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Blue Jackets’ Werenski Explains Decision to Join Team U.S.A. at World Championships

Zach Werenski has a very busy summer ahead of him. On top of the usual stuff of preparing for next season, he’s preparing for one of the most important days of his life.

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Stefan Matteau Announces Retirement

Longtime minor-leaguer Stefan Matteau has retired, the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters announced Monday. Matteau, 31, had spent the last two seasons on AHL deals with the Blue Jackets’ affiliate.

Pascal Vincent News / The Hockey Writers / May 12

Pascal Vincent’s Future Shouldn’t Be Halted by Blue Jackets Stint

Pascal Vincent’s time as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets didn’t go as he had hoped; that goes without saying. Now, he’s a member of the Montreal Canadiens organization where he’s led the Laval Rocket to the division finals in the American Hockey League (AHL) Playoffs.

Dmitri Voronkov News / The Cannon / May 12

2024-25 Player Review: Dmitri Voronkov is Big Boss

Voronkov was a revelation when he came over from Russia two years ago. Sold to us as a physically imposing bottom 6 guy with some skill he has rapidly become a top line caliber player.

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The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

How many NHL players who have scored 60 goals in a season can you name in five minutes?

Ivan Provorov News / The Cannon / May 10

2024-25 Player Review: Ivan Provorov was a steady presence

In his second year with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ivan Provorov continued to play a major role on the blue line. He skated in all 82 games again (fun fact: in 9 NHL seasons, Provorov has missed just 3 games.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

75 iconic superstar athletes wearing unusual & unfamiliar uniforms

There are indelible images of certain athletes in specific uniforms. Barry Sanders wearing the Honolulu blue and silver of the Detroit Lions, for example.

Cayden Lindstrom News / The Hockey Writers / May 9

Cayden Lindstrom Records Point on First Shift in 399 Days

Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Cayden Lindstrom has been on quite the journey in his last 399 days. On Friday night in Game 1 of the WHL Finals, his journey reached a moment of pride.

Zach Werenski News / The Cannon / May 9

2024-25 Player Review: Zach Werenski had a Norris-caliber season

One can speculate that Zach Werenski will be exactly Nathan MacKinnon away from winning the Norris Trophy. Cale Makar will likely end up with the honors, the result of being on a team with a superstar and a better power play.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 9

Blue Jackets Mock Draft 1.0: Columbus Picks 14th & 20th

The 2025 NHL Draft Lottery has passed, and the Columbus Blue Jackets now know exactly where they’ll be making their selections. The team was unlucky, though, dropping one spot from 13 to 14, while they also hold another first-round pick 20th overall —acquired via a trade with the Minnesota Wild this past season.

Cayden Lindstrom News / Daily Faceoff / May 9

Top Blue Jackets prospect Cayden Lindstrom to make season debut during Game 1 of WHL final

Medicine Hat Tigers head coach Willie Desjardins confirmed that Columbus Blue Jackets’ top prospect Cayden Lindstrom will make his season debut during Game 1 of the WHL Final versus the Spokane Chiefs.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / May 9

The Early Mocks: Who The Initial Mock Drafts Predict The Blue Jackets Will Take This Summer

With the NHL draft next month and the Columbus Blue Jackets now officially owners of the 14th and 20th selections, the mocks are starting to take their collective stabs at who the club may add to the pipeline in June.

Zach Werenski News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Werenski, Monsters, Marrelli & More

The calendar has reached the heart of the spring season. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are churning along in the second round. News from teams not in the playoffs are fast and forthcoming.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Blue Jackets Enter 2025 NHL Draft With Two Top-20 Picks

The Columbus Blue Jackets entered the NHL Draft Lottery in a position to most likely stay put with the 13th overall pick. Turns out even their horrible lottery luck applies to them lower in the order.

Pascal Vincent News / The Hockey Writers / May 4

Pascal Vincent: A Coach Transformed by Adversity

What a difference a year can make. This statement couldn’t apply to an individual any more than in the case of former Columbus Blue Jackets’ head coach Pascal Vincent.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

Blue Jackets’ Sean Monahan Named Masterton Trophy Finalist

It is award season in the NHL. As the playoffs continue, the list of finalists for various end-of-year awards continues to trickle out. It has been a tough season for many in the Columbus Blue Jackets’ organization, but a couple of their players have been recognized as finalists.

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Norris Trophy breakdown: Will Cale Makar come out on top?

On Tuesday, the NHL named Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar and Zach Werenski as finalists for the Norris Trophy.

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Dean Evason News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Blue Jackets’ Dean Evason to coach Canada at IIHF World Championship

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason will guide Canada at the upcoming IIHF World Championship to be held May 9-25 in Denmark and Sweden, reports TSN’s Darren Dreger.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / April 17

Jackets rout Isles, finish season on 6-game win streak

Jet Greaves made 36 saves for the Columbus Blue Jackets, helping them to a 6-1 win against the visiting New York Islanders on Thursday in the regular-season finale for both teams.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / April 17

Blue Jackets Fall Short, But Exceed Expectations

The Columbus Blue Jackets did everything they could to stay in the playoff race, but it just wasn’t enough in the end. There wasn’t a single person in the hockey world rooting against the Blue Jackets all season and even though they aren’t a playoff team, they proved many doubters wrong.

Jet Greaves News / Inside The Rink / April 16

Opinion: Why Jet Greaves Is the Real Future in Goal for the Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have undoubtedly had a solid season, considering everything they have endured. As of this writing (Tuesday night, April 15), the Blue Jackets are 38-33-9 for 85 points.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / April 16

Rookie Goalie Keeping Blue Jackets' Playoff Hopes Alive

The 2024-25 NHL season has been a roller coaster ride for the Columbus Blue Jackets, but through 81 games played, their playoff hopes are still alive. The Blue Jackets are already far exceeding expectations by being in the playoff hunt, but they have a growing chance of doing something special.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 16

NHL playoff watch: Western Conference field set; Big drama in East

Tuesday was a huge day for the NHL's playoff race, providing clarity for the Western Conference and setting the stage for chaos in the Eastern Conference.

Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury gets win in final regular-season appearance

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