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Canada names head coach for World Championship

Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason will get to extend his season as the bench boss for Canada at this year’s World Championship, according to Darren Dreger of TSN.

Dean Evason News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Blue Jackets’ Dean Evason to coach Canada at IIHF World Championship

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason will guide Canada at the upcoming IIHF World Championship to be held May 9-25 in Denmark and Sweden, reports TSN’s Darren Dreger.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Blue Jackets Accomplished Something Much Bigger Than Hockey in 2024-25

As Game 82 was winding down for the Columbus Blue Jackets, a moment was about to hit that would put everything into perspective. Sure enough with just over three minutes left in a standings meaningless 5-1 game, the moment hit everyone hard.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

13 Takeaways From Blue Jackets’ Exit Interview Day

Oh so close. That’s where the Columbus Blue Jackets finished relative to the playoff race in 2024-25. They were the last team to be eliminated from the playoffs when the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Carolina Hurricanes.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 19

Blue Jackets’ James van Riemsdyk Was an Underrated Addition

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed James van Riemsdyk late in the offseason, as teams were gearing up for training camp and the preseason rookie tournaments league-wide were underway. Although van Riemsdyk wasn’t a top player for the Blue Jackets this season, he quietly lived up to expectations and performed well offensively.

Adam Fantilli News / The Hockey Writers / April 18

Blue Jackets’ Fantilli Took Leaps Forward in 2024-25

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ season is over. They finished two points out of a playoff spot, when most had written them off completely in October. Talk about progess.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / April 18

Going Out With A Bang, Jet! Jet! Jet! Numbers And Nuggets

What a team, what a season. Cole Sillinger and Zach Werenski each had a goal and an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New York Islanders 6-1 on Thursday at Nationwide Arena in the NHL regular season finale.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / April 17

Jackets rout Isles, finish season on 6-game win streak

Jet Greaves made 36 saves for the Columbus Blue Jackets, helping them to a 6-1 win against the visiting New York Islanders on Thursday in the regular-season finale for both teams.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / April 17

Blue Jackets Fall Short, But Exceed Expectations

The Columbus Blue Jackets did everything they could to stay in the playoff race, but it just wasn’t enough in the end. There wasn’t a single person in the hockey world rooting against the Blue Jackets all season and even though they aren’t a playoff team, they proved many doubters wrong.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 16

Blue Jackets, playoff hopes ended, finish vs. Islanders

The Columbus Blue Jackets were hoping to play for a postseason berth on Thursday, but their regular-season finale against the visiting New York Islanders will be another farewell.

Adam Fantilli News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 16

Blue Jackets’ Adam Fantilli explains emotional meaning behind goal vs. Flyers

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Adam Fantilli scored his 30th goal of the 2024-25 season against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night — and the moment was bigger than hockey for the 20-year-old.

Jet Greaves News / Inside The Rink / April 16

Opinion: Why Jet Greaves Is the Real Future in Goal for the Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have undoubtedly had a solid season, considering everything they have endured. As of this writing (Tuesday night, April 15), the Blue Jackets are 38-33-9 for 85 points.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / April 16

Rookie Goalie Keeping Blue Jackets' Playoff Hopes Alive

The 2024-25 NHL season has been a roller coaster ride for the Columbus Blue Jackets, but through 81 games played, their playoff hopes are still alive. The Blue Jackets are already far exceeding expectations by being in the playoff hunt, but they have a growing chance of doing something special.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 16

NHL playoff watch: Western Conference field set; Big drama in East

Tuesday was a huge day for the NHL's playoff race, providing clarity for the Western Conference and setting the stage for chaos in the Eastern Conference.

Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury gets win in final regular-season appearance

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / April 14

Blue Jackets Defender Pulling Away in Norris Trophy Race

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been one of the most surprising teams all season long, playing well above what was expected. As the last week of the season arrives, the Blue Jackets are still alive in the playoff race, a spot they haven’t seen in five years.

Dmitri Voronkov News / Blade of Steel / April 12

Dmitri Voronkov Plays After Game Misconduct, then Columbus Gets Hit With Illegal Player Penalty

The Columbus Blue Jackets dominated Washington on Saturday, but after a player was ejected from the game, he somehow found his way back onto the ice. On

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / April 12

Blue Jackets score seven in lopsided shutout vs. Caps

Jet Greaves made 22 saves for his first NHL shutout and the Columbus Blue Jackets kept their playoff hopes alive with a 7-0 win against the visiting Washington Capitals on Saturday.

Elvis Merzlikins News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins, Jake Christiansen unavailable Saturday vs. Capitals

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason announced that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins and defenseman Jake Christiansen will not be available for Saturday’s game against the Washington Capitals.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / House of Hockey / April 11

Sean Monahan Comments on the Mental Health Issues He's Faced Following Best Friend Johnny Gaudreau's Passing

This has been a tough year for everyone in the NHL after Johnny Gaudreau's passing, and now Sean Monahan has opened up about the loss of his best friend.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

How James van Riemsdyk drew on past experience to become exactly what the Blue Jackets needed

It’s fitting that, after a summer unlike anything James van Riemsdyk has experienced in his career, the final months of this regular season have given him a much more familiar experience.

Ivan Provorov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 7

Ivan Provorov gets real on ‘weakest spot’ of Blue Jackets’ season

The Columbus Blue Jackets have seen their playoff hopes fall in recent weeks. At one point, the Blue Jackets were in a fantastic position to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Guillaume Richard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31

Blue Jackets sign Guillaume Richard to entry-level contract

The Blue Jackets signed defenseman Guillaume Richard to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2025-26 season, the team announced.

Cayden Lindstrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 29

Report reveals where Blue Jackets prospect may play next season

Things haven’t gone as planned for Blue Jackets prospect Cayden Lindstrom this season. Felled by a back injury dating back to before the draft last year, he has yet to suit up in 2024-25 and isn’t expected to.

Sean Monahan News / Yardbarker / March 26

What Sean Monahan's return could mean for Blue Jackets

On injured reserve starting Jan. 7, Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan has returned to the lineup — a significant boost for a team in wild-card contention. In his first game back, a 4-3 win Monday over the New York Islanders, Monahan had two assists.

Top available defensemen in free agency after Capitals' extension of Jakob Chychrun

Oilers GM Stan Bowman weighs in on Connor McDavid extension

Blackhawks will try to throw a lot of money at Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner

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