3 Bold Predictions for the 2025-26 Blue Jackets Matthew Buhrmann | August 31, 2025 The offseason continues to slowly chug along, and we continue our Columbus Blue Jackets season preview series here at The Hockey Writers. At least college football is back, right? Given…
3 Breakout Candidates for the 2025-26 Blue Jackets Matthew Buhrmann | August 25, 2025 Since the regular season is closing in quickly, I am continuing to preview the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 2025-26 season here at The Hockey Writers. This is a crossroads season for…
2025 Blue Jackets’ Summer Q&A: Don Waddell, Part 2 Mark Scheig | August 18, 2025 In Part 1 of our 2025 Summer Q & A series, Blue Jackets’ GM Don Waddell talked about a bevy of topics including how he’s spent his summer, why he…
NHL Rumors: Oilers’ Unrest, Brady Tkachuk Unhappy, & Fantilli’s Deal Jim Parsons | August 8, 2025 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, a recent report suggests there was some dissension among executives in Edmonton over the Evander Kane trade. Meanwhile, is Brady Tkachuk unhappy as a member…
Blue Jackets Must Learn Important Lessons From Capitals Mark Scheig | July 25, 2025 We’ve looked at the Carolina Hurricanes. We reviewed where things stand with the New Jersey Devils. It’s now time to check in with the reigning Metropolitan Division champion Washington Capitals.…
Blue Jackets Should Try to Extend Adam Fantilli Long-Term William Espy | July 19, 2025 With the recent news surrounding Yegor Chinakhov, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager (GM) Don Waddell has quite a bit on his plate at this point. Once that gets resolved, though,…
Blue Jackets Are Starting to Make Progress Against the Hurricanes Mark Scheig | July 11, 2025 We’re now 10 days into 2025 Free Agency around the NHL. Most of the action around the league has quieted down as most everyone is getting into full summer and…
2025-26 Blue Jackets Roster Projection 1.0: Significant Questions Persist Mark Scheig | May 27, 2025 It’s now been over a month since the Columbus Blue Jackets have played a game. They won’t see the ice again for a regular-season game for another 4 1/2 months…
Reviewing the Metropolitan Division Teams’ 2024-25 Seasons & Previewing the Offseason Sylvie McCarthy | May 19, 2025 The Carolina Hurricanes are the last Metropolitan Division team remaining in the postseason, which means the other seven have begun their offseason journeys. For some teams, that means new head…
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Staffing Changes, World Championships & More Mark Scheig | April 29, 2025 The Columbus Blue Jackets might be done with their 2024-25 season, but the work never stops. Between the upcoming World Championships and preparing for the 2025 NHL Draft, the team…
Blue Jackets Community Notebook: Cannonball Recap & New Street Hockey Rink Mark Scheig | April 28, 2025 The 2024-25 hockey season may be over for the Columbus Blue Jackets on the ice. But their impact continues to change lives off the ice. In our final edition of…
Columbus Blue Jackets’ 2024-25 Player Grades: Forwards Matthew Buhrmann | April 28, 2025 The Columbus Blue Jackets weren’t expected to make much noise this season. Few outside the organization believed they had what it would take to be competitive, let alone fight for…