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Blue Jackets sign Oiva Keskinen to entry-level contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Friday that the club has signed center Oiva Keskinen to a three-year, entry-level contract set to begin in the upcoming 2025-26 season.

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2024-25 Player Review: Adam Fantilli is the Future

There is no doubt that Adam Fantilli is a star in the making and the future ceiling of this club will be decided by him. Fantilli has incredible speed and puck skills, and a quality shot that he frequently displayed on his way to notching 30 goals at 20 years old.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Blue Jackets 2025 NHL Draft Target: Radim Mrtka

Continuing our Columbus Blue Jackets 2025 NHL Draft coverage here at THW, I’m now shifting into looking at some targets general manager Don Waddell could be considering in the first round.

Dante Fabbro News / The Cannon / May 14

2024-25 Player Review: Dante Fabbro went from the waiver wire to the first pair

In early November, the Columbus Blue Jackets embarked on their first West Coast road trip of the season, and dropped all three games in California (two in regulation).

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders since 1999-2000' quiz

How many of the NHL postseason scoring leaders since the 1999-2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last Stanley Cup Playoff shutout for each NHL franchise' quiz

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

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Stefan Matteau News / House of Hockey / May 13

Former First-Round Pick Unexpectedly Retires at Only 31

In an unexpected turn of events, former first-round pick Stefan Matteau has decided to announce his retirement from professional hockey, which is truly a shock.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

Blue Jackets Mock Draft 2.0: Finding Value in the Two Mid-Round Picks

With their top picks at 14 and 20 already analyzed in a previous breakdown, where two defensemen were highlighted as strong fits for the Columbus Blue Jackets, the focus now shifts to the mid-rounds.

Luke Kunin News / The Cannon / May 13

2024-25 Player Review: Luke Kunin, not the ideal acquisition

Just before the trade deadline the Blue Jackets sent a fourth round pick to San Jose to acquire Luke Kunin on an expiring deal. Kunin had previously played under Evason when he was an assistant coach at Minnesota and was prized by Waddell at the time for his versatility when the main squad was rather banged up.

Zach Werenski News / The Hockey Writers / May 12

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.

Stefan Matteau News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 12

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.

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.

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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.

Sean Kuraly News / The Cannon / May 8

2024-25 Player Review: Sean Kuraly was Sean Kuraly

I’ll be honest here. I don’t have a lot to say about Sean Kuraly. He was signed here in 2021 to be the team’s fourth line center. It’s the last year of that contract, and he was a serviceable fourth line center for all 82 games.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1

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.

Stars-Avalanche has been a roller coaster ride that deserves seven games

Canucks president drops hint on where Mike Sullivan might coach next

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

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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The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / April 12

Blue Jackets score seven in lopsided shutout vs. Caps

Jet Greaves made 22 saves for his first NHL shutout and the Columbus Blue Jackets kept their playoff hopes alive with a 7-0 win against the visiting Washington Capitals on Saturday.