Blue Jackets Beginnings: Doug MacLean’s Tenure as GM Cameron Thompson | June 29, 2020 The Columbus Blue Jackets were awarded an expansion franchise on June 25, 1997, and were set to take the necessary steps to establish itself in the National Hockey League in…
The Good & the Bad: The Columbus Blue Jackets Under GM Scott Howson Pete Bauer | June 8, 2020 Scott Howson was hired as the general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets on June 15, 2007. He held the job until being unceremoniously fired on February 12, 2013. He came…
Blue Jackets Roster Impact From the Gaborik Trades Cameron Thompson | June 4, 2020 Since breaking into the National Hockey League in the 2000-01 season after being selected third overall in 2000 by the new expansion franchise, the Minnesota Wild, the hockey world knew…
Blue Jackets: Jarmo Kekalainen’s 3rd-Round Picks Ranked Cameron Thompson | May 28, 2020 Ever since Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen was named Scott Howson’s successor on Feb. 13, 2013, the franchise’s fortunes have dramatically changed and they have slowly earned respect…
Blue Jackets’ Jarmo Kekalainen Finding Success Later in Drafts Dave Hall | March 30, 2020 On Feb. 13, 2013, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced Jarmo Kekalainen as their third general manager in franchise history. Since taking over the role, he and his drafting team have…
David Vyborny: The Blue Jackets’ First No. 9 Jeff Schaffer | July 25, 2017 Jersey number 9 is arguably the most legendary in NHL history. With the likes of Gordie Howe, Maurice Richard, Mike Modano and many others all having donned ‘9’ on their…
Blue Jackets’ Draft History Kenyon Clevenger | June 23, 2017 Two days after Wednesday’s NHL Awards Ceremony and Las Vegas Expansion Draft, the 2017 NHL Entry Draft will commence. The now 31 NHL teams will gather inside the United Center…
Blue Jackets Post-Playoff Departures Jeff Schaffer | June 19, 2017 The 2016-17 Columbus Blue Jackets reached new heights for the franchise in a historic season. New regular season heights, that is. Columbus won 50 games, tallied 108 points and went…
A Blue Jackets Review Session Kenyon Clevenger | January 16, 2017 The shockwaves are still making their way through the hockey world. The Columbus Blue Jackets are taking the league by storm as they stand alone at the top of the league standings.…
The Most Explosive Goal Scorer in Blue Jackets’ History Will Joyce | June 13, 2016 For a relatively young franchise, the Columbus Blue Jackets have a rich history. Their roster is rife with talent and they’ve had no shortage of young scorers donning the blue. But…
What’s Missing From These Columbus Blue Jackets? Jon Rudder | November 17, 2015 They’ve built a roster to rival any in the Metropolitan division. They’ve targeted, and landed prized free agents. They’ve spent money on home grown talent. They’ve got a Vezina caliber…
Reflecting Upon the Blue Jackets, Rick Nash Trade Greg Thornberry | October 9, 2015 It’s finally here! The Columbus Blue Jackets season opener approaches against Rick Nash and the New York Rangers. In honor of this, I would like to take a brief look…