Columbus Blue Jackets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Cannon / August 28

“Look for the helpers”: how the Blue Jackets set a positive example in the Columbus community

Tonight, shortly after I finished writing the next article in our Top 25 Under 25 series, Dale shared a link in our writers’ Discord channel, which had made the rounds among CBJ fans on Twitter: Local seventh grader Quinn Halstead, a member of one of the AAA Ohio Blue Jackets teams, is undergoing surgery today to remove a brain tumor.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / August 28

Blue Jackets GM Believes Team Can Take Next Step

The Columbus Blue Jackets were on the brink of a playoff berth last season. Despite the year beginning with the most unimaginable tragedy, the organization rallied around the tragic passing of forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew and their grieving family.

Boone Jenner News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

2025 Blue Jackets’ Summer Q&A: Boone Jenner

Columbus Blue Jackets’ captain Boone Jenner has literally seen it all. As he enters his 13th season with the team that originally drafted him, he has enjoyed some of the highest of highs and some of the very lowest of lows during his time.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 28

Blue Jackets' talks with young star will have impact on salary

Blue Jackets' extension talks with young star will have major impact on salary

There’s no question that the Columbus Blue Jackets have one of the cleanest cap tables in the league, especially for how competitive they’re expected to be in the 2025-26 season.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

Blue Jackets’ 3 Potential PTO Targets

The season is slowly approaching for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and they’ve already announced their first professional tryout signing, defenseman Brendan Smith.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / August 28

One Year: Remembering Johnny Gaudreau On The Anniversary Of His Death

One year. One year since the untimely passing of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau on Aug. 29, 2024, in Oldmans Township, New Jersey. In the days and weeks following

Frank Hora News / Inside The Rink / August 25

ECHL: Anthony Hora Signs With Worcester Railers

The Worcester Railers have announced that they’ve signed defenseman Anthony Hora for the 2025-26 season. Hora, 27, made his ECHL debut this season with the Railers, where he had two assists in 12 games.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / August 25

3 Breakout Candidates for the 2025-26 Blue Jackets

Since the regular season is closing in quickly, I am continuing to preview the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 2025-26 season here at The Hockey Writers. This is a crossroads season for the franchise, given that the Blue Jackets have not made the playoffs since the 2019-20 season, nearly returning last season after falling just two points short.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

3 Toughest Sections of the Blue Jackets’ 2025-26 Schedule

Hockey season is not too far away on the calendar, despite it feeling like it is. As of the day I’m writing this (Aug. 20), we are 50 days from the Columbus Blue Jackets season opener on the road vs the Nashville Predators, and 54 days from the home opener vs the New Jersey Devils.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

3 Blue Jackets That Could Be on Olympic Rosters

It’s hard to believe that the 2026 Olympic Games are only six months away, for a couple of reasons. First, it’s tough to believe we’ve almost made it to 2026 and somehow still don’t have flying cars.

Zach Werenski News / The Hockey Writers / August 19

Blue Jackets’ Werenski Named to U.S. Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp

On Tuesday afternoon, USA Hockey announced that 44 players will attend the U.S. Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp that is being held on Aug 26-27 in Plymouth, Michigan.

Brendan Smith News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 19

Blue Jackets sign former first-round pick to professional tryout

The Blue Jackets have brought in a former first-round pick and 14-year NHL veteran on a professional tryout contract.

Blue Jackets sign Hudson Fasching to one-year deal

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Jon Gillies News / Inside The Rink / August 19

ECHL: Jon Gillies Returns to the Orlando Solar Bears’ Net

The Orlando Solar Bears are bringing back a big name between the pipes, announcing that Jon Gillies will return for the 2025–26 season. At 31 years old, the 6-foot-6 netminder from Concord, New Hampshire, boasts a résumé that includes the NCAA National Championship, a World Junior gold medal, and experience across the NHL, AHL, and ECHL.

Hudson Fasching News / Daily Faceoff / August 18

Blue Jackets sign Hudson Fasching to one-year deal

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on Monday that they have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with veteran winger Hudson Fasching. “Hudson Fasching is a hard-working, responsible winger with size who plays with a great deal of energy,” general manager Don Waddell said via the team’s press release.

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / August 18

Blue Jackets Sign Former Islanders Forward

The Columbus Blue Jackets have made several moves this offseason in an effort to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Playing in the Metropolitan Division, the opportunity to rise is very real for the Jackets.

Daemon Hunt News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 16

Blue Jackets sign final RFA to 1-year contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets are making a move to shore up their roster, ahead of the 2025-26 season. Columbus signed a one-year deal with defenseman Daemon Hunt, per Daily Faceoff.

Daemon Hunt News / Daily Faceoff / August 15

Blue Jackets sign Daemon Hunt to one-year contract

Some organizational depth on the back end for the team from Ohio. On Friday, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell announced that the team has signed defenseman Daemon Hunt to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2025-26 season.