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Blue Jackets’ biggest reasons for hope after 2025 NHL Trade Deadline

The Columbus Blue Jackets are one of the best stories in sports this year. The face of the franchise, Johnny Gaudreau, was tragically killed just before the season began.

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Everything But A Blue Jackets Goal, Offense Dies On That Hill, Urgent Times

Following a 1-3-0 road trip, the Columbus Blue Jackets returned to the friendly confines of Nationwide Arena just in time. They just didn’t get the result they were seeking.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / March 13

VGK 4, CBJ 0: Blue Jackets Blanked On Home Ice For The First Time This Season

2 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 CBJ GOALS: None For the first time this season, the Columbus Blue Jackets were shutout on home ice in a 4-0 defeat Thursday night at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / March 13

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Chinakhov, Fischer, Injury Updates & More

Welcome back to Blue Jackets News & Rumors. It’s been a minute. With the 4-Nations Faceoff, Stadium Series and NHL Trade Deadline all behind us, the focus now turns to the intense playoff race.

NHL News / 1st Ohio Battery / March 13

Game Day #65: Blue Jackets Return Home; Face Pacific-Division Leading Golden Knights To Begin Key Homestand

@ VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS THURSDAY, MARCH 13 7:00 P.M. NATIONWIDE ARENA COLUMBUS, OH KNIGHTS: 38-19-7 (83 pts; .648%) Last Ten: 7-2-1 Division: 1st of 8

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 12

3 Takeaways From the Blue Jackets’ Frustrating 5-3 loss to the Devils

The Columbus Blue Jackets faced an uphill battle Tuesday night at the Prudential Center, falling 5-3 to the New Jersey Devils in their lone meeting this season in Newark.

Adam Fantilli News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

Blue Jackets’ Adam Fantilli is quickly becoming one of the NHL’s top young stars

It didn’t take long for Columbus Blue Jackets forward Adam Fantilli to realize how difficult the NHL is. The Toronto, Ontario native was fresh off one of the most incredible college freshman seasons in recent history.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / March 12

Blue Jackets’ Del Bel Belluz Playing Important Role in Cleveland’s Playoff Push

At just 21, Luca Del Bel Belluz is already proving why the Columbus Blue Jackets took a chance on him with their 44th overall second-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

Kirill Marchenko News / 1st Ohio Battery / March 12

Bad Start, Olivier And Marchenko Start Comeback Bid, Overall, Just Not Enough

A tough loss wraps up a 1-3-0 road trip. Jesper Bratt had a three-point night and the New Jersey Devils scored three first-period goals to dismantle the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 on Tuesday night at Prudential Center.

Mathieu Olivier News / 1st Ohio Battery / March 11

NJ 5, CBJ 3: Olivier Scores Twice, But Jackets End Road Trip With Loss To Devils

0 2 1 3 3 1 1 5 CBJ GOALS: Olivier (P2, 3:30) Marchenko (P2, 7:16) Olivier (2) (P3, 10:29) The New Jersey Devils scored three times in the first period to put the Columbus Blue Jackets in a hole they could not dig out from Tuesday night in a 5-3 loss.

Elvis Merzlikins News / 1st Ohio Battery / March 11

Game Day #64: Blue Jackets Wrap Up Road Trip With Merzlikins Between The Pipes In Pivotal Matchup Against Devils

@ NEW JERSEY DEVILS TUESDAY, MARCH 11 7:00 P.M. PRUDENTIAL CENYER NEWARK, NJ DEVILS: 34-25-6 (74 pts; .569%) Last Ten: 4-6-0 Division: 3rd of 8

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 10

Blue Jackets face Devils aiming to end road trip at .500

The Columbus Blue Jackets will try to salvage a split of their four-game road trip when they visit the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday in Newark, N.J. The Blue Jackets enjoyed a four-game winning streak before beginning their trek by dropping a pair of lopsided decisions in the Sunshine State.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / March 10

Blue Jackets Defenseman Sets Franchise Record in Surprise Season

The Columbus Blue Jackets continue their surprising season with a big win over the New York Rangers and improve to a 31-24-8 record. Despite giving up back-to-back short-handed goals, the Blue Jackets exploded for a 7-3 win at Madison Square Garden.

Adam Fantilli News / Field Level Media / March 9

Adam Fantilli's hat trick helps Blue Jackets topple Rangers

Adam Fantilli registered his second career hat trick and Mathieu Olivier scored twice as the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets pulled away for a 7-3 victory over the New York Rangers Sunday night.

Zach Werenski News / Daily Faceoff / March 9

Blue Jackets’ Werenski breaks franchise record for most assists

Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski breaks franchise record for most assists

Columbus Blue Jackets’ defenseman Zach Werenski passed Rick Nash on the franchise’s all-time assists record on Sunday against the New York Rangers.

Adam Fantilli's hat trick helps Blue Jackets topple Rangers

Blue Jackets defenseman fully cleared to practice

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

Erik Gudbranson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 8

Blue Jackets defenseman fully cleared to practice

Columbus wasn’t overly active as expected leading into Friday’s trade deadline but they’re close to getting an addition on the back end.

Ivan Provorov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 6

Blue Jackets rumors: Insider makes Ivan Provorov trade prediction with 1st-round pick revelation

Although the Columbus Blue Jackets currently occupy the top wildcard berth in the Eastern Conference — and have been surging as of late — general manager Don Waddell has a couple of tough decisions to make ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline.

Ivan Provorov News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5

Blue Jackets Tell Provorov He Won’t Be Traded at Deadline

Despite contract negotiations stalling, Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell has made it clear that Ivan Provorov is unlikely to be moved ahead of the March 7 NHL trade deadline.

Ivan Provorov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Blue Jackets unlikely to extend Ivan Provorov before deadline

The Blue Jackets don’t expect to have an extension done for pending UFA defenseman Ivan Provorov – or any pending free agent on the roster, for that matter – before Friday’s trade deadline, general manager Don Waddell told Jeff Svoboda of NHL.com on Wednesday.

Mathieu Olivier News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Blue Jackets sign Mathieu Olivier to six-year contract extension

On Wednesday, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell announced that the team has signed forward Mathieu Olivier to a six-year contract extension.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / March 4

Blue Jackets Hope to Buy at Trade Deadline

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been arguably the biggest surprise of the 2024-25 NHL season, holding onto a playoff spot as the trade deadline approaches.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 1

Watch: Blue Jackets take Stadium Series game on controversial goal

Watch: Blue Jackets take Stadium Series game thanks to controversial goal

The Columbus Blue Jackets not only had a chance to host their first outdoor game on Saturday in the 2025 Stadium Series, it was also a massive game against the Detroit Red Wings with major playoff implications.

Alex Ovechkin within 10 goals of tying Wayne Gretzky's record

Watch: Islanders goalie credited with first career goal

Watch: Blue Jackets offense explodes in second period vs. Red Wings

Every Calder Trophy winner from the NHL expansion era

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / March 1

Watch: Blue Jackets offense explodes vs. Red Wings

Watch: Blue Jackets offense explodes in second period vs. Red Wings

It took a bit of time but the Columbus Blue Jackets had their cannons firing at will during their NHL Stadium Series battle with the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.

Alex Ovechkin within 10 goals of tying Wayne Gretzky's record

Watch: Islanders goalie credited with first career goal

Panthers taking expensive gamble by acquiring Seth Jones from Blackhawks

The best possible fictional hockey team

The 'Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks' quiz