness Returns as Blue Jackets’ Head Coach: 'I Want to Win Here'
The Columbus Blue Jackets were fresh off their day of exit interviews. The reality of how the end of their season was still fresh in everyone’s minds. To a man, most everyone within the organization believes they should be getting ready for playoff hockey.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 16
Blue Jackets’ Don Waddell shuts down Kent Johnson trade speculation
The Columbus Blue Jackets are still reeling from the end of their 2025-26 season. Much has been said about head coach Rick Bowness ripping into his players after a loss to the Washington Capitals.
Rick Bowness News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 16
Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness has no regrets after ripping players following Capitals loss
The Columbus Blue Jackets lost their final game of the 2025-26 NHL season. It was a close loss according to the 2-1 final. However, head coach Rick Bowness ripped into his players following the game for what he considered to be a lack of effort and care.
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.
Rick Bowness News / Daily Faceoff / April 16
Report: Rick Bowness to return as Blue Jackets coach
Despite a disastrous end, and a spirited message, there doesn’t look to be much changing behind the bench in Ohio’s capital. According to a report from The Athletic, Rick Bowness will be returning as the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 2026-27 season.
Rick Bowness News / Field Level Media / April 16
Report: Rick Bowness agrees to extension with Blue Jackets
Rick Bowness has agreed to a contract extension to remain as the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, TSN reported Thursday morning. The Blue Jackets scheduled a news conference for Thursday afternoon with general manager Don Waddell and Bowness.
Rick Bowness News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16
Rick Bowness speaks out after getting new contract with Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets have agreed to an extension with head coach Rick Bowness.
Zach Aston-Reese News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16
Blue Jackets Reassign Zach Aston-Reese, Luca Del Bel Belluz
The Blue Jackets have reassigned forwards Zach Aston-Reese and Luca Del Bel Belluz to AHL Cleveland, per a team announcement. While Columbus isn’t a part of the postseason picture, their minor-league feeder is, so the duo will be able to get some playoff action in after all.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 16
Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski breaks silence on scathing Rick Bowness call out
The Columbus Blue Jackets were called out by head coach Rick Bowness after a crushing loss to end their season. Columbus was already eliminated from playoff contention heading into the game.
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.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker / April 14
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin offers tongue-in-cheek response to question about his future
Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin keeps ducking questions about retirement.
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.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / April 13
Columbus Blue Jackets eliminated from playoff contention
After a valiant run spanning most of the second half of the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have officially been eliminated from contention for a spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13
Blue Jackets Sign Boston Buckberger
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed two-time NCAA national champion defenseman Boston Buckberger to a two-year, entry-level contract. The deal will start next season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 12
Alex Ovechkin may have dropped hints at plans for NHL future
The Washington Capitals 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday afternoon was significant for two big reasons.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 11
Blue Jackets cool off Canadiens, remain in playoff race
Charlie Coyle scored a pair of goals as the Columbus Blue Jackets kept their playoff hopes alive with a crucial 5-2 road victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.
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