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Nicholas Arnold

Writer covering the Columbus Blue Jackets for THW since August 2021. Co-host of the Blue Jackets' focused "Union Junction Podcast" on The Hockey Writers' podcast network. Also, a radio personality currently based on Vancouver Island and the play-by-play voice for the BCHL's Cowichan Valley Capitals.

CBJ Union Junction Podcast: 2024 NHL Draft & Free Agency Recap

Nicholas Arnold | July 6, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets have had a busy last week as they worked through the “Christmas and New Year’s” of the NHL’s calendar. Over that stretch of time new general…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets Fire Head Coach Pascal Vincent

Nicholas Arnold | June 17, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that they’ve relieved their head coach Pascal Vincent of his duties. The news reported by Elliotte Freidman of Sportsnet. In a press release, Blue…

Categories Blue Jackets Management, Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL News

Blue Jackets’ 3 Potential Trade Destinations for Patrik Laine

Nicholas Arnold | June 13, 2024

TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported on June 12 that the Columbus Blue Jackets’ top-six sniper Patrik Laine was looking for a new team’s jersey to wear and that they would try…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Utah Hockey Club

Blue Jackets’ Don Waddell’s Best Moves as a GM

Nicholas Arnold | June 8, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets have their new general manager (GM). Don Waddell has almost 40 years of experience managing hockey teams in various leagues. He’s been in the NHL since…

Categories Blue Jackets Management, Columbus Blue Jackets, Hockey History

Don Waddell Blue Jackets’ Top GM Candidate, Reports Insider

Nicholas Arnold | May 25, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ search for their next general manager (GM) could be over. Pierre Lebrun of TSN and The Athletic reports that Don Waddell is the Blue Jackets’ top…

Categories Blue Jackets Management, Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL News

Blue Jackets’ Hits & Misses When Drafting Fourth Overall

Nicholas Arnold | May 23, 2024

We learned earlier this month that the Columbus Blue Jackets will be selecting fourth overall in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. They’ve beaten around that bush over the last several…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

3 Blue Jackets Who Could Get Long-Term Contracts This Summer

Nicholas Arnold | May 18, 2024

2023-24 was another long and tough season for the Columbus Blue Jackets. It was the team’s sixth 82-game season in which they got less than 30 wins. While it was…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets to Pick 4th in 2024 NHL Entry Draft

Nicholas Arnold | May 7, 2024

The ping pong balls have spoken. The lineup for the first half of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft is officially set. For the first time since the 2010 NHL Entry…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL Entry Draft, NHL News

CBJ Union Junction Podcast: 2023-24 Wrap Up, Expiring Contracts & More

Nicholas Arnold | April 29, 2024

While the playoffs rage on, the season has ended for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Excluded from the tournament for the fourth straight season, there is a lot on the team’s…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Podcasts

Blue Jackets Sign Top Prospect Gavin Brindley to Entry-Level Deal

Nicholas Arnold | April 15, 2024

Ahead of their final game in the regular season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have announced they’ve signed one of their top prospects, Gavin Brindley to a three-year entry-level contract. Brindley…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL News

Blue Jackets Should Seriously Consider Merzlikins Buyout

Nicholas Arnold | April 15, 2024

We are just around the corner from the final game of the 2023-24 season for the Columbus Blue Jackets. There’s been a lot of drama this season from the Mike…

Categories Blue Jackets Goaltending, Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets’ Gaudreau Underrated in Second Half of 2023-24

Nicholas Arnold | April 7, 2024

The 2023-24 season has been a slog for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In a campaign that had expanded expectations, Ohio’s team has been tormented by challenge after challenge. One of…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets
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