Blue Jackets Sign Dante Fabbro to Four-Year, $16.5 Million Extension
Just one day after saying he wanted to follow up with defenseman Dante Fabbro on a possible contract extension, GM Don Waddell got the job done. In the process, he…
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Blue Jackets’ Defense Remains Uncertain After 2025 NHL Draft
The Columbus Blue Jackets entered NHL Draft week 2025 hoping to make some significant moves to help improve their roster. While they accomplished some things, uncertainty remains as they head…
3 Blue Jackets’ Takeaways From Day 1 of the 2025 NHL Draft
The Columbus Blue Jackets entered Day 1 of the 2025 NHL Draft as one of the most interesting teams in the NHL. They had a lot of assets and cap…
2025 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Draft Guide
Welcome to our 2025 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Draft Guide. This will help get you ready for everything that may or may not happen over the two days at Peacock…
Blue Jackets Still Have Hard Work Ahead to Become Premier Destination
The 2025 NHL offseason is about to kick into overdrive. Once the madness of the draft goes by this weekend, it will be just days until the free agency period…
6 Teams Eager to Make Big Trades at the 2025 NHL Draft
We have officially made it to 2025 NHL Draft week. With just five days to go, talks have ramped up to warp speed. Smokescreens are up all over the place.…
Blue Jackets Have Options With 2 First Round Draft Picks
With the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, we are getting closer and closer to the next marquee event on the NHL calendar: the 2025 Entry Draft in…
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Monahan Wins Masterton, Marner Interest & More
The Columbus Blue Jackets are about to kick their offseason into high gear. With the NHL Combine in Buffalo over, they can turn their attention to final preparations before the…
Reflecting on Don Waddell’s First Year as Blue Jackets GM
General manager Don Waddell’s first season as general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets is in the books. From a coaching hire, his first draft selections, trade deadline moves, and…
Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell Talks 2025 NHL Combine & Offseason Updates
The Columbus Blue Jackets are in full offseason mode. For GM Don Waddell, it means early mornings and some potentially late nights. Given what all the team wants to do…