Nicholas Arnold

Blue Jackets’ Chinakhov Continues His Breakout Early in 2024-25

Nicholas Arnold | October 22, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets have had a tumultuous start to the regular season – to say the least. Their forward corps has been riddled with injuries. First with the loss…

CBJ Union Junction Podcast: 2024-25 Predictions, The Roster & More

Nicholas Arnold | October 11, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets are back after a long summer, and there is a lot to talk about. The Hockey Writers’ Blue Jackets writers Mark Scheig and I, Nicholas Arnold,…

Blue Jackets’ Signing of Kevin Labanc Is Low Risk

Nicholas Arnold | October 7, 2024

As we continue to drudge towards opening night, the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed another player to a contract. Kevin Labanc has only been a member of the San Jose…

Blue Jackets Name Rick Nash Director of Hockey Operations

Nicholas Arnold | September 20, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ most prolific player in franchise history is continuing to climb the ranks even though his playing career is over. On Sept. 20, the team announced that…

CBJ Union Junction Podcast: Remembering Johnny Gaudreau

Nicholas Arnold | September 9, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ writing team at The Hockey Writers has decided to do 13 days of only Johnny Gaudreau coverage following the passing of the superstar and his brother…

The Blue Jackets Should Retire Number 13

Nicholas Arnold | September 9, 2024

There are not enough words to describe the tragedy that befell the Gaudreau family and the hockey world on Aug. 29. So, I won’t even try to. What I will…

Blue Jackets’ Defense Corps Is Finding Its New Shape

Nicholas Arnold | August 30, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been busy rebuilding themselves over the last few months. A new general manager (GM) and coaching staff have been putting their stamp on the franchise,…

Blue Jackets’ Top-9 Forwards Solidified After Laine Trade

Nicholas Arnold | August 27, 2024

Last week, the Columbus Blue Jackets completed a bit of business that needed to be done. Star player Patrik Laine requested a trade after a tough few seasons on and…

Blue Jackets’ Prospects Finally Have a Chance to Make an Impact

Nicholas Arnold | August 20, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets will have a very different look – mostly off the ice – heading into the 2024-25 season. New general manager (GM) Don Waddell has taken over…

Blue Jackets Should Lean Towards Bridge Deal for Sillinger

Nicholas Arnold | August 12, 2024

We’re still over a month away from training camp and longer until the beginning of the preseason, but a lot of work has been done by the Columbus Blue Jackets…

Blue Jackets Get Value on Johnson & Marchenko Contracts

Nicholas Arnold | July 30, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been slowly getting their business done over the course of the offseason. Arguably they were once again the team with the most work to get…

Exploring the Blue Jackets’ Head Coaching Finalists

Nicholas Arnold | July 19, 2024

As we work our way through July, there is one head coaching vacancy left in the NHL. The Columbus Blue Jackets were behind the eight ball in hiring a new…