Zach Werenski Scores 18th Goal Of The Season

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski extended his lead on top of the goal-scoring chart among defensemen, notching his 18th goal of the season in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to New Jersey. He and Adam Peeke, who scored his first career goal, put the Jackets up two in the opening frame, but they couldn't find […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 2/14/20 - Monkey Knife Fight

Happy Valentine’s Day hockey fans. With the basketball All-Star break upon us, the National Hockey League is the place to play props on Monkey Knife Fight. Tonight’s schedule includes four games, none of which are especially competitive. The New York Rangers are in Columbus to face a Blue Jackets team that is winless in three […]

Top 200 Overall - Week 18 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2019-2020

We're back with fantasy hockey coverage at RotoBaller. Just like last year, over the course of the 2019-2020 NHL season, we'll be providing weekly updates to our fantasy hockey rankings - listing each player in terms of his rest-of-season value. Below you can find our top 200 player rankings from Week 18 going forward. This […]

Cam Atkinson To Miss 2-3 Weeks Due To Ankle Injury

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cam Atkinson will be out of the lineup for the next two to three weeks with a sprained ankle. The 30-year-old, who missed 24 days due to the same injury just a month ago, was a scratch in his team's 2-1 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. […]

Seth Jones Out 8-10 Weeks Following Surgery

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones will be sidelined for the next eight to 10 weeks after getting surgery on his injured ankle on Tuesday. The Texas native sustained the injury after colliding into the net in his team's 2-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. The news comes as a huge blow to […]

Cam Atkinson Set To Miss Monday's Game With Injury

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (lower body) will not be in the lineup on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning after reaggravating an injury on Saturday. The team has yet to state the severity of his injury, so more will be known in the coming days. For the time being, Liam Foudy, […]

Seth Jones Placed On Injured Reserve

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones has been ruled out indefinitely following being placed on injured reserve on Monday. The 25-year-old suffered an ankle injury in a collision with the net in the first period of his team's 2-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. Jones' absence will be a major loss to a […]

Elvis Merzlikins Shuts Out Detroit

He saw just 16 shots but Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins was perfect as Columbus shut out the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 on Friday night. It was his fifth shutout in the past eight games and he now has a sparkling .930 SV% and 2.20 GAA on the season. Defenseman Zach Werenski scored the winning […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 2/7/20 - Monkey Knife Fight

There are four games in the National Hockey League tonight. Check out some props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. None of the matchups are particularly exciting but the new-look Toronto Maple Leafs, having traded for goaltender Jack Campbell and winger Kyle Clifford, are at home to face the Anaheim Ducks. The Columbus Blue Jackets […]

Top 200 Overall - Week 17 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2019-2020

We're back with fantasy hockey coverage at RotoBaller. Just like last year, over the course of the 2019-2020 NHL season, we'll be providing weekly updates to our fantasy hockey rankings - listing each player in terms of his rest-of-season value. Below you can find our top 200 player rankings from Week 17 going forward. This […]

Elvis Merzlikins Posts Shutout Against Panthers

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins posted his fourth shutout of the season in Tuesday's 1-0 overtime victory against the Panthers. The 25-year-old stopped all 32 shots on goal that he faced, while defenseman Zach Werenski gave the Blue Jackets the OT victory with his 16th goal of the season. Merzlikins improves to a record […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (2/4/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Tuesday features an immense 13-game main slate with Montreal in New Jersey, Nashville in Winnipeg, and a gong show clash between Los Angeles and Washington. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games at 6.5, […]

Pierre-Luc Dubois Collects Three Points In Win

The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Montreal Canadiens by a score of 4-3 on Sunday. Pierre-Luc Dubois scored two goals and added an assist in the win. He has seven points over his last three games and, with 42 points in 53 games, is on pace to post his second straight 60-point season. Oliver Bjorkstrand […]

Oliver Bjorkstrand Stays Hot Against Buffalo

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand managed to pull off another goal-scoring performance, netting the team's only marker in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Buffalo. The 24-year-old Dane has now scored in each of his last four appearances, bagging a total of seven goals. He has five goals in three games since returning from an […]

Top 200 Overall - Week 16 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2019-2020

We're back with fantasy hockey coverage at RotoBaller. Just like last year, over the course of the 2019-2020 NHL season, we'll be providing weekly updates to our fantasy hockey rankings - listing each player in terms of his rest-of-season value. Below you can find our top 200 player rankings from Week 16 going forward. This […]

Pierre-Luc Dubois Plays Setup Role On Wednesday

Columbus Blue Jackets center Pierre-Luc Dubois racked up a trio of assists in helping his team take care of the Winnipeg Jets by a 4-3 score on Wednesday night. The 21-year-old, who now has 11 points (two goals, nine assists) in 11 games in 2020, filled the scoresheet in this one - also contributing a […]

Oliver Bjorkstrand Scores Another Two Goals On Wednesday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Oliver Bjorkstrand potted a pair of goals in his team's 4-3 victory over the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday. Dating back to December (Bjorkstrand missed nearly a month with a rib injury), the 24-year-old has registered two goals in four of his past six contests - having picked up 11 points […]

Matiss Kivlenieks Wins First Career NHL Start

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks recorded his first career NHL victory on Sunday, leading his team to a 2-1 road victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday. The 23-year-old was brilliant in his debut as he made 31 saves on 32 shots against in the contest. Filling in at backup due to starting […]

Oliver Bjorkstrand Leads The Way For Jackets On Sunday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Oliver Bjorkstrand scored both goals as his team narrowly edged the New York Rangers 2-1 at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. Skating in his first game back from injury after missing nearly a month of action, Bjorkstrand found the back of the net twice in the final frame, including with just […]

Elvis Merzlikins Stops 32 Shots In Victory Against Hurricanes

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins stopped 32-of-34 shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 victory against the Hurricanes, as the 25-year-old earned his third consecutive win during the month of January. Merzlikins improved to a record of 7-6-4 to go along with two shutouts, a 2.50 goals against average and .922 save percentage through 19 […]

Top 200 Overall - Week 15 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2019-2020

We're back with fantasy hockey coverage at RotoBaller. Just like last year, over the course of the 2019-2020 NHL season, we'll be providing weekly updates to our fantasy hockey rankings - listing each player in terms of his rest-of-season value. Below you can find our top 200 player rankings from Week 15 going forward. This […]

Elvis Merzlikins Posts 34-Save Shutout

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins saved all 34 shots in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Boston, becoming the second rookie in franchise history to post back-to-back shutouts. Alexander Wennberg, Kevin Stenlund and Riley Nash found the net in the contest. It looked like the Jackets will be in big trouble when Joonas Korpisalo (lower body) […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (1/14/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Tuesday features a big eleven-game main slate with a spotlight on games like New Jersey and Toronto, Nashville and Edmonton, plus even Pittsburgh and Minnesota among others. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games […]

Pierre-Luc Dubois Stays Hot In Saturday's Win

Columbus Blue Jackets center Pierre-Luc Dubois registered a second-period goal to help give his team a 3-0 road victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night. The 21-year-old also finished his night with a plus-one rating, five shots on goal and one takeaway in 14:47 of ice time in the contest. Dubois has taken […]

Elvis Merzlikins Records First NHL Shutout

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins picked up his first career NHL shutout on Saturday, blanking the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 at T-Mobile Arena. The 25-year-old, filling in for injured netminder Joonas Korpisalo (knee), was terrific throughout the full 60 minutes in this one, stopping all 27 shots thrown at him. After failing to record […]

Sonny Milano Continues Good Month With A Goal

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Sonny Milano continued his good start to the month on Thursday with his fifth goal of the season in a 3-1 loss to San Jose. The 23-year-old winger has so far failed to register any points in just one outing this month, collecting two goals and two assists across five […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (1/9/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Thursday features a solid eleven-game main slate with a spotlight on games like Winnipeg and Boston, New Jersey and New York (Battle of the Hudson), plus even Nashville and Chicago among others. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the […]

Top 200 Overall - Week 14 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2019-2020

We're back with fantasy hockey coverage at RotoBaller. Just like last year, over the course of the 2019-2020 NHL season, we'll be providing weekly updates to our fantasy hockey rankings - listing each player in terms of his rest-of-season value. Below you can find our top 200 player rankings from Week 14 going forward. This […]

Elvis Merzlikins Earns Third NHL Win

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins recorded his third NHL victory on Monday as his team extracted a 4-2 win from the Los Angeles Kings. The rookie netminder was steady throughout the contest, turning aside 35 of 37 shots against (including 16 shots in the first period alone) to grab his third win in his […]

Gustav Nyquist Notches Two Points On Monday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Gustav Nyquist registered a goal and added a primary assist as his team defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 at the Staples Center on Monday night. With the pair of points, the 30-year-old now has four multi-point efforts over his past 10 contests and 11 points over his past 12 tilts. […]