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On YouTubeColumbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / January 6
Blue Jackets should embrace being sellers this season
The Columbus Blue Jackets are not having quite the season they hoped for back in September. With a young, talented nucleus in place and some momentum to build upon from a respectable showing in the 2023-24 campaign, many saw the Jackets taking a leap toward playoff contention.
Mason Marchment News / Daily Faceoff / January 6
Blue Jackets’ Mason Marchment re-aggravates lower-body injury, won’t play against San Jose Sharks
The Columbus Blue Jackets will be without one of their most recent acquisitions for at least a game. Head coach Dean Evason revealed that winger Mason Marchment re-aggravated a lower-body injury during morning skate, meaning he will miss Tuesday’s game against the San Jose Sharks.
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Egor Zamula News / The Hockey Writers / January 6
Blue Jackets Reportedly Sign D Egor Zamula to 1-Year Contract
The Columbus Blue Jackets have been scanning the market for help all over their roster. It started with the acquisition of Mason Marchment. It appears they have added a defenseman to the mix now.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6
Blue Jackets Add Laurence Gilman To Front Office
The Blue Jackets announced they’ve hired veteran executive Laurence Gilman as their vice president of hockey operations. While it’s a different title,
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / January 6
Blue Jackets name Laurence Gilman vice president of hockey operations
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Tuesday they have hired longtime NHL executive Laurence Gilman as vice president of hockey operations. “I have known Laurence for many years, and I am very excited to welcome him to the Columbus Blue Jackets,” said general manager Don Waddell.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / January 6
Blue Jackets Add Veteran Laurence Gilman To Front Office Staff; Will Serve As Vice President Of Hockey Operations 
The Columbus Blue Jackets have named veteran NHL executive Laurence Gilman as their Vice President of Hockey Operations, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced Tuesday.
Elvis Merzlikins News / Breakaway on SI / January 6
Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins Set to Lead Team Latvia
Latvia unveiled its Olympic hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, and the team will be anchored by Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 5
Blue Jackets want to protect late leads better with Sharks on tap
Holding onto third-period leads has been a struggle for the Columbus Blue Jackets this season. They've lost six of 18 games when leading at the start of the third period, the second-worst winning percentage in the NHL in that situation.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 5
3 Blue Jackets Who Need to Step up Down the Stretch
The Columbus Blue Jackets have had a bumpy ride since beginning the season with expectations of competing in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. That dream is becoming less of a reality, especially with all the blown leads late in games.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 3
Blue Jackets thump Sabres to snap Buffalo's 10-game win streak
The Columbus Blue Jackets ended the visiting Buffalo Sabres' 10-game winning streak with a 5-1 victory on Saturday. Denton Mateychuk, Brendan Gaunce, Dmitri Voronkov, Mathieu Olivier and Cole Sillinger scored for the Blue Jackets, who have won four of their past five games.
Zach Werenski News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 3
Blue Jackets getting huge Zach Werenski boost vs. Sabres
The Columbus Blue Jackets have been without their best player in Zach Werenski for the last four games, but that will change as they look to halt the Buffalo Sabres’ league-best 10-game winning streak on Saturday afternoon at Nationwide Arena.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 3
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets had seven offers for Yegor Chinakhov before trade with Penguins
Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: The Columbus Blue Jackets had initially wanted a player in return for forward Yegor Chinakhov, but he was only getting offers for picks, prospects or depth players who didn’t do much for him.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2
Blue Jackets To Activate Zach Werenski, Place Brendan Smith On IR
Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski will return to the lineup Saturday against the Sabres, he told reporters today (including Aaron Portzline of The Athletic).
Danton Heinen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 1
Blue Jackets Recall Danton Heinen
When the Blue Jackets placed winger Miles Wood on injured reserve earlier today, they opened up a roster spot. They didn’t waste much time filling it as the team announced that they’ve recalled winger Danton Heinen from AHL Cleveland. They still have one open slot on their 23-player roster.
Boone Jenner News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 30
Blue Jackets’ Boone Jenner drops ‘gutsy’ review of big win over Senators
The Columbus Blue Jackets closed out their road swing with a statement performance Monday night, grinding out a physical 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / December 29
Damon Severson pushes Blue Jackets past Senators
Defenseman Damon Severson had a goal and an assist to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-1 win over the host Ottawa Senators on Monday night. Boone Jenner, defenseman Denton Mateychuk and Kirill Marchenko also scored for the Blue Jackets, who won their third straight.
Yegor Chinakhov News / NHL Trade Talk / December 29
Blue Jackets Finalizing Trade to Move Yegor Chinakhov
According to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, “The Blue Jackets are finalizing a trade involving Igor Chinakov [Yegor Chinakhov]. Columbus is getting draft picks back.” The news comes after months of uncertainty surrounding the unhappy forward, who had asked for a trade earlier this season.
Mason Marchment News / Total Apex Sports / December 29
Mat Barzal Hit with Maximum Fine After Slashing Mason Marchment
Mat Barzal has been fined $5,000—the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement—for slashing Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mason Marchment.
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