CBJ Union Junction Podcast: Kekalainen Fired & Outdoor Game Nicholas Arnold | February 21, 2024 Nothing monumental has happened in the Columbus Blue Jackets’ organization since the last Union Junction podcast, right? Wrong. The Hockey Writers’ Nicholas Arnold and Mark Scheig guide you through maybe…
Islanders Should Hire Jarmo Kekalainen in a Front Office Role Mike Fink | February 20, 2024 Jarmo Kekalainen’s decade-plus-long tenure as the Columbus Blue Jackets general manager came to an end when the team parted ways with him last week. This comes in the middle of…
NHL 2023-24 Power Rankings: Week 20 Eugene Helfrick | February 19, 2024 Off the ice, this week brought with it a resolution as the Columbus Blue Jackets fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen. Oftentimes, drama like a firing will feel like a spur-of-the-moment…
Blue Jackets’ Kekalainen Left Lasting Impact But Time Was Up Mark Scheig | February 18, 2024 The Columbus Blue Jackets have decided to move on from general manager Jarmo Kekalainen after 11 years and two days on the job. He was hired by John Davidson on…
Blue Jackets: 5 Takeaways From John Davidson’s Availability Mark Scheig | February 16, 2024 Shortly after the news was announced that Blue Jackets’ GM Jarmo Kekalainen was relieved of his duties, President of Hockey Operations John Davidson held a media availability to discuss the…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Penguins, Oilers Jim Parsons | February 15, 2024 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets have fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen. What’s next for the team? Meanwhile, the Chicago Blackhawks are checking with doctors to see…
Blue Jackets GM Kekalainen Relieved of Duties Mark Scheig | February 15, 2024 The Columbus Blue Jackets made a major change in their front office on Thursday morning, just weeks before the March 8 Trade Deadline. Jarmo Kekalainen, the team’s longest-tenured general manager,…
Blue Jackets End of Year Mailbag: What Comes Next? Mark Scheig | December 31, 2023 Welcome to the final Sunday Long Read of 2023. We thought this would be an appropriate time to say thank you for continuing to follow our coverage of the Blue…
Blue Jackets Lack of Progress Most Concerning Part of Season Mark Scheig | December 17, 2023 Another game, another loss for the Columbus Blue Jackets. This time, they didn’t hold a lead in the entire game while the New Jersey Devils imposed their will in a…
Blue Jackets Key Decisions Have Shattered Trust With Fanbase Mark Scheig | December 6, 2023 Another game, another blown multi-goal lead. This time, the Blue Jackets saw a 3-0 third period lead disappear in under seven minutes. To their credit, the Blue Jackets were able…
Blue Jackets’ Woes Won’t Be Solved By Firing Kekalainen Nicholas Arnold | November 16, 2023 Yes, we’ve been here before. It almost seems like deja vu. It’s the middle of November and the Columbus Blue Jackets are in the cellar of the Eastern Conference. Adding…
Blue Jackets’ Voronkov Set to Make Long-Awaited NHL Debut Mark Scheig | October 26, 2023 The Columbus Blue Jackets will feature a long-awaited NHL debut Thursday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal for their game against the Canadiens. As it turns out, one of…