Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Bally’s, Scouting Changes & More

Welcome back to Columbus Blue Jackets News & Rumors. After some time off to enjoy the summer, we are starting things back up once a week in this space from now all the way through until next summer. Even though things ma...

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Blue Jackets News & Rumors: McCudden, Monsters Logos & More

Welcome back to Blue Jackets News & Rumors. I hope your summer has gotten off to a good start for you. Plenty of time left before things start to pick back up again. But as promised, we'd be around if there was ne...

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Projecting 2023-24 Blue Jackets’ Roster 1.0: Options Aplenty

Welcome to the Summer of 2023. The NHL Draft is over. The meat of free agency is done. Most folks now look ahead to the two or so months of downtime before another season beckons.

There will be some signings. There may be ...

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Emptying the 2023 Blue Jackets Draft & Free Agency Notebook

What a week it has been for the Columbus Blue Jackets. From wondering how the draft would play out to becoming one of the biggest winners of the draft according to most draft experts, they truly had a week th...

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Blue Jackets’ Mike Babcock Believes He’s a Changed Man

The worst kept secret in hockey is now official. Mike Babcock has been introduced as the ninth head coach in the history of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Babcock met with the media on Saturday morning at Nationwide Arena. He was joined by GM Jarmo Kekal...

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5 Blue Jackets Takeaways From the 2023 NHL Draft

The Columbus Blue Jackets came to the 2023 NHL Draft hoping to land a franchise-changing player. Not only did they do that, they became one of the biggest winners of the draft.

After landing Adam Fantilli on Wednesday night,...

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7 Takeaways From Blue Jackets’ Kekalainen’s Pre-Draft Availability

The Columbus Blue Jackets held their pre-draft availability in Nashville on Tuesday afternoon in advance of the 2023 NHL Draft which starts on Wednesday night. GM Jarmo Kekalainen spoke to the media for over 20...

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2023 Blue Jackets’ NHL Draft Guide

Welcome to the 2023 Blue Jackets' NHL Draft Guide. With a total of seven picks entering the week, they have a chance to make picks that will significantly alter the direction of their franchise.

We will get you ready for everything to expect fr...

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Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Draft Rumblings, Centers & More

With just four days left until Round 1 of the 2023 NHL Draft, things are about to pick up in a major way around the league. Don't let the calmness of the last few days fool you.

There is a lot o...

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Blue Jackets’ Olivier Used Work Ethic to Earn Contract Extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets took care of another piece of business on Wednesday. One of their hard-working forwards was rewarded for his play.

The Blue Jackets and forward Mathieu Olivier agreed to a two-year extension with an AAV of $1....

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Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Severson, Top Prospects & More

In the midst of the Stanley Cup Final, the Columbus Blue Jackets have injected life into the news cycle. First it was Ivan Provorov. On Friday, they added another important player to their new defensive core...

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3 Blue Jackets’ Takeaways From Their Acquisition of Severson

The Columbus Blue Jackets completed a sign and trade with the New Jersey Devils on Friday. For a third-round pick in this year's draft, the Blue Jackets acquired defenseman Damon Severson. He is now signed to an eight-year contract ...

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Blue Jackets Address Major Need in Acquiring Ivan Provorov

The Columbus Blue Jackets had a Vladislav Gavrikov sized hole to fill on the left side of their blue line. On Tuesday afternoon, they addressed that need.

The Blue Jackets completed a three-way trade with t...

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Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Reaction to Mike Babcock News

Sometimes in life, you never know when news will break. On the day of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, huge news regarding the Columbus Blue Jackets came down.

According to TSN's Darre...

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Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Voronkov, Coaching Search & More

You have made it to May. Seriously, it's May already? Time is flying by this offseason for the Blue Jackets. That means business is about to pick up for them in a big way.

But before we look ahead, we take a st...

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Blue Jackets Yet to Awaken Sleeping Giant Known as Columbus

The Arena District in Columbus is one of the jewels of downtown in which people gather from near and far to eat, drink and have a good time. There is no shortage of places to go.

Then comes time to enjoy a Blue Jackets' game. To be able ...

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Blue Jackets Get Big Boost With Alex Texier’s Return

The offseason for the Columbus Blue Jackets is already well underway. On Wednesday, the team got some welcomed news about one of their young players.

Alex Texier, who had been away from the Blue Jackets, is now back with the team after playing this season in Swi...

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Blue Jackets Face Long Road Back No Matter Lottery Result

What in the world did we just watch this season?

No matter how many times I look back on the 2022-23 season for the Columbus Blue Jackets, I'm still shocked at what we just witnessed. Even in a worst-case scenario I could...

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Blue Jackets Say Coaching Change Was Absolutely Necessary

One day after their season was over, the Columbus Blue Jackets jumped into offseason action. They decided to make a significant change in leadership.

Head coach Brad Larsen was fired by the Blue Jackets after two seasons at the helm and over a deca...

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13 Blue Jackets Thoughts on Davidson & Kekalainen Interviews

You've read what John Davidson and Jarmo Kekalainen each had to say about the state of the Columbus Blue Jackets. It's now time to react to their interviews.

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Jarmo Kekalainen Q&A

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