Columbus Blue Jackets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL Rumours: Columbus Blue Jackets Hope to Sign D-Men

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re closing in on the start of the NHL Draft and free agency. However, the rumours have been going non-stop.

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Waddell’s Wishlist: The case for and to Mitch Marner

Leading up to the 2025 NHL Draft on June 27-28, we will explore both trade targets and free agent targets that Don Waddell may want to explore in his quest to improve the Blue Jackets for next season.

Mitch Marner News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 22

Blue Jackets rumors: Columbus wants Mitch Marner, but there’s a problem

The Columbus Blue Jackets should be big players in NHL free agency this summer. They have the cap space and the young core, who nearly made the postseason even after the tragic passing of Johnny Gaudreau.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 21

Blue Jackets rumors: Columbus begins contract talks with key free agent defenseman

The NHL offseason is upon us, and with free agency right around the corner, teams are beginning to develop their plans for the next few months. As for the Columbus Blue Jackets, it looks like they will be making an effort to keep one of their key free agents in town, as they have reportedly begun contract negotiations with defenseman Dante Fabbro.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 20

Blue Jackets Have Options With 2 First Round Draft Picks

With the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, we are getting closer and closer to the next marquee event on the NHL calendar: the 2025 Entry Draft in Los Angeles on June 27-28.

Mitch Marner News / 1st Ohio Battery / June 20

A Conversation About Mitch Marner: Should The Blue Jackets Pursue The Soon-To-Be UFA, No Matter What?

Mitch Marner and the Columbus Blue Jackets. It may not be likely — but it can't be ruled out, and the rumors are rampant. President of Hockey Operations

Dante Fabbro News / The Hockey Writers / June 19

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Fabbro, 25th Season Patch & More

Welcome back to Columbus Blue Jackets News & Rumors. By the time you are done reading this, things may have changed. News may have broken. That’s the nature of the beast in the final countdown leading up to the NHL Draft.

Kent Johnson News / The Cannon / June 19

2024-25 Player Review: Kent Johnson showed improvement, found chemistry

Despite netting 40 points in 79 games his rookie season in 2022-23, Kent Johnson didn’t have a sophomore slump: he had a sophomore dumpster fire. Last season he missed the team out of training camp, starting in Cleveland, only playing 42 games and registering 16 points, before getting injured in February and missing the rest of the season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 19

2025 NHL Draft Rankings: Final Top 120

We’re just days away from the big show in Los Angeles. The 2025 NHL Draft is scheduled to take place from June 27 to 28 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, with the NHL adopting a decentralized draft format featuring approximately 100 players in attendance.

Mikael Pyyhtia News / The Cannon / June 18

2024-25 Player Review: Mikael Pyyhtia proved he can hang in the NHL

Mikael Pyyhtia was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the fourth round of the 2020 draft, but you would be forgiven for not remembering that mid-COVID event.

Cayden Lindstrom News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Blue Jackets’ Lindstrom Makes Right Call Heading to NCAA

Cayden Lindstrom is officially heading to Michigan State University. After a postseason return to the Canadian Hockey League for Medicine Hat Tigers, the Columbus Blue Jackets prospect opted to leave the Canadian Junior hockey system and make his collegiate commitment official.

Zach Werenski News / The Hockey Writers / June 16

Blue Jackets’ Werenski Will Get His Hardware in the Future

Zach Werenski may not have won the first Norris Trophy in Columbus Blue Jackets history this season, but his time will come. Werenski already made history this season, becoming the first Blue Jackets’ defenseman to be named a finalist for the Norris after undoubtedly the best season of his career.

Dante Fabbro News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Dante Fabbro, Blue Jackets discussing long-term extension

The Blue Jackets have progressed in extension talks with pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Dante Fabbro, Andy Strickland of FanDuel Sports Network reports Monday.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12

Blue Jackets’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency

The Columbus Blue Jackets failed to make the playoffs for a fifth straight year. Still, they made improvements this year, winning 40 times and having 89 points.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 11

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Monahan Wins Masterton, Marner Interest & More

The Columbus Blue Jackets are about to kick their offseason into high gear. With the NHL Combine in Buffalo over, they can turn their attention to final preparations before the NHL Draft in Los Angeles which is now just 16 days away.

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Mitch Marner News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 10

Blue Jackets are expected to pursue this top free agent

With more than $40M to spend and only a few notable holes to fill on the roster, the Columbus Blue Jackets will have difficulty being outspent on players this summer.

Daniil Tarasov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 7

Contract negotiations begin between Blue Jackets, Daniil Tarasov

According to a new article from Daria Tuboltseva of RG, the Columbus Blue Jackets have started contract negotiations with Daniil Tarasov. Tarasov’s three-year, $3.15MM contract concluded at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.

Sean Monahan News / Yardbarker / June 5

Blue Jackets' Sean Monahan receives unexpected visit after winning Masterton Trophy

After winning the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan received an unexpected visit.

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Bill Masterton News / Breakaway on SI / June 5

Blue Jackets Forward Wins Masterton Trophy

After the unspeakable tragedy of Johnny Gaudreau's death in late August, the Columbus Blue Jackets played with a great deal of emotion throughout the 2024-25 season.

Cayden Lindstrom News / House of Hockey / June 5

Fourth Overall Pick Abandons Junior Hockey to Sign University Deal

Columbus Blue Jackets' fourth overall pick, Cayden Lindstrom, has decided to abandon junior hockey and sign a deal with an NCAA university team instead.

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 / 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.

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.

USA wins gold at 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship after beating Switzerland

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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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1