The 2026 Men's Olympic Hockey Tournament starts tomorrow, and fans are getting excited. Zach Werenski and Elvis Merzlikins start the tournament against each other on Thursday.
But what about all the former Blue Jackets? CBJ fans always like watching former players, so let's take a look.
- Lukáš Sedlák - Czechia- Dynamo Pardubice - 2013-2019 w/CBJ
- Oliver Bjorkstrand - Denmark - Tampa Bay Lightning - 2015-2022 w/CBJ
- Joonas Korpisalo - Finland - Boston Bruins - 2015-2023 w/CBJ
- Alexandre Texier - France - Montreal Canadiens - 2018-2024 w/CBJ
- Thomas Larkin - Italy - Schwenninger Wild Wings - Drafted by CBJ in 2009
- Alexander Wennberg - Sweden - San Jose Sharks - 2014-2020 w/CBJ
- Calvin Thurkauf - Switzerland - HC Lugano - 2017-2020 w/CBJ
- Tim Berni - Switzerland - ZSC Lions - 2021-2023 w/CBJ
- Dean Kukan - Switzerland - SC Lions - 2015-2022 w/CBJ
Are there any former Jackets you'll be rooting for?
The United States and Latvia begin their respective tournaments against one another on Thursday at 3:10 PM Eastern.
Up Next: Zach Werenski and Elvis Merzlikins start their respective tournaments this week in Milan.
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