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Blue Jackets GM Shares Major Injury Update Before 2027 NHL Season

The Columbus Blue Jackets are less than a month away from opening training camp, and one of the biggest questions surrounding the team now centers on the health of veteran goaltender Elvis Merzlikins.

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Blue Jackets Goalie Situation Just Got a Lot More Complicated

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Thursday that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins underwent shoulder surgery earlier this week, leaving him without a timeline for return.

Elvis Merzlikins News / Field Level Media / August 20

Blue Jackets G Elvis Merzlikins undergoes shoulder surgery

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins is sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery earlier this week to repair an injured shoulder, the team announced Thursday.

Elvis Merzlikins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 20

Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins Out Indefinitely After Shoulder Surgery

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins underwent surgery to repair a shoulder injury after experiencing discomfort during offseason workouts.

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

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Elvis Merzlikins News / Daily Faceoff / August 20

Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins undergoes shoulder surgery, no timeline for return

Some unwanted offseason news in Ohio’s capital. On Thursday, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell revealed that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins underwent successful shoulder surgery on Monday.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Elvis Merzlikins News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Blue Jackets Goalie Elvis Merzlikins Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, No Timetable for Return

With just under one month before the start of Training Camp, the Columbus Blue Jackets are already dealing with major injuries. This latest one required surgery to repair.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Blue Jackets’ 3 Dark Horse Award Candidates in 2026-27

If the Columbus Blue Jackets are going to truly compete in 2026-27, they are going to need some unexpected performances from some prominent players. They are going to need an absolute breakout season from a few of their players this season, including their stars.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / August 19

Projecting the Blue Jackets’ Bottom Six Forwards Stats for 2026-27

The final part of my summer series prediction article lands on the bottom six forward group, also known as the third and fourth lines for the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2026-27.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Rumors / August 19

2026-27 Columbus Blue Jackets Season Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them part ways with their longtime captain and add a proven scorer on the wing.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

How Blue Jackets Can Become a Contender, Part 5: Making the Moves

You know how the Columbus Blue Jackets got to this point. You know what they have to do with their group and what their limitations are. You know what they’re missing.

Fact Check: Are Tate McRae and The Kid Laroi Back Together After Their 2025 Split?

Cryptic social media activity and viral photos have pop culture fans questioning whether two major chart-toppers secretly reignited their romance. After dating for over a year, Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI officially ended their high-profile relationship in July 2025.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / August 15

Projecting Blue Jackets’ Top Six Forwards Stats for 2026-27

As the season gets closer and closer, the Columbus Blue Jackets look ahead to a season that will be extremely defining for not only management and the ownership group, but also for the core of this team.

Zach Werenski News / The Hockey Writers / August 14

'I’m Done Talking About My Future': Zach Werenski Focused on Winning in Columbus

Zach Werenski is done answering questions about his future. Back in Columbus on Thursday for the first time since the summer speculation swirled around him, the Blue Jackets defenseman made that clear almost immediately.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / August 14

The Early Season Schedule Favors The Columbus Blue Jackets

While it may mean little for the season’s longevity, the Columbus Blue Jackets open the season with seven of their first nine games at Nationwide Arena.

Zach Werenski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 13

Zach Werenski Open To Long-Term Extension In Columbus

Following speculation that Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski might be open to a move, it didn’t take long for a trade to be reached with a deal with

Zach Werenski News / The Hockey Writers / August 13

Werenski’s Message to Columbus Also Sends One to Toronto

Zach Werenski took under 20 minutes on Thursday to make his message clear. While speaking with the local media, he said several things that indicated he has no desire to leave the Columbus Blue Jackets, which, in turn, means there’s almost zero chance he’s coming to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Zach Werenski News / NHL Trade Talk / August 13

Werenski Provides Major Update on His Future with Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski spoke with the media on Thursday and has made it clear that, despite the trade speculation that surrounded him this summer, his preference is to remain with the Columbus Blue Jackets for the long term.

Adam Fantilli News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 13

What Does Adam Fantilli’s Next Contract Look Like?

Adam Fantilli had to wait until pick No. 3 to hear his name called by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2023 NHL Draft. Three years later, he’s experiencing a bit of deja vu regarding his next contract.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Rumors / August 12

NHL Expansion is Coming, Kirill Marchenko and Adam Fantilli

Allan Walsh: NHL expansion is coming to Houston and Atlanta. This season could go a long with to determining if Kirill Marchenko stays in Columbus, barring he’s not traded this offseason Daily Faceoff: Jeff Marek when asked if forward Kirill Marchenko will remain with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / August 10

The Columbus Blue Jackets Ruffle Feathers At The Announcement Of Simulcasting Games

Columbus Blue Jackets radio broadcaster and beloved figure to the Blue Jackets fan base, Bob McElligott, who called games for 17 years, was told his contract was being renewed.

Jet Greaves News / Daily Faceoff / August 9

What Jet Greaves works on during the offseason

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Jet Greaves is getting set to embark on the biggest season of his young career next month. After helping to fuel the Jackets’

Jet Greaves News / Daily Faceoff / August 8

‘I love being in Columbus’: Greaves on his priorities in contract negotiations

et Greaves and the Columbus Blue Jackets were able to avoid arbitration and agree to terms on a three-year, $15-million contract on July 23, which would pay the goaltender an average annual value of $5 million through the 2028-29 season.

Rick Bowness News / NHLFanCentral / August 5

Rick Bowness wants Blue Jackets to stay ‘uncomfortable’ as offseason communication sets tone for 2026-27

The Columbus Blue Jackets are entering the 2026-27 season with high hopes. The team came close to making the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second year in a row but missed again.

Sean Monahan News / NHL Trade Talk / August 1

Why We Got the Sean Monahan Trade Wrong at First

There are tons of stories we tell about an NHL trade the second it happens. But with the Sean Monahan trade, the funniest thing is that the story basically changes every year.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / July 28

Marchenko rumors are becoming impossible for Blue Jackets to ignore

Kirill Marchenko trade rumors are becoming impossible for Blue Jackets to ignore

Marchenko might be traded soon. Or he might not be going anywhere.

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Cole Sillinger News / Field Level Media / July 25

RFA Cole Sillinger signs 3-year deal with Blue Jackets

Restricted free-agent forward Cole Sillinger avoided arbitration by signing a three-year, $13.875 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The deal, announced Saturday, spans through the 2028-29 season.