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On YouTubeColumbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / 16 hours ago
Blue Jackets Need Kent Johnson And Kirill Marchenko To Build Upon Their Respective Year One Success 
Last season was an important one for a couple of first-year players. Kent Johnson became the third Columbus Blue Jackets' rookie to post a 40-point campaign (16 goals, 24 assists) and Kirill Marchenko earned Calder votes in his first year, registering 25 points (21 goals, four assists) in 59 games.
Johnny Gaudreau News / 1st Ohio Battery / 19 hours ago
Three Questions Ahead of the 2023-24 Season: Johnny Gaudreau
It's been 363 days since Johnny Gaudreau signed a seven-year, $9.75M cap hit deal with the Blue Jackets, shocking the hockey world. It's safe to say that his first season in Columbus, both from an individual and team standpoint, fell short of expectations.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / July 10
Roster Analysis: Who Will Be Competing For A Third Line Spot On The Columbus Blue Jackets Roster?
Last week, we opened up the first installment breaking down, line-by-line and pair-by-pair, the candidates, and the ensuing roster battles for each slot for a crowded Columbus Blue Jackets roster.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 9
3 Blue Jackets Who Should Have Bigger Role in 2023-24
The Columbus Blue Jackets have far too many players for their own good at this point in time, and while that will lead to some difficult decisions, overall it’s a good thing for the long-term future of the organization.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 9
3 Blue Jackets Forwards Who Are Running Out of Opportunities
The Columbus Blue Jackets have a well-documented logjam with their defensemen; however, they have a very similar situation with their forwards as well.
Adam Fantilli News / 1st Ohio Battery / July 7
Not Only Is Adam Fantilli Exactly What The Blue Jackets Need, It's Who They Needed At The Perfect Time
It looks like the new kid on the block is already making waves. Columbus Blue Jackets development camp got underway this past week and already, Adam Fantilli is making a statement.
James Malatesta News / 1st Ohio Battery / July 7
Blue Jackets Prospect James Malatesta On Winning The Memorial Cup, Playing With Grit, And More
James Malatesta's 2022-23 season was filled with success and trophies. In his fourth season with the QMJHL's Quebec Remparts, he posted 37-29--66 in 55 regular season games, and topped that performance off with 14-6--20 in 18 playoff games, winning the QMJHL Playoff MVP as the Remparts won the QMJHL.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / July 6
Roster Analysis: Who Will Be Competing For A Fourth Line Spot On The Columbus Blue Jackets Roster?
The Columbus Blue Jackets head into the 2023-24 season with an optimistic vibe. A new coach, a legitimate blue chip prospect in Adam Fantilli, a replenished defense corps, and a genuinely crowded forward group that needs sorting.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / July 6
Watch: Top NHL draft pick wows crowd with ‘Michigan’ goal
Adam Fantilli signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, and by Sunday, he had already become a fan-favorite.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / July 5
Blue Jackets Prospect Martin Rysavy On Playing With Denton Mateychuk, Improving His Game, And More
Since the Blue Jackets selected Martin Rysavy with the No. 197 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, he's played two seasons for the WHL's Moose Jaw Warriors and represented Czechia at the World Juniors in 2022 and 2023.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 5
Projecting 2023-24 Blue Jackets’ Roster 1.0: Options Aplenty
Welcome to the Summer of 2023. The NHL Draft is over. The meat of free agency is done. Most folks now look ahead to the two or so months of downtime before another season beckons.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / July 4
As Blue Jackets Upgrade Roster, Crowded Forward Group Gives Management More To Consider Ahead Of Season
Odd-men out? The Columbus Blue Jackets roster is undeniably different since last season ended. With Ivan Provorov and Damon Severson coming in from Metropolitan Division rivals to help form a new-look blue line, it's possible the Jackets will still make more moves to accommodate the surplus of defensemen on the back end.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / July 4
Blue Jackets Prospect Luca Del Bel Belluz On His Second Development Camp, Next Step In His Career
Luca Del Bel Belluz, a center who the Blue Jackets drafted with the No. 44 overall pick in the 2022 Draft, is entering his second development camp and is eligible to make his professional debut this season with either the Blue Jackets or their AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 4
Blue Jackets’ Inactivity in Free Agency is Not a Bad Thing
By now, most of the ‘big name’ free-agent targets have signed, and the rest should find new homes shortly. While the Columbus Blue Jackets were one of the worst teams in the 2022-23 season, since the signing window opened, they haven’t brought in anyone.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 3
Blue Jackets Center Depth Something to Watch in 2023-24
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed Adam Fantilli to an entry-level contract last week. This means Fantilli will not return to the University of Michigan for his sophomore year and will play for the NHL club in 2023-24.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / July 3
2023-24 Schedule Analysis: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly For the Columbus Blue Jackets
Are the Columbus Blue Jackets back? Maybe. We won't know until they play the games, though. And as it often does, the schedule release can give some hints
Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / July 3
Where Might Adam Fantilli Slot Into The Blue Jackets Lineup As A Rookie?
The Columbus Blue Jackets wasted no time in signing recent first-round pick Adam Fantilli to his entry-level contract. That immediately answered one question - no, he will not be returning to Ann Arbor for his sophomore season at the University of Michigan.
Mike Babcock News / Full Press Hockey / July 1
Columbus Blue Jackets Embrace Growth in Mike Babcock
The Columbus Blue Jackets kicked off free agency with a bang by announcing the hiring of Mike Babcock as their new head coach. Babock becomes the ninth head coach in Blue Jackets history with a two-year contract through the 2023-25 season. Rumors of Babcock’s return to the NHL started swirling at the beginning of June.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Blue Jackets sign No. 3 overall pick
The 18-year-old had a dominant year with Michigan. He led the NCAA in scoring this season with 30 goals and 35 assists in 36 games, collecting at least a point in all but three of his appearances.
Mike Babcock News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Blue Jackets officially name Mike Babcock as head coach
The final NHL head coaching vacancy has officially been filled. Prior to the opening of free agency Saturday, the Blue Jackets announced that they have named Mike Babcock as their new head coach, signing him to a two-year deal.
Mike Babcock News / Daily Faceoff / June 30
Blue Jackets to introduce new head coach
The Blue Jackets released Brad Larsen back on April 15, with Mike Babcock’s name showing up in the rumor mill shortly after.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / June 28
Blue Jackets believe No. 3 overall pick Adam Fantilli can turn pro for 2023-24 season
Assuming Fantilli wants to turn pro, the Blue Jackets will add him to a lineup in which he’d have a real chance to play a high-impact role right away on a scoring line.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 28
Connor Bedard chastised for blowing off roller hockey game to be No. 1 pick
Connor Bedard drew a little bit of light-hearted ribbing for missing his roller hockey game in order to attend the 2023 NHL Draft, where he was selected first overall.
Josh Dunne News / Daily Faceoff / June 15
Columbus Blue Jackets sign forward Josh Dunne to one-year extension
The Columbus Blue Jackets have officially announced that forward Josh Dunne has signed a one-year, two-way contract extension.
Mike Babcock News / Yardbarker / June 3
Blue Jackets rumored to be making controversial HC hire
The Columbus Blue Jackets are reportedly set to make a new head coaching announcement in the near future, and if they follow through it is going to be a very controversial hire.
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