Steve Mears on the Blue Jackets’ TV-Radio Simulcast: “I’ve Seen Both Sides of It” Mark Scheig | September 21, 2026 If there is anyone who can relate to what Bob McElligott went through when the Columbus Blue Jackets elected to not renew his contract, it’s current play-by-play voice Steve Mears.…
Blue Jackets’ Kirill Marchenko Non-Committal About Future in Columbus Mark Scheig | September 18, 2026 Kirill Marchenko was at the center of the hockey news cycle at the 2026 NHL Draft when a report from ESPN’s Kevin Weekes came out indicating the forward was not…
Carson Soucy’s Blue Jackets Roster Push Gets Harder With Shortened NHL Preseason Mark Scheig | September 17, 2026 Carson Soucy is coming off a down season for his standards. After playing for both New York teams in 2025-26, he chose a PTO with the Blue Jackets hoping to…
Blue Jackets Coach, Teammates Not Worried About Unsigned Adam Fantilli as Camp Opens Mark Scheig | September 17, 2026 Everyone knew it was coming. As soon as 2026 Columbus Blue Jackets Media Day opened, the main topic of discussion with GM Don Waddell was going to be Adam Fantilli.…
2026 Blue Jackets Preseason Q&A With Charlie Coyle: Loyalty, The Cusp and Proving It Mark Scheig | September 15, 2026 Charlie Coyle found himself in a unique situation during the 2026 offseason. He was set to become one of the most sought-after free agents on the market. Coyle turned in…
2026 Blue Jackets Preseason Q&A with Head Coach Rick Bowness: Identity, Taking Ownership & Reaching Potential Mark Scheig | September 14, 2026 Rick Bowness was happy in retirement. He’s in a good place health wise these days. But deep down, the passion to coach was still there. That’s why it didn’t take…
2026 Blue Jackets Preseason Q&A With GM Don Waddell, Part 2: Roster, Bowness & Taking the Next Step Mark Scheig | September 12, 2026 In Part 1 of our conversation with Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell, we talked everything from last season’s frustrations to several key changes within the team. We even went…
2026 Blue Jackets Preseason Q&A with GM Don Waddell, Part 1: Frustrations, Changes & Patience Mark Scheig | September 11, 2026 Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell has had a very eventful last 12 months. He saw his team plummet to last place in the Eastern Conference forcing him to make a…
Blue Jackets Could Start 2026-27 Season Without a Captain Mark Scheig | September 10, 2026 With Boone Jenner moving on to the Washington Capitals, the Columbus Blue Jackets are without a captain one week before they hit the ice for training camp. The team could…
Waddell: Damon Severson Ready for Game 1, Expected to Sit Out Blue Jackets Preseason Mark Scheig | September 9, 2026 One of the defining moments of the 2025-26 season for the Columbus Blue Jackets was when they lost defenseman Damon Severson to a shoulder injury. The team stumbled to a…
Blue Jackets Designate Staffer Reid Robertson as Emergency Backup Goalie (EBUG) Mark Scheig | September 9, 2026 The Columbus Blue Jackets already had the services of Reid Robertson available to them. He is their Travel & Logistics Manager. We can now add another important role to Robertson’s…
Merzlikins Remains Out Indefinitely After Surgery; Blue Jackets Seeking Goalie, Update at Camp Mark Scheig | September 9, 2026 The Columbus Blue Jackets previously announced that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins had shoulder surgery. That took place back on Aug 17 after he reported feeling discomfort during offseason workouts. At this…
