Most Recent Columbus Blue Jackets Stories

‘This is where I want to be’: Werenski talks to press corps
Thursday, August 13, 2026
By Kevin Rouch

Zach Werenski has had an eventful, at times consumingly controversial, summer. After a stretch-run collapse saw the Columbus Blue Jackets miss the playoffs for the sixth straight season, the mood around Nationwide Arena has been tinged with a sense of melancholy. [More]

Commentary: Buc-off – When image and perception matter
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
By Craig Merz

The curse and the blessing of a monthly column means something that was noteworthy weeks ago has been hashed and rehashed by somewhat smarter people than me. But the distance between the topic and my viewpoint now offers me an overview that’s different than any instant reaction as I hover above the fray. [More]

Blue Jackets, ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers announce affiliation agreement
Thursday, August 6, 2026
CBUSsports Staff

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell announced today that the Wheeling Nailers will serve as the ECHL affiliate for the Blue Jackets and the American Hockey League’s Cleveland Monsters beginning with the upcoming 2026-27 season.  The term of agreement is two years. [More]

Blue Jackets name Granato as assistant coach, Ward as video coach
Thursday, July 30, 2026
CBUSsports Staff

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell announced today that former Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato has joined the club as an assistant coach and Cody Ward has been hired as a video coach. [More]

Bob McElligott’s contract not renewed, CBJ streamline media operations
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that beginning with the 2026-27 National Hockey League season, all Blue Jackets game broadcasts will be simulcast across television and radio platforms. Under the new format, the television broadcast audio feed will be carried on the club’s radio network. [More]

Cole Sillinger signs 3-year extension with Blue Jackets
Saturday, July 25, 2026
CBUSsports Staff

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Cole Sillinger to a three-year, $13.875 million contract ($4.625 million AAV) through the 2028-29 season, club general manager Don Waddell announced Saturday. Sillinger and the Blue Jackets were scheduled to go to arbitration on Monday. [More]

Greaves, Blue Jackets avoid arbitration with 3-year, $15 million deal
Thursday, July 23, 2026
By Kevin Rouch

It went down to the wire, as the Columbus Blue Jackets and goaltender Jet Greaves were able to avoid an arbitration hearing Thursday in Toronto. Instead, the restricted free agent agreed to a three-year $15 million dollar extension ($5 million AAV) going into this season’s schedule. [More]