Blue Jackets Need to Have Short Leash With Merzlikins
The Columbus Blue Jackets certainly have a few question marks as they head into the 2025-26 season. The most glaring one is in the crease. Our Matthew Buhrmann discussed the…
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3 Takeaways From Blue Jackets’ 4-0 Shutout Loss to Sabres
The Columbus Blue Jackets were shut out in their second preseason game on Monday night by the Buffalo Sabres, and are now halfway through their four-game, four-day stretch to begin…
4 Blue Jackets’ Training Camp Storylines to Watch
As the Columbus Blue Jackets get their Training Camp underway for the 2025-26 season, one thing is noticeable right off the bat. On top of the excitement we talked about…
3 Blue Jackets That Could Be on Olympic Rosters
It’s hard to believe that the 2026 Olympic Games are only six months away, for a couple of reasons. First, it’s tough to believe we’ve almost made it to 2026…
Latvia’s Projected Roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics
With the 2026 Winter Olympics just over six months away from beginning, there has been plenty of excitement and curiosity about what each country participating in the men’s ice hockey…
Jet Greaves Deserves to Be the Blue Jackets’ Starting Goaltender
The biggest question mark for the Columbus Blue Jackets heading into the 2025-26 season is goaltending. The question remains: who deserves the main starting spot, Jet Greaves or Elvis Merzlikins?…
Blue Jackets Believe Sergei Ivanov Will Come to North America After Next Season
At this point in the 2025 offseason, the Columbus Blue Jackets are still looking for goaltending help within the organization. The departure of Daniil Tarasov to the Florida Panthers has…
Blue Jackets Fans Appear Split on How 2025 Offseason Was Handled
The Columbus Blue Jackets have completed most of their important business for the 2024-25 season. With the signing of Dmitri Voronkov to a two-year deal worth $8.35 million, just two…
Latvia Announces First 6 Names For 2026 Winter Olympics Team
Team Latvia has announced the first six players of to their roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The remainder of the rosters will be announced closer to the end of…
2025-26 Blue Jackets Roster Projection 1.0: Significant Questions Persist
It’s now been over a month since the Columbus Blue Jackets have played a game. They won’t see the ice again for a regular-season game for another 4 1/2 months…