Alexandre Texier Out For All Of 2022-23

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Alexandre Texier will miss the whole 2022-23 NHL season because of unspecified personal problems. The Blue Jackets said in its statement that the versatile Frenchman won't be with the team "per the advice and recommendation of the NHL/NHLPA Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program." Texier also missed the end of last […]

Patrik Laine Signs Four-Year Contract With Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Patrik Laine has signed a four-year, $34.8 million contract extension with the team on Friday. The 24-year-old was a restricted free agent, and the new deal has an average annual value of $8.7 million. Laine was limited to only 56 games throughout the 2021-22 NHL season, but he had a productive […]

Johnny Gaudreau Makes His Way To Columbus

Former Calgary Flames star Johnny Gaudreau surprised the hockey world Wednesday. Gaudreau signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets on the first official day of free agency. The Salem, New Jersey, native will make a lot of money in Ohio as his contract is $68.6 million over seven years. He will play a significant factor in […]

Adam Boqvist Returning To Columbus

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist signed a three-year, $7.8 million contract with an annual average of $2.6 million. The Swedish defenseman had a career year, producing 11 goals and 11 assists in 52 regular-season games. The 21-year-old averaged just over 17:00 of total ice time per game. He should be a player to watch […]

Zach Werenski Sits Out Final Games

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (nose) will sit out the team's final games of the season. The talented blue-liner returned from an upper-body problem in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Tampa but suffered a broken nose and it doesn't make sense for the team to keep him in the lineup with the season basically over […]

Sean Kuraly Done For The Season

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly (foot) will miss the team's final three regular-season games, starting with Tuesday's visit to Tampa. The 29-year-old put in a nice 20-minute shift in Sunday's 5-2 win over Edmonton, but he also suffered a foot injury in the game and this ends his season a few games too early. […]

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Patrik Laine Still Out Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Patrik Laine (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Sharks. He's considered day-to-day and will have the next opportunity to return Friday against the Senators. Laine had a miserable time during his debut campaign in Columbus, but he has been firing on all cylinders again this […]

Zach Werenski Sits Out Tuesday's Game

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (upper body) will miss Tuesday's game against San Jose. He was injured over the weekend against the Ducks and hasn't recovered quickly enough to be ready for Tuesday's matchup. Werenski has had a poor month offensively, but he's enjoyed a solid campaign overall with 11 goals and 47 points […]

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Sean Kuraly Rejoins Action On Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly has cleared COVID-19 protocols and is set to rejoin the lineup Saturday against Los Angeles. He was forced to sit out two games after landing in the protocols last week. Kuraly has put in solid work all around for the team this season, recording 28 points with 216 hits […]

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Patrik Laine Records Three Points In Victory

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine finished with one goal and two assists in Wednesday's 5-1 victory against the Canadiens. Laine assisted both goals by forward Jack Roslovic, while he added a power-play goal to give the team a three-goal lead in the second period. Laine is worth rostering across all formats as has had […]

Cole Sillinger Contributes Two Points In Victory

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger finished with a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 victory against the Canadiens. The 18-year-old made his impact in the third period as he recorded both of his points in the final frame to help the Blue Jackets win by a four-goal margin. Sillinger carries significant value in […]

Jack Roslovic Scores Second Hat Trick During Four-Point Night

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jack Roslovic scored his second career hat trick and posted an assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime victory against the Red Wings. He produced six shots over the course of the game and had a very sweet finish to his night when he completed his hat trick with the game-winner in overtime. […]

Sean Kuraly Unavailable Because Of COVID-19 Protocols

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly has entered COVID-19 protocols and won't play Saturday against Detroit. The former Bruin has battled through all of the season without missing a game, but unfortunately, his run ends against the Red Wings. Kuraly has enjoyed a career year in Columbus with 28 points in 72 games. He's also […]

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Zach Werenski Ends Three-Game Absence On Monday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (upper body) will be back in action on Monday against Boston. The two-time All-Star missed the whole of last week and three games in total. He'll rejoin Andrew Peeke on the top defensive pairing, meaning Vladislav Gavrikov has to settle for a lesser role. Werenski has collected 42 points […]

Zach Werenski Ruled Out For The Rest Of The Week

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (upper body) has been ruled out for the rest of the week. He was sidelined for Tuesday's 4-3 loss against the Islanders and will miss two more games, a rematch with the Islanders on Thursday and a trip to Boston on Saturday. The duo of Vladislav Gavrikov and Andrew […]

Zach Werenski Won't Play On Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (upper body) is sidelined for Tuesday's action against the Islanders. He got hurt early in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Minnesota and hasn't been practicing with the team Werenski is currently considered day-to-day. Columbus loses its highest-scoring defenseman and a guy who averages 25:56 of ice time. He'll be […]

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Zach Werenski Sustains An Upper-Body Injury

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski wasn't able to complete Saturday's road contest against Minnesota because he picked up an upper-body injury. He soaked in just 6:22 of action and left near the end of the first period following a collision with Wild blue-liner Jacob Middleton. The team didn't have an update on his status […]

Adam Boqvist Sits Out Saturday's Action

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist will be in the press box for Saturday's matchup against Minnesota. He returned from an 11-game absence Friday against Winnipeg and even scored a power-play goal in a 4-3 defeat, but the team wants to manage his ice time after the young blue-liner missed nearly a month with an […]

Adam Boqvist Set To Return Against Jets

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist (upper body) has been removed from Injured Reserve, and he's expected to be back in the lineup on Friday against Winnipeg. The Swedish blue-liner is set to replace Gabriel Carlsson on the third defensive pairing and take up a spot on the second power-play unit. Boqvist has notched five […]

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Max Domi Traded To Hurricanes Monday Afternoon

Left-winger Max Domi was almost certainly going to be moved, but few could have expected a deal in the waning moments of the trade deadline. That is what happened on Monday, as the left-winger became a member of the Carolina Hurricanes. The trade works out where Domi could easily find himself in a top-six role. […]

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Jack Roslovic Scores Twice In Victory

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jack Roslovic scored a pair of goals in Wednesday's 4-1 victory against the Senators. The 25-year-old scored the Blue Jackets' first and third goal of the contest, as the multi-goal effort gives the forward 12 goals on the season. Roslovic ranks fifth on the team in goals scored (12) and eighth […]

Patrik Laine Records Two Assists In Victory

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine finished with two assists in Wednesday's 4-1 victory against the Senators. Laine produced both of his assists in the contest on goals by forward Jack Roslovic, who found the back of the net twice at even-strength to give the team a victory on the road. Laine should be rostered […]

Jakub Voracek Ready To Return Against Ottawa

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Jakub Voracek (knee) looks set to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Senators. The Czech veteran sat out one game after being involved in a knee-on-knee collision last Friday's in a 3-2 shootout win over Minnesota. Voracek is sitting on 43 points with 57 games played. He's been averaging […]