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Columbus Blue Jackets’ most intriguing training camp battle in 2025

The Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to end their five-year playoff drought, as they enter the 2025-26 season. Columbus just missed out on a postseason spot last year, finishing ninth in the Eastern Conference.

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How the Blue Jackets can build on last season’s near playoff miss

On the heels of Johnny Gaudreau’s passing last summer, the Columbus Blue Jackets entered 2024-25 with emotions running high. The sudden passing of arguably their best player was expected to have a major effect – on and off the ice – on a team that already had fairly low expectations.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 25

2025-26 Blue Jackets Roster Projection 4.0: Training Camp Check-In

The Columbus Blue Jackets have made it through half of their preseason games. They only hit the ice for the first time one week ago today. That’s what happens when a team plays four games in four nights.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Blue Jackets Defeat Penguins to Close Four Games in Four Nights Stretch

The Columbus Blue Jackets will get their first off day of Training Camp on Thursday. They’ll more than happily take advantage of it after finishing off a four games in four nights stretch with a win.

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Elvis Merzlikins News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Blue Jackets Need to Have Short Leash With Merzlikins

The Columbus Blue Jackets certainly have a few question marks as they head into the 2025-26 season. The most glaring one is in the crease. Our Matthew

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 23

Penguins' Bryan Rust knows the trade rumors are going to be there

Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas didn’t quiet the trade rumor noise last week when he said he “would look at anything.” Forward Bryan Rust heard his name in the rumor mill all offseason and tried to laugh it off, knowing that anything is possible.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

3 Takeaways From Blue Jackets’ 4-0 Shutout Loss to Sabres

The Columbus Blue Jackets were shut out in their second preseason game on Monday night by the Buffalo Sabres, and are now halfway through their four-game, four-day stretch to begin the preseason.

Zach Werenski News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 22

Blue Jackets’ X-factor in 2025-26, and it’s not Zach Werenski

The Columbus Blue Jackets have high hopes for the 2025-26 campaign. This is coming off a surprising 2024-25 season, which was led by defenseman Zach Werenski.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / September 22

Young Blue Jackets Goalie Primed to Take Starting Job

The Columbus Blue Jackets shocked many in the hockey world last year by fighting for a playoff spot deep into the season. Finishing with a 40-33-9 record, the Blue Jackets missed the playoffs by just two points.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 19

Ranking 10 greatest Columbus Blue Jackets of all time

Since joining the NHL in the 2000-01 season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have had a challenging history, qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs just six times in 24 years.

Yegor Chinakhov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 19

Yegor Chinakhov open to staying with Blue Jackets

Two months after requesting a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets, it appears forward Yegor Chinakhov is changing his tune. According to Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers, after yesterday’s practice, Chinakhov stated he was open to staying in Columbus after coming to an understanding with head coach Dean Evason.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15

Denton Mateychuk, four others injured to start Blue Jackets training camp

The Columbus Blue Jackets have plans to ease top defense prospect Denton Mateychuk up to speed at the start of training camp as he recovers from a groin injury.

Flyers trade former KHL Goalie of the Year to Blue Jackets

Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s who deserve more recognition

The 'Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks' quiz

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 14

Blue Jackets will re-invite a few rookies to training camp

The good times will keep on rolling for a select few prospects invited to the Columbus Blue Jackets’ rookie camp.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Why Jet Greaves Is Ready To Replace Merzlikins as Blue Jackets’ No. 1 Goalie

Entering his fourth NHL season, 24-year-old netminder Jet Greaves is prepared to shoulder the goaltending load for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Though it’s a small sample, Greaves has impressed when called upon by the Jackets.

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The 'Multiple 10-sack NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

The '150-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Active NFL game-winning-drives leaders' quiz

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / September 14

Columbus Blue Jackets Acquiring Goaltender From Philadelphia

It was announced Sunday morning that the Columbus Blue Jackets are acquiring goaltender Ivan Fedotov from the Philadelphia Flyers. The Blue Jackets had been seeking goaltending depth.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 16

Adam Fantilli eligible to sign contract extension but there have been no negotiations

Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: Adam Fantilli is entering the final season of his entry-level deal but there hasn’t been any contract negotiations with Fantilli’s agent.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / September 13

NHL Rumours: Latest Update on Columbus Blue Jackets Forwards

We’ve got some more NHL rumours to begin the weekend. Teams are gearing up for training camp, which is scheduled to take place later this month. However, thoughts of next year and beyond are on the minds of general managers across the league.

Adam Fantilli News / House of Hockey / September 8

Concerns Growing Around Blue Jackets Star Adam Fantilli's Future After Latest Report

There is growing concern surrounding the future of pending RFA forward Adam Fantilli with the Columbus Blue Jackets after the latest report from general manager Don Waddell.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / September 8

2025-25 Puck Drop Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets

Last Word On Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are here for the 2025-26 season! As the regular seasons draws near, we will be previewing each teams’ current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / September 1

2025-2026 NHL team preview: Columbus Blue Jackets

If there was any team that every hockey fan was rooting for to some extent last season, it was the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the wake of beloved superstar Johnny Gaudreau’s passing (along with his brother Matthew), the Blue Jackets had no expectations for the 2024-25 season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Hockey Latest / August 29