The Columbus Blue Jackets [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets] are heading into their 25th anniversary season, and the organization is ready to roll out a full slate of events to celebrate with fans. Today, they announced the theme nights and ticket packages for the 2025-26 campaign. There will be five 25th Anniversary Games, each featuring appearances from former Blue Jackets players, special giveaways, and a variety of in-arena festivities. Fans can also expect exclusive merchandise, including limited-edition jerseys and bobbleheads, which will be available through select ticket packages. Here are the theme nights for the 2025-26 season: * Monday, Oct. 13 – Opening Night * Thursday, Oct. 16 – Presented by Bread Financial * Saturday, Oct. 18 – 25th Anniversary Game #1 * Friday, Oct. 24 – Grateful Dead Night * Wednesday, Oct. 29 – Hockey Halloween * Saturday, Nov. 1 – STAR WARS™ Night * Thursday, Nov. 13 – Hockey Fights Cancer Night * Saturday, Nov. 15 – 25th Anniversary Game #2 * Saturday, Dec. 13 – 25th Anniversary Game #3 * Wednesday, Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve * Saturday, Jan. 3 – Kids Takeover * Thursday, Jan. 15 – Superman Night * Thursday, Jan. 22 - Margaritaville Night * Saturday, Jan. 24 – 25th Anniversary Game #4 * Wednesday, Jan. 28 – Military Appreciation Night * Tuesday, March 3 – Hockey Is For Everyone * Thursday, March 5 – The Ohio State University Night * Tuesday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day * Saturday, March 21 – 25th Anniversary Game #5 * Saturday, March 28 – First Responders Night * Tuesday, March 31 – Science of Hockey Night * Sunday, April 12 – 5th Line Celebration * Tuesday, April 14 – Sustainability Night Tickets can be purchased at BlueJackets.com/promotions. [https://abc6onyourside.com/sports/BlueJackets.com/promotions.] The Blue Jackets Sign Final RFA [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/9f627dd1-cd6c-4f5e-8c6c-24a7de5c2a01.webp] The Blue Jackets Sign Final RFA The <a href="http://thn.com/columbus">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> have announced the signing of Daemon Hunt, the final RFA the Blue Jackets had to sign. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/the-blue-jackets-sign-final-rfa] 59 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: The Yegor Chinakhov Saga [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/2f682fd8-d55f-4490-8e44-08929f32d4cb.webp] 59 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: The Yegor Chinakhov Saga The Columbus Blue Jackets have 59 days until the home opener at Nationwide Arena. Today, we talk about Yegor Chinakhov and the drama that surrounds him. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/CPBrpZY8xBwNwjMWddw7] Blue Jackets’ Last Remaining RFA: Daemon Hunt [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/5429b016-6210-4574-a4ad-7f1c93617b85.jpeg] Blue Jackets’ Last Remaining RFA: Daemon Hunt With the Columbus Blue Jackets reaching an agreement with Mikael Pyyhtiä on a one-year, two-way contract yesterday, there is just one remaining restricted free agent (RFA) they need to re-sign, and that is Daemon Hunt. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/blue-jackets-last-remaining-rfa-daemon-hunt] From The THN Archive: Scott Hartnell - Letter To My Rookie Self [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/f6fc6e40-63cc-4e66-801c-8d93ff2e703a.webp] From The THN Archive: Scott Hartnell - Letter To My Rookie Self The Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/from-the-thn-archive-scott-hartnell---letter-to-my-rookie-self]