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Columbus Blue Jackets’ 2024-25 Player Grades: Goaltenders

The Columbus Blue Jackets gave up 267 goals in the regular season, the eighth-worst total in the NHL. While this points to defensive lapses, goaltending was also a major issue at times.

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The Case for Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski to Win the Norris Trophy

After a couple of difficult seasons for the Columbus Blue Jackets, from a performance standpoint, 2024-25 was a taxing one for a different reason. Just after an organizational restructure which seemed so positive, hiring a new coach and general manager, things plunged back into darkness as an unimaginable tragedy befell the team.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Columbus Blue Jackets’ 2024-25 Player Grades: Defensemen

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ defensive core had a solid season overall, with strong contributions from their top-end players leading the way. However, the bottom-pairing defensemen struggled at times, with defensive breakdowns contributing to the team’s inconsistency at times.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Staffing Changes, World Championships & More

The Columbus Blue Jackets might be done with their 2024-25 season, but the work never stops. Between the upcoming World Championships and preparing for the 2025 NHL Draft, the team has a lot on their plate.

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Daniil Tarasov News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Blue Jackets Should Move on From Daniil Tarasov This Summer

Daniil Tarasov was meant to be the Columbus Blue Jackets’ goaltender of the future. Now, nearly eight years after former general manager Jarmo Kekalainen

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

Blue Jackets Community Notebook: Cannonball Recap & New Street Hockey Rink

The 2024-25 hockey season may be over for the Columbus Blue Jackets on the ice. But their impact continues to change lives off the ice. In our final edition of the Blue Jackets’ Community Notebook before the summer, we look back at the Cannonball, the team’s premier event on the calendar.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

Columbus Blue Jackets’ 2024-25 Player Grades: Forwards

The Columbus Blue Jackets weren’t expected to make much noise this season. Few outside the organization believed they had what it would take to be competitive, let alone fight for a playoff spot.

Luca Pinelli News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Cleveland Monsters Playoff Notebook: Luca Pinelli’s Stellar Debut

The start of the playoffs at any level of hockey is always exciting. No matter what happened in the regular season, teams get a fresh start and a clean slate to work with.

Dean Evason News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23

Canada names head coach for World Championship

Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason will get to extend his season as the bench boss for Canada at this year’s World Championship, according to Darren Dreger of TSN.

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 / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Blue Jackets Accomplished Something Much Bigger Than Hockey in 2024-25

As Game 82 was winding down for the Columbus Blue Jackets, a moment was about to hit that would put everything into perspective. Sure enough with just over three minutes left in a standings meaningless 5-1 game, the moment hit everyone hard.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

13 Takeaways From Blue Jackets’ Exit Interview Day

Oh so close. That’s where the Columbus Blue Jackets finished relative to the playoff race in 2024-25. They were the last team to be eliminated from the playoffs when the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Carolina Hurricanes.

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.

Adam Fantilli News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 16

Blue Jackets’ Adam Fantilli explains emotional meaning behind goal vs. Flyers

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Adam Fantilli scored his 30th goal of the 2024-25 season against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night — and the moment was bigger than hockey for the 20-year-old.

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

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / April 14

Blue Jackets Defender Pulling Away in Norris Trophy Race

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been one of the most surprising teams all season long, playing well above what was expected. As the last week of the season arrives, the Blue Jackets are still alive in the playoff race, a spot they haven’t seen in five years.

Dmitri Voronkov News / Blade of Steel / April 12