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Denton Mateychuk, four others injured to start Blue Jackets training camp

The Columbus Blue Jackets have plans to ease top defense prospect Denton Mateychuk up to speed at the start of training camp as he recovers from a groin injury.

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Blue Jackets will re-invite a few rookies to training camp

The good times will keep on rolling for a select few prospects invited to the Columbus Blue Jackets’ rookie camp.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Why Jet Greaves Is Ready To Replace Merzlikins as Blue Jackets’ No. 1 Goalie

Entering his fourth NHL season, 24-year-old netminder Jet Greaves is prepared to shoulder the goaltending load for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Though it’s a small sample, Greaves has impressed when called upon by the Jackets.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / September 14

Columbus Blue Jackets Acquiring Goaltender From Philadelphia

It was announced Sunday morning that the Columbus Blue Jackets are acquiring goaltender Ivan Fedotov from the Philadelphia Flyers. The Blue Jackets had been seeking goaltending depth.

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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?

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Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 14

Flyers trade former KHL Goalie of the Year to Blue Jackets

Columbus was looking for an insurance option if starter Elvis Merzlikins’ struggles continue and youngster Jet Greaves’ first chance at a full-time NHL role doesn’t pan out.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / September 13

NHL Rumours: Latest Update on Columbus Blue Jackets Forwards

We’ve got some more NHL rumours to begin the weekend. Teams are gearing up for training camp, which is scheduled to take place later this month. However, thoughts of next year and beyond are on the minds of general managers across the league.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: 25th Anniversary Logo, Prospects Tournament & More

Hockey is very much back in the air. Prospect tournaments are underway across the NHL in advance of Training Camps which will open next week. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, the 2025-26 season marks their 25th anniversary season in the NHL.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

Blue Jackets Prospects to Watch at NHL Prospects Challenge

The Columbus Blue Jackets will have 23 players at the NHL Prospects Challenge, running from Sept. 11-15 in Buffalo, New York. This year’s tournament will feature the Blue Jackets, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, and Pittsburgh Penguins.

Pyotr Andreyanov News / The Cannon / September 11

CBJ 2025 Top 25 Under 25: Pyotr Andreyanov is a great Russian goalie…someday

Editor’s Note: The prospects tournament in Buffalo begins tonight. Look for the open thread to go live at 2:00 PM EDT. Editor’s Note #2: Want to join the crew here at The Cannon and help cover the Blue Jackets?

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

Blue Jackets Need More From $15 Million Second Pair in 2025-26

The Columbus Blue Jackets are paying a bit of a premium for their projected second defensive pairing, to say the least. Assuming head coach Dean Evason keeps Zach Werenski and Dante Fabbro together, the top pairing will carry a combined average annual value (AAV) of $13.71 million.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / September 8

2025-25 Puck Drop Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets

Last Word On Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are here for the 2025-26 season! As the regular seasons draws near, we will be previewing each teams’ current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 7

Bold Columbus Blue Jackets predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

After narrowly missing the playoffs in 2024-25, the Columbus Blue Jackets look to improve in 2025-26. The Blue Jackets have players primed to break out this upcoming season.

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Mathieu Olivier News / Blade of Steel / September 7

Stars reportedly eyed Blue Jackets' tough guy before re-signing

Earlier this week, insider Jeff Marek revealed that the Dallas Stars had serious interest in Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier if he had reached free agency.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / September 1

2025-2026 NHL team preview: Columbus Blue Jackets

If there was any team that every hockey fan was rooting for to some extent last season, it was the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the wake of beloved superstar Johnny Gaudreau’s passing (along with his brother Matthew), the Blue Jackets had no expectations for the 2024-25 season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Hockey Latest / August 29

Sean Monahan Opens Up About Grief and Honoring Johnny Gaudreau One Year After His Passing

Sean Monahan went through a nightmare 12 months along with everyone close to Johnny Gaudreau, and now the Blue Jackets star has opened up a year later.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / House of Hockey / August 29

Blue Jackets Rally Behind 12U Player Quinn Halstead After Brain Tumor Diagnosis

The Columbus Blue Jackets are rallying around Quinn Halstead, an Ohio AAA Blue Jackets 12U Girls player, who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 29

Blue Jackets, Flames honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau one year after passing

Both the Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames have announced donations to honor the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau on the one-year anniversary of their tragic deaths.

Johnny Gaudreau News / Breakaway on SI / August 29

Blue Jackets Honor Gaudreau Brothers

The Columbus Blue Jackets have kept the Gaudreau family close over the last year. It was a year ago today that Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were fatally struck while riding their bicycles.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 29

Way-too-early Columbus Blue Jackets trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The Columbus Blue Jackets were one of the best stories of the 2024-25 NHL season. After the Johnny Gaudreau tragedy, the expectations were insanely low.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / August 28

Blue Jackets GM Hoping to Finalize Extension for Top Center

When the Columbus Blue Jackets selected center Adam Fantilli with the third pick of the 2023 NHL Draft, it was with the goal of him becoming a top forward for the organization.

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.

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.

Darby Llewellyn News / Inside The Rink / August 22

ECHL: Darby Llewellyn Joins Toledo Walleye for 2025–26

The Toledo Walleye have added a veteran presence to their forward group, signing 29-year-old winger Darby Llewellyn for the 2025–26 ECHL season. With nearly a decade of pro hockey across North America and Europe, Llewellyn brings versatility, grit, and scoring depth to a Toledo lineup aiming to remain among the league’s toughest outs.

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.