The Hockey News Sunday Recap: Columbus Blue Jackets

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The Hockey News Sunday Recap: Columbus Blue Jackets

Apr 27, 2025

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

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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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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski has declined the offer to play for Team USA at the 2025 World Championships in May.

thehockeynews.comZach Werenski Declines Offer To Play At World ChampionshipsColumbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski has declined the offer to play for Team USA at the 2025 World Championships in May.

The 2024-25 Columbus Blue Jackets season has ended, so let's take a final look at the stats, leaders, and other numbers.

thehockeynews.comColumbus Blue Jackets Stat Leaders for 24-25The 2024-25 Columbus Blue Jackets season has ended, so let's take a final look at the stats, leaders, and other numbers.

Sports fans can get really creative when it comes to their homemade memorabilia, and Columbus Blue Jackets fan Rikki Price Merkle is no different.

thehockeynews.comBlue Jackets Fan Gets Creative With Memorabilia Sports fans can get really creative when it comes to their homemade memorabilia, and Columbus Blue Jackets fan Rikki Price Merkle is no different. 

In a Latvian article published this morning, it was confirmed that Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins will not be joining Latvia at the World Championships in May.

thehockeynews.comBlue Jackets' Merzlikins Will Not Play For Latvia At The World ChampionshipIn a Latvian article published this morning, it was confirmed that Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins will not be joining Latvia at the World Championships in May.

Former Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent has been named AHL Coach of the Year.

thehockeynews.comFormer Blue Jackets Coach Named AHL Coach Of The YearFormer Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent has been named AHL Coach of the Year.

When GM Don Waddell gave his exit interview last Friday, he made a few interesting comments.

thehockeynews.comThe Blue Jackets Have An Important Decision To Make With Elvis MerzļikinsWhen GM Don Waddell gave his exit interview last Friday, he made a few interesting comments. 

According to a report from The Athletic, the Columbus Blue Jackets have made several changes to their support staff.

thehockeynews.comBlue Jackets Make Changes To Support StaffAccording to a report from The Athletic, the Columbus Blue Jackets have made several changes to their support staff.

Next up on the "What do the Blue Jackets do?" list is defenseman Damon Severson.

thehockeynews.comDamon Severson Isn't Going Anywhere Most Likely, So He Has To Be BetterNext up on the "What do the Blue Jackets do?" list is defenseman Damon Severson. 

Darren Dreger has said today that Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Dean Evason will be chosen to coach Team Canada at the Men's World Hockey Championships in Sweden and Denmark next month.  Evason's Blue Jackets team just barely missed the playoffs last week.

thehockeynews.comReport: Dean Evason Chosen To Coach Team CanadaDarren Dreger has said today that Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Dean Evason will be chosen to coach Team Canada at the Men's World Hockey Championships in Sweden and Denmark next month.  Evason's Blue Jackets team just barely missed the playoffs last week. 

Welcome to a new offseason series where we’ll look back at memorable moments in Columbus Blue Jackets history.

thehockeynews.comOn This Day In 2014: Blue Jackets Earn First Home Playoff Win In Franchise HistoryWelcome to a new offseason series where we’ll look back at memorable moments in Columbus Blue Jackets history.

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie prospect Melvin Strahl has been named a finalist for USHL Goalie of the Year.

thehockeynews.comBlue Jackets' Goalie Prospect Name Finalist For USHL Goalie of the YearColumbus Blue Jackets goalie prospect Melvin Strahl has been named a finalist for USHL Goalie of the Year.

Now that the playoffs are in full swing, it's time to decide. What ex-Blue Jacket will you be rooting for?

thehockeynews.comWhat Former Blue Jacket Are You Rooting For?Now that the playoffs are in full swing, it's time to decide. What ex-Blue Jacket will you be rooting for? 

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a big off-season ahead of them. There are tons of decisions to be made on their own UFAs and RFAs. But with the cap going up and the Blue Jackets holding a lot of space, they might be in a position to offer sheet a top RFA on the open market.

thehockeynews.comCould The Blue Jackets Target Mason McTavish With An Offer Sheet?The Columbus Blue Jackets have a big off-season ahead of them. There are tons of decisions to be made on their own UFAs and RFAs. But with the cap going up and the Blue Jackets holding a lot of space, they might be in a position to offer sheet a top RFA on the open market.

The Blue Jackets had a much better season than most predicted, and they had some players who had career years. But who was the MVP of the 2024-25 Columbus Blue Jackets? Take our poll above to make your voice heard.

thehockeynews.comTHN Columbus Blue Jackets Poll - Take The Poll And Tell Us Who The CBJ's MVP WasThe Blue Jackets had a much better season than most predicted, and they had some players who had career years. But who was the MVP of the 2024-25 Columbus Blue Jackets? Take our poll above to make your voice heard. 

Former Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine has had a rough time in the playoffs so far.

thehockeynews.comFormer Blue Jacket Patrik Laine Off To Slow Start In The PlayoffsFormer Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine has had a rough time in the playoffs so far. 

Last night in the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals game, there was a very interesting moment. A moment that was both intense and hilarious at the same time.

thehockeynews.comFormer Blue Jacket Josh Anderson & Tom Wilson Clash In Canadiens' BenchLast night in the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals game, there was a very interesting moment. A moment that was both intense and hilarious at the same time.

It took 19 minutes and 5 seconds into the second OT, but the Cleveland Monsters defeated the Toronto Marlies and will move on to play the Pascal Vincent-led Laval Rocket in the next round of the AHL Playoffs.

thehockeynews.comJet Greaves Stays Perfect Against The Toronto MarliesIt took 19 minutes and 5 seconds into the second OT, but the Cleveland Monsters defeated the Toronto Marlies and will move on to play the Pascal Vincent-led Laval Rocket in the next round of the AHL Playoffs. 

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