Larsen’s First Year Behind the Blue Jackets’ Bench Was a Step Forward Nicholas Arnold | June 6, 2022 The 2021-22 season marked the beginning of a change of era for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Two-way players and franchise cornerstones were shipped out for skill players. They brought in…
Golden Knights Can Follow These 5 Teams’ Leads This Offseason Ben Fisher | May 25, 2022 The job security of an NHL head coach is tenuous at best, and while that may be unfair, it’s easy to see why. After all, when it comes to fostering…
King Clancy Nominations Proves Blue Jackets’ Roslovic Is Worth Keeping Nicholas Arnold | May 8, 2022 Award season continues. While no Columbus Blue Jackets are in the running for any of the on-ice performance-based awards, there are a couple where the team has some skin in…
Blue Jackets Enter Offseason With Higher Expectations Mark Scheig | May 4, 2022 The 2021-22 Columbus Blue Jackets entered the new season as one of the NHL’s biggest mysteries. Who were they? What were they capable of? How could they compete in a…
Blue Jackets Face Tough Questions After Breaking Goals Against Record Mark Scheig | April 18, 2022 The Columbus Blue Jackets made franchise history on Sunday night in their 6-4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Unfortunately for them, it’s not the kind of history they want to…
Blue Jackets’ Roslovic Talks Struggles, Confidence & the Trade Deadline Mark Scheig | March 20, 2022 Jack Roslovic needed a turning point in his season. His offensive numbers were down from last season. He’s still learning the defensive side of the game. Thanks to some questioning…
Blue Jackets’ Domi Offers Solid Depth For Contenders at Trade Deadline Mark Scheig | March 14, 2022 We are now into the final week before the NHL’s Trade Deadline. Although it’s been very quiet of late, it’s not going to be quiet for long. Teams have decisions…
Blue Jackets’ Chinakhov Starting to Show Everyone Who He Is Mark Scheig | March 12, 2022 The Columbus Blue Jackets needed a spark on Friday night. They got a big one from one of their bright up and coming young players. Yegor Chinakhov scored in the…
Blue Jackets Blasts: Goaltending Reset, Development Status & More Mark Scheig | February 21, 2022 Welcome to a new week and to Columbus Blue Jackets Blasts. We have a lot to get to including an update on the status of the goaltending throughout the organization.…
Blue Jackets’ Boone Jenner Playing Best Hockey of His Career Mark Scheig | January 29, 2022 The Columbus Blue Jackets were embarrassed, again. This time it was a thoroughly dominant performance by the Calgary Flames in all phases. They unleashed a franchise record 62 shots on…
Blue Jackets’ Recent Efforts Simply Not Good Enough Mark Scheig | January 27, 2022 There’s no need to sugar coat the recent efforts of the Columbus Blue Jackets. It simply hasn’t been good enough. They know it. Wednesday night was the latest example of…
Blue Jackets Want Patrik Laine to Shoot More Mark Scheig | January 21, 2022 Patrik Laine was a difference maker on Thursday night in Philadelphia. He scored what turned out to be the eventual game-winning goal in the third period to lift the Blue…