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The Columbus Blue Jackets joined the NHL in 2000 as an expansion franchise alongside the Minnesota Wild. Their first game was a 5-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 7, 2000. For the first 12 years of its history, the team played in the Western Conference before switching to the Eastern Conference for the 2013-14 season. The franchise struggled during the early part of its history and didn’t reach the postseason until 2008-09. In total, the team has made six postseason appearances and has advanced past the first round once.

Maple Leafs Need Boone Jenner, But Price Would Be Steep

Mark Scheig | February 6, 2023February 6, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets are entering the NHL Trade Deadline as a clear and obvious seller. When they have just a handful of untouchables on their roster, most everyone else can be had for the right price. This even includes captain Boone Jenner. His name has surfaced in trade rumors as a potential fit on some contending teams. The potential of a Jenner trade was brought up recently on the NHL Network. It was also discussed on TSN 1050 Radio within the past week as a potential fit on the Toronto Maple Leafs. It’s easy to see why Jenner’s name…

Blue Jackets’ Gaudreau Shows He’s Happy in Columbus

Mark Scheig | February 5, 2023February 5, 2023

Johnny Gaudreau shocked the hockey world by choosing the Columbus Blue Jackets in free agency. He was happy about the selection when it first happened. Even despite being in 32nd place in the NHL standings now, he still has no regrets about the decision. Gaudreau doesn’t have regrets now. He won’t have regrets later. That’s because he’s happy with where he’s at and where the Blue Jackets are looking to go. Fans of other teams from the outside are seeing how the Blue Jackets are doing and openly expressing their opinion that Gaudreau made a mistake or wants a redo…

Blue Jackets Should Re-Sign Nyquist After Injury News

Nicholas Arnold | February 4, 2023February 4, 2023

We are in the home stretch before the NHL Trade Deadline and one of the Columbus Blue Jackets’ biggest trade assets may be off the table. When it comes to trade targets, they’ve had the big three — Joonas Korpisalo, Vladislav Gavrikov, and Gustav Nyquist. It’s Nyquist that could be off the block following a recent injury. Given that and the swath of externalities surrounding him, it makes the most sense that he actually be re-signed for another season in Ohio. Nyquist’s Season Nyquist has been on the block this season for good cause. As a veteran with an expiring…

3 Unexpected Blue Jackets Who Should Be on the Trade Block

Nicholas Arnold | February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

The 2022-23 season is already a write-off for the Columbus Blue Jackets. With the trade deadline just around the corner, their general manager Jarmo Kekalainen should consider getting as many assets as he can – without selling any long-term assets. There are three big pieces that are rumoured to be…

Blue Jackets Make Right Call Allowing Teams to Talk to Gavrikov

William Espy | February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets are prepared to sell some assets at the trade deadline, that’s not a surprise. The biggest piece they’ll have on the market will be Vladislav Gavrikov, a pending unrestricted free agent, who can be a strong addition for teams looking for a deep playoff run. Teams…

Maple Leafs Would Be Smart to Acquire Blue Jackets’ Nyquist

Mark Scheig | February 3, 2023February 5, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets were dealt a huge blow on their trip to Western Canada. Even though they went into Edmonton and defeated the Oilers in overtime, they lost one of their most experienced players to injury. To add insult to injury, this player is a pending UFA after the…

Red Wings Should Offer Edvinsson To Blue Jackets For Jiricek

Caleb Kerney | January 29, 2023January 29, 2023

Sometime between now and the NHL Trade Deadline (March 3, 2023) the Detroit Red Wings should offer up Simon Edvinsson to the Columbus Blue Jackets for their stud blueliner prospect, David Jiricek. Both are top ten draft picks in their respective draft classes. Both are big-bodied defensemen, great skaters, and…

Blue Jackets Prospect Jiricek Continues to Exceed Expectations

Mark Scheig | January 29, 2023January 29, 2023

David Jiricek has gone through a whirlwind of a season so far in 2022-23. It started with hearing his name called sixth overall at the NHL Draft in Montreal. From there, Jiricek has done nothing but exceed every expectation thrown his way. He competed in the Traverse City prospect’s tournament….

3 Takeaways as Blue Jackets Snap Oilers’ Win Streak

Colton Pankiw | January 26, 2023January 26, 2023

Coming into Wednesday night’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Edmonton Oilers were feeling great as they were riding a season-high six-game winning streak. In fact, not only was the streak a season-high, but just one more win would have marked the first time they had put together seven…

Blue Jackets’ Gavrikov’s Resume Will Appeal to Contenders

Mark Scheig | January 25, 2023January 24, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets are in a pickle. The end result could see them saying goodbye to one of their veteran defensemen. Vladislav Gavrikov’s name has been all over the rumor mill. It started with the Blue Jackets hoping to sign him to an extension. It then turned into no…

Blue Jackets Can Have a 2nd-Generation Player in Justin Richards

William Espy | January 24, 2023January 24, 2023

Considering the Columbus Blue Jackets have only been around for 23 years at this point, there haven’t been many chances for father-son duos to represent the organization. There’s currently one second-generation Blue Jacket on the roster which is Columbus native Cole Sillinger, whose father, Mike, was a journeyman around the…

Oilers & Maple Leafs Competing Over Same Trade Deadline Deal

Jim Parsons | January 23, 2023January 25, 2023

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman noted during the 32 Thoughts segment of Saturday’s Hockey Night in Canada broadcast that the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs are both believed to be interested in Vladislav Gavrikov of the Columbus Blue Jackets. A well-rounded defenseman who is said to be among the better defensive specialists…

Flyers Following Path of Tortorella’s Successful History

Colin Newby | January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

The Philadelphia Flyers have become the John Tortorella show during the first season under their new head coach. From his stoned-faced press conference attitude to his contentious decisions to sit veteran NHL players, the former Stanley Cup winner has dominated the headlines in Philadelphia in 2022-23. The Flyers might lack the…

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