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Denton Mateychuk is 31st in cap hit among NHL teams’ second-pair right-shot defensemen. For a key young blue liner, Columbus will need to start considering that when looking at how much money they’ll allocate towards the player.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / October 5

Denton Mateychuk is driving play at a high level for the Blue Jackets

Through the first two games of the season, the defense corps for the Blue Jackets have left a little bit to be desired. The team has given up 7 goals, which isn't going to help them tread water over the full season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / September 19

Columbus Blue Jackets Training Camp News and Notes

The Columbus Blue Jackets opened training camp on Thursday in what the organization hoped would quietly calm a tumultuous offseason. While things were said to bring order from the chaos, some things have lingered.

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Blue Jackets’ Denton Mateychuk Preparing to Take on Elevated Role Amidst Growing Expectations

One of the strongest parts of the Columbus Blue Jackets roster last season was the defense, and the top four of the defense was one solidified unit. Until the end of the season where injuries, specifically to Damon Severson, caused a shake up, and one the team struggled to come back from.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Blue Jackets Promote Trent Vogelhuber To NHL Staff

The Columbus Blue Jackets have officially announced the promotion of Trent Vogelhuber, head coach of the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters, to an assistant coaching role on Rick Bowness‘ NHL staff.

NHL News / 1st Ohio Battery / April 2

CAR 5, CBJ 1: Losing Streak Hits Five As Blue Jackets Manage Just 10 Shots On Goal In Ugly Loss To Hurricanes

0 1 0 1 3 1 1 5 CBJ GOALS: Denton Mateychuk (2nd, 11:24) Logan Stankoven scored twice in the first period and the Carolina Hurricanes added a short-handed before the first period ended en route to an easy, 5-1 victory Thursday night over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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

SJS 3, CBJ 2: Blue Jackets’ 12-Game Home Point Streak Ends in Heartbreaker

Things could slip away fast. 1 0 2 3 1 1 0 2 CBJ GOALS: Denton Mateychuk (1st, 0:31) Cole Sillinger (2nd, 12:09) Igor Chernyshov's third-period goal with

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Mateychuk Looks to Be the Missing Piece for Bowness’ Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have found their footing and vaulted themselves back into the playoff picture ahead of the Winter Olympic break, with a record of 8-1-0 under new head coach Rick Bowness.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 28

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Mateychuk, Wood, Zamula & More

The Columbus Blue Jackets are relatively healthy as they play games in the last week of January. As of game time Wednesday night when they host the Philadelphia Flyers on TNT, only defenseman Brendan Smith will be on injured reserve.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / January 27

Blue Jackets’ Miles Wood, Denton Mateychuk to return to lineup against Flyers

The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to get some reinforcements, as forward Miles Wood and defenseman Denton Mateychuk are expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26

Blue Jackets To Activate Denton Mateychuk From Injured Reserve

The Blue Jackets are expected to activate defenseman Denton Mateychuk from injured reserve in the coming days, per head coach Rick Bowness (via the team’s Jeff Svoboda).

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 22

Blue Jackets Activate Mason Marchment, Place Denton Mateychuk On IR

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that forward Mason Marchment has been activated off injured reserve in advance of the team’s game tonight against the Dallas Stars.

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Blue Jackets’ News & Rumors: Forwards, Mateychuk & More

It’s a new week. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, that means an opportunity to move on from the bad taste in their mouths from the way Sunday’s game against the New York Islanders ended.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / October 24, 2025

Denton Mateychuk: The Final Piece to the Blue Jackets’ Defensive Scheme

Going into the season, the biggest question mark for the Columbus Blue Jackets was going to be could the defensive core that was built to win here finally put together the pieces and make a run.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Cannon / May 7, 2025

2024-25 Player Review: Denton Mateychuk showed off incredible potential

After nearly making the roster straight out of camp, and lighting up the AHL early in the season, Denton Mateychuk was called up to provide another depth option over Jack Johnson and Jordan Harris.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / January 27, 2025

The Real Deal: 13 Games Into His NHL Career, Denton Mateychuk Is Showing He's Everything The Columbus Blue Jackets Were Hoping For

When the Columbus Blue Jackets opted Denton Mateychuk to the Cleveland Monsters to start the 2024-25 season, it sure felt like it wouldn't be long before he made the jump from the AHL club to the NHL.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / December 23, 2024

Top Blue Jackets Prospect Expected to Make NHL Debut

The top defensive prospect for the Columbus Blue Jackets is expected to make hs NHL debut against the Montreal Canadiens. Denton Mateychuk, the team's first round pick in 2022 was recalled from their AHL affiliate and after participating in morning skate with the Jackets, he's likely to play his first NHL game before the holiday break.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / December 23, 2024

Game Day #35: Denton Mateychuk Set For NHL Debut As Blue Jackets Host Canadiens

@ MONTREAL CANADIENS MONDAY, DEC. 23 7:00 P.M. NATIONWIDE ARENA COLUMBUS, OH HABS: 14-16-3 (31 pts; .470%) Division: 6th of 8 Conference: 14th of 16 NHL: 26th of 32 ROSTER // SCHEDULE It is Denton Mateychuk time in Columbus.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 22, 2024

Blue Jackets recall top defensive prospect for NHL debut

The Blue Jackets are recalling top defensive prospect Denton Mateychuk from AHL Cleveland, reports Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. He’ll be making his NHL debut as soon as he gets into a game, which could be as soon as Monday against the Canadiens.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / October 4, 2024

Denton Mateychuk Is Doing All He Can To Make Decisions Tough On Blue Jackets

Will he or won't he make the team? Denton Mateychuk is among those prospects looking to find out if he will be on the Columbus Blue Jackets roster when they kick things off for real at the Minnesota Wild next Thursday.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Cannon / September 18, 2024

CBJ 2024 Top 25 Under 25: Denton Mateychuk will be an impact rookie

Players report to training camp today and we’re in the home stretch of our Top 25 Under 25 countdown. Thanks to the 74 readers who submitted ballots in this year’s ranking of Columbus Blue Jackets players and prospects under the age of 25.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 3, 2024

Blue Jackets assign former first-round pick to AHL

The Blue Jackets have sent left-shot defense prospect Denton Mateychuk to the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters to finish the season.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / May 7, 2024

Blue Jackets prospect Denton Mateychuk named WHL’s top defenseman

The Western Hockey League (WHL) announced that Columbus Blue Jackets prospect and Moose Jaw Warriors Captain Denton Mateychuk has been awarded the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy as WHL Defenseman of the Year for 2023-24.