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Since stunning the Toronto Maple Leafs in the play-in round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Columbus Blue Jackets have missed out on the postseason for six straight years.

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Culture Change In Columbus May Begin With The Captaincy

The Columbus Blue Jackets got started with their offseason — a little earlier than they'd like. Not long after their season finale loss against the Capitals to wrap up six consecutive seasons without the playoffs in Columbus, head coach Rick Bowness was signed to a new one-year contract.

Charlie Coyle News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

2026-27 Blue Jackets Roster Projection 2.0: The Charlie Coyle Effect

We have reached the start of NHL Combine week. With that, the NHL Draft is less than a month away. Teams are in the midst of actively putting their plans together for how they hope to handle the offseason.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Top 50 NHL UFAs of 2026: Boone Jenner now the No. 1 center in a bone-dry market

Yikes. The NHL’s unrestricted free agent class of 2026 was already looking skeletal in our previous top 50, and the bones have since been picked almost clean, particularly at the center position now that the Columbus Blue Jackets re-upped Charlie Coyle for six years and Evgeni Malkin signed on for one more year with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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How many of the players with the most power play goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28

Offseason Checklist: Columbus Blue Jackets

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those who have already been eliminated. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Columbus.

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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 / May 28

3 Great Free Agent Fits for the Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets are entering the 2026-27 season with the fifth-highest salary cap space in the NHL, and with general manager Don Waddell making moves that signify they are in “win-now mode,” this offseason could be crucial for his team as they attempt to make the playoffs for the first time in six seasons.

Boone Jenner News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28

Best Boone Jenner destinations if he leaves Blue Jackets in 2026 NHL Free Agency

The Columbus Blue Jackets did not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. They certainly put up a good fight, especially after hiring Rick Bowness as head coach midseason.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 27

3 Free Agents the Blue Jackets Need to Let Walk

The Columbus Blue Jackets are facing one of the most critical offseasons in their history. After making a late run at a playoff spot and falling short, the Blue Jackets need to decide if they are going to make major moves or stand pat and hope to develop enough to make up the difference.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 25

Are the Blue Jackets in a Rebuild or a Rerun?

For the past six seasons, the Columbus Blue Jackets have struggled to get out of their own way and to finish the season in the playoffs. It has raised many questions amongst the fan base if they need to fully tank in order to join the elite of the league with premier talent.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 23

The Metropolitan Division team looking to trade up in draft

The 2026 NHL offseason is being touted as the summer of trades, and the Columbus Blue Jackets could end up being one of the more aggressive teams ahead of the NHL Draft.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 23

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Jenner, Johnson, Merzlikins & More

The offseason might be over a month old, but it continues to be a busy one for the Columbus Blue Jackets. With it being Memorial Day weekend in the United States, it marks an important time on the hockey calendar.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / May 22

Columbus could be a team looking to trade up at 2026 NHL Draft

The action on the NHL Draft floor is something that everyone loves keeping tabs on. Teams making moves for big-name players, while others are trying to offload some money…it’s always a fun aspect to draft weekend.

NHL News / The Spun / May 21

Longtime NHL Announcer Bill Davidge Dead Thursday at 72

The Columbus Blue Jackets and the wider hockey world lost a beloved figure this week as longtime analyst Bill Davidge passed away. He was 72 years old.

Boone Jenner News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Time for the Blue Jackets to Move on From Boone Jenner

The Columbus Blue Jackets faced some hard realities after struggling down the stretch and failing to make the playoffs, the sixth consecutive season in which they have failed to make the postseason.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21

Blue Jackets rumors: The UFA who surprisingly might not be re-signed this summer

The Columbus Blue Jackets missed the playoffs this year, which infuriated new head coach Rick Bowness. After the final game of the season, Bowness promised to change the culture in Columbus and signed a two-year extension.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Hockey World Mourns Loss of Beloved Blue Jackets Broadcaster Bill Davidge

The story of the Columbus Blue Jackets cannot be told without mentioning the impact Bill Davidge had. The story of hockey in Ohio cannot be told without mentioning the impact he had.

Zach Aston-Reese News / The Hockey Writers / May 17

Zach Aston-Reese Waived by Blue Jackets, Becomes New Dad & Leads Monsters Playoff Run With Joy

Zach Aston-Reese found himself in an unfamiliar spot at the end of January while playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets. With both Denton Mateychuk and Miles Wood ready to return from injuries, the team needed to make room on the roster.

Charlie Coyle News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Blue Jackets Signing Charlie Coyle Signals Aggressive 'Win Now' Push in 2026-27

The Columbus Blue Jackets took care of an important piece of business this week. They were able to re-sign center Charlie Coyle to a six-year deal worth $36 million.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

3 Big Swings for the Blue Jackets This Offseason to Escape Mediocrity

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been a team that has struggled to gain the notice of the league. Outside of one series in the 2019 NHL Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning, they have done little else to become a story in the national media.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Blue Jackets Sign Veteran Center to Long-Term Contract Extension

For a long time, the Columbus Blue Jackets have struggled to stand out much in the National Hockey League, as the team have made the Stanley Cup Playoffs just six times since arriving in 2000-01, winning just one true round in that time.

Charlie Coyle News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13

Blue Jackets sign Charlie Coyle to six-year extension

Coyle was considered one of the top available unrestricted free agents heading into the offseason.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / April 24

Blue Jackets part ways with three assistants after missing playoffs

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Friday that assistant coaches Mike Haviland and Scott Ford will not return for the 2026-27 season. In addition, the team is set to part ways with video coach Aron Augustitus.