Blue Jackets Center Depth Something to Watch in 2023-24 Mikhail Bryan | July 3, 2023 The Columbus Blue Jackets signed Adam Fantilli to an entry-level contract last week. This means Fantilli will not return to the University of Michigan for his sophomore year and will…
Emptying the 2023 Blue Jackets Draft & Free Agency Notebook Mark Scheig | July 2, 2023 What a week it has been for the Columbus Blue Jackets. From wondering how the draft would play out to becoming one of the biggest winners of the draft according…
Blue Jackets’ Mike Babcock Believes He’s a Changed Man Mark Scheig | July 1, 2023 The worst kept secret in hockey is now official. Mike Babcock has been introduced as the ninth head coach in the history of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Babcock met with…
Blue Jackets Have Good Options for Defense Pairings in 2023-24 Mikhail Bryan | June 30, 2023 This summer has been an exciting one for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Hiring Mike Babcock as head coach and acquiring two big-name NHL defensemen highlight a few of the offseason…
Blue Jackets’ Top Free Agent Targets by Position Nicholas Arnold | June 30, 2023 The Columbus Blue Jackets have had a heck of a past few weeks. After finishing in the NHL’s penultimate position in 2022-23, things have gone steeply uphill in terms of…
5 Blue Jackets Takeaways From the 2023 NHL Draft Mark Scheig | June 30, 2023 The Columbus Blue Jackets came to the 2023 NHL Draft hoping to land a franchise-changing player. Not only did they do that, they became one of the biggest winners of…
Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Gavin Brindley 34th Overall Adam Kierszenblat | June 29, 2023 With the 34th pick of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets have selected Gavin Brindley from the University of Michigan of the NCAA About Gavin Brindley One…
Blue Jackets Hit Jackpot With Fantilli Falling to Them Mark Scheig | June 29, 2023 The Columbus Blue Jackets hit the jackpot on Wednesday night in Nashville. They in part have the Anaheim Ducks to thank for it. As expected, Connor Bedard went first to…
Blue Jackets’ Draft Options at 3rd Overall Nicholas Arnold | June 28, 2023 For the second time in franchise history, the Columbus Blue Jackets hold the third overall pick. It’s the first time since 2016 when general manager Jarmo Kekalainen sent a slight…
7 Takeaways From Blue Jackets’ Kekalainen’s Pre-Draft Availability Mark Scheig | June 28, 2023 The Columbus Blue Jackets held their pre-draft availability in Nashville on Tuesday afternoon in advance of the 2023 NHL Draft which starts on Wednesday night. GM Jarmo Kekalainen spoke to…
Blue Jackets Getting Confidence & Experience With Texier’s Return Mikhail Bryan | June 27, 2023 This past April, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Alex Texier announced he will be returning for the 2023-24 season after spending one season with ZSC Lions in the Swiss National League…
2023 Blue Jackets’ NHL Draft Guide Mark Scheig | June 26, 2023 Welcome to the 2023 Blue Jackets’ NHL Draft Guide. With a total of seven picks entering the week, they have a chance to make picks that will significantly alter the…