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Every Insider Is Saying the Same Thing About a Zach Werenski Trade

“There are certainly indications that he and his camp are having conversations about what the future looks like,” said NHL insider Pierre LeBrun about Zach Werenski.

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ECHL: Jacob Paquette Heads Overseas

Trois-Rivières Lions defenseman Jacob Paquette is heading overseas to France to join Rouen (Ligue Magnus) after spending parts of the last three seasons with the Lions.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / June 22

Columbus Blue Jackets Trade Rumblings

As the NHL crowed a new Stanley Cup Champion, the offseason has officially begun. Contending teams and teams close to contending are now looking for ways to improve their organizations to get into the playoffs.

Zach Werenski News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 22

Will Blue Jackets superstar Zach Werenski ask for a trade?

Former Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk requesting a trade and being sent to join his brother with the Florida Panthers might not be the only bombshell move we see in the National Hockey League this summer.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 22

2026 Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Guide

Welcome to the 2026 NHL Draft. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, it marks a pivotal time in their franchise history. Starting with the draft and then going into the rest of the offseason, GM Don Waddell has a lot of things to accomplish in order to get the Blue Jackets to a place where they can finally get over the playoff hump.

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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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 22

Blue Jackets sign first-round pick to one-year contract extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Corson Ceulemans to a one-year, two-way contract extension for the 2026-27 season, President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced on Saturday.

Mason Marchment News / The Sick Podcast / June 20

Why Mason Marchment Could Be A Good Fit For Habs

While the Montreal Canadiens will likely make their biggest forward move of the summer via the trade market, there are still a few enticing forwards that will be UFAs on July 1st that could be of interest to the team.

Corson Ceulemans News / Daily Faceoff / June 20

Blue Jackets sign Corson Ceulemans to one-year, two-way contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on Saturday that they have signed defenseman Corson Ceulemans to a one-year, two-way contract extension. Ceulemans, who the Blue Jackets chose with the No.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20

Blue Jackets Sign Corson Ceulemans To One-Year Extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced that 2021 first-round pick Corson Ceulemans has been signed to a one-year, two-way contract extension. The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline reported the deal carries a league-minimum NHL salary of $850K and an AHL salary of $95K.

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

How The Blue Jackets Stacked Up in 2025-26 NHL Award Voting

The awards are in, and it was notable for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Zach Werenski’s Norris Trophy win was the lone major award for the Blue Jackets in 2025-26, though several members of the organization received recognition on league awards ballots.

Jake Debrusk News / The Hockey Writers / June 19

Blue Jackets Can Address Needs by Trading for Jake DeBrusk This Offseason

The 2026 free agent market is not going to get the league-wide headlines that free agency so often brings, but the trade market holds all the value this summer.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

Will Zach Werenski Be the Next Blue Jackets Star to Force His Way Out of Columbus?

Following The Hockey Writers‘ Mark Scheig‘s recent conversation with Don Waddell, the Columbus Blue Jackets general manager, it seems Waddell understands how the NHL is beginning to adapt to the National Basketball Association style of player control over their situations.

Patrik Laine News / NHL Rumors / June 18

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, Patrik Laine, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Mark Scheig: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell said that he doesn’t think he’ll be able to bring back all of their UFAs. “I don’t mind bringing them all back.

Jordan Kyrou News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Blue Jackets Could Address Big Need With a Jordan Kyrou Trade

The NHL offseason has officially started, and one of the most critical of those offseasons belongs to the Columbus Blue Jackets. They have too many players currently banking on this team to compete, and if they are unable to do so, next summer may bite them quite a bit harder with players trying to force their way out.

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Jet Greaves News / 1st Ohio Battery / June 17

Jet Worth: A Restricted Free Agent, What Might Greaves' Next Contract Look Like?

Entering the 2025-26 season, the Columbus Blue Jackets were hoping Jet Greaves could prove he belonged as an NHL starter. It didn't take long for them to get their answer.

NHL News / ESPN / June 15

Report: NHL to review Babcock's CBJ resignation

The NHL is beginning an investigation into Mike Babcock's resignation as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets in September 2023 before he coached a game for them, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday.

Mike Babcock News / Daily Faceoff / June 15

Report: NHL officially begins investigation into Babcock’s 2023 Blue Jackets resignation

Now that the NHL season has come to an end, with the Carolina Hurricanes beating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Sunday to win the Stanley Cup Final in six games, the NHL can begin to tackle its offseason duties.

Elvis Merzlikins News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

3 Reasons the Blue Jackets Need to Prioritize Trading Merzlikins

The offseason has been underway for the Columbus Blue Jackets for a while now. They got some good news in the form of a Norris Trophy win for Zach Werenski, and former Blue Jacket Eric Robinson hoisted the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes.

James Malatesta News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 14

Blue Jackets sign forward prospect to one-year extension

On Saturday, the Columbus Blue Jackets retained forward prospect James Malatesta, signing him to a one-year, two-way contract extension for the 2026-27 season.

Don Waddell News / Inside The Rink / June 13

How Will Don Waddell Improve The Columbus Blue Jackets Roster?

The Columbus Blue Jackets once again missed the playoffs by a narrow margin for the second straight season. It has been six years since the organization tasted postseason play, fans have shown some discord, players and front office are frustrated, so what happens next?

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / June 13

Separating Pretenders From Contenders: How The Blue Jackets Need To Adjust

Built for the regular season versus built for the playoffs. In 2022, Dan Dukart wrote about the differences between building a 'playoff team' and a 'team that can win the Stanley Cup.' I've thought quite a bit about that concept over the last few years, and the types of players you see that are an engine when it matters this time of year.