‘You dream about playing for Team Canada’: Greaves on being part of the future of Canada’s crease
Greaves has played his way into the picture of future Canadian goaltending stars while with the Blue Jackets.
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Blue Jackets Lose Jeff Svoboda & Bob McElligott: When Evolution Feels Like Betrayal
It has been a rough couple of weeks for fans of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Based on the reaction to some of the recent news, that is a big understatement.…
Columbus Blue Jackets Announce ECHL Afilliate
The Columbus Blue Jackets haven't had a relationship with an ECHL team since 2023, when their affiliation extended with the Kalamazoo Wings for the 2022-203 season . That relationship with the K-Wings would be torched quickly, as the following season the team would sign a deal with the Vancouver Canucks. Today, the team announced their partnership with the ECHL's Wheeling Nailers , with whom they signed a two-year deal through the 2027-28 season. The Club released a statement today detai...
Blue Jackets defend controversial media departures after fan outcry
It really says something that the Columbus Blue Jackets are going through arguably their most troublesome stretch with their fanbase in franchise history. The same team that Bill Simmons called the most irrelevant in sports has enjoyed immense local support from dedicated fans for over a quarter-century, despite never putting a real contender on the…
‘It was super respectful throughout’: Jet Greaves discusses pre-arbitration process with Blue Jackets
Jet Greaves and the Columbus Blue Jackets signed a three-year contract in July that would pay the goalie $5 million per season.
Madeline Gaudreau posts heartfelt message to husband Matthew ahead of 2nd anniversary of his death
Madeline Gaudreau is remembering her late husband, Matthew Gaudreau. Almost two years ago, the AHL player and his brother, Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau, were killed by an alleged drunk driver as they were biking in New Jersey. The brothers were in their home state ahead of their sister’s wedding on Aug. 29, 2024. […] The post Madeline Gaudreau posts heartfelt message to husband Matthew ahead of 2nd anniversary of his death appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Blue Jackets eliminate radio crew; could NBA teams be next?
The NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets are eliminating their standalone radio broadcast. Could some NBA teams eventually do the same? The answer is yes. And perhaps in the not-so-distant future. As Max Littman of Awful Announcing relayed, the Blue Jackets did not renew the contract of longtime radio play-by-play announcer Bob McElligott after 17 years. Columbus […] The post Blue Jackets eliminate radio crew; could NBA teams be next? appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Columbus Blue Jackets change course with loss of fan favorites
After a season of turmoil, including a mid-season head coaching departure and a sixth consecutive season missing the post-season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have continued that turmoil off the ice with two high-profile departures within the last week. Longtime radio play-by-play announcer Bob McElligott was informed on July 29th that after 17 years in the…
Blue Jackets lose another familiar voice as insider Jeff Svoboda departs
Jeff Svoboda departs the Blue Jackets after eight seasons as Jackets Insider.
How Blue Jackets Can Become a Contender, Part 3: The Missing Pieces
We have recapped how the Columbus Blue Jackets got to this point. We talked about the importance of why the team must maximize their current core in order to become…
Canadiens would be ‘all over’ Kirill Marchenko if Blue Jackets change course
Montreal Canadiens could move to pursue if the Blue Jackets shop Kirill Marchenko.
2026 Season Previews: Columbus Blue Jackets
Rick Bowness promised to light a fire under Columbus if he was brought back as head coach. Can he get this team back to the playoffs for the first time in six years?
NHL Rumors: Oilers’ Coaching Twist, Werenski Drama, and Penguins Plans
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one reporter suggests the Edmonton Oilers may have missed out on their top coaching target by one week. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets aren’t necessarily…
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Sillinger, Granato, Production Changes & More
We have reached the end of July in what is seeming like a fast-moving summer. Suddenly, we are only just a short month and a half away from the opening…
What It Would Actually Cost To Land Kirill Marchenko
The Kirill Marchenko trade saga has become one of the messiest storylines of the summer. RG Media's Daria Tuboltseva reported last weekend that Marchenko was nearing a trade, with two clubs finalizing terms and his camp aware the talks are ongoing. Aaron Portzline of The Athletic pushed back on that. "I was told that these current rumors of this trade being imminent are not factual," Portzline said. "My understanding is that the Blue Jackets have not had trade discussions involving Kirill ...
Canadiens Could Have A Backup Plan If Marchenko Talks Collapse
The Montreal Canadiens have spent weeks chasing Kirill Marchenko, but a second name out of Columbus has quietly emerged as a potential fallback option. Kent Johnson. Per Marco Normandin , Canadiens GM Kent Hughes could finalize a major trade in the coming days, but it may not necessarily involve Marchenko at all. "From what I'm hearing, Kent Hughes could very well finalize a major trade in the coming days," Normandin reported. "But it wouldn't necessarily involve Kirill Marchenko. Instead,...
Blue Jackets hire former Sabres coach Don Granato as assistant
Former Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato is back in the NHL. The Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday named Granato an assistant coach on Rick Bowness’ staff. Granato, 58, most recently led Team USA’s entry in the World Championship in the spring, his first head coaching gig since his dismissal from the Sabres following a sixth-place finish in the Atlantic Division in 2023-24. After arriving in Buffalo as an assistant in 2019, he led the Sabres ... Read the full article The post Blue Jac...
Muzerall Named Hockey Canada National Women’s U18 Head Coach
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State women's hockey head coach Nadine Muzerall will serve as Hockey Canada's National Women's U18 Team head coach for 2026-27, Hockey Canada announced Thursday.
8 Offseason NHL Trades That Could Have the Biggest Effect in 2026-27
The trade market varies from offseason to offseason, but there was no shortage of notable trades in the NHL this summer. There may still be a couple of deals before…
Blue Jackets Merge TV and Radio Broadcasts
The contract of 17-year radio play-by-play voice Bob McElligott was not renewed.
Blue Jackets announce simulcast broadcasts, move on from radio announcer Bob McElligott
The Columbus Blue Jackets are the latest team to eliminate separate radio and television broadcasts, moving to a unified broadcast across platforms for the 2026-27 National Hockey League season. Blue Jackets television broadcasters Steve Mears and Jody Shelley will continue in their current roles for the simulcast broadcast. Radio play-by-play announcer Bob McElligott, who has…
Bob McElligott reacts after Blue Jackets part ways with longtime radio voice
Bob McElligott reacts after the Blue Jackets end his 17-year run as radio play-by-play voice.
Blue Jackets’ Jet Greaves Talks NHL Journey, New Contract & Being Ready for More
A lot has happened over the course of the last 5-6 years for Columbus Blue Jackets’ goaltender Jet Greaves. He was one of many players who was directly impacted by…
Michael Hutchinson retires from NHL after 15-year pro career
Hutchinson played for six teams over his 11-year NHL career.
Adam Fantilli's Extension Close — AAV Projected By Blue Jackets Analyst
Following the blockbuster Leo Carlsson offer sheet signing and eventual matching by the Anaheim Ducks, many thought that his $18 million AAV might become the new norm for any upcoming contracts for young NHL stars. That, however, does not seem to be the case. Connor Bedard, who was selected at No. 1 to Carlsson's No. 2 in the 2023 Draft, signed with the Chicago Blackhawks for a fair bit less. Granted, it's still a pretty healthy number, at a $15 million AAV on a five-year deal. According...
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