Say hello to the 2025-26 edition of the Columbus Blue Jackets. With the news today that Don Waddell didn't make any waiver claims, and Ivan Fedotov has been loaned to the Monsters, the opening night roster for the Columbus Blue Jackets is set. Here's what is looking like. Forwards - 13 * Zach Aston-Reese * Charlie Coyle * Adam Fantilli * Boone Jenner * Kent Johnson * Isac Lundestrom * Sean Monahan * Cole Sillinger * Dmitri Voronkov * Miles Wood * Yegor Chinakhov * Kirill Marchenko * Mathieu Olivier Defense - 7 * Jake Christiansen * Dante Fabbro * Erik Gudbranson * Denton Mateychuk * Ivan Provorov * Damon Severson * Zach Werenski Goalies - 2 * Elvis Merzlikins * Jet Greaves The season kicks off this Thursday in Nashville against the Predators at Bridgestone Arena. This is going to be an interesting season, and if the Jackets can stay healthy, they should have a decent year. There are so many questions that need to be answered. 1. How will the goalies perform? 2. Can they keep up the scoring? 3. Will the defense step up and play better than they have for the last few years? Stay tuned! Let us know what you think below. Stay updated with the most interesting Blue Jackets stories, analysis, breaking news, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwm-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] and never miss a story. More from THN Columbus Blue Jackets Could Target Penguins' Bryan Rust In Potential Trade [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/9c83a8ef-4537-42f5-adc3-ab064c4a3057.jpeg] Blue Jackets Could Target Penguins' Bryan Rust In Potential Trade With the 2025-26 NHL season just around the corner, teams are preparing for opening night and getting their rosters set for the 5:00 p.m. deadline. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/blue-jackets-could-target-penguins-bryan-rust-in-potential-trade] Columbus Loans Ivan Fedotov To Cleveland [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/0c721121-1ded-4e48-8823-8fc28810ff85.jpeg] Columbus Loans Ivan Fedotov To Cleveland The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that they loaned goalie Ivan Fedotov to the Cleveland Monsters. He is with the Monsters and practicing today. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/latest-news/columbus-loans-ivan-fedotov-to-cleveland]
