3 Takeaways From Blue Jackets’ 4-0 Preseason Shutout of Penguins Mark Scheig | September 25, 2026 The evening after signing Adam Fantilli to a new six-year contract, the Columbus Blue Jackets wrapped up their home portion of the preseason schedule with a 4-0 shutout win over…
Adam Fantilli Signs 6-Year, $82.5 Million Deal with Blue Jackets After Missing Start of Camp Mark Scheig | September 24, 2026 The Columbus Blue Jackets have needed good news in the worst kind of way. On Thursday afternoon, they were able to provide some to their fans. The Blue Jackets and…
Blue Jackets’ Kent Johnson on Bowness’ Honesty, Coming In Lighter & Feeling 100% Again Mark Scheig | September 23, 2026 Columbus Blue Jackets’ head coach Rick Bowness caught the full attention of the hockey world at the end of last season when he went on a tirade about his players…
3 Takeaways From Blue Jackets’ Shootout Win Versus Red Wings Mark Scheig | September 22, 2026 The Columbus Blue Jackets opened their preseason with a 1-0 shootout win over the Detroit Red Wings on Monday night. Conor Garland scored the only goal of the shootout. Here…
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…
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