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Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski breaks silence on scathing Rick Bowness call out

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
Blue Jackets' losing culture is becoming major problem

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.

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Bowness’ frustration with Blue Jackets’ effort is understandable

Bowness’ frustration with Blue Jackets’ effort is understandable

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness didn’t hold back following the team’s 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals Tuesday night. “All you got to do is look at the stat sheet.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / April 15
Will the Blue Jackets Support Rick Bowness After Post-Game Tirade?

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.

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Rick Bowness News / Daily Faceoff / April 14
‘Losing doesn’t bother them’: Blue Jackets coach Bowness slams team as their season ends

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

With the season now in the rearview mirror, Rick Bowness wasted no time calling out his players. In the wake of a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets head coach spoke on the team and the culture problems surrounding them to close out the year.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14
Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness goes off on players after loss to Alex Ovechkin, Capitals

Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness goes off on players after loss to Alex Ovechkin, Capitals

The Columbus Blue Jackets are out of the playoffs despite an incredible mid-season run in the race. When they fired Dean Evason, they were in last place in the Metropolitan Division with a 19-19-7 record.

Rick Bowness News / The Hockey Writers / April 14
Blue Jackets’ Coach Rick Bowness Calls Out Team Culture in Postgame Tirade

Blue Jackets’ Coach Rick Bowness Calls Out Team Culture in Postgame Tirade

The Columbus Blue Jackets played their final game of the 2025-26 regular season. It was a meaningless game in the standings with the Washington Capitals after both teams were eliminated by the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.

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. 

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / April 14

WSH 2, CBJ 1: Jackets Fall To Caps in Season Finale, Lose Sixth Straight At Home

That's a wrap. 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 1 CBJ GOALS:  Boone Jenner (1st, 0:27) Jakob Chychrun's third-period goal was the difference as the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena in the season finale for both teams.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 14
Blue Jackets’ PA Announcer Greg Murray Set to Call His Final Game

Blue Jackets’ PA Announcer Greg Murray Set to Call His Final Game

If you’ve ever attended a Blue Jackets’ game at Nationwide Arena, there was always one familiar voice that greeted fans. Assuming the team got at least one power play that night, the catch phrase “Jackets on the POWER PLAY” would stick with you from that night on.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / EasySportz / April 14
Columbus Blue Jackets Eliminated from Playoff Contention

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 / 1st Ohio Battery / April 14

Eliminated: Blue Jackets Miss Playoffs For Sixth Straight Season

The Columbus Blue Jackets were eliminated from playoff contention Monday night. It was the sixth consecutive season in which the franchise has failed to qualify for the postseason.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / April 13
Columbus Blue Jackets eliminated from playoff contention

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.

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Blue Jackets sign Boston Buckberger to two-year entry-level contract

Blue Jackets sign Boston Buckberger to two-year entry-level contract

It’s been a good week for Boston Buckberger. The 22-year-old defenseman won the NCAA National Championship with the University of Denver on Saturday, and then signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13
Blue Jackets Sign Boston Buckberger

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.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12
Blue Jackets Sign Joshua Eernisse To One-Year, Entry-Level Contract

Blue Jackets Sign Joshua Eernisse To One-Year, Entry-Level Contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed college free agent Joshua Eernisse to a one-year, entry-level contract set to begin in the 2026-27 season. The University of Michigan winger will finish the 2025-26 season on a professional try-out contract with the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / April 12
Blue Jackets sign Josh Eernisse to entry-level contract

Blue Jackets sign Josh Eernisse to entry-level contract

A hard-working college veteran has earned himself an NHL contract. On Sunday, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell announced that the team has signed forward Josh Eernisse to a one-year, entry-level contract.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 12
Alex Ovechkin may have dropped hints at plans for NHL future

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.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 12
Blue Jackets Playoff Chances: How Columbus Can Still Make 2026 NHL Postseason

Blue Jackets Playoff Chances: How Columbus Can Still Make 2026 NHL Postseason

And then there were two. Just two games separate the Columbus Blue Jackets from the end of their 2025-26 regular season. They hope there isn’t two games left to play this season.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / April 12
Habs Have Rough Night At The Office As They Fall To Hungry Blue Jackets Team

Habs Have Rough Night At The Office As They Fall To Hungry Blue Jackets Team

The final home game of the regular season for the Montreal Canadiens was a tough one for them as they fell 5-2 to a more hungry Columbus Blue Jackets team that is fighting for their playoff lives.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 12
Blue Jackets battle Bruins, looking to keep playoff hopes alive

Blue Jackets battle Bruins, looking to keep playoff hopes alive

The Columbus Blue Jackets will look to keep their playoff hopes alive when they return home to face the Boston Bruins on Sunday evening. Columbus (40-28-12, 92 points) is two points behind the Philadelphia Flyers in the race for the third seed in the Metropolitan Division, and both teams have two games remaining in the regular season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 11
Blue Jackets cool off Canadiens, remain in playoff race

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.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Sick Podcast / April 11
Habs Take On The Blue Jackets In Final Home Game Of The Regular Season

Habs Take On The Blue Jackets In Final Home Game Of The Regular Season

Tonight, the Montreal Canadiens (47-22-10) will be hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets (39-28-12) in what will be their final home game of the regular season.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 9
Devils To Interview Sunny Mehta For GM Vacancy

Devils To Interview Sunny Mehta For GM Vacancy

The Devils have received permission from the Panthers to interview Sunny Mehta, one of their assistant general managers, for New Jersey’s GM vacancy, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.

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Blue Jackets Veteran Out for Season After Shoulder Surgery

Blue Jackets Veteran Out for Season After Shoulder Surgery

The Columbus Blue Jackets are in the middle of a tight playoff race that has seen their team lose 5 straight games and drop out of playoff position. They had been occupying the third Metropolitan Division spot and second wild card spot in the East for a bit.

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