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Blue Jackets Forward to Miss Start of 2026-27 Season After Achilles Surgery

The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to start their season without Isac Lundestrom on the roster, as the center has just gone through Achilles surgery. “Isac Lundestrom had surgery on his Achilles injury, and all went well according to the team,” the Hockey Writer’s Mark Scheig’s X post read on July 19, 2026.

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Blue Jackets forward set to miss start of 2026-27 season after Achilles surgery

Columbus Blue Jackets center Isac Lundestrom underwent successful surgery on his right Achilles tendon after suffering the injury during offseason training, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reported on Sunday.

Isac Lundestrom News / Daily Faceoff / July 19

Blue Jackets’ Isac Lundestrom undergoes successful surgery on Achilles

The Columbus Blue Jackets have gotten some positive news on the injury front. According to the team, center Isac Lundestrom underwent successful surgery on his Achilles tendon.

Luke Tuch News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Schedule Release, Tuch Signs & More

Summer is in full force. The middle of July is the time most in the hockey world are doing the balancing act of enjoying their summer while staying close to their device of choice in case any news breaks.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 16

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and Forward Options for the New York Rangers

Mark Scheig: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell said on TSN 1050 in Toronto on Tuesday that they continue talks with RFA forward Adam Fantilli and that he has confidence that a deal will get done.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / July 16

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Columbus Blue Jackets’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

3 Reasons the Columbus Blue Jackets Can Make the Playoffs in 2027

The Columbus Blue Jackets are facing hard realities this offseason. After falling short of the playoffs thanks to a 2-7-1 stretch, the team already had questions.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / July 15

The Columbus Blue Jackets Need Core Players To Step Up To End Playoff Drought

Close does not matter. The Columbus Blue Jackets have come close the past two seasons to earning a playoff spot, only to fall out of contention. Don Waddell has only added marginally so far this summer.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHLFanCentral / July 15

Don Waddell says Zach Werenski is ‘fully committed’ to leading the Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski is committed to staying in Columbus, and Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell confirms that he’s on board to help lead the team back to the playoffs.

Jet Greaves News / NHLFanCentral / July 15

Blue Jackets goalie Jet Greaves expected to stay out of arbitration, says Jeff Marek

Jet Greaves’ contract situation with the Columbus Blue Jackets is heading towards the end. But there’s one NHL insider who does not expect it to reach the stage where an arbitrator gets involved. Greaves is a restricted free agent goaltender who had filed for salary arbitration ahead of the league’s deadline, which is on July 5.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

3 Blue Jackets Primed for a Breakout 2026-27 Season

This offseason has been pivotal for the Columbus Blue Jackets, as they head into one of the most important campaigns in franchise history. On the brink of missing the playoffs for a seventh consecutive season, the Blue Jackets have to build a roster with the best chance of returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2020.

Jet Greaves News / 1st Ohio Battery / July 13

Jet Greaves’ Rise Gives The Blue Jackets Something They’ve Been Missing

When you think of players in a prove-it season, you could start with those in the crease for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In Jet Greaves' case, he's looking to prove last season was no fluke.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

How Blue Jackets Can Become a Contender, Part 1: How Did We Get Here?

The date was May 8, 2021. The Columbus Blue Jackets were playing out the string in their shortened 56-game regular season. Game 56 was nothing if not at least entertaining.

Zach Werenski News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10

Zach Werenski’s Lesson: In the NHL, Every Word Matters

If you want to see fan frustration, it’s hard to think of a better “how did we get here?” situation than what’s going on with Zach Werenski and the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: RFA Waiting Game, Ivanov & More

Normally at this time of year, NHL news is very few and far between. This has been no ordinary offseason though. While the heat of the summer is setting in, there is still a lot of things that could happen over the course of this offseason that it may be a good idea to keep your phone or computer close to you.

Sergei Ivanov News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Blue Jackets Sign Goalie Sergei Ivanov to Entry-Level Deal

On Wednesday, General Manager Don Waddell announced that the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed 22-year-old goalie prospect Sergei Ivanov to a two-year, entry-level deal that will keep him with the organization until the end of the 2027-28 campaign.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Trade Talk Sports / July 9

Could the Next NHL Offer Sheet Be Adam Fantilli?

On Friday, the hockey world will learn the fate of Leo Carlsson, and it could have a major ripple effect on the rest of the NHL. Since Carlsson signed a massive five-year, $90 million offer sheet with the Philadelphia Flyers, league-wide activity has somewhat stalled.

Zach Werenski News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Suggested Blockbuster Trade Sees Lightning Acquire Blue Jackets’ Werenski

While the Columbus Blue Jackets and Zach Werenski made it clear that Werenski was happy to return and wasn’t interested in being traded, following some speculation otherwise, it’s hard to fully believe when a player says they don’t want to be traded and are loyal to one team.

Sergei Ivanov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8

Blue Jackets Sign Sergei Ivanov

The Columbus Blue Jackets will finally see one of their top goaltending prospects play in the organization. According to a team announcement, the Blue Jackets have signed Sergei Ivanov to a two-year, entry-level contract.

Isac Lundestrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 3

Isac Lundestrom Sustains Achilles Injury

It appears that the Blue Jackets will be without one of their centers when the season gets underway. Isac Lundestrom indicated to David Olsson Jiglund of Norbottens-Kuriren that he suffered an Achilles injury while training.

Kirill Marchenko News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 2

Blue Jackets GM shuts down Kirill Marchenko trade rumors

It’s been a strange offseason for the Columbus Blue Jackets, who recently put out a joint statement with Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Zach Werenski to quell rumors that he wanted to depart the club.

Erik Gudbranson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

Blue Jackets To Re-Sign Erik Gudbranson

The Columbus Blue Jackets are bringing back a familiar face to their defensive corps. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, the Blue Jackets are signing veteran defenseman Erik Gudbranson to a one-year, $1.75MM contract.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / July 1

Blue Jackets, Zach Werenski seem to have worked out their issues

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Blue Jackets facing crisis as their best players don't seem to want to stay

There might not be a team in the NHL with worse vibes right now than the Columbus Blue Jackets. It's not necessarily that the team is bad or that it is lacking in talent.

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