Merzlikins Remains Out Indefinitely After Surgery; Blue Jackets Seeking Goalie, Update at Camp Mark Scheig | September 9, 2026 The Columbus Blue Jackets previously announced that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins had shoulder surgery. That took place back on Aug 17 after he reported feeling discomfort during offseason workouts. At this…
Waddell: Marchenko a Blue Jacket Today, ‘Not Contemplating Anything Right Now’ Mark Scheig | September 9, 2026 The noise surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets and Kirill Marchenko carried on most of the summer ever since the initial report from Kevin Weekes suggesting that the star winger wouldn’t…
Blue Jackets’ GM Waddell 100% Confident Fantilli Deal Will Get Done Before Training Camp Mark Scheig | September 9, 2026 The hockey world continues to wait for the Columbus Blue Jackets to sign star forward Adam Fantilli. With just eight days to go until training camp opens, each passing day…
Blue Jackets Must Drown Out Offseason Distractions to Make Playoffs Mark Scheig | August 24, 2026 Even for Columbus Blue Jackets’ standards, the 2026 offseason has been loud. While they have had more than their fair share of noise throughout the years, this summer felt different.…
Blue Jackets Goalie Elvis Merzlikins Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, No Timetable for Return Mark Scheig | August 20, 2026 With just under one month before the start of Training Camp, the Columbus Blue Jackets are already dealing with major injuries. This latest one required surgery to repair. On Thursday…
How Blue Jackets Can Become a Contender, Part 5: Making the Moves Mark Scheig | August 18, 2026 You know how the Columbus Blue Jackets got to this point. You know what they have to do with their group and what their limitations are. You know what they’re…
“I’m Done Talking About My Future”: Zach Werenski Focused on Winning in Columbus Mark Scheig | August 14, 2026 Zach Werenski is done answering questions about his future. Back in Columbus on Thursday for the first time since the summer speculation swirled around him, the Blue Jackets defenseman made…
How Blue Jackets Can Become a Contender, Part 4: The Pipeline Reality Mark Scheig | August 11, 2026 We have discussed how the Columbus Blue Jackets got to this point. We outlined why they must maximize their current core. We touched on what some of their biggest holes…
Blue Jackets Lose Jeff Svoboda & Bob McElligott: When Evolution Feels Like Betrayal Mark Scheig | August 7, 2026 It has been a rough couple of weeks for fans of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Based on the reaction to some of the recent news, that is a big understatement.…
How Blue Jackets Can Become a Contender, Part 3: The Missing Pieces Mark Scheig | August 2, 2026 We have recapped how the Columbus Blue Jackets got to this point. We talked about the importance of why the team must maximize their current core in order to become…
Blue Jackets Sign Cole Sillinger to 3-Year Deal to Avoid Arbitration Mark Scheig | July 24, 2026 Two down. One big RFA contract to go for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the process, arbitration is now off the table for this season. The Blue Jackets and RFA…
Jet Greaves Avoids Arbitration, Signs 3-Year, $15M Deal With Blue Jackets Mark Scheig | July 23, 2026 The Columbus Blue Jackets have settled their first major RFA situation of the offseason. It happened right before they were supposed to meet with an arbitrator in Toronto. At the…
