Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed when bicycles hit by car on eve of sister's wedding

By: Canadian Press

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau of the Columbus Blue Jackets was killed Thursday night when he was hit by a car while riding a bicycle in his home state of New Jersey. He was 31.

August 30, 2024

Blue Jackets give Patrik Laine 'a change of scenery,' trade him to Canadiens for D Jordan Harris

By: Canadian Press

The Columbus Blue Jackets traded forward Patrik Laine to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenseman Jordan Harris and a second-round draft pick in 2026.

August 19, 2024

A fresh start with old friends, Monahan looks ahead to life in Columbus

By: Chris Lomon

Reunited with former teammate Johnny Gaudreau after signing with the Columbus Blue Jackets, new dad Sean Monahan is looking forward to a fresh start.

July 17, 2024

From ‘Miracle’ viewings to family ties, Team USA gears up for worlds

By: Chris Lomon

Alex Lyon, Luke Kunin, Brady Tkachuk and Zach Werenski are just a handful of the NHL players named to a star-studded Team USA roster at the IIHF World Championship.

May 9, 2024

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