Blue Jackets’ Defense Remains Uncertain After 2025 NHL Draft Mark Scheig | June 29, 2025 The Columbus Blue Jackets entered NHL Draft week 2025 hoping to make some significant moves to help improve their roster. While they accomplished some things, uncertainty remains as they head…
CBJ Union Junction Podcast: Blue Jackets’ 2025 NHL Draft Preview Nicholas Arnold | June 27, 2025 Another edition of The Hockey Writers’ Columbus Blue Jackets’ Union Junction Podcast with Nicholas Arnold and Mark Scheig. Despite not playing an NHL game in over two months, there is…
NHL’s 2025 Free Agent Class: Top 5 Defensemen Alex Chauvancy | June 21, 2025 In the last of our position group previews for free agency, what does the market for defensemen have to offer? The answer is not much, but there are a couple…
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Fabbro, 25th Season Patch & More Mark Scheig | June 19, 2025 Welcome back to Columbus Blue Jackets News & Rumors. By the time you are done reading this, things may have changed. News may have broken. That’s the nature of the…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Rangers, Stars, Oilers Jim Parsons | June 13, 2025 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Florida Panthers and Sam Bennett are reportedly close to terms on an eight-year extension. Meanwhile, the New York Rangers might be eyeing two key…
Blue Jackets’ Defensive Options If Provorov & Fabbro Walk in Free Agency Mark Scheig | May 30, 2025 The Columbus Blue Jackets hope they are able to re-sign defensemen Ivan Provorov and Dante Fabbro. According to GM Don Waddell, both players made it clear in their exit interviews…
CBJ Union Junction Podcast: Blue Jackets’ Draft Picks Available for Trade, Contract Extensions Update & More Nicholas Arnold | May 22, 2025 A quick-hitting news update of The Hockey Writers’ Union Junction Podcast. Mark Scheig and Nicholas Arnold talk about everything Columbus Blue Jackets related and how things are panning out this offseason. Mark…
Blue Jackets’ Top Priorities in the 2025 Offseason Nicholas Arnold | May 18, 2025 While some teams are still working towards winning hockey’s ultimate prize in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Columbus Blue Jackets are about a month into their offseason. Despite missing the…
Columbus Blue Jackets’ 2024-25 Player Grades: Defensemen Matthew Buhrmann | April 29, 2025 The Columbus Blue Jackets’ defensive core had a solid season overall, with strong contributions from their top-end players leading the way. However, the bottom-pairing defensemen struggled at times, with defensive…
Blue Jackets Must Overcome Back-to-Back Struggles Down Stretch Mark Scheig | March 29, 2025 The Columbus Blue Jackets won an exciting game on Friday night to climb back into the second wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference. This is despite just one regulation win…
Blue Jackets Should Prioritize Fabbro Extension Over Provorov’s William Espy | March 21, 2025 When the trade deadline passed, the Columbus Blue Jackets kept two key members of their defensive corps who will be unrestricted free agents at the end of the season. General…
NHL Rumors: Karlsson, Penguins, Blue Jackets, Sabres, Oilers Jim Parsons | March 3, 2025 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Pittsburgh Penguins have not asked Erik Karlsson to waive his no-trade clause. Does that mean he won’t be moved? Are the Columbus Blue Jackets…