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The Hockey News Sunday Recap: Columbus Blue Jackets

May 18, 2025

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May 18, 2025

Everything you may have missed from the week that was at The Hockey News: Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Columbus Blue Jackets may be done with their season, but that won't stop us from bringing you all the news, notes, rumors, and opinions from throughout the offseason.

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Former Columbus Blue Jackets are sprinkled all around the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs; last night, they were showcased in both games.

thehockeynews.comEx-Blue Jackets Have Big Night In Stanley Cup PlayoffsFormer Columbus Blue Jackets are sprinkled all around the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs; last night, they were showcased in both games. 

Columbus Blue Jackets forward had a day against Latvia at the IIHF World Championships today.

thehockeynews.comKent Johnson Shines In Win Against Latvia Columbus Blue Jackets forward had a day against Latvia at the IIHF World Championships today. 

Zach Werenski has officially been added to the USA roster for the 2025 IIHF World Championships against the Swiss team in Denmark.

thehockeynews.comColumbus Blue Jackets Defenseman Zach Werenski Has Joined Team USA In DenmarkZach Werenski has officially been added to the USA roster for the 2025 IIHF World Championships against the Swiss team in Denmark. 

Columbus Blue Jackets’ top prospect Cayden Lindstrom scored his first WHL goal in 411 days last night.

thehockeynews.comBlue Jackets' Cayden Lindstrom Scores First WHL Goal In 411 DaysColumbus Blue Jackets’ top prospect Cayden Lindstrom scored his first WHL goal in 411 days last night.

On a recent episode of Spittin’ Chiclets, Columbus Blue Jackets forward James van Riemsdyk spoke openly about his interest in returning to the organization next season.

thehockeynews.comvan Riemsdyk Expresses Interest In Returning To ColumbusOn a recent episode of Spittin’ Chiclets, Columbus Blue Jackets forward James van Riemsdyk spoke openly about his interest in returning to the organization next season.

Cleveland Monsters Captain Stefan Matteau has announced on Instagram that he is retiring from professional hockey.

thehockeynews.comCleveland Monsters Captain Stefan Matteau RetiringCleveland Monsters Captain Stefan Matteau has announced on Instagram that he is retiring from professional hockey. 

This summer, Spencer Lazary and I will continue our series with more potential free agent targets that could be on the market on July 1st.

thehockeynews.com2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Claude GirouxThis summer, Spencer Lazary and I will continue our series with more potential free agent targets that could be on the market on July 1st. 

This summer, Jason Newland and I will continue our series looking at potential free agent targets who could be available on July 1.

thehockeynews.com2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Vladislav GavrikovThis summer, Jason Newland and I will continue our series looking at potential free agent targets who could be available on July 1.

Offer sheets are a sensitive subject for some teams - just ask Carolina and Montreal.

thehockeynews.comOffer Sheet Compensation Levels Released; Blue Jackets Could Be ImpactedOffer sheets are a sensitive subject for some teams - just ask Carolina and Montreal. 

This summer, Spencer Lazary and I will continue our series with more potential free agent targets that could be on the market on July 1st.

thehockeynews.com2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Sean KuralyThis summer, Spencer Lazary and I will continue our series with more potential free agent targets that could be on the market on July 1st.   

This summer, Spencer Lazary and I will continue our series with more potential free agent targets that could be on the market on July 1st.

thehockeynews.com2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Mikael GranlundThis summer, Spencer Lazary and I will continue our series with more potential free agent targets that could be on the market on July 1st. 

Kirill Marchenko is a budding superstar who had everyone in the league taking notice of his skill this past season. Columbus Blue Jackets fans have found their new favorite player in Marchenko.

thehockeynews.comKirill Marchenko Ready To Stay In Columbus Long Term? Kirill Marchenko is a budding superstar who had everyone in the league taking notice of his skill this past season. Columbus Blue Jackets fans have found their new favorite player in Marchenko. 

This summer, Jason Newland and I will continue our series looking at potential free agent targets who could be available on July 1.

thehockeynews.com2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Jamie BennThis summer, Jason Newland and I will continue our series looking at potential free agent targets who could be available on July 1.

This summer, Spencer Lazary and I will continue our series with more potential free agent targets that could be on the market on July 1st.

thehockeynews.com2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Dmitry OrlovThis summer, Spencer Lazary and I will continue our series with more potential free agent targets that could be on the market on July 1st.   

This summer, Jason Newland and I will continue our series looking at potential free agent targets who could be available on July 1.

thehockeynews.com2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Brent BurnsThis summer, Jason Newland and I will continue our series looking at potential free agent targets who could be available on July 1.

This summer, Spencer Lazary and I will continue our series with more potential free agent targets that could be on the market on July 1st.

thehockeynews.com2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Pius SuterThis summer, Spencer Lazary and I will continue our series with more potential free agent targets that could be on the market on July 1st.   

This summer, Jason Newland and I will continue our series looking at potential free agent targets who could be available on July 1.

thehockeynews.com2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Jonathan DrouinThis summer, Jason Newland and I will continue our series looking at potential free agent targets who could be available on July 1.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced the signing of Finnish forward Oiva Keskinen to an entry-level contract.

thehockeynews.comBlue Jackets Sign Finnish Prospect Oiva Keskinen To ELC The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced the signing of Finnish forward Oiva Keskinen to an entry-level contract.

Former Ohio AAA Blue Jackets forward, and Columbus-area native, Cohen Hoening, was chosen as the 6th pick by the Rock Springs Minors of the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) of the U.S. Premier Hockey League. The draft was held on Thursday.

thehockeynews.comFormer AAA Ohio Blue Jackets Forward Chosen 6th Overall In Phase 2 Of NCDC DraftFormer Ohio AAA Blue Jackets forward, and Columbus-area native, Cohen Hoening, was chosen as the 6th pick by the Rock Springs Minors of the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) of the U.S. Premier Hockey League. The draft was held on Thursday. 

We've entered the second week of the 2025 IIHF World Championship, so it's time to check in and see how the Columbus Blue Jackets players have been doing so far.

thehockeynews.comBlue Jackets' World Championships Recap: Week 2We've entered the second week of the 2025 IIHF World Championship, so it's time to check in and see how the Columbus Blue Jackets players have been doing so far.

Last night, Cayden Lindstrom's Medicine Hat Tigers won the Western Hockey League Championship.

thehockeynews.comCayden Lindstrom Injured?Last night, Cayden Lindstrom's Medicine Hat Tigers won the Western Hockey League Championship. 

The Hockey News' very own Derek O'Brien had the chance to speak with Columbus Blue Jackets' Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson at the 2025 IIHF World Championships. During his interview, he asked them about their goalie Elvis Merzlikins, and both players shared their thoughts on him.

thehockeynews.comAdam Fantilli & Kent Johnson Share Thoughts On Elvis Merzlikins During Worlds Media AvailabilityThe Hockey News' very own Derek O'Brien had the chance to speak with Columbus Blue Jackets' Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson at the 2025 IIHF World Championships. During his interview, he asked them about their goalie Elvis Merzlikins, and both players shared their thoughts on him.

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