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Blue Jackets 2023 Offseason Review

Mikhail Bryan | September 13, 2023

With the start of the NHL regular season a little under one month away, we’ll take a look at the offseason changes that have taken place in Columbus. From coaching…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: PTO’s, Training Camp & More

Mark Scheig | August 28, 2023

Welcome back to Blue Jackets News and Rumors. Welcome also to the last Monday in August. Summer is winding down and hockey business is going to pick back up. The…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, News and Rumors

Cleveland Monsters Preserve Matiss Kivlenieks’ Legacy

Mark Scheig | August 26, 2023

Saturday August 26 would have been the late Matiss Kivlenieks‘ 27th birthday. The Cleveland Monsters are making sure that his legacy is preserved. This year is no different. The team…

Categories Cleveland Monsters, Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets’ Merzlikins Will Bounce Back in 2023-24

Mikhail Bryan | July 29, 2023

It’s no secret that Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins didn’t have the best season in 2022-23. The 29-year-old Latvian appeared in 30 games and started in 27. He posted a…

Categories Blue Jackets Goaltending, Season Previews

Blue Jackets’ Prospects Summer 2023 Check-In: Nolan Lalonde

Mark Scheig | July 20, 2023

Welcome back to our new series for the summer of 2023 for the Columbus Blue Jackets. We are checking in with notable prospects throughout the organization. In case you missed…

Categories Blue Jackets Prospects, Columbus Blue Jackets, OHL

Blue Jackets’ Prospects Summer 2023 Check-In: Jet Greaves

Mark Scheig | July 17, 2023

Welcome to the first of many parts in our new series for the summer of 2023 for the Columbus Blue Jackets. We are going to check in with notable prospects…

Categories Blue Jackets Prospects, Cleveland Monsters, Columbus Blue Jackets

Projecting 2023-24 Blue Jackets’ Roster 1.0: Options Aplenty

Mark Scheig | July 5, 2023

Welcome to the Summer of 2023. The NHL Draft is over. The meat of free agency is done. Most folks now look ahead to the two or so months of…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Season Previews

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Backstrom, Dunne & More

Mark Scheig | June 16, 2023

With just 12 days to go until the first round of the NHL Draft, the Blue Jackets continue to hit the news feed. On this week’s News & Rumors, we…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, News and Rumors

50 Blue Jackets’ Takeaways From End of Season Availability

Mark Scheig | April 16, 2023

After the firing of head coach Brad Larsen, the Columbus Blue Jackets held their end of season availability at Nationwide Arena. In all, 11 players spoke about the completed season…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Commentary, Editor's Choice

Blue Jackets’ Merzlikins Opens Up About Grandmother’s Passing

Mark Scheig | March 24, 2023

Elvis Merzlikins was handling his business as usual. Although he left the game after the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Mar 7 due to an illness, he was…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets’ John Davidson Reflects on Frustrating Season

Mark Scheig | March 18, 2023

The 2022-23 season for the Columbus Blue Jackets has been nothing short of crazy. From their rash of injuries to the play on the ice, they have had a lot…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Editor's Choice

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Ceulemans, Merzlikins & More

Mark Scheig | March 13, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets are down to their final 17 games of the 2022-23 regular season. Much of that time will be spent away from Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets…

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