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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Ex-Blue Jackets Have Big Night In Stanley Cup Playoffs
Former Columbus Blue Jackets are sprinkled all around the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs; last night, they were showcased in both games.
Kent Johnson Shines In Win Against Latvia
Columbus Blue Jackets forward had a day against Latvia at the IIHF World Championships today.
Columbus Blue Jackets Defenseman Zach Werenski Has Joined Team USA In Denmark
Zach Werenski has officially been added to the USA roster for the 2025 IIHF World Championships against the Swiss team in Denmark.
Blue Jackets' Cayden Lindstrom Scores First WHL Goal In 411 Days
Columbus Blue Jackets’ top prospect Cayden Lindstrom scored his first WHL goal in 411 days last night.
van Riemsdyk Expresses Interest In Returning To Columbus
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.
Cleveland Monsters Captain Stefan Matteau Retiring
Cleveland Monsters Captain Stefan Matteau has announced on Instagram that he is retiring from professional hockey.
2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Claude Giroux
This summer, <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/author/spencer-lazary">Spencer Lazary</a> and I will continue our series with more potential free agent targets that could be on the market on July 1st.
2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Vladislav Gavrikov
This summer, <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/author/jason-newland">Jason Newland </a>and I will continue our series looking at potential free agent targets who could be available on July 1.
Offer Sheet Compensation Levels Released; Blue Jackets Could Be Impacted
Offer sheets are a sensitive subject for some teams - just ask <a href="http://thn.com/carolina">Carolina</a> and <a href="http://thn.com/montreal">Montreal</a>.
2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Sean Kuraly
This summer, <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/author/spencer-lazary">Spencer Lazary</a> and I will continue our series with more potential free agent targets that could be on the market on July 1st.
2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Mikael Granlund
This summer, <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/author/spencer-lazary">Spencer Lazary</a> and I will continue our series with more potential free agent targets that could be on the market on July 1st.
Kirill 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.
2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Jamie Benn
This summer, <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/author/jason-newland">Jason Newland </a>and I will continue our series looking at potential free agent targets who could be available on July 1.
2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Dmitry Orlov
This summer, <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/author/spencer-lazary">Spencer Lazary</a> and I will continue our series with more potential free agent targets that could be on the market on July 1st.
2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Brent Burns
This summer, <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/author/jason-newland">Jason Newland </a>and I will continue our series looking at potential free agent targets who could be available on July 1.
2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Pius Suter
This summer, <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/author/spencer-lazary">Spencer Lazary</a> and I will continue our series with more potential free agent targets that could be on the market on July 1st.
2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Jonathan Drouin
This summer, <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/author/jason-newland">Jason Newland </a>and I will continue our series looking at potential free agent targets who could be available on July 1.
Blue 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 AAA Ohio Blue Jackets Forward Chosen 6th Overall In Phase 2 Of NCDC Draft
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.
Blue Jackets' World Championships Recap: Week 2
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.
Cayden Lindstrom Injured?
Last night, Cayden Lindstrom's Medicine Hat Tigers won the Western Hockey League Championship.
Adam Fantilli & Kent Johnson Share Thoughts On Elvis Merzlikins During Worlds Media Availability
The Hockey News' very own <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/international/author/derek-obrien" target="_blank">Derek O'Brien</a> had the chance to speak with Columbus Blue Jackets' Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson at the 2025 IIHF World Championships. <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/adam-fantilli-kent-johnson-asked-about-elvis-merzlikins" target="_blank">During his interview</a>, he asked them about their goalie Elvis Merzlikins, and both players shared their thoughts on him.
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