Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen midway through his 11th full season

By: Canadian Press

President of hockey operations John Davidson made the call midway through Kekalainen’s 11th full season on the job. Kekalainen was the third-longest tenured GM in the NHL.

February 15, 2024

Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson is expected to miss six weeks with an oblique injury

By: Canadian Press

General manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced Severson's prognosis Tuesday that will likely keep the 29-year-old out until after the New Year.

November 21, 2023

Jenner, Kuraly have optimistic outlook for the Blue Jackets season ahead

By: Chris Lomon

The Columbus Blue Jackets leadership group anticipates the team to have renewed success heading into the 2023-24 season.

October 18, 2023

Mike Babcock resigns as head coach of Blue Jackets amid investigation

By: Canadian Press

In a statement released Sunday, the Blue Jackets said Babcock's resignation was a mutual decision between the team and coach.

September 17, 2023

Blue Jackets acquire D Damon Severson from Devils after he signs 8-year deal

By: Canadian Press

Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen sent a third-round pick, 80th overall, in this month's draft to the Devils for Severson.

June 9, 2023

Texier to return to Blue Jackets for 2023-24 NHL season

By: Canadian Press

Texier stepped away from Columbus last year on the advice and recommendation of the NHL/NHLPA Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program.

April 19, 2023

Blue Jackets fire coach Brad Larsen after 2 seasons

By: Canadian Press

Larsen, 45, was a Blue Jackets assistant for seven years under Tortorella and predecessor Brad Richards before getting promoted.

April 15, 2023

Blue Jackets' Patrik Laine out 2-4 weeks with triceps injury

By: Canadian Press

The Blue Jackets announced Laine's absence Friday before their home game against the New York Islanders.

March 24, 2023

After a whirlwind year, rookie Kent Johnson settles into life in Columbus

By: Chris Lomon

The Blue Jackets forward recalls a campaign that saw him play at three different levels of the game.

January 19, 2023

Gudbranson eager to open new chapter in Columbus with teammate Gaudreau

By: Chris Lomon

A new campaign, a new team, a new challenge, and a familiar face have Erik Gudbranson counting down the days until the start of the 2022-23 NHL regular season.

August 5, 2022

Kuraly flourishing with hometown team Columbus

By: Chris Lomon

Happy to witness the sights and sounds of Ohio on the road and at home, Sean Kuraly is putting together a career-year in his home state.

April 19, 2022

Hip surgery sidelines Blue Jackets G Korpisalo for season

By: Canadian Press

The Blue Jackets said the 27-year-old Korpisalo will need at least six months to recover.

March 24, 2022

Player Q&A | Zach Werenski

By: NHLPA Staff

The Bat Signal is shining bright for Zach Werenski.

November 10, 2021

Marian Gaborik announces retirement after 1,035 NHL games

By: Media Release

Born in Trencin, Slovakia, Gaborik scored 407 goals and accumulated 408 assists for a total of 815 regular-season points in his NHL career.

November 4, 2021

Olympic dreams are in reach for Oliver Bjorkstrand and Team Denmark

By: Chris Lomon

He's hoping for a good Olympic showing with Team Denmark in 2022, but for now Oliver Bjorkstrand is feeling ready for a fresh season with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

September 10, 2021

Blue Jackets sign Zach Werenski to 6-year extension

By: Canadian Press

The 24-year-old Werenski has 65 goals and 124 assists in 335 career NHL games, all with the Blue Jackets.

July 29, 2021

Statement from Don Fehr on the passing of Matiss Kivlenieks

By: NHLPA Staff

Don Fehr has issued a statement on the passing of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks.

July 5, 2021

Blue Jackets promote Brad Larsen to head coach

By: Canadian Press

The Blue Jackets promoted Brad Larsen on Thursday to fill the head coaching vacancy.

June 10, 2021

Shoulder surgery will sideline Domi for start of next season

By: Canadian Press

Domi is expected to make a full recovery in five to six months, Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said Friday.

June 4, 2021

Tortorella out after 6 years as Columbus Blue Jackets coach

By: Canadian Press

John Tortorella is out as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after six seasons.

May 9, 2021