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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. 

Blue Jackets Announce Initial Plans to Honor Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau
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We now know the preliminary plans on how the Columbus Blue Jackets will honor the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. This is just the beginning of what’s to come. At the start of Media Day on Wednesday, the Blue Jackets announced that they will be honoring the Gaudreau’s on both their helmets and their jerseys throughout the season. They also announced some of the events surrounding their opening week of regular-season home games. Preseason During the preseason, the Blue Jackets will wear a special sticker on their helmets. The sticker is blue with gray trim and will feature GAUDREAU…

3 Teams Who Could Sign Phil Kessel to a PTO
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The NHL season is rapidly approaching, and training camps are finally underway. With the 2024-25 hockey season inching closer, there are still some strong players sitting in free agency who haven’t been granted a professional tryout (PTO) or a contract. One of those is veteran forward Phil Kessel, who didn’t play at all during the 2023-24 season but is looking for another opportunity to play. Related: Oilers’ Lane Pederson Could Sneak Into Opening Night Lineup Kessel, who is 36 years old, last played with the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2022-23 season. He was drafted by the Boston Bruins in…

Maple Leafs & Blue Jackets Could Be Trade Partners This Preseason
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According to a report from TSN’s hockey insider Chris Johnston, it appears that after signing James van Reismdyk, the Columbus Blue Jackets are still in the market for an NHL-caliber forward. After the tragic loss of Johnny (and Matthew) Gaudreau, the organization has a very large hole to fill, both on and off the ice.  Why it Works For Both Clubs Adding a veteran like van Reismdyk was an incredibly smart move by Blue Jackets GM Don Waddle. Now, the search continues for another forward who can contribute at the NHL level. Waddle should look no further than the Toronto…

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Blue Jackets FAQ

What year were the Columbus Blue Jackets founded?

The Columbus Blue Jackets joined the NHL in 2000 as an expansion franchise alongside the Minnesota Wild.

When did the Columbus Blue Jackets play their first game?

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ first game was a 5-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 7, 2000.

Who is the current head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets?

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ current head coach is Pascal Vincent.