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For a time this season, it seemed as though Elvis Merzlikins and the Columbus Blue Jackets were destined to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2020 in the NHL’s “bubble” format in Toronto amidst the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / June 3

Big Winger, Voronkov, Has 81 Points Across 148 Career Games As RFA Contract Looms

Contract season is nearly upon us. The Columbus Blue Jackets have a few restricted free agents to negotiate with or figure out if they have a spot on the team next season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / June 2

End Of The Line: Five Blue Jackets Who Will Not Be Back In 2025-26

For the second straight year, the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers will face each other in the Stanley Cup Finals. And for the second straight year,

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Pavel Cajan News / Inside The Rink / June 2

ECHL: Pavel Cajan Heads Overseas

After spending the past three seasons in North America, Cincinnati Cyclones goaltender Pavel Cajan is heading overseas to Czechia to join HC Litvinov. During the 2024-25 season, he went 13-10-5 with a 2.42 GAA, .902SV%, and one shutout in 28 games with the Cyclones.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Cannon / June 1

2024-25 Player Review: JVR was an unexpected VIP for the CBJ

In early fall, Don Waddell found himself in desperate need of a forward. There was not only the tragic passing of Johnny Gaudreau, but also the trade of Patrik Laine a week before, and news that Justin Danforth’s recovery from off-season wrist surgery would keep him out for the duration of preseason, and possibly the start of the regular season.

Zach Aston-Reese News / The Cannon / May 31

2024-25 Player Review: Zach Aston-Reese found his role

To all but the most niche of groups (shout out to the Jersey Nerds), Zach Aston-Reese isn’t even a blip on the radar. He’s been on six teams in eight seasons, including stints of 17 games with Anaheim, three with Detroit, and zero with Vegas (the Jackets claimed him off waivers before he could dress for the Golden Knights this season).

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30

3 best James van Riemsdyk destinations in 2025 NHL free agency

For a fifth straight season, the Columbus Blue Jackets failed to make the playoffs. Still, the Blue Jackets are expected to be aggressive this offseason.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 30

Blue Jackets’ Defensive Options If Provorov & Fabbro Walk in Free Agency

The Columbus Blue Jackets hope they are able to re-sign defensemen Ivan Provorov and Dante Fabbro. According to GM Don Waddell, both players made it clear in their exit interviews that they’d like to stay.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Cannon / May 30

2024-25 Player Review: Luca Del Bel Belluz is on schedule

The Del Bel Belluz version of the many Lucas that exist inside the Blue Jackets organization continues to show steady progression. He got called up to Columbus on January 9th after being among the AHL league leaders in both goals and points.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Cannon / May 29

2024-25 Player Review: Kevin couldn’t take it to Labanc

After the trade of Patrik Laine and the tragic passing of Johnny Gaudreau, the Columbus Blue Jackets saw themselves with a shortage of veteran forwards going into the 2024-25 season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Reflecting on Don Waddell’s First Year as Blue Jackets GM

General manager Don Waddell’s first season as general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets is in the books. From a coaching hire, his first draft selections, trade deadline moves, and overall team performance, here’s a look at his first 12 months in the front office.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Columbus Blue Jackets Mock Draft 3.0: Two Late-Round Targets

In my third Columbus Blue Jackets Mock Draft for The Hockey Writers, we’ll take a look at two later-round prospects who could fit well with the team. With picks at 205th and 218th overall in the seventh round, the Blue Jackets have a chance to grab some underrated talent and make a splash.

Ivan Provorov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28

3 best Ivan Provorov destinations in 2025 NHL free agency

The Columbus Blue Jackets fell short of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season. Now, they have many questions to answer, and one of them involves one of their defenders.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / May 28

The Blue Jackets have a major offseason ahead

The Columbus Blue Jackets were one of the biggest surprises of the 2024-25 season, as no one expected them to do well, and yet they only missed the playoffs by two points.

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Yegor Chinakhov News / The Cannon / May 28

2024-25 Player Review: Yegor Chinakhov’s no good, very bad year (except it wasn’t)

It’s late March, and the Blue Jackets are falling out of the playoff picture. After the high of the Stadium Series win, the Jackets lost eight of the past nine games, including a stretch with just one goal in four games.

Erik Gudbranson News / The Cannon / May 27

2024-25 Player Review: A tough year for Erik Gudbranson

The Gudbranson signing has always been contentious, but if you’ve seen the behind the scenes video of the Johnny signing it’s apparent he helped bring Gaudreau to Columbus.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 27

2025-26 Blue Jackets Roster Projection 1.0: Significant Questions Persist

It’s now been over a month since the Columbus Blue Jackets have played a game. They won’t see the ice again for a regular-season game for another 4 1/2 months yet.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 25

Team USA pays tribute to Johnny Gaudreau following World Championship win

Thanks to a 1-0 win over Switzerland on Sunday afternoon, Team USA won its first gold medal at the IIHF World Hockey Championship in 92 years.

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Dean Evason News / House of Hockey / May 22

Team Canada Head Coach Dean Evason Facing Criticism for Controversial Decision in Final Minutes of Loss

Canada head coach Dean Evason is facing considerable scrutiny for not playing star forward and captain Sidney Crosby in the final minute of their shocking loss to Denmark.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / May 22

Blue Jackets Willing to Trade First Round Picks

The Columbus Blue Jackets put together a surprising 2024-25 season, nearly making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After being one of the worst teams in the NHL over the last half decade and tragically losing one of their best players, the Blue Jackets put the league on notice and might soon be vying for the Stanley Cup.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 22